Thousands of women have stepped forward with complaints of damaging side effects of the Bayer contraception Essure. Bayer attempted to have the case dropped on the grounds that the FDA approved the contraceptive as a Class III medical device in 2002. However, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Winifred Y. Smith dismissed the plea, ruling that the … [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...]
Easy Ways to Lose Weight: The Myth
Some people are uncomfortable with their own appearance – especially when it comes to their weight. This could be for many reasons (like societal pressure or low self-esteem), but some companies use this fact to make a profit. You’ve probably seen advertisements, or have read about a “miracle solution” for weight loss in a magazine. At some point, … [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...]
Heartburn Medication May Have Severe Health Risks
Studies within the last decade have gathered statistical data that provides a correlation between proton pump inhibitors (heartburn medication) and an increased risk of specific health problems. Proton Pump Inhibitors and Kidney Disease Two studies were published in February of this year that analyzed the correlation of proton pump … [Read more...]
California Files Suit Against Johnson & Johnson for Pelvic Mesh
Women across the Unites States have been dealing with severe complications caused by a surgical implant known as pelvic mesh or transvaginal mesh. The mesh may be implanted to help control a wide variety of pelvic floor issues. Unfortunately, many of the transvaginal mesh products have caused more harm than good. The negative side effects from … [Read more...]
FDA Won’t Issue New Generic Drug Labeling Guidelines this Year
Generic drugs are often preferred by consumers because they are essentially identical to name brand drugs, but can usually be purchased at a fraction of the cost. But one of the protections afforded to purchasers of name brand drugs, the right to sue the drug’s manufacturer if the drug causes the consumer harm, is not afforded to those who are … [Read more...]
$100 Million Awarded to Woman in Transvaginal Mesh Case
In 2015, a former bank-teller was awarded $100 million after suffering serious side effects following a transvaginal mesh procedure. The mesh device is used in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. During the trial, which took place in May 2015 in Delaware, the plaintiff described the medical problems she … [Read more...]
Judge Allows Zofran MDL to Move Forward
Marketed and often prescribed off-label to expecting mothers as a morning sickness medication, anti-nausea drug Zofran has been the target of hundreds of birth defect lawsuits across the country. While the FDA initially approved Zofran for consumers in 1991, it never approved use of the drug during pregnancy. However, plaintiffs allege that drug … [Read more...]
Xarelto Multidistrict Litigation Updates
Side effects such as uncontrollable bleeding have lead to thousands of lawsuits against the popular anti-blood clotting drug Xarelto. As the number of complaints continues to rise, judges are making developments to the multidistrict litigation on the federal and state levels. Pretrial Order Sets Filing Deadline Federal litigation Judge Eldon … [Read more...]
