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Pottery Barn has announced a recall of 7,300 lamps. The company has reported that the wiring in the lamps can be severed and exposed, posing a risk of shock to users. There has been one report of a woman being shocked while attempting to use the lamp. Staff Report, PR Newswire 11/12/2010 |
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The state of California must pay $1.7 million to the family of an illegal immigrant who died of untreated penile cancer while in state and federal custody. According to the lawsuit, in 2005 a prison doctor noticed a cancerous growth on the plaintiff and recommended a biopsy, but the request was rejected by the facility's chief physician. The plaintiff died in 2007 after an amputation, and a Los Angeles jury found the state partly responsible. A separate suit against the federal government is tentatively scheduled for trial in April. Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle 11/12/2010 |
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A Pennsylvania appeals court has approved a more-than $20 million verdict to the family of a local college student who died in 2001 after a liposuction operation. The girl suffered complications during the surgery to remove fat from her stomach and chin; she died two days later. According to the lawsuit, the doctor who performed the surgery "refused to send [the girl] to a hospital over a period of 2 1/2 hours" after the operation. Jeff Shields , Philadelphia Inquirer 11/14/2010 |
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A Utah family has filed a lawsuit against the state highway patrol over a fatal accident involving an officer and two of their family members. In March, two women were driving to a Relief Society meeting when they turned into the path of a police car en route to another accident. The officer's car struck the women's vehicle, killing them both. The trooper was put on administrative leave after the accident but has since returned to work. Cimaron Neugebauer, The Salt Lake Tribune 11/06/2010 |
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A settlement has been reached between Harley-Davidson Inc. and a Chicago firefighter who was paralyzed from the chest down after crashing his motorcycle in 2004. The suit alleged that a defect in the motorcycle caused it to wobble on the highway, leading to the crash. The terms of the settlement remain confidential. Becky Schlikerman, Chicago Tribune 11/04/2010 |
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Packages of pasta salad from Trader Joe's grocery stores are being recalled over the potential presence of salmonella. The recall covers 12 oz. packages of 'Spicy Thai Style Pasta Salad' produced from Oct. 25-29. Officials have reported that the cilantro in the salad may be contaminated with the bacteria. Shelby Grad, LA Times 11/08/2010 |
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A $250,000 settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed by a military veteran who claimed he received negligent medical treatment at a California veterans hospital. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff was diagnosed as a glaucoma suspect in 2004 but was not treated for the disease over a four-year period at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. As a result of the lack of treatment, the man became legally blind, the suit stated. Bonnie Eslinger, San Jose Mercury News 11/09/2010 |
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Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Virginia Surgeon
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A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a Virginia surgeon for the death of a woman as a result of a surgery performed by him. The suit claims the doctor cut into the woman's abdomen, severing the intestines and multiple blood vessels, but "did not record those perforations properly in the patient chart," the suit states. The woman was on heavy anti-coagulant therapy and died from massive blood loss shortly after the surgery. The lawsuit is seeking $4.35 million in damages. Matthew Sabo, The Daily Press 11/08/2010 |
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 29,000 pairs of rollerblades due to loose bolts that can increase the risk of injury. The recall was issued by Rollerblade USA, and the company said the frame mounting bolts and wheel axle bolts can be loose on new skates, which can lead to the wheels falling off. The company has received one report of minor injury involving the defect. Staff Report, PR Newswire 11/09/2010 |
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More recalls have been issued over foods that contain cilantro that may be contaminated with E. coli. Orval Kent Food Company announced the voluntary recall of 23 products this week, including bags of chopped chicken salad, cilantro been dip and fish ceviche. The recall covers more than 43,000 lbs. of products from retail stores across the country. Staff Report, Kansas City Info Zine 11/08/2010 |
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The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Baugher's have announced a voluntary recall of the company's apple cider due to potential contamination with E. coli. Seven people in the Maryland area have recently contracted the bacteria and three of them were hospitalized. It has not been confirmed if the cider is the cause of the bacteria. Staff Report, Baltimore Sun 11/05/2010 |
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More than 300,000 Molenaar LLC night lights have been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission over a potential electric shock hazard. The 315,000 lights were given out for free across the country between 2001 and 2009. Reports have indicated that the night light may melt, which could result in a shock or burn if touched. No injuries have yet been reported. Staff Report, United Press International 09/24/2010 |
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