A Johnson & Johnson CEO paid more than any other pharmaceutical company CEO may be forced to pay back a large amount of that compensation in a recent shareholder lawsuit, according to news reports. The CEO in question has been paid more than $150 million since 2006. Shareholders argue that this is “lavish and excessive”… read more

The cost of being a new parent can be overwhelming, and it is common for parents to acquire products secondhand, as products for infants are usually only used for a short time before they’re no longer necessary. But before you accept a hand-me-down crib or buy one secondhand, make sure it follows safety guidelines and… read more

Honda has announced a recall of over 85,000 of their CR-V and CR-Z model cars, according to news reports. The CR-V subject to recall is from the 2006 model year in response to a potential fire hazard. The possible fire can result when residue from interior window cleaners builds up on the power window master… read more

CleanFUEL USA, a national supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure, has announced a recall regarding a potentially faulty product they use on school buses, according to news sources. The product subject to recall is the fuel hose fitting used on Blue Bired Propane Vision school buses. Apparently, the hose fittings can separate from the fuel line,… read more

In a news release Friday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Carriage Inc. is recalling certain recreational vehicle models due to a fire hazard. Subject to recall are 596 5th wheel trailers including certain Cameo and Carri-Lite trailers from model years 2010 through 2011 and model year 2009 Domani trailers. All of the… read more

In a news release Friday, Corvest Acquisition Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the recall of LED night lights due to a burn hazard. Subject to recall are approximately 10,000 LED night lights that have the potential to overheat, smolder and melt, which could lead to consumers suffering minor burns…. read more

An Illinois dairy that distributes items in-state as well as to outlets in Indiana, New Jersey and New York is recalling all products due to problems with the firm’s pasteurizing equipment, report news sources. Ludwig Dairy is recalling items sold under its own name as well as a yogurt drink sold under the brand name… read more

In a news release Thursday, the U.S. Product Safety Commission announced that Sunsations Inc. as agreed to pay a $60,000 civil penalty to resolve agency allegations that the Virginia Beach, Va., company knowingly failed to report safety issues with children’s apparel sold by the firm. The CPSC claims that Sunsations sold children’s hooded sweatshirts with… read more

In a news release Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that BMW is recalling certain 3 Series model vehicles due to an issue with the rear lights that could increase the likelihood of a crash. Subject to recall are approximately 241,000 3 Series vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2001 through March 1, 2005… read more

In a report issued Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration indicated that the agency might classify as high risk surgical mesh devices used to treat organ prolapse, report news sources. The report stated that the devices, which are transvaginally implanted, do not lead to better outcome and may expose patients to greater risk than… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP will have an exhibit booth at CAALA Las Vegas September 9th and will be giving away free copies of “You Can’t Teach Hungry…Creating the MultiMillion Dollar Law Firm” with a chance to meet the author, John Morgan, Friday September 9th from 2pm – 4pm. “The bible for law firm… read more

In a news release Thursday, Manhattan Group LLC, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the voluntary recall of wooden rattles due parts that can break off and pose a choking hazard. Subject to recall are approximately 3,300 Twirlla wooden rattles that have U-shaped parts that can break off, posing a choking… read more