Uloric is intended to treat acid levels in people with gout. While this is in incredibly painful condition, the treatment may be even worse than the ailment. The FDA has ordered a boxed warning for Uloric, alerting patients to a risk of death when taking the drug. Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the maker … [Read more...] about Uloric Lawsuits | Heart-Related Deaths & Cardiovascular Injuries
Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Lawsuit | 67 Million in Settlements
The da Vinci Surgical System is intended to help physicians perform invasive surgical techniques without having to make large incisions in the patient’s body. The system itself is an invasive one, entering into the patient's body. Contrary to its name, it is not a self-guided surgical system that … [Read more...] about Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Lawsuit | 67 Million in Settlements
The NDMA Problem in Common Pharmaceuticals
Two years ago, most Americans had never heard of a substance called NDMA. Now, tens of millions of people who have taken certain drugs know all about this harmful substance and the dangers it poses because they have learned that it contaminated their medicine. The result is that scores of people … [Read more...] about The NDMA Problem in Common Pharmaceuticals
Metformin Recall Cancer Lawsuits for Victims
In May 2020, the FDA announced that higher NDMA levels were an issue in the extended release versions of metformin. As a result, the FDA said that it would work with five manufacturers for a voluntary recall of their drug. Many types of drugs in the United States have been recalled recently due to … [Read more...] about Metformin Recall Cancer Lawsuits for Victims
10 Biggest Car Recalls of all Time
Car recalls are not just a hassle for owners. They signify a dangerous problem that can cost lives if left unaddressed. Many of these recalls only happen after there has been a widespread problem that has already led to numerous critical incidents. Here are ten of the largest car recalls in … [Read more...] about 10 Biggest Car Recalls of all Time
Pressure Cooker Lawsuits & Injuries | Injured by a Pressure Cooker?
Americans are opting for pressure cookers in large numbers these days. More people are cooking at home, and they do not have the time to sit at the stove to wait for their food. As a result, things like the Instant Pot and other pressure cookers are flying off the shelves. Even the term “pressure … [Read more...] about Pressure Cooker Lawsuits & Injuries | Injured by a Pressure Cooker?
Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit and Complications
Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit and Complications Experts have found that one of the components of a widely used chemical weed killer, Roundup, can have a disastrous effect on one’s life. Research has determined that one of the components of the weed killer, glyphosate, is a possible human carcinogen. … [Read more...] about Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit and Complications
The FDA Bans Juul and a Federal Court Stays the Ban
In an action that many thought was long overdue, the Food and Drug Administration banned the sale of Juul e-cigarettes in the United States. However, the ban stayed in place for exactly one day before a federal court temporarily reversed it while it reviewed Juul’s legal challenge. E-Cigarettes … [Read more...] about The FDA Bans Juul and a Federal Court Stays the Ban
Defective Airbag Recall Lawsuit | Catastrophic Injury and Death
Those that have been injured or damaged by defective airbags in vehicles have legal recourse against the car manufacturers under a product liability theory. Product liability law allows for recovery in under several potential theories. They are negligence, tortious misrepresentation, strict … [Read more...] about Defective Airbag Recall Lawsuit | Catastrophic Injury and Death
The FDA Issues a Warning About Breast Implant Surgical Mesh
Surgical mesh has proven to be dangerous in a number of different contexts. Artificial materials made out of chemicals generally do not fare well in the human body. Now, the latest issue with mesh products is in breast implants. The FDA is warning that the surgical mesh used in breast implants can … [Read more...] about The FDA Issues a Warning About Breast Implant Surgical Mesh
