Posted on July 15, 2011 by Bryan Fears

Chrysler Recalls Nearly 250,000 Ram Pickup Trucks

Texas drivers should know that between 2008 and 2011 Chrysler produced nearly a quarter million defective Ram pickup trucks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a component near the left front wheel is dangerously succeptible to fracturing, resulting in the driver loosing control of the vehicle. Already several drivers and innocent victims have been hurt as a result of Chrysler's defective product.

 

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Posted on May 7, 2010 by Bryan Fears

Starbucks sued over too-hot tea

Starbucks is in hot water over its hot tea.  Plaintiff Zeynep Inanli has sued the company alleging that a Manhattan Starbucks served her tea that was so hot it caused second-degree burns.  She also complains that the container her tea was served in was defective, noting that the lid was not properly secured, causing her to become burned.  She seeks unspecified damages for her burns, pain and mental anguish.  

Inanli v. Starbucks is reminiscent of a case involving McDonald's and hot coffee.  In that case, a jury in 1994 ordered McDonald's to pay nearly $3 million to Stella Liebeck, in compensation for severe burns Ms. Liebeck suffered when she was burned by the restaurant's coffee. 

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Posted on May 5, 2010 by Bryan Fears

Recall of childrens medications

After federal regulators noted manufacturing deficiencies, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a division of Johnson & Johnson, has voluntarily recalled 43 medications for children.  The medications recalled include liquid versions of Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl.  McNeil has suspended operations at the affected facility while the FDA investigates. 

Generic versions of these medications are not included in the recall. 

Parents and caregivers should seek medical attention for a child who has consumed any of the recalled medications and exhibits any unexpected symptoms.

Click here for a full list of the recalled medications.  McNeil is offering full refunds or coupons for replacement products.  Click here for more information on refunds and replacements. 

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