Lawyers preparing to file Denture Cream Lawsuits
June 5, 2009 by admin
Filed under Products Liability
Several denture cream lawsuits are in the works according to the ABA Journal: ‘Plaintiffs Lawyers prepare to file dozens of denture cream lawsuits‘
From the ABA Journal:
“Scott William Weinstein of the Fort Myers, Fla., law firm Morgan & Morgan told the publication that his firm is ready to file about 40 cases and is screening around 3,000 others. He said he is also working with two New York law firms that are ready to file another 74 cases.
He has filed a motion to consolidate the cases pending in federal courts.
Another plaintiffs lawyer, James Sokolove, has set up a consumer hotline to screen possible cases and has posted a YouTube video about the dangers of dental cream, the story says.”
Lawsuit Filed to Protect Consumer from Toxic Pet Products
April 28, 2009 by admin
Filed under Toxic Injury
The Natural Resources Defense Council has filed a lawsuit in California against major pet product retailers and manufacturers for illegally selling pet products containing a known cancer-causing chemical called propoxur without proper warning labels.
In new scientific analysis also released today, NRDC found high levels of propoxur and tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP), another carcinogenic neurotoxin common in household pet products, on pet fur after use of ordinary flea collars. NRDC is also petitioning the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), calling for the removal of these chemicals from pet products. Read more
Wrongful Death Lawsuits filed against Nevada doctor
April 28, 2009 by admin
Filed under Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury
The families of three former patients of Henderson, Nevada doctor Kevin Buckwalter, M.D. filed three separate wrongful death lawsuits in Clark County, Nevada District Court. (A588778, Donald L. Baile, et al v. Buckwalter, et al, 09-A588784-C, Margaret E. DeBaun, et al v. Buckwalter, et al, and A09-A588775-C, Renee A. Kulon, et al v. Buckwalter, et al). Read more
Patient Sues Chiropractor over Insurance Billing
April 23, 2009 by admin
Filed under Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury
From the ‘Madison County Record’:
The patient of a chiropractor has filed suit against the doctor and his business, alleging she was forced to pay him extra money after he stopped billing her insurance company.
Melinda Wilborn says she went to Dr. Mark Eavenson at Multi-Care Specialists for treatment after she was involved in an automobile accident on Dec. 23, 2004. Read more
Popcorn Lung Lawsuits Piling Up
April 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Products Liability
Cincinnati has emerged as a hotspot for litigation over the so-called popcorn lung disease as dozens of workers have come forward in recent months to claim their health has been damaged by making the snack-time staple microwave popcorn. Read more
Trasylol Lawsuit
April 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Products Liability
An experienced Trasylol attorney filed a Trasylol lawsuit.
In the wake of Bayer’s announcement that it had pulled its controversial heart surgery drug Trasylol from the market in November 2007 after a Canadian study suggested that its use increased surgical complications and death rates, nationally known plaintiffs’ advocates Napoli Bern Ripka & Associates, LLP by Marc Jay Bern, a Senior Partner at the firm, who oversees the firm’s Trayslol litigation, have filed another Trasylol lawsuit seeking damages on behalf of a heart surgery patient who after being administered Trasylol (Aprotonin), experienced a stroke requiring ongoing medical treatment. Read more
Avandia Lawsuits
April 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Products Liability
Latest Avandia Lawsuits:
A Pennsylvania woman and an Illinois man say GlaxoSmithKline was wrong in selling a diabetes drug without first warning of potential serious avandia side effects from which they suffered. Marlene Dillard and Terrrance Williams, on behalf of Monte Williams, filed suit April 7 in St. Clair County against the drug company. Full Story Read more
Eli Lilly agrees to $1.42 billion to settle Zyprexa off-label promotion
January 15, 2009 by admin
Filed under Personal Injury
Eli Lilly announced that they have settled the Zyprexa lawsuits to the tune of $1.42 billion.
The company said Thursday it will pay $615 million to settle a criminal investigation and nearly $800 million — $438 million to the federal government and $362 million available for settlements with states — to resolve civil investigations related to Zyprexa.
Jury awards $48 million to paralyzed Indiana man
January 6, 2009 by admin
Filed under Personal Injury
In what is believed to be the largest individual personal injury award in Indiana history, a jury gave Anthony Arciniega, 42, a $48 million workers compensation judgement. Read more
Osteoporosis Drugs May Increase Risk of Jaw Disease
January 5, 2009 by admin
Filed under Personal Injury
A new study is suggesting that common osteoporosis drugs that are meant to help build bones in patients have the potential to cause a jaw disease known as ONJ or Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. The results appear January 1 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
The FDA is warning that Fosamax, a popular osteoporosis drug and others like it could increase the risk of a jaw infection known as osteonecrosis of the jaw or ONJ. The disease brings infection, soft-tissue swelling, loose teeth and exposed bone. Read more
