The AP (8/2, Lowy) reports Ford has paid the maximum fine allowed of $17.35 million to settle claims by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it was slow to recall 485,000 Ford Escape SUVs from the 2001 to 2004 model years that “were recalled to fix sticking gas pedals that could cause crashes.”… Continue Reading
FDA issues warning on acetaminophen, potentially fatal skin reaction link.
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The Wall Street Journal (8/2, Burton, Subscription Publication, 2.29M) reports that the US Food and Drug Administration issued a safety alert Thursday, to warn healthcare providers and consumers that acetaminophen-based pain relievers and fever reducers, such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) have been linked to several rare but potentially fatal skin reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome.… Continue Reading
NCAA Concussion Suit Seeking Class-Action Status
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Attorneys in the concussion lawsuit against the NCAA are seeking class-action status in a case they say could “change college sports forever.” The plaintiffs in the suit accuse the NCAA of failing to establish a strong, clear policy on concussions and say team doctors and trainers often put players at risk by allowing… Continue Reading
Honda Expands Fit Hatchback Recall
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Honda Motors will expand a recall of its Honda Fit hatchback to include another 48,000 vehicles due to an issue with the stability control software. The original recall took place in April after it was discovered the car's software may allow its body to “roll too much before intervening, possibly causing the driver… Continue Reading
Don’t be commenting on how hot your professor is
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Judge Favors School in 'Hot for Teacher' Lawsuit A federal judge has ruled that a university student in Detroit who wrote an inappropriate essay about being sexually attracted to his teacher is not protected by the First Amendment. The student was suspended from school after turning in his essay in which he called his… Continue Reading
The Need for Unions Lives On
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Very interesting video from the NYT. http://www.nytimes.com/video/2013/07/15/opinion/100000002338213/occupy-bakery.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20130717
795,000 Kenmore Dehumidifiers Recalled
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of 795,000 Kenmore dehumidifiers sold at Sears and Kmart stores across the county. The agency said the dehumidifiers can overheat smoke, melt and catch fire, posing burn and injury risks to users. There have been seven reports of shorting and fires associated with… Continue Reading
Malala Yousafzai – One Person Can Make a Difference
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The following post came from my good friend Matt Evantoff who is a communications and messaging expert. It is worth repeating here. “12 Lessons from the Best Speech of 2013: Malala and Public Speaking” Malala Yousafzai addressed the United Nations and delivered what can only be described as the best speech of 2013, as well… Continue Reading
Type 2 Diabetes Drugs Byetta and Januvia Prompt Investigation
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced an investigation into reports that Type 2 diabetes drugs Januvia and Byetta are associated with an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer. The FDA previously issued warnings related to these drugs over an increased risk of pancreatitis. Additionally, a recent study in JAMA's Internal Medicine… Continue Reading
Ford faces class-action suit over touch-screen system defects.
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The National Law Journal (7/17, Bronstad) reports that a proposed nationwide class action lawsuit “has been filed against Ford Motor Co. over defects associated with the interactive touch-screen display systems in its Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.” The MyFord Touch system, “launched in 2010, was designed to seamlessly operate audio controls, global positioning system… Continue Reading