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Class Action Launched Against Cell Phone Companies over Radiation Risk

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against cell phone manufacturers Samsung and Apple after it was determined that radiation emitted by smartphones exceed government-established safety standards. The test was commissioned by the Chicago Tribune and determined that radiation exposure was higher than the legal safety limit. It was also determined that radiation from Apple’s iPhone […]

by CSG Team September 23, 2019

Johnson & Johnson Found Liable of Deceiving Consumers, Ordered to Pay $572 Million by Oklahoma Jury

An Oklahoma judge has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million after determining the company bears some responsibility for the nation’s opioid epidemic. The trial is being called a “landmark” case and its outcome could result in more drug manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies facing penalties for the ongoing crisis. How Was It Determined that […]

by CSG Team September 19, 2019

FDA warns e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL about misleading claims

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about illegal marketing activities to JUUL Laboratories, maker of the most popular e-cigarette. The warning states that the company’s marketing has promoted their products as “safer” alternatives to cigarette smoking. The FDA has ordered JUUL Labs to respond with a corrective action plan within 15 […]

by CSG Team September 16, 2019

Class Action Lawsuit Filed by Police Officers against Ford

State troopers in Washington have filed a class action lawsuit against the Ford Motor Company alleging that the Ford Police Interceptor Utilities vehicles they drove while on the job caused them to be exposed to noxious gases. Many of the officers claim they became ill and suffered physiological injuries because of the defect. The lawsuit […]

by CSG Team September 6, 2019

New Study Shows Woman and Elderly Face Higher Risk for Prescription Drug Interaction

Many people take more than one prescription drug, but a recent study showed that drug interaction could be more harmful than anticipated, especially for female and elderly patients. According to the study, conducted by Indiana University researchers, women and elderly patients 55 and older taking multiple prescription medications have a significantly higher risk of being […]

by CSG Team September 4, 2019

Bayer Denies Offer to Settle Roundup Cancer Cases

Bayer AG is denying that the company has offered a settlement to those claiming that their use of the company’s Roundup Weed Killer caused them to develop cancer. The denial of the $8 billion settlement was discussed in an email sent recently by Ken Feinberg, the mediator overseeing negotiations, to the media. According to Feinberg, […]

by CSG Team August 27, 2019

Candida Auris Could Be First Disease Due to Climate Change

Scientists are concerned about a drug-resistant fungus that has arisen and could put people in danger. The fungus, Candida auris, has atypical behavior for a fungus and has shown unusually high tolerance to heat. According to scientists studying the fungus, global warming is partially responsible for its recurrence. Most at risk are people who are […]

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