Levaquin, Other Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Linked to Insomnia Reports
A recent analysis of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) adverse event database revealed an unexpected correlation between fluoroquinolone antibiotics like Levaquin and reports of insomnia. The results of the analysis, which are detailed in the Institute for Safe … Continue reading
JPML to Consider Centralization of Lawsuits Involving Stryker LFIT V40 Femoral Heads, Farxiga, Stöckert Sorin 3T Heater-Coolers
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) will convene its next Hearing Session on Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. At that time, the Panel will hear Oral Arguments on petitions to centralize lawsuits stemming from Stryker’s recent … Continue reading
Order Permits Direct Filing of Talcum Powder Lawsuits in Federal Multidistrict Litigation
Plaintiffs pursuing federal talcum powder lawsuits are now able to file their claims directly in the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey. According to an Order dated February 7th, direct filing is intended to promote judicial efficiency and eliminate … Continue reading
Stryker Hip Lawsuit Parties at Odds Over LFIT V40 Femoral Head Centralization
Plaintiffs and defendants involved in Stryker hip lawsuits prompted by the recent recall of certain LFIT Anatomic CoCr V40 femoral heads are at odds over a proposal to consolidate the federal docket in a single U.S. District Court. While plaintiffs … Continue reading
Breast Implant Lawsuits Filed Over Allegedly Defective MemoryGel Silicone Implants
Mentor Worldwide, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, has been named in two new lawsuits involving its MemoryGel silicone breast implants. An attorney representing one of the plaintiffs recently told Bloomberg News that hundreds of women may be eligible file … Continue reading
Dept. of Homeland Security Warns of New Merlin@home Hacking Vulnerability
A third-party security firm has uncovered yet another hacking vulnerability affecting St. Jude Medical’s Merlin@home remote transmitter system. The company will be releasing a software update over the next several months to resolve the issue. St. Jude Medical’s Merlin@home system … Continue reading
Abilify Gambling Litigation to Convene Science Day
The federal multidistrict litigation involving hundreds of Abilify gambling lawsuits is moving forward in the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. According to the Court’s calendar, the litigation’s “Science Day” is to be convened later this month At least … Continue reading
High-Stakes Talcum Powder Trial Postponed Several Days
Missouri’s fourth talcum powder trial involving ovarian cancer has been postponed a few days, after the plaintiff’s attorney fell ill. According to a report from CVN.com, a new jury will be selected for the case, and opening statements could begin … Continue reading
As Invokana Lawsuits Move Forward, MDL Sought for Farxiga Ketoacidosis Claims
Dozens of Invokana lawsuits involving ketoacidosis and other alleged side effects are currently moving forward in a multidistrict litigation underway in New Jersey federal court. Now plaintiffs pursuing similar claims against the manufacturer of Farxiga are seeking centralization of their … Continue reading
Stryker Hip Recalls Continue to Impact Bottom Line
Though they were pulled from the market nearly five year’s ago, Stryker’s Rejuvenate and ABG II hip replacements continue to adversely impact the company’s bottom line. Fourth quarter profits at the medical device maker were down 2.3% compared to last … Continue reading
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