DuPont Hit With Lawsuit After Deadly Toxic Chemical Leak
November 19, 2014 -- Reuters reports that Texas trial lawyers have filed wrongful death lawsuits on behalf of people who died in a toxic chemical leak at a DuPont facility in La Porte, Texas. The leak involved methyl mercaptan, which...
Bayer Faces 2,500 Mirena Lawsuits in State, Federal Court
November 19, 2014 -- Bayer HealthCare is facing nearly 2,500 lawsuits involving Mirena, an intrauterine device (IUD) that woman claim can spontaneously perforate the uterus, migrate, and require surgery to remove. About half of the lawsuits have been centralized in...
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Claims Talcum Powder Caused Cancer
The New Jersey Law Journal reports that a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a woman who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using talcum powder.
Wire Grill Brush Bristles Continue to Pose Safety Hazard
Our law firm is filing lawsuits for people who were hospitalized or needed surgery after accidentally swallowing a wire grill brush bristle.
$155K Awarded in Actos Lawsuit for Document Destruction
A judge has ordered Takeda to pay $155,000 for destroying evidence related to Actos lawsuits.
Blood-Thinner Plus Common Painkiller Increases Bleeding Risk
November 18, 2014 -- The Annals of Internal Medicine has published a study linking the use of blood-thinning drugs plus popular painkillers may significantly increase a patient’s risk of bleeding and blood clots. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) are painkillers like...
Indian Drug-Maker Recalls Generic Effexor for 2nd Time
November 18, 2014 -- Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has recalled about 68,000 bottles of the antidepressant Effexor (venlafaxine) because they failed to dissolve properly in quality-control tests. This is the second time Sun Pharmaceuticals has recalled Effexor for this problem this...
FDA Recalls ABC Dophilus Powder for Risk of Infection
November 17, 2014 -- Following the death of an infant, Solgar, Inc. has issued a recall for ABC Dophilus powder after testing confirmed the presence of an infection-causing bacteria. The powder is a dietary supplement that is marketed as a...
Gel-E-Donut and Squishon 2 Recall Expanded for Mold Risk
November 17, 2014 -- The FDA has announced an expanded recall for the Gel-E-Donut and Squishon 2 infant gel pillows due to potential mold contamination. The products were previously recalled in May 2014, but apparently manufacturing issues were not resolved....
Crown Princess Cruise Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 172
November 17, 2014 -- At least 172 people on a Crown Princess cruise ship have been infected with norovirus, a highly-contagious virus that causes vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and body aches for about 3 days. There were about 4,100 people on...