Depo-Provera Lawsuit Depo-Provera has been around since 1959 and is mainly used as a form of birth control and to help with menopause in women. It is manufactured by Pfizer and other companies who make generic versions of the medication. Depo-Provera is the brand name for medroxyprogesterone acetate and is usually administered as an injection … Depo Provera
Oxbryta Lawsuits Oxbryta is a medication produced and distributed by Pfizer that treats sickle cell disease. The drug was later recalled by the FDA and the recall states that the risks outweigh the benefits of this medication. Pfizer voluntarily recalled all lots of the medication in September of 2024. Oxbryta is an oral medication that … Oxbryta
Philips sleep and respiratory care devices have been recalled, as they have been linked to serious lung injury or cancer in consumers. Philips’ bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and mechanical ventilator devices help provide breathing assistance to patients dealing with sleep apnea and other respiratory problems. However, the U.S. Food … Philips CPAP and BiPAP Ventilator Devices
Hernia is a tear or break in the muscle wall surrounding the organs of the abdomen and upper leg and groin areas of the body. When the muscle wall weakens due to overexertion, persistent cough, prior injury, surgery, among other causes, the organs within the abdomen may protrude through the weakened muscle tissue, in many … Hernia Mesh complications can cause pain and additional injuries
JUUL Labs, the maker of the JUUL e-cigarette device, accounts for approximately 75% of e-cigarettes sold in the United States.
In the third jury verdict within a year, Alva and Alberta Pilliod, were awarded $2 billion in punitive damages, as a settlement for cancer which the couple maintains was caused by using Round-Up weed killer on their Northern California property. The case revolved around a claim that the product’s manufacturer, Monsanto, which was purchased in … Jury Awards to Round Up victims continues to gain momentum
Zofran Birth Defect Cases Moving Forward Zofran (ondansetron) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1991 as an anti-nausea medication for chemotherapy and post-surgical patients. At no time in its history has Zofran been approved to be marketed to pregnant women for the treatment of morning sickness, however, the manufacturer, Glaxo … Zofran Lawsuits
Behind the Valsartan Recalls Valsartan becomes the third high blood pressure/heart failure medication to be recalled from the market within the last year. It joins losartan and irbesartan, all of which are of a class of generic hypertension drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers, or ARB’s, which have been previously recalled due to contamination with … Blood Pressure Medication Recall
If you served in the U.S. military and saw combat operations between 2003 and 2015, you may have been issued Combat Arms™ Earplugs, Version 2 (CAEv2). These plugs are identifiable by having one dark olive end and one yellow end. The plugs were reversible and meant to be inserted into the ear canal. The dark … 3M Combat Arms™ Earplugs, Version 2, May Cause Hearing Loss, Tinnitus
Sales of Roundup Pro 360, a Monsanto product used for largely commercial weed control, were banned on January 15, 2019 in France. An administrative tribunal in Lyon, France, ruled that the French food and environmental safety agency, ANSES, should have given more weight to potential safety risks when they authorized the use of the product in … French Court Bans Roundup
The government issues earplugs to help protect military service members from hearing loss during combat and training. One particular model—known as the 3M Combat Arms earplug—is shown to be defective, which places service members at unnecessary risk of permanent hearing loss and/or tinnitus.
Jacuzzi walk-in tubs are ideal for people who want the relaxing and therapeutic effects of jacuzzi-style baths but have mobility problems that make it difficult to get in and out of standard tubs. Walk-in tubs are designed to be easy to enter and exit, as they’re much higher off the ground and can be entered … Jacuzzi Walk-In Tub Injuries Are on the Rise
Walk-in bathtubs are specifically marketed towards the aging population, with promotional materials promising peace of mind and that the product has been engineered for safety and comfort. But what has been the real-life experience of users of this product? For Sherry Cunnison of Las Vegas and others, it was deadly. The target market for these … Jacuzzi Walk-In Bathtubs a “Death Trap” for the Elderly
For patients suffering from chronic diseases, pain, and lost mobility, prescription medications and corrective surgeries aren’t the only options in 2018. Many healthcare providers now recommend that patients receive implantable medical devices to help reduce their symptoms and improve their quality of life. But medical devices aren’t always safe. “The Bleeding Edge,” a 2018 Netflix … Netflix’s “The Bleeding Edge” Uncovers the Truth About Medical Devices
Roundup is the most widely used herbicide in homes and farms throughout the world. However, exposure to the weed killer’s primary ingredient, glyphosate, has been linked to deadly forms of cancer, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
A variety of whirlpool/Jacuzzi-style tub manufacturers aggressively market their expensive products to the elderly, citing increased safety and other health benefits. Unfortunately for older Americans and their adult children, scientific research fails to back up these claims. Instead, statistics show that more and more elderly people are suffering severe or fatal injuries after falling in poorly designed tubs they cannot escape from.
The Mirena® intrauterine device (IUD) has a storied legal history. Originally approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the year 2000, the contraceptive device gained some popularity due to its five-year lifespan and convenience compared to a daily birth control pill. However, it became a common occurrence for women who used the … Mirena<sup>®</sup> IUD and Pseudotumor Cerebri
E-cigarettes and vaporizers are an increasingly popular alternative to traditional smoking. But the lithium-ion batteries that power the devices can explode and catch fire, leading to an increasing number of severe injuries.
In product liability cases, there are two types of cases that could be filed: a class action suit or a multi-district litigation (MDL). The first is a class action lawsuit. In a class action suit, a class of plaintiffs is established based on common complaints and damages, and the entire class becomes the plaintiff. … Product Liability: Class Action vs. Multi-District Litigation (MDL)
It seems we’ve been dealing with medical issues related to the use of surgical mesh for many years. A few years ago, vaginal mesh was being used to repair Pelvic Organ Prolapse and complications arising from its use had generated a number of news stories and lawsuits, many of which generated high-dollar damage verdicts. Today, … The Surgical Mesh Mess
