News

• Zyprexa, Seroquel, other atypical antipsychotics linked to rapid weight gain in kids
  Courtney L. Davenport
• Consumers await new FDA assessment of BPA risk
  Courtney L. Davenport
• Jury finds for former smoker in suit against Philip Morris
  Courtney L. Davenport

Verdicts & Settlements

Industrial Products & Equipment

• Retired mill worker develops mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos in machine parts

Recreational Products & Equipment

• Pitcher suffers fatal head injury after being struck by ball hit with aluminum bat

Transportation

• Faulty door latch, seat belt lead to passenger's ejection and fatal injuries

Decisions

Consumer Products

• Federal law preempts some—but not all—claims alleging injuries from cell phone radiation

Transportation

• Texas appeals court allows Ford documents in Expedition case to remain unsealed

Articles

• CPSC chairman admits agency failed to act quickly on crib safety
• Manufacturer pulls swine flu vaccines in Canada due to possibility of allergic reactions
• Stay-tabs on soda cans prove not to be childproof
• Heartburn meds may decrease effectiveness of Plavix, prompting stronger warnings

Agency Actions

• FDA seeks injunction against Maryland veal calf dealer
• CPSC chief holds town hall meeting on toy safety
• FDA approves new seasonal flu vaccine
• NHTSA announces Toyota has found remedy for sudden acceleration problems

Recalls

• Aortic catheters
• Cat food
• Children's hooded sweatshirts
• Flour tortillas
• Ski bindings
• Weight-loss supplements