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Our Blog Explores Legal Options After A Dangerous Product Causes Injury

August 7, 2020
Study Finds Invokana Triples Risk of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

New research seems to confirm the numerous toxicity warnings about Invokana, the popular type 2 diabetes drug. A study published by the Annals of Internal Medicine found the side effects of Invokana and similar diabetes drugs may triple users’ risk of a potentially deadly condition called diabetic ketoacidosis. Last month, researchers funded by the Canadian […]

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July 30, 2020
Roundup Litigation and Settlement Decisions Delayed by COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic continues to slow the judicial system, as yet another litigation decides to postpone legal proceedings. The most recent: the judge in charge of all federal Roundup weed killer lawsuits announced that proceedings in the litigation are postponed until November 2. Currently parties are working towards finalizing Roundup settlements for thousands of cases, […]

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July 27, 2020
Bard Hernia Mesh Bellwether Trial Rescheduled for Late 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hold up legal proceedings across the country, hernia mesh lawsuits against C.R. Bard faced another delay as the court pushed the first bellwether trial to late 2020 or January 2021. Currently, Bard faces over 8,000 product liability lawsuits over injuries caused by their allegedly defective polypropylene mesh products. U.S. […]

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July 21, 2020
Global Coalition Calling for Worldwide Talcum Power Recall by Johnson & Johnson

Organizations from over 51 countries called for Johnson & Johnson pharmaceuticals calls for the medical giant to issue a worldwide talcum powder recall due to the risk of cancer and asbestos contamination in J&J Baby Powder. Nearly 200 consumer watchdog groups, environmental organizations, and universities banded together from across the world to send a letter […]

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July 15, 2020
PPI Heartburn Drugs May Increase COVID-19 Risk: Study

A new study indicates the side effects of heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec could increase individuals’ risk of developing COVID-19. This news comes in addition to concerns that heartburn drugs can increase users’ risk of dangerous side effects including kidney injury and bone fractures. Last week the American Journal of Gastroenterology released a pre-print […]

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July 10, 2020
Firefighter Claims Film-Forming Foam Caused His Prostate Cancer: Lawsuit

A Texas firefighter claims exposure to aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) during training and firefighting caused his prostate cancer diagnosis. This lawsuit joins hundreds of similar claims from across the U.S., each alleging toxic chemicals in AFFF caused individuals to develop severe side effects, like cancer. The claim was filed last week by Patrick Kelly McDaniel, […]

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July 3, 2020
1 in 6 Veterans Use Potentially Toxic PPI Heartburn Drugs, Report

The Department of Veteran Affairs reports proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most frequently prescribed medications in the VA. However, PPI heartburn drugs have been linked severe side effects, placing millions of veterans at risk of kidney damage and heart failure. According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ blog VAntage Point, about […]

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June 24, 2020
Bayer Reaches $10 Billion Settlement to Resolve Roundup Cancer Cases

Bayer announced they will pay over $10 billion to settle around 75% of the current Roundup cancer cases pending against them in the U.S. alleging Roundup weed killer caused users to develop non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and other cancers. Currently the company faces over 125,000 Roundup injury lawsuits nationwide. In a statement released June 24, Bayer indicated […]

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June 23, 2020
$2.1 Billion Talcum Powder Verdict Upheld by Missouri Court, Rejecting J&J Appeal

A Missouri appeals court upheld a multi-billion-dollar jury verdict that Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder caused women to develop ovarian cancer. This lawsuit is one of over 15,000 against the pharmaceutical giant, each alleging J&J knowing sold a product that caused cancer and other severe injuries. On Tuesday, June 23 a panel of judges […]

Read More
June 19, 2020
Invokana Side Effects Caused Fournier’s Gangrene Diagnosis, Man Claims

A recent lawsuit claims diabetes drug Invokana (canagliflozin) caused a man to develop Fournier’s Gangrene, a potentially deadly disease. According to allegations, Invokana manufacturers knew or should have known the medication caused severe side effects and failed to warn users and the medical community about the risks. On June 10, Russell Mullis, a Georgia resident, […]

Read More

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Our Blog Explores Legal Options After A Dangerous Product Causes Injury

August 7, 2020
Study Finds Invokana Triples Risk of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

New research seems to confirm the numerous toxicity warnings about Invokana, the popular type 2 diabetes drug. A study published by the Annals of Internal Medicine found the side effects of Invokana and similar diabetes drugs may triple users’ risk of a potentially deadly condition called diabetic ketoacidosis. Last month, researchers funded by the Canadian […]

Read More
July 30, 2020
Roundup Litigation and Settlement Decisions Delayed by COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic continues to slow the judicial system, as yet another litigation decides to postpone legal proceedings. The most recent: the judge in charge of all federal Roundup weed killer lawsuits announced that proceedings in the litigation are postponed until November 2. Currently parties are working towards finalizing Roundup settlements for thousands of cases, […]

Read More
July 27, 2020
Bard Hernia Mesh Bellwether Trial Rescheduled for Late 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hold up legal proceedings across the country, hernia mesh lawsuits against C.R. Bard faced another delay as the court pushed the first bellwether trial to late 2020 or January 2021. Currently, Bard faces over 8,000 product liability lawsuits over injuries caused by their allegedly defective polypropylene mesh products. U.S. […]

Read More
July 21, 2020
Global Coalition Calling for Worldwide Talcum Power Recall by Johnson & Johnson

Organizations from over 51 countries called for Johnson & Johnson pharmaceuticals calls for the medical giant to issue a worldwide talcum powder recall due to the risk of cancer and asbestos contamination in J&J Baby Powder. Nearly 200 consumer watchdog groups, environmental organizations, and universities banded together from across the world to send a letter […]

Read More
July 15, 2020
PPI Heartburn Drugs May Increase COVID-19 Risk: Study

A new study indicates the side effects of heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec could increase individuals’ risk of developing COVID-19. This news comes in addition to concerns that heartburn drugs can increase users’ risk of dangerous side effects including kidney injury and bone fractures. Last week the American Journal of Gastroenterology released a pre-print […]

Read More
July 10, 2020
Firefighter Claims Film-Forming Foam Caused His Prostate Cancer: Lawsuit

A Texas firefighter claims exposure to aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) during training and firefighting caused his prostate cancer diagnosis. This lawsuit joins hundreds of similar claims from across the U.S., each alleging toxic chemicals in AFFF caused individuals to develop severe side effects, like cancer. The claim was filed last week by Patrick Kelly McDaniel, […]

Read More
July 3, 2020
1 in 6 Veterans Use Potentially Toxic PPI Heartburn Drugs, Report

The Department of Veteran Affairs reports proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most frequently prescribed medications in the VA. However, PPI heartburn drugs have been linked severe side effects, placing millions of veterans at risk of kidney damage and heart failure. According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ blog VAntage Point, about […]

Read More
June 24, 2020
Bayer Reaches $10 Billion Settlement to Resolve Roundup Cancer Cases

Bayer announced they will pay over $10 billion to settle around 75% of the current Roundup cancer cases pending against them in the U.S. alleging Roundup weed killer caused users to develop non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and other cancers. Currently the company faces over 125,000 Roundup injury lawsuits nationwide. In a statement released June 24, Bayer indicated […]

Read More
June 23, 2020
$2.1 Billion Talcum Powder Verdict Upheld by Missouri Court, Rejecting J&J Appeal

A Missouri appeals court upheld a multi-billion-dollar jury verdict that Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder caused women to develop ovarian cancer. This lawsuit is one of over 15,000 against the pharmaceutical giant, each alleging J&J knowing sold a product that caused cancer and other severe injuries. On Tuesday, June 23 a panel of judges […]

Read More
June 19, 2020
Invokana Side Effects Caused Fournier’s Gangrene Diagnosis, Man Claims

A recent lawsuit claims diabetes drug Invokana (canagliflozin) caused a man to develop Fournier’s Gangrene, a potentially deadly disease. According to allegations, Invokana manufacturers knew or should have known the medication caused severe side effects and failed to warn users and the medical community about the risks. On June 10, Russell Mullis, a Georgia resident, […]

Read More

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