On December 13, 2016, General Motors (GM) filed an appeal with the US Supreme Court to have a July ruling overturned which opened the company to liability. In July, the US 2nd Circuit of Court of Appeals ruled that GM could not avoid liability from lawsuits regarding faulty switches in older models that were recalled in 2014. In 2009, GM filed … [Read more...]
Delaware Judge Refuses to Dismiss Claims Against Paxil Manufacturers
Delaware Superior Court Judge, Andrea L. Rocanelli, turned down a motion to dismiss four lawsuits against antidepressant Paxil manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) on September 13th. GSK requested that Rocanelli dismiss the cases filed in May on the grounds that litigation of the cases in Delaware would cause “overwhelming … [Read more...]
Court Clears Way for Essure Birth Control Device Lawsuits to Proceed
A California court recently ruled that lawsuits against pharmaceutical giant Bayer, resulting from its birth control device Essure, can proceed. The plaintiffs in the suit allege that the device causes serious injuries and are seeking damages against the company. In responding to the suit Bayer argued that, due to the fact that the devices are … [Read more...]
Hall of Famer Paul Hornung Suing Football Helmet Maker Riddell for Brain Injury
In recent years the National Football League has been in full damage control mode as allegations that the league covered up its knowledge of the sport’s potential to cause players brain injury continue to work their way through the courts and public perception. But despite the NFL’s having taken hits due to the controversy, both financially and in … [Read more...]
Bayer Wins Court Case Against Nearly 1,300 Suits Relating to Mirena IUD
Nearly 1,300 women who filed suit against pharmaceutical giant Bayer AG suffered defeat in a New York court recently, when a judge issued a major ruling in favor of the company. The ruling has severely undercut the plaintiffs’ case, and has left its future in doubt. Judge Issues Critical Ruling U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel ruled last … [Read more...]
Honda Discovers that Faulty Airbag Manufacturer Takata Fudged Test Results
In recent years millions of cars were recalled after it was discovered that they had been manufactured with defective airbags. Many industry analysts and customers wondered how such massive errors could have happened. Now Honda Motor Co. has revealed that, as a result of an ongoing audit, the company has discovered that the airbags’ manufacturer, … [Read more...]
Appeals Court Says 2009 GM Bankruptcy Does Not Nullify Defect Claims
In 2009, after the company suffered tremendous losses as a result of the onset of the “Great Recession”, General Motors filed for bankruptcy and restructured itself. The “old” company – General Motors Corp. went in, and the “new company” – General Motors LLC came out. GM recently argued in court that its 2009 restructuring should protect it … [Read more...]
Justice Department to Set Aside $40 Million for Victims of Meningitis Outbreak
According to published reports, the Justice Department will sequester up to $40 million for victims of a 2012 fungal meningitis outbreak which resulted from steroid injections that had been contaminated with the fungus. The announcement follows the resolution of a dispute about whether or not the victims qualified for assistance from the … [Read more...]
$70 million Verdict in Risperdal Case
A jury in Philadelphia handed down a $70 million verdict against Janssen Pharmaceuticals on Friday, finding that the company’s antipsychotic drug Risperdal had caused a Tennessee boy to grow breasts. The verdict in the fifth Risperdal related trial in Philadelphia, far surpassed previous awards which saw plaintiffs awarded $500,000 to $2.2 million … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Senator Wants OxyContin Manufacturer Investigated
As the United States copes with a drug overdose epidemic, which has seen overdose deaths skyrocket in recent years to a point where they top auto accidents in annual victims, many are desperately searching for answers. Lawmakers and addiction experts ask how we got here, and what we can do to turn the situation around. One previously … [Read more...]
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