Malfunction

Surge in Bard PowerPort Lawsuits: Over 1,100 Cases Pending in Arizona MDL as Allegations of Device Malfunction Intensify

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PHOENIX, Ariz. — Over 1,100 lawsuits have been filed against the makers of Bard PowerPort, a medical device used for venous access during medical treatments, which plaintiffs claim is prone to fracturing and causing serious injuries. These cases are currently centralized in multidistrict litigation (MDL) before Judge David G. Campbell in Arizona, signifying a growing legal battle against Becton Dickinson, the company that owns Bard. The ongoing litigation has seen a rapid increase in the number of cases. From having no pending lawsuits in the MDL in October 2023, numbers surged to 1,112 active lawsuits … Read more

$2.3 Million Awarded in Dog Sperm Bank Malfunction Lawsuit

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Columbus, Ohio – In an unusual case highlighting the specialized world of canine genetics preservation, a local dog sperm bank faced difficulties after a malfunction led to significant losses for dog breeders. The event triggered a multi-year legal battle resulting in a substantial financial settlement this month. The controversy began in 2018 when a refrigeration unit at one of Columbus’ dog sperm banks failed. The unit, crucial for preserving viable dog semen, did not maintain the necessary low temperatures. As a result, the samples, collected from top-ranked, award-winning dogs, became unusable. These specimens were of … Read more

Jury Rules Against Sig Sauer in Pistol Malfunction Case, Orders $2.3 Million in Damages

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Concord, NH — A New Hampshire jury has found firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer at fault in a lawsuit stemming from an accidental shooting involving one of its pistols, awarding the plaintiff $2.3 million in damages. The case centered around allegations of a defect in the design of the P320 model, which reportedly discharged without the trigger being pulled. The incident in question occurred in 2018 when Kyle Guay, a man from New Hampshire, was injured as he holstered his firearm. According to court documents, Guay did not manipulate the trigger, yet the gun fired, striking … Read more

Asheville Homeowner Battles Sky-High Water Bill Amid City’s Meter Malfunction Saga

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Asheville, N.C. — An Asheville resident, Robert Ahern, has been left astonished after receiving a water bill nearly 18 times higher than his typical monthly charge, prompting him to seek legal counsel. The unusually high bill exceeded $1,100, an amount Ahern described as comparable to a mortgage payment, leading to a significant dispute with the City’s Water Resources Department. Despite receiving a partial adjustment that reduced his bill to over $635, Ahern remains frustrated. “My usual water bill tops out at around 61 dollars. Now, to see a bill for $635 is just shocking,” he … Read more