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Abbott Heart Pump MPU Recalled Due to Safety Hazards

April 28th, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – Abbott is recalling mobile power units (MPUs) that are used with some of its HeartMate II left ventricle assist devices (LVADs). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has assigned this as a Class I Recall, the FDA’s most serious classification. This classification means “serious injury or death” could result if use of the product

Enfamil Lawsuit Update: What You Need to Know

Enfamil lawsuit update: As of April 2025, the ongoing lawsuits surrounding Enfamil and other infant formulas have garnered significant attention due to allegations that these products contributed to the development of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature infants. These baby formula lawsuits, which primarily involve major manufacturers like Enfamil (produced by Mead Johnson) and Similac (produced by Abbott Laboratories), have raised
Did You Know?
  • If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
  • A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
  • Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.

Ankin Law Acted Fast to Help a Victim of A Horrific Car Crash

With bones broken and shattered glass in her head and arms, Adriana had only one thought in her head. “I think my car is going to explode,” is what was on her mind after a bad auto accident left her trapped. It took the efforts of a Good Samaritan to get Adriana out of the car, but

Howard Ankin Honored with A 2025 Vanguard Award

Once again, the founder of Ankin Law is being honored for his efforts in the Chicagoland area through his practice. On April 22, Howard Ankin was presented with the Vanguard Award by the Chicago Bar Association as the honoree from the Decalogue Society of Lawyers. The ceremony took place at the Union League Club of

Ankin Law Helped Get a Worker Her Hope Back – and A Win

There are a lot of times when someone is injured on the job and have lost faith that they can get their lives back to normal. That was the situation for one client who reached out to Ankin Law, and she got things turned around in a hurry. At first, she thought she’d represent herself,

A Chicago Native Find a Way to Help People at Ankin Law

Ever since she was a child growing up in Chicago, Monse Ronces knew she wanted to help people, and the law presented a path to do that. At first, she thought about being a lawyer, but in the end, she chose another path in the profession to accomplish that goal. That was through being a

Ankin Law and The REKAP Join Forces for Chicago Sports Fans

They’ve worked together a number of times in the past, so when David Kaplan decided to start a new sports venture, it was inevitable that Howard Ankin would be involved. This time its for “The REKAP,” a YouTube-based sports platform catered to the die-hard fans of Chicago sports since 2023. David started the project and has recently

Tesla Cybertrucks Recalled Due to Safety Issues

April 16th, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalled Cybertrucks once again due to safety concerns involving an exterior panel detaching from the trucks while driving, which could be a road hazard for other drivers.