June 2011 - Morgan & Morgan Blog Archive

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of antidepressants including the popular drugs Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro, Prozac, and Celexa that have come under heightened scrutiny lately due to reports that they lead to increased risk of birth defects in children. SSRIs are the subject of numerous lawsuits across the country, and manufacturers have already paid out billions of dollars to settle these cases. 

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The manufacturer Oreck came under FTC scrutiny recently after they allegedly deceived consumers when making health claims about their leading products, the Oreck Halo vacuum cleaner and the Oreck ProShield Plus portable air cleaner. Oreck claimed that these products would kill germs, prevent the flu, eliminate all airborne particles, kill up to 99.9% of common germs and pathogens like E. Coli and MRSA, and many more statements which were said to be backed by independent research by top scientists. According to an Oreck sett
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Whether you’re a new driver or a veteran on the road, you should always be prepared in the event of an auto accident. Because millions of motor vehicle accidents occur in the United States every year, drivers should take certain steps to ensure they are protected in the event of a crash. To start, drivers should keep an emergency kit in their car. It is recommended that drivers carry a cell phone, pen and paper, disposable camera, a card with information about any medical allergies or medical conditions that may require special attention in the event of serious injuries. Additionally,
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 One of the most frequently-asked questions to attorneys is how much a particular case is worth. Though every potential client would enjoy a simple numerical value or range, this question is almost impossible to answer easily. There are countless variables relevant to determining the value of a case, and many of these do not become apparent until the case is already moving along. Despite these limitations to providing concrete answers, certain variables are important in assessing the quality of a case.

IKEA has issued a SNIGLAR crib recall, affecting 20,000 cribs in the U.S. and 6,000 cribs in Canada. Reportedly, the bolts provided with certain SNIGLAR cribs to hold the mattress support may not be long enough. As a result, the mattress support can detach and collapse, posing an entrapment and suffocation risk to the infant inside the crib. The crib recall affects SNIGLAR non-dropside, full size cribs with model number 60091931. The affected cribs have the model number, as well as the words “SNIGLAR” and “IKEA,” written on a label connected to the mattress support.
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In a string of stories that appear eerily similar to those about the Ford Pinto in the 1970’s, the worries about the Ford Crown Victoria seem to have been proven correct. Synonymous with law enforcement, the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor has served as the most popular police car for the last fifteen years. The Crown Vic has been no stranger to controversy though, and the continued explosion of squad cars has confirmed the fears that faulty fuel tanks pr
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Did you know that you can research the credentials, accolades, history, and user reviews of doctors for free online? You should, because when in the process selecting a doctor or physician, the ability to research potential candidates is an invaluable tool. Many websites have been developed to make the track records of healthcare professionals public knowledge in order to ease the process of choosing a quality physician. To make this process even simpler, we have compiled a list of these sites that allow you to research doctors
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has initiated a massive pool and spa drain cover recall, citing the entrapment hazard they may pose to swimmers. This voluntary recall by six manufacturers covers about one million pool and spa drain covers. Consumers are urged to suspend use of affected products immediately.

The drain manufacturers included in the recall are: A&A Manufacturing, of Phoenix, Ariz.; AquaStar Pool Products Inc., of San Diego, Calif.; Color Match Pool Fittings, of Surprise, Ariz.; Custom Molded Products, of Tyrone, Ga.; Hayward Pool Products, of Eli
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 If you want to file a lawsuit, there is a certain period of time during which a case can be filed; this is called the statute of limitations. Once this time period expires, the courts no longer have the jurisdiction to punish violators. This means that lawsuits can no longer be filed. This time period may be different for each state and for each kind of case, and may be as little as thirty days or as much as twenty years. Because of the statute of limitations, it is very important to seek the advice of an experienced lawyer soon after an accident or injury.

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