Defective Products

Philips CPAP and BiPAP Ventilator Devices

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 Mesh complications can cause pain and additional injuries

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

E-Cigarette – JUUL Products

JUUL Labs, the maker of the JUUL e-cigarette device, accounts for approximately 75% of e-cigarettes sold in the United States.

Jury Awards to Round Up victims continues to gain momentum

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 Lawsuits

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

Blood Pressure Medication Recall

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

3M Combat Arms™ Earplugs, Version 2, May Cause Hearing Loss, Tinnitus

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

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 given more weight to potential safety risks when they authorized the use of the product in French Court Bans Roundup

Military Earplug Hearing Loss

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 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 they’re much higher off the ground and can be entered Jacuzzi Walk-In Tub Injuries Are on the Rise

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 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

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 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 Weed Killer Linked to Cancer

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.

Walk-in Bathtubs for the Elderly

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.

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 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-Cigarette Injuries

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.

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 complaints and damages, and the entire class becomes the plaintiff. Product Liability: Class Action vs. Multi-District Litigation (MDL)

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 and lawsuits, many of which generated high-dollar damage verdicts. Today, The Surgical Mesh Mess

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Essure Permanent Birth Control System

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