A mix up of placebos and contraceptives could cause the pills to become significantly weakened, potentially increasing the users’ risk of becoming pregnant. The brands affected by the recall are Lo/Ovral-38 and the generic forms, norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol, with expiration dates between July 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014.

Women who believe their birth control package is defective should start using non-hormonal birth control immediately. The mix up is not believed to cause harm to the child should a pregnancy occur.

If you have been the victim of a defective pharmaceutical product, contact the Des Moines pharmaceutical liability lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600.

California Innovations, Inc. and the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the voluntary recall this week. The product in question is the three-piece insulated and expandable Ci Sport lunch box set, which came with an aluminum bottle and freezer gel pack.

The company received two reports of dogs ingesting the gel from the freezer packs and becoming ill. One dog died as a result.

The lunch boxes were sold in Costco, Leon Korol, and Cost U Less stores from May 2007 to September 2008. Consumers can return the product to Costco for a full refund.

If you or someone you love has been harmed by a defective food container, contact the Des Moines product liability lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. today at 877-327-2600.

Search efforts were postponed on Wednesday due to rough seas and poor weather conditions. Crews are under added pressure as worse weather is expected to come in as the weekend nears and the threat of the vessel shifting deeper into the sea increases.

So far 11 people have been confirmed dead due to the ship wreck. The captain has come under intense scrutiny for leaving the ship as passengers and crew members tried to escape. He is under house arrest and is facing charges of manslaughter, causing a ship wreck, and leaving before all passengers were evacuated.

The Swedish furniture company received eight complaints worldwide about children falling out of the chair after the belt restraint failed to remain clasped, three children sustained minor injuries.

The “Antilop” high chairs came in red, blue, and white with silver removable legs. Only IKEA sold the “Antilop” chair and was available for purchase from August 2006 to Janurary 2010.

If you have purchased the recalled product, stop using it immediately and contact IKEA about receiving a free belt restraint replacement.

If your child has been injured by a defective product, contact the Des Moines product liability lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600.

The jury decided that Starbucks was negligent in maintaining its property when the man visited the coffee shop in 2008. According to court documents, the man was walking from the cashier to the pickup counter when he slipped on the wet floor a manager was mopping. Complications from his head injury has prevented him from returning to work as a chiropractor.

$1 million will go to compensate his wife for loss of consortium and the rest will pay for his medical expenses, lost income, and loss of enjoyment of life.

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, contact the Des Moines premises liability lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. today at 877-327-2600.

The company is recalling the bear for a possible choking hazard with the beaded eyes. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the eyes could come loose and fall out, potentially becoming dangerous for young children. So far no injuries have been reported.

The “Colorful Hearts Teddy Bear” is white with colorful hearts on the body. Customers who have purchased the bear can return it to any Build-A-Bear store in exchange for a coupon for any stuffed animal.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a dangerous product, contact the Des Moines product liability lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. by calling 877-327-2600 today.

The NTSB in the past proposed a ban on cellphones for commercial truck and bus drivers, but this law would restrict the use to all drivers and include talking, texting, and emailing.

A fatal accident that occurred last year in Missouri was a major point in pushing the board to suggest the nationwide ban. A teenager sent 11 text messages in the final 11 minutes leading up to the multi-car pileup that killed him and another teen.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a reckless driver, contact the Des Moines auto accident lawyers of LarMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600.

The woman was identified as a 41 year-old employee of the advertising agency Y&R. Two people inside the elevator witnessed her gruesome death and suffered minor injuries. They were taken to the hospital for a psychological evaluation.

The Manhattan office building has a history of safety violations. In June, an inspection found a defect in one of the elevators. The New York City Department of Buildings will conduct an investigation.

Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the victim.

Fire Marshals claim that most fires occur between October and May, and especially during the winter months. Investigators believe the house fire that killed the teenager was caused by a space heater. The smoke alarms in the home were not working at the time the fire broke out.

Firefighters say that 86% of deadly fires are caused because homes or apartments do not have working smoke detectors. The fire marshal’s office donated and installed over 20,000 smoke detectors in homes with young children and an additional 11,000 will be installed free of charge.

If you or someone you love has suffered severe burns or other injuries in a fire or explosion, contact the Des Moines fire and explosion lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600.

The man admitted that he was driving recklessly, going about 70 mph in a 35 mph zone, on a foggy night. He attempted to pass other drivers on an S curve when he struck a 19 year-old Waverly woman. She was pronounced dead at Allen Hospital. The man was also injured.

He faces up to five years in jail on charges of involuntary manslaughter. His sentencing trial will be announced at a later date.

Reports say he was very remorseful and privately apologized to the young woman’s mother before the man entered his guilty plea.