New Jersey authorities fear that thousands of drug convictions may be in jeopardy after an investigation found that an NJ State Police lab tech faked evidence in a drug offense case. Although evidentiary issues do sometimes arise in NJ drug cases, they usually involve questions about the chain of custody. The revelation that a laboratory …
The prescription drug Adderall poses a serious health risk to individuals who abuse it. For example, medical experts said that there has been an upward trend in the number of emergency room visits caused by Adderall misuse in recent years. Adderall is commonly used to treat individuals who suffer from attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In …
The Center for Auto Safety, a nonprofit organization that informs consumers about car safety issues, has asked the federal government to reopen its investigation into deadly crash-related fires occurring in older-model Jeep SUVs. Rear-crash fires in these vehicles, which were recalled in June 2013, have reportedly resulted in a number of deaths since the recall …
The Obama administration recently announced that it was opening an official investigation into a possible connection between crumb rubber turf and higher incidences of cancer. Crumb rubber, which is made from recycled tires, is used in turf that covers fields and playgrounds throughout New Jersey and elsewhere in the U.S. Manufacturers of artificial turf intended …
Several major car companies have recently issued massive recalls of vehicles containing potentially defective parts, including airbag components. The most recent airbag safety issue revolves around airbags installed by German-based Continental Automotive Systems into U.S. cars manufactured by Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Mercedes-Benz. Vehicles containing airbag control units supplied by Continental were found to be …
Some schools across the country have responded to the growing drug abuse problem among students by pushing for mandatory drug testing. There are a growing number of proponents of more aggressive strategies for fighting drug use in schools. One of the more controversial strategies being considered is mandatory drug testing of students, which uses urinalysis …
Master Herbs, Inc., a distributor of Chinese herbs based out of Pomona, California, recently issued a voluntary nationwide recall for a cough syrup found to contain morphine. The cough syrup was distributed primarily to Chinese grocery stores located in six states: New Jersey, Ohio, Illinois, California, Nevada and Hawaii. The morphine was present in 100 …
As set forth by a New Jersey law, motorists must take care to remove ice and snow from their cars before driving. This includes snow and ice that might have accumulated on the vehicle’s hood and roof, as well as all windows. The law allows NJ police to issue traffic tickets and impose serious fines …
A children’s cough syrup manufacturer has issued a recall of two types of medication after concerns were raised that children might accidentally overdose and become incredibly sick due to a manufacturing mistake. The cough syrup that has been recalled comes from two batches of the Perrigo Company’s children’s guaifenesin DM grape liquid and three batches …
