You’ve probably seen the Juul and other e-cigarettes in your local convenience store. According to some industry observers, e-cigarettes are especially prevalent around high schools and college campuses. Some see these trends as troubling, and the history … [Read more...]
French Court Bans Roundup
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 … [Read more...]
Jacuzzi Walk-In Tub Injuries Are on the Rise
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 … [Read more...]
Jacuzzi Walk-In Bathtubs a “Death Trap” for the Elderly
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 … [Read more...]
Netflix’s “The Bleeding Edge” Uncovers the Truth About Medical Devices
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 … [Read more...]
First Roundup Verdict Results in Jury Award of $289 Million
The first case brought by plaintiffs against Monsanto Corporation regarding their weed killer product Roundup has resulted in the jury awarding damages to the plaintiff of $39 million in compensatory damages and $250 million in punitive damages against … [Read more...]
Jury Awards $4.69 Billion Settlement in Talcum Powder Lawsuit
In July 2018, a jury in a trial before a Missouri state court awarded $4.69 billion to 22 women who have claimed injury due to use of Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) talcum powder products. This is by far the largest settlement to be awarded in the … [Read more...]
Mirena® IUD and Pseudotumor Cerebri
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 … [Read more...]
Bair Hugger Forced Air Warming Systems Linked to Increased Post-Surgical Infections
The Bair Hugger Forced-air Warming (FAW) Normothermia System was invented by Dr. Scott Augustine, and introduced to the market in 1988. The device was manufactured and distributed by his company, Augustine Medical. After a successful launch and acceptance … [Read more...]
FOLLOW UP: Essure permanent birth control withdrawn from market in Canada
We published our first article on the Essure permanent birth control device in November 2016. Since that first article, several new developments have occurred. Most recently, Bayer has withdrawn the product from the market in Canada. Bayer has issued a … [Read more...]
Product Liability: Class Action vs. Multi-District Litigation (MDL)
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 … [Read more...]
The Surgical Mesh Mess
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 … [Read more...]
Talcum Powder Case Settlements
While it’s estimated that several thousand claims exist in the court system against Johnson & Johnson (J&J), the manufacturer of talcum based baby powder, four out of five cases have settled since February 2016, and the results are … [Read more...]
Takata Airbag Defect Seriously Injures Las Vegas Teen Driver
On March 3, 2017, Karina Dorado, 18, of Las Vegas, was driving her Honda Accord, which her father had purchased for her to drive to and from her job, when she got involved in a relatively minor traffic accident, caused by the other driver. However, the … [Read more...]
Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS) Increases Risk of Blood Clots
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it is investigating potential problems with a product known as Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS) due to a high number of patients receiving the device subsequently developing major adverse … [Read more...]
Antibiotics Causing Aortic Aneurysms
A recent study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in October 2015, has linked a class of antibiotics to Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection. This class of antibiotics is known as Fluoroquinolone (FLQ) antibiotics and … [Read more...]
Abilify Settlements: $19.5 million against Bristol-Meyers Squibb
Bristol-Meyers Squibb (BMS) has settled a lawsuit, as of December 8, 2016, brought by 41 state Attorneys General and the District of Columbia, for illegally marketing Abilify (aripiprazole) and agreed to pay $19.5 million in settlement of the states’ … [Read more...]
These Batteries Will Really Zap You
As we get closer to the holidays, it becomes increasingly evident that we are a battery-powered society. Batteries power new Christmas toys, our smartphones, in the case of Tesla, our cars, and the technology has been adapted to aviation in the case of … [Read more...]
Victoza Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
Similar in operation to Byetta and Januvia, Victoza (liraglutide) is part of a class of drugs known as Incretin Mimetics used for treatment of Type 2 (adult onset) diabetes. This product is manufactured by Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company. … [Read more...]
7 Categories of Defective Product Liability Claims
Product designers and manufacturers have a duty to protect consumers from injury by building their products with care from start to finish. Unfortunately, some companies fail to uphold the duty society expects of them and, instead, leave consumers with … [Read more...]