Does it really matter what claims a label makes? According to the Food and Drug Administration, the wording on a package or label can make a world of difference in how consumers expect a product to be. Although most Ohio consumers understand that smoking is not a...
Month: August 2015
OSHA issues 16 citations against company for asbestos exposure
According to an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, workers in another state were knowingly exposed to the deadly substance asbestos by their boss. Authorities believe that the construction company took advantage of employees on...
Why did the Food and Drug Administration pull my medication?
Before actually hitting the market and becoming available to patients, prescription medications undergo extensive research and rigorous testing. For the most part this keeps dangerous and defective drugs from ever reaching the market, but on occasion the Food and Drug...
Sunscreen complaints could spark product liability claims
Slathering up with sunscreen prior to hitting the pool or heading out on a hike is an important part of maintaining healthy skin. Consumers in Ohio should be able to make sunscreen purchases with the confidence that their purchase will not only be safe to use, but...
Suspected drunk driver could face personal injury claim
The Ohio State Highway Patrol believes that alcohol was likely one of the contributing factors in a fatal accident that left one person injured. The driver accused of causing the wreck has since been arrested and, at last report, was still in police custody. As...