The US Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal by drug manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) on Thursday regarding whether out-of-state plaintiffs can pursue claims in a state where the defendant company does not have its headquarters. BMS is facing eight different complaints relating to the side effects associated with its blood-thinning … [Read more...]
California Ruling Opens Doors For Out-Of-State Mass Tort Claims
Since the California Supreme Court ruled on Bristol-Myers Squibb v. Anderson, which allowed out-of-state plaintiffs to seek damages in mass torts in the state, plaintiff lawyers have been deciding how to proceed. Considering the large number of pharmaceutical manufacturers and medical device companies that are either headquartered or have some … [Read more...]
Talcum Powder Linked to Increased Risk of Developing Ovarian Cancer in African American Women
A number of studies have demonstrated a connection between talcum powder and the development of various types of cancer. However, Dr. Schildkraut, a researcher and epidemiologist working at Charlottesville’s University of Virginia, has always been skeptical about these claims. That is until he conducted his own research and found a direct link … [Read more...]
Abilify Side Effects – Compulsive Gambling and Pathological Behaviors and Other Serious Side Effects
If you or someone you know suffers from mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, depression or bipolar disorder, you’re probably familiar with Abilify. This is one of the most popular treatments prescribed by health care professionals for the management of these conditions. In 2013, it was declared one of the top-selling drugs in America with sales … [Read more...]
Risperdal Trial Ends Before Getting to the Jury
On Tuesday, a Philadelphia judge dismissed a defective drug injury case against pharmaceutical company Janssen (subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) mid-trial after finding that the plaintiff’s expert testimony was insufficient to prove causation. Judge Sean Kennedy of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas dismissed T.M. v. Janssen … [Read more...]
FDA Issues Warning About Essure
To women who are looking for a permanent and non-invasive solution for birth control, Essure was the best solution in the market. However, this perception has changed following the issuance of a warning by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Permanent birth control device There comes a time in life when you’re sure that you don’t want any more … [Read more...]
Big Awards in Risperdal Lawsuits
When Johnson and Johnson (J&J) filed with the Securities Exchange recently, it didn’t hide the fact that it was facing more than 13,000 lawsuits involving the antipsychotic drug Risperdal. This isn’t surprising considering that the drug, which is manufactured, marketed and distributed by the company’s subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals has been … [Read more...]
Hip Implant Plaintiffs Get $240 Million
If you had corrective surgery as a result of failure of a Wright hip implant between 150 days and 8 years following your initial implant, you may be eligible for compensation from the company. This follows a November 2nd settlement in which Wright Medical Group agreed to pay $240 million to victims in response to 1,292 claims that were consolidated … [Read more...]
Proton Pump Inhibitor Manufacturers under Fire
There are many drugs that can cause adverse effects to patients. However, not all manufacturers offer adequate warning on these side effects to physicians and patients. Innocent patients are therefore put at risk and many end up suffering as a result of these adverse effects. Although adverse effects related to the use of many of these drugs are … [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...]
