Sixty two dietary supplement products have been removed from the nationwide and international market following an investigation uncovering that the supplements contain steroid or steroid-like substances that were not approved by the FDA. The recalling firm is Bodybuilding.Com, Meridian, ID. The recall began in November 2009 and is still ongoing,…
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Using Qualaquin for Nighttime Leg Cramps? Think Again
If you’ve been using Qualaquin (quinine sulfate) to prevent leg cramps, treat leg cramps or for restless leg syndrome, you need to know that two people using Qualaquin and 36 others have experienced serious life threatening side effects between April and October 2008. This link was discovered after the FDA…
Oil Spill Relief From Obama and Kevin Costner Solution
Recently, President Obama demanded a $20 million fund be set up to provide oil spill relief. BP met this demand and the fund will be administered by Kenneth Feinberg who oversaw the fund for the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. While this amount is not a small…
Baseball Spectators Beware!
Baseball spectators beware! If you are hit by a foul ball at a baseball game, whether you were attempting to catch it or simply distracted by a conversation with another fan, it is unlikely that anyone will be held liable for your injury or responsible for your medical bills and…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield under Fire, Plaintiff Attorneys Hit With Reduced Fees
In 2007, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey was involved in a class action lawsuit filed by a group of nine medical specialists; including podiatrists and ophthalmologists. The medical specialists claimed that Blue Cross Blue Shield class action lawsuit stemmed against Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield because of…
Indiana Law for Custodial Parent Relocation
In our very mobile society, relocation of a custodial parent after a divorce or paternity is quite common. Indiana family law lawyers have found many reasons for custodial parent moves. This is especially true in these very difficult economic times when a move from where a custodial parent lives…
Child Restraint Seats Recall
Child restraint systems sold by Dorel, Eddie Bauer and Costco have been part of recalls for failure of the system to meet safety regulations. There are numerous types and models that are a part of the recall so it’s best to go to the manufacturer’s website and locate your model…
Indiana Nursing Home Faced with Lawsuit
Loogootee Nursing Home located in Loogootee, IN recently faced the Indiana Court of Appeals following a lawsuit from a resident who was injured. The resident was sitting on the porch of the nursing home when Carroll Ledgerwood, a brass player who was planning to appear at the nursing home, accidentally…
Ten Tire Company Recalls in June 2010!!!
Ten tire companies have been subject to a recall for numerous types of tires that they sell. The primary reason for the recall across all companies was that the tire failed to comply with federal safety requirements. Defective tires pose a serious risk of a car accident which may result…
McDonald’s Cup Recall: Cadmium Risk
If you have a Shrek Forever After 3D” Collectable Drinking Glass from McDonald’s that you have purchased, stop using the cup immediately because it has recently been linked to a cadmium risk. The cup was manufactured by ARC International, of Millville, NJ and distributed by McDonald’s. There were 12 million…