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Federal Invokana Litigation to Conduct Concurrent Discovery, Mediation
The federal judge overseeing what could eventually be hundreds of Invokana lawsuits has indicated his intention to conduct concurrent discovery and mediation. In a Case Management Order issued earlier this month, U.S. District Judge Brian R. Martinotti of the District … Continue reading
New Stryker Hip Lawsuits Filed in Wake of LFIT V40 Femoral Head Recall
Stryker Orthopaedics has been named in at least five new hip replacement lawsuits involving its allegedly defective Accolade Hip Stem and LFIT V40 Femoral Head components. According to a report published by HarrisMartin.com, cases filed in recent weeks include two … Continue reading
Federal Fluoroquinolone Litigation Looks Ahead to Bellwether Trials
Lawsuits filed on behalf of individuals who developed peripheral neuropathy allegedly related to the use of Cipro and Avelox could start going to trial next year, according to an Order issued last week in Minnesota federal court. Verdicts in these … Continue reading
Missouri Talcum Powder Litigation Set to Begin Fourth Ovarian Cancer Trial
For the fourth time, a Missouri jury will be convened to weigh arguments in a talcum powder lawsuit filed against Johnson & Johnson, the company behind Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday, January 30th in … Continue reading
Taxotere Lawsuit Alleging Off-Label Marketing Will Go Forward
A Taxotere lawsuit that accuses Sanofi-Aventis of marketing the chemotherapy medication for off-label use will go forward, despite the company’s contention that it should be dismissed. According to Reuters, a federal judge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ruled last week that the … Continue reading
FDA Confirms St. Jude Medical Merlin@home Hacking Vulnerabilities
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that certain implantable cardiac devices manufactured by St. Jude Medical are vulnerable to hacking. The devices in question, including pacemakers and defibrillators, are bundled with the Merlin@home system, which enables doctors … Continue reading
Missouri Talcum Powder Trials to Go Forward, After Judge Finds State Can Hear Non-Resident Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits
A Missouri judge has denied Johnson & Johnson’s bid to delay upcoming trials in the state’s massive talcum powder litigation. According to a report from Law360.com, the company had argued that Missouri does not have jurisdiction over non-resident claims, which … Continue reading
Exploding E-Cigarettes Focus of Upcoming FDA Meeting
Dozens of exploding E-cigarette reports have prompted the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to schedule a public meeting on the matter. The two-day event will be convened on April 19th and 20th, and is intended to “gather information and … Continue reading
More Nexium Side Effects Emerge in New Study: Dangerous Stomach Infections
Even as Nexium lawsuits continue to mount over the medication’s alleged kidney side effects, new research is pointing to additional complications associated with its use. According to scientists writing in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, use of Nexium and … Continue reading
Talcum Powder Lawsuit Court Suspends Deadline for Dismissal Motions
The federal court overseeing dozens of talcum powder ovarian cancer claims has suspended a filing deadline for motions to dismiss. According to an Order issued in the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, on December 22nd, a new deadline … Continue reading
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