Washington, D.C., United States (AHN) – The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a 2008 decision that allowed patients to file a parallel claim against manufacturers of medical devices.

With the ruling, the court rejected an appeal by Stryker Corporation against a lawsuit foiled by Illinois resident Margaret Bausch who got a replacement hip six days after the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) issued a warning about problems at Stryker’s manufacturing plant.

In seeking to dismiss Bausch’s lawsuit, Stryker cited a 2008 Supreme Court ruling that patients cannot file state-law product liability suits over products that went through FDA review.

However, a Chicago Federal Appeals court allowed Bausch’s suit based on the exception made the Supreme Court which allowed parallel claims.

The FDA investigated Stryker’s facility in Ireland and informed the company in March 2007 that it must correct manufacturing deficiencies. In 2008, Stryker recalled hip and knee replacements manufactured at its Ireland plant, including the one implanted on Bausch, requiring her to undergo a second surgery to have the defective device replaced.

Stryker, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, reported last month that its profit went down 3 percent in the third quarter due to cost related to recent acquisitions. As a result, Stryker’s earnings went down to $327 million from $337 million after it purchased former rival Orthovita, the neurovascular business of Boston Scientific Corporation and Memometal Technologies, which makes foot and hand implants.

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Marlborough, MA, United States (AHN) – The manufacturer of Publix Caesar Salad Dressing, Ken’s Foods, Inc. is recalling a limited number of 16oz Publix Caesar Salad Dressing bottles because it may contain undeclared fish, gluten and soy allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish, soy and gluten run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The dressing is 16oz. Publix Caesar Salad Dressing with an expiration date of 31MAR12 A. Bottles labeled correctly will have a UPC#4141500730. The product may have the incorrect ingredient statement for “Buttermilk Ranch” dressing. This dressing was distributed to Publix stores in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and South Carolina.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered a portion of the run contains an incorrect back panel label. This label does not list the presence of fish, gluten and soy.

As of this date, there have been no adverse reaction complaints reported relating to this recall.

As part of Publix commitment to food safety, they are asking customers to return the product to the place where it was purchased for a full refund or replacement. Consumers with questions may contact Publix at 1-800-242-1227, Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm EST.

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Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Toy Story 3 Bowling Game

Units: About 600

Importer: G.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC, of Los Angeles

Hazard: The red paint used on some bowling pins has been measured to be in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: G.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC has received no reports of incidents or injuries.

Description: This recall affects Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Rugs with a batch marking of JA 148. The recalled item contains six white plastic bowling pins with two red stripes painted on the necks, one black plastic ball, and a 68 inch x 26 inch nylon game rug with a print of the character Buzz Lightyear on the front. The batch marking JA 148 appears on the bottom front of the packaging just above the bar code, and is also located on the tag attached to the rug.

Sold at: Walmart Stores in the U.S. between September 1, 2010 and September 25, 2010 for about $18.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bowling pins immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement set.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact G.A. Gertmenian and Sons LLC toll-free at (888) 224-4181 between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm PT Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email Gertmenian@Gertmenian.com for instructions on receiving replacement bowling pins.

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What is 1031 exchange?

1031 is an IRS (Internal Revenue Service) Code that states that if a property is sold off and the money obtained from the sale of real estate is used to buy a like-kind property, then gain or loss is not acknowledged. This law simply defers the taxes that are applicable on the profits made during the sale of real estate. The most important feature of 1031 exchange is that it is a law framed by the U.S. Government. It is not loophole where people tend to take advantage of the convolute technicalities of law. Thus, it is a safe, secure and legitimate way to make capital gains on real estate.

What are the rule and regulations associated with 1031 exchange?

As per the 1031 IRS Code, the transaction should be like-kind that is the asset purchased should be similar to the asset sold. Secondly, the money garnered from the sale of real estate can only be handled by a Qualified Intermediary (QI). Neither you nor your real estate agent can handle this money. QI is basically a professional facilitator whose job is to collect and hold the money until it is used to purchase a like-kind asset. As per the third rule, the value of the replacement property should not be less than value of the property that has been sold off.

Additionally, two timelines are also associated with the law. One is the 45-days identification period during which you have to search, identify and suggest some replacement properties. The second one is 180-days exchange period during which you have to buy the replacement property and complete all the formalities associated with it.

What are the main benefits of 1031 IRS Code?

The taxes applicable on the sale of real estate can be as high as 35 percent. These taxes, on the one hand, can reduce your capital gains considerably, and on the other hand, they can prevent you from buying more profitable real estate. With the help of 1031 exchange, you can not only protect your profit from the havoc of taxes, but you can also buy more lucrative properties. It is one of its kind wealth-building tool that helps you to increase your net-worth significantly. One thing that should be kept in mind while using this law is that it is basically a device to defer taxes. Whenever you decide to sell off your property, the taxes will become applicable on your capital gains.

Some other remarkable benefits of 1031 exchange:

• You can buy replacement properties in different real estate markets of different states.
• Instead of owning and managing many small properties, you can buy a larger property and thereby reduce your ownership liabilities and increase your ownership benefits.
• You can buy a replacement property in a more desirable and profitable location.
• Last, but not the least, you can reduce your property management obligations dramatically by dumping high-maintenance properties and buying real estate that require little or practically no maintenance.

In nutshell, 1031 exchange provides a tremendous opportunity to make capital gains year after year.

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