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New Prilosec Lawsuits Filed in California, Florida Blame Proton Pump Inhibitors for Kidney Damage
Lawsuits involving Prilosec and other proton pump inhibitors continue to mount in courts around the U.S. Recent filings in California and Florida both claim that patients and doctors were never appropriately warned that drugs in this class could potentially harm … Continue reading
Recent Talcum Powder Lawsuit Targets Walgreens, Along With Johnson & Johnson
A Chicago woman has filed suit against Walgreens in Cook County Circuit Court, claiming that the retailer worked closely with Johnson & Johnson to market its Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower talc-based powders. According to a report from Crain’s Chicago Business, … Continue reading
11th Circuit Rejects Wright Hip Lawsuit Appeal, Allows $2.1 Million Verdict To Stand
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has refused to undo the $2.1 million judgment awarded to the Plaintiff in the first bellwether trial of a Wright Conserve hip replacement lawsuit. In a March 20th Opinion, the appellate court rejected the … Continue reading
Generic Taxotere Deaths Prompt New European Investigation
European Union regulators are reviewing a generic version of Taxotere, following reports that five French patients have died from neutropenic enterocolitis following treatment with docetaxel. The review is being carried out by the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment … Continue reading
Breast Implants Implicated in Nine Cancer Deaths
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new warning regarding breast implants and a rare type of cancer called anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). According to an alert issued yesterday, silicone and saline breast implants have been … Continue reading
Court Overseeing Federal Invokana Lawsuits Finalizes Plans for Science Day
The federal court overseeing hundreds of injury lawsuits involving Invokana and Invokamet has finalized plans for Science Day. According to an Order issued in the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey on March 21st, Science Day is to be … Continue reading
Concerned About Proton Pump Inhibitor Side Effects? Consider Lifestyle Changes.
The routine use of Nexium and other proton pump inhibitors has come under fire recently, following the publication of studies linking these drugs to kidney failure and other serious side effects. However, a new report published today by The New … Continue reading
Breast Implant Survey Suggests Doctors Divided on Safety
A recent survey of doctors suggests that there is little agreement on the issue of breast implant safety. The poll, which was conducted by a physician social network site called SERMO, received more than 2,000 responses from plastic and reconstructive … Continue reading
Zostavax Lawsuit Defendant Removes Pennsylvania Shingles Vaccine Case to Federal Court
Merck & Co., the manufacturer of Zostavax, wants a lawsuit filed over the shingles vaccine booted from the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia. Last Monday, the drug maker removed the case to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District … Continue reading
Court Overseeing Cook Medical IVC Filter Lawsuits to Explore Settlement Prior to Bellwether Trials
With bellwether trials set to begin in October, the federal court overseeing hundreds of IVC filter lawsuits filed against Cook Medical, Inc. appears to be exploring ways to resolve the massive litigation. According to an Order issued by the U.S. … Continue reading
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