The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled all Zantac (ranitidine) antacid products from the market on April1, 2020, based on evidence that the products tested positive for unsafe levels of N-nitroso dimethylamine (NDMA), a cancer-causing substance. Since that time, many plaintiffs, who took the medication and were diagnosed with cancer, have filed against the makers of Zantac and...
Continue ReadingWhen you move a loved one to a nursing home, you expect the nursing home will treat them with the respect and professionalism they deserve. However, nursing home abuse and neglect are problems plaguing facilities across the country. Do you know what to do if you suspect abuse in a nursing home? Taking the proper steps can help keep...
Continue ReadingBeing involved in a car accident is a traumatic experience. When someone else’s negligence caused the collision, you could have the legal right to pursue a claim. Filing a claim against the other party’s insurance may seem pretty straightforward, but the claims process can become complicated rather quickly. Knowing when to hire a lawyer after a car accident is...
Continue ReadingAny accident that causes trauma to the brain is problematic. Even a minor concussion can result in lasting damage. Traumatic brain injuries can vary in severity, with catastrophic brain injuries being the most devastating. It’s essential to get an answer to the question, what is a catastrophic brain injury? You need to understand the different types of brain injuries...
Continue ReadingNovember 12, 2020 — U.S. District Judge Anita B. Brody “trimmed” claims accusing Sanofi’s predecessor, Aventis Pharmaceuticals, of false advertising and giving kickbacks to physicians who promoted Taxotere. Claims stated that between 1996 and 2004, the drug manufacturer paid doctors to attend advisory boards focused on advertising Taxotere. The doctors then prescribed Taxotere or off-brand versions of Taxotere to...
Continue ReadingNovember 9, 2020 — U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria in San Francisco is still in charge of almost 2,000 unresolved Roundup cases at this point in time. According to Bayer, 1,861 out of the 3,787 of the plaintiffs have not settled. Judge Chhabria paused the litigation and gave Bayer until November 2 to settle. Because Judge Chhabria did not...
Continue ReadingNovember 6, 2020 — “The Court amended certain pretrial deadlines for the third, fourth, and fifth bellwether trials.” Reference: “United States District Court.” MDL – 2740 Taxotere (Docetaxel) Products Liability Litigation | Eastern District of Louisiana | United States District Court, 28 Dec. 2020, www.laed.uscourts.gov/case-information/mdl-mass-class-action/taxotere.
Continue ReadingNovember 3, 2020 — Bayer has stated that it expects to pay $2 billion to resolve future claims that Roundup causes cancer. Its initial estimate for this amount was $1.25 billion. Reference: “Roundup Lawsuit: Roundup Lawyer: Roundup Lawsuit Settlements.” TorHoerman Law, Publisher Name TorHoerman Law Publisher Logo, 4 Nov. 2020, https://www.torhoermanlaw.com/chemical-exposure-case-types/roundup/
Continue ReadingOctober 27, 2020 – Wounded Warrior Project, an organization whose mission is to assist veterans in returning to civilian life after serving in the military, hosted a virtual town hall focusing on veterans suffering from depression, PTSD, debilitating effects caused by traumatic brain injuries, and suicide According to the Wounded Warrior Project, ⅓ of veterans (close to 30,000) completed...
Continue ReadingLawsuits against Bard, Ethicon, and Atrium resumed in 2021 after the COVID-19 pandemic stalled litigation. Nearly 15,000 claims have been filed against these three companies for their Hernia mesh products. None of the companies have announced settlements in any lawsuit, but claims continue to rise. Source: Drug Watch
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