Monthly Archives: September 2012

Sunbeam coffee makers recalled over burn hazards.

    The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (9/6) reports, “Sunbeam Products Inc. of Boca Raton, Fla., is recalling about 520,000 Mr. Coffee Single Cup Brewing Systems because a buildup of steam in the water reservoir can force the brewing chamber open and expel hot coffee grounds and water, posing a burn hazard.” The coffee makers were “soldContinue Reading

Consumer Group Sues FDA Over Alzheimer’s Drug

In today's society it is hard to find any family that is not somehow affected by the ravages of Alzheimer's disease. People struggle coping to accept the effects and search for ways to slow the decline of their loved ones. The issues raised in this suit complicate the circumstances even more.   A consumer protectionContinue Reading

Parts of AZ Immigrant Law Upheld, Other Dismissed

Racial profiling has been enabled by upholding the Arizona immigration law. There has to be a better way to address issues that to have people live in fear of being separated from their families. A U.S. judge has upheld a portion of an Arizona law that requires police officers to check the immigration status ofContinue Reading

J&J PAYING $181M TO SETTLE CLAIMS OVER RISPERDAL MEDICATION ADS

  A Johnson & Johnson subsidiary agreed Thursday to pay $181 million to settle dozens of states' claims that it engaged in illegal off-label marketing of antipsychotic drugs, with New Jersey to receive $5.3 million. Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Titusville improperly marketed Risperdal, Risperdal Consta, Risperdal M-Tab and Invega, in violation of federal law, accordingContinue Reading

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