If you or a loved one has been harmed by misleading food marketing or dangerous additives, you’re not alone. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are everywhere – cereals, snack bars, “diet” drinks, freezer meals, even items labeled “natural” or “heart-healthy.” As research…
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy® (semaglutide) and Mounjaro® and Zepbound® (tirzepatide) have transformed the treatment of diabetes and obesity. For many patients, these drugs are life-changing. At the same time, a growing number of patients have reported sudden, sometimes…
Electric scooters (e-scooters) are now a familiar sight in Philadelphia and across the U.S. But with popularity has come a surge in serious injuries and, increasingly, devastating lithium-ion battery fires. If you or a loved one suffered catastrophic injuries or…
The FDA has confirmed a nationwide recall of more than 580,000 bottles of the prescription medication prazosin hydrochloride (1 mg, 2 mg, and 5 mg capsules) after testing found nitrosamine impurities above the agency’s acceptable limits—compounds that, with long-term exposure,…
Lithium-ion batteries power our e-bikes, scooters, tools, phones, and power banks. When they fail, fires can erupt suddenly, spread fast, and be incredibly hard to extinguish. If you or a loved one suffered burns, smoke inhalation, or a fatality from…
Chemical hair products are a staple for many consumers and an everyday reality for salon professionals. Mounting research and growing litigation now ties certain products and long-term exposures to increased cancer risk. If you’ve used chemical straighteners frequently, or you…
McEldrew Purtell currently represents multiple clients affected by a secondary fuel filter leak in Ford vehicles, which poses an increased risk of engine fire. One week before the court ordered inspection and destructive testing in our first case, the National…
McEldrew Purtell currently represents multiple clients affected by a secondary fuel filter leak in Ford vehicles, which poses an increased risk of engine fire. One week before the court ordered inspection and destructive testing in that first case, the National…
When you purchase a Tesla automobile from a dealer, it includes a standard Autopilot system. You have the option to replace that with a Full Self Driving (FSD) feature. Despite what the names suggest, neither feature removes the need for…
On June 8, 2023, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning about the Momaid infant lounger. According to that warning, the product does not meet critical US safety standards for infant sleep products. Danger Presented by the…
Boppy Newborn Lounger and Infant Pillow Recalls Exhausted parents and caregivers are constantly on the lookout for any device or product that can help them to care for their newborns. While some popular infant loungers include warnings against allowing newborns…
Recalls are often issued by manufacturers to remove defective and dangerous goods from the market, such as faulty products and contaminated foods. This is done to protect the public from physical injuries and potential health risks. However, recalls aren’t always…
Any injury can seem devastating, especially when you are hurt in an accident or injured due to someone else’s negligence or bad actions. However, some injuries are severe enough to cause permanent disability and change your way of life forever,…
They have encouraged millions to set and share goals or to appreciate the beauty of a sunrise, but TikTok challenges — contests on the popular social media site challenging users to upload a video of themselves completing a task —…
Two Bristol Township residents suffered significant burns and were airlifted to Temple Hospital after an electric space heater started a fire that caused significant damage to their home. Fire department officials arrived around 4:00 a.m. and stated that no smoke…
The number of Fisher-Price Rock n’ Play Sleeper Defective Product lawsuits are on the rise, and if your family lost a child after using this defective product, contact us at McEldrew Purtell without delay. Our legal team has the experience…
