Legislation Proposed to Ban Paraquat Herbicide Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
A bill recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives is seeking to ban paraquat, an herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease. Dozens of Countries Already Ban Paraquat Paraquat is the active ingredient in Syngenta’s Gramoxone. Paraquat bans are already on … Continue reading
JUUL Implicated in First E-Cigarette Seizure Reports
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to investigate a possible connection between e-cigarettes and seizures was prompted by a handful of reports involving JUUL, the trendy vaping brand popular with teens and young adults. 3 Seizure Reports Specifically Mentioned … Continue reading
Discovery Moving Forward in 3M Combat Arms Earplugs Litigation
Thousands of lawsuits involving the 3M Company’s Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2, continue to move forward in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida. 3M Combat Arms Earplugs Lawsuit Conference The litigation convened its most recent Case Management Conference … Continue reading
New York Child Victims Act Allows Buffalo Plaintiffs Their Day in Court
Sexual abuse survivors throughout New York State are taking advantage of the recently-passed Child Victims Act to hold their alleged abusers accountable, along with the institutions and individuals who they claim enabled their victimization. Child Victims Act Lawsuit 4th Against … Continue reading
California Plaintiffs Claim Allergan Failed to Act on Breast Implants Cancer Risk
Two California women who received Allergan Inc.’s Biocell textured breast implants claim the company failed to warn of cancer risks. Breast Implant Cancer Allegations Allergan issued a worldwide recall for Biocell breast implants earlier this summer, after the textured devices … Continue reading
Study Links Certain Diabetes Drugs to Increased Pancreatic Cancer Risk
A new study suggests that patients using a class of Type 2 diabetes drugs called DPP-4 inhibitors are more likely to develop pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer compared to those prescribed alternative treatments. How the Study Was Conducted DPP-4 inhibitors include … Continue reading
Navy Veteran Sues Military Earplugs Manufacturer for Tinnitus
A Navy veteran who served four combat tours has filed suit against the 3M Company, alleging the military earplugs he used while on active duty were defective and permanently damaged his hearing. Plaintiff Used 3M Military Earplugs in Afghanistan, Iraq … Continue reading
Study Suggests Those in RA Remission Can Halve Xeljanz Dose
New research out of Japan is suggesting rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who’ve achieved remission might be able to halve their Xeljanz dose. In fact, the authors of the study, which was published online in Clinical Rheumatology, went as far as to … Continue reading
Valsartan Cancer Lawsuits Move Forward, as Federal Court Approves Short-Form Complaint
Dozens of valsartan lawsuits that blame allegedly tainted drugs for causing cancer are moving forward in the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey. According to a Case Management Order dated August 20th, the Court has approved the use of … Continue reading
First Death from Mystery Vaping Illness Reported in Illinois
The first fatality attributed to a mysterious lung ailment associated with vaping has been reported in Illinois. The patient’s death was confirmed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Friday. The agency provided few details on the victim, … Continue reading
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