Verdict Upheld in Risperdal Case Against Janssen Pharmaceutical
A $2.5 million verdict in the first Risperdal case to go to jury related to the condition gynecomastia has been upheld, after a judge in
Read MoreLos Angeles Jury Awards Talc Powder Victim $417 Million
In the largest verdict thus far in talc powder lawsuits, a Los Angeles jury has awarded a 63-year-old woman $417 million, finding the manufacturer of
Read MoreIllinois Eliminates Statute of Limitations for Sex Abuse Crimes Against Children
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed legislation that removes the statutes of limitation for sexual abuse crimes against children making it much easier for adults who
Read MoreCourt Reverses Ethicon Ruling In Favor of Victim
In Philadelphia Judge Michael Erdos has granted plaintiff Kimberly Adkins’ post-trial motion requesting a damages hearing in her lawsuit against Johnson &Johnson subsidiary Ethicon. This means
Read MoreMonsanto Roundup Lawsuits Grow to Over 800
Monsanto Roundup Cancer litigation continues to grow with recent actions filed in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Georgia adding to the over 800 lawsuits already filed nationwide.
Read MoreDoes FDA Approval Really Mean Anything?
It’s a serious question all of us should be asking ourselves. Does the governmental agency’s approval of a drug or medical device whose mission is
Read MoreEssure Update: Nearly 4000 Lawsuits Filed Against Bayer Group
Worldwide Bayer reports that almost 1 million of these devices have been fitted since it was first introduced in 2001. In the United States Essure
Read MoreStudy Finds IVC Filters More Prevalent in USA than Europe
In spite of an FDA warning and the absence of demonstrable benefits, IVC filters are still being implanted at higher rates in the US than
Read MoreFinancial Connection Between Docs and Pharmaceutical Companies Stronger than Ever
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have released data that demonstrates the cozy relationship between doctors and drug and device companies. In 2016, drug
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Uber Facing Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
Uber, a rapidly expanding entrepreneurial venture intended to compete with traditional cab services, is facing lawsuits alleging Uber drivers sexually assaulted their passengers. In October
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