Study Highlights Proton Pump Inhibitor Use in Infants
The findings of a new study are raising concerns about the frequent use of heartburn medications, including proton pump inhibitors, in infants. The authors of the paper, which appeared last month in The Journal of Pediatrics, have called for additional … Continue reading
Risperdal Lawsuit Judge Ups $70 Million Gynecomastia Verdict
A Risperdal gynecomastia plaintiff who had already been granted $70 million in compensatory damages by the Pennsylvania jurying hearing his case just saw that figure increase by more than $6 million. According to a report from Law360.com, the judge overseeing … Continue reading
Levaquin Attorneys File 13 Peripheral Neuropathy Lawsuits, More Expected
The nationwide law firm of Bernstein Liebhard LLP recently filed 13 Levaquin lawsuits in New Jersey federal court on behalf of individuals who allegedly developed peripheral neuropathy due to their use of the popular antibiotic. According to a report from … Continue reading
Three Cook IVC Lawsuits Chosen for First Federal Trials
The federal court overseeing pretrial proceedings for hundreds of Cook IVC filter lawsuits has chosen three cases for the proceeding’s first bellwether trials. Those trials will be conducted in 2017, and could provide clues as to how juries might rule … Continue reading
JPML Schedules Oral Arguments for Talc Powder Lawsuits, Taxotere Hair Loss Claims And More
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation is schedule d to convene a Hearing Session next month in Washington, D.C. At that time, the Panel will hear Oral Arguments on motions to centralize all federally-filed Taxotere hair loss claims, as … Continue reading
Levaquin Lawsuit Court Delays Decision on California Remand Motion
The federal court overseeing hundreds of peripheral neuropathy lawsuits involving Levaquin and other fluoroquinolone antibiotics has declined to rule on a remand motion filed by a group of California plaintiffs. According to an August 5th Order issued in the U.S. … Continue reading
New E-Cig Regulations Go Into Effect Today
Federal regulations pertaining to e-cigarettes and other tobacco products go into effect today. Among other things, the new rules should make it more difficult for minors to vape. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations cover electronic cigarettes, as … Continue reading
Talcum Powder Lawsuit Defendants Support MDL, Propose Alternate Venues
Johnson & Johnson and other talcum powder lawsuit plaintiffs have voiced their support for the centralization of all federally-filed ovarian cancer claims involving Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower talc-based products. However, responses filed with the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation … Continue reading
Calcium Supplements May Protect Nexium Users from B12 Deficiency
B12 deficiency can occur among long-term users of Nexium and other acid-blocking medications. Now a new study suggests that calcium supplements could reduce the risk for this serious complication. Proton Pump Inhibitors and B12 Deficiency Nexium and other proton pump … Continue reading
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