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Elmiron Lawsuit Alleges Bladder Drug Toxicity Caused Vision Loss
A Connecticut woman has filed a new lawsuit against the manufacturers of Elmiron, a drug for bladder pain that allegedly caused her to suffer permanent retinal injury and vision loss. Elmiron: History and Background Approved by the U.S. Food & … Continue reading
Firefighter Foam Chemicals Mimic Carcinogens in Many Ways
Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – a group of manmade chemicals used to manufacture certain firefighter foams and many other consumer products – possess concerning commonalities with carcinogens, according to findings just published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public … Continue reading
HIV Drug Manufacturer Faces Claims of COVID-19 Profiteering
Gilead Sciences is facing blowback today, following what many viewed as a bid to corner the market on a promising treatment for COVID-19, the pandemic virus now rampaging across the globe. Remdesiver in Clinical Trials for Coronavirus Gilead’s investigational antiviral drug … Continue reading
Nexium Lawsuit News: Older Women May Face Fracture Risk with Proton Pump Inhibitors
Older women who take Nexium or other proton pump inhibitors may be more likely to suffer osteoporotic fractures compared to those who use alternative heartburn medications, according to a recently published study. How the Study Was Conducted The research, which … Continue reading
Monsanto Roundup Plaintiff Seeks Reinstatement of $75 Million Punitive Award
A Monsanto Roundup plaintiff who won an $80 million verdict last year is seeking reinstatement of the $75 million in punitive damages originally awarded by the California federal jury convened to hear his case. Plaintiff Used Monsanto Roundup for Nearly … Continue reading
Federal Physiomesh Litigation Suspends In-Person Proceedings Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The federal court overseeing thousands of hernia mesh lawsuits involving Ethicon Inc.’s Physiomesh Flexible Composite Mesh products has suspended all proceedings that require in-person interaction due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Some Litigation Activities Will Continue to Extent Possible According … Continue reading
Zantac Lawsuit Court Appoints Special Master, Allows Direct Filing in MDL
Zantac lawsuits consolidated in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, continue to move forward, following the issuance of orders appointing a Special Master and allowing new claims to be filed directly in the multidistrict litigation. Just under 200 … Continue reading
Firefighting Foam Chemicals Contaminate Drinking Water at 28 U.S. Military Bases
Drinking water at 28 United States military basis is contaminated with dangerously high levels of PFAS, the toxic chemicals found in certain firefighting foams. This stunning revelation comes from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), which recently obtained the data from … Continue reading
Insulin Pump Injuries & Malfunctions Lead in FDA Adverse Event Reports
When it comes to medical devices, none appear more dangerous than insulin pumps. In fact, according to a recent Associated Press analysis of adverse events logged with U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) medical device database since 2008, insulin pumps … Continue reading
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