Banned Oxilofrine Supplements Remain Widely Available
July 14, 2016 — Despite FDA warnings in April, several dietary supplements containing the banned stimulant oxilofrine (also known as "methylsynephrine") remain widely available online. Oxilofrine is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency and other major sports organizations. The effects...
Hundreds of Lawsuits Filed Over Antibiotic Nerve Damage
July 13, 2016 — Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed by people who experienced permanent nerve damage after taking fluoroquinolone antibiotics like Levaquin and Avelox. The FDA recently said patients who have sinusitis, bronchitis, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)...
Alere Pulls Blood-Monitoring Devices Off the Market
The Alere INRatio® PT/INR devices and test strips were recalled due to inaccurate readings.
Betty Crocker Cake Mix Recalled Due to Possible E. Coli
July 12, 2016 — General Mills has issued a recall for two flavors of Betty Crocker cake mix as part of a larger recall involving flour that may be contaminated with E. coli. The outbreak has sickened at least 42...
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Claims Talcum Powder Causes Cancer
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the husband of a woman who died from ovarian cancer after using talcum powder.
Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix Recalled for Possible E. Coli
July 11, 2016 — Krusteaz blueberry pancake mix has been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination in the blueberries. No illnesses have been reported and the recall is precautionary. The problem is that the "blueberries" are made with flour...
Jogging Strollers Recalled After 200+ Injured in Crashes
July 8, 2016 — Pacific Cycle has issued a recall for 217,600 jogging strollers because the front wheel can loosen and fall off. The company has received 215 reports of injuries, including head injuries, sprains, lacerations, bumps, bruises, and abrasions....
Nexium Nephritis Lawsuit Filed in Tennessee
A lawsuit has been filed by a man from Tennessee who developed severe kidney problems after taking Nexium.
Hip Implant Verdict Cut from $500M to $150M
July 7, 2016 — MassDevice reports that a federal judge in Texas has slashed an eye-popping $500 million jury verdict over a metal-on-metal hip implant to just $150 million under state laws capping punitive damages. The damages were awarded to...
Over 500K Hoverboards Recalled Due to Fire and Injury Hazard
Our law firm is filing lawsuits for injuries, fires, and explosions that were caused by a recalled hoverboard.