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Sep-16-13 Point Pleasant, WV An airbag failure can put the lives of vehicle drivers and passengers at risk, even though airbags are regarded as life-saving devices. The problem is that defective airbags may not deploy in an accident, or may deploy unnecessarily, potentially causing serious and even fatal airbag injuries. Recalls and lawsuits have been announced... - GranuFlo Recall: When Safety Slips through the Cracks
Sep-3-13 Washington, DC If 2012 was a watershed year with regard to the GranuFlo recall and concern over the actions (or lack thereof) of Fresenius Medical Care, then the month of March has proven to be a watershed month spanning two years, 2012 and 2013. It was in March 2012 when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first became aware of issues involvi... - Zimmer Knee Replacement Lawsuits Continue to Mount
Jun-9-13 Pittsburgh, PA There is little doubt that Zimmer Knee Replacement has proven to be a scourge for a growing number of middle-aged and senior Americans not content with living out their later years in a sedentary lifestyle. To wit, they undertake, in concert with their surgeons, the adoption of artificial knees and hips with an expectation of about 15 ye... - Massive Hip & Knee Failure Rates, First Trial Underway in California
Feb-24-13 Los Angeles, CA The perception that all-metal implants would be an improvement over plastic artificial hips and knees appears to have proven just that. Reality has not mirrored perception, with metal-on-metal devices not only failing to last beyond the 15-year life expectancy of more traditional implants, but actually failing in a matter of months. Hip a... - Airbag MailBag: Airbag Injuries, Airbag Lawsuits
Jan-13-13 Detroit, MI One would assume that when one drives a Bentley, everything would work, and especially safety features such as airbags. But apparently not, according to the story of a Russian widow who is suing the luxury carmaker in an airbag lawsuit alleging the failure of side curtain airbags caused the death of her husband. Bentley is owned by Volks... - California Insurance Lawsuits
Nov-12-12 Los Angeles, CA Individuals who have had their insurance claim denied should consider contacting an insurance lawyer to help them either file a lawsuit or file an appeal against the insurance company. Whether a lawsuit or appeal is filed, insurance claim help from an attorney can make the process smoother for the claimant, and may make a huge differenc... - Transvaginal Mesh “Flawed on Every Level”
Oct-22-12 Fort Lauderdale, FL Lana Keeton is not suffering in silence. She was implanted with transvaginal mesh in 2001, a procedure that went horribly wrong and almost killed her. Since that time, Lana has been a patient advocate and instrumental in getting the FDA warnings on synthetic surgical mesh issued in 2008 and 2011. Lana has also appeared as a speaker... - NHTSA Expands Airbag Injuries Probe
Oct-6-12 Washington, DC Following reports of a serious airbag injury to the occupant of a vehicle, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it was launching an investigation into the vehicle model involved in the incident. This is not the first time an airbag failure has been linked to injuries; recalls have been announced in other s... - Tylenol Lawsuits Go Beyond the Actual Medication
Aug-25-12 Newark, NJ Tylenol patients who sue Tylenol manufacturer McNeil Consumer Healthcare and its parent, Johnson & Johnson (J&J), for adverse reactions such as alleged liver damage aren't the only litigants launching a Tylenol lawsuit : investors also have their legal beefs with J&J with regard to the company's corporate oversight of good manufac... - Transvaginal Mesh Makers in Deeper Trouble
Aug-17-12 Dallas, TX How do women with transvaginal mesh implants react when they discover that the faulty medical device was cleared by the FDA without ordering sanctions? It must be especially egregious to those women who had a vaginal mesh implant made by Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. “I am just so angry about getting implanted with... - Hyundai Announces Airbag Recall
Aug-10-12 Detroit, MI Hyundai has announced vehicle recalls linked to problems with defective airbags . In all, more than 220,000 cars are affected by the recall, which was announced after Hyundai determined there were flaws in the passenger side airbag and the side curtain airbags. According to reports, the first recall involves a defect in which the airbag d... - Lawsuit Filed Against Fentanyl Patch Maker
Jul-6-12 Philadelphia, PA Another lawsuit has been filed against the maker of a fentanyl pain patch alleging the patch was dangerous and caused the death of a woman. The wrongful death lawsuit, filed by the deceased's sister, was filed against the makers of fentanyl patches, including Alza Corp., Sandoz Inc and Novartis. Fentanyl, sold under the Duragesic pain... - Accutane and Depression—Jury Still Out?
Jul-6-12 Mobile, AL Like countless teens, Matthew was prescribed Accutane to treat acne. He had no idea his prescription came with side effects such as Accutane Ulcerative Colitis or Accutane inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Nor did he know that Accutane acne medication was associated with depression until years after he stopped taking it. “My mum to... - Tylenol and Acetaminophen Toxicity a Growing Problem
Jun-20-12 Toronto, ON The trouble with heritage medications is, like comfort food or a favorite sweater, they can lull you into a false sense of comfort and security. And who would have thought that when acetaminophen was first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) way back in 1951, we would one day be talking about Tylenol liver damage and other... - For Memorial Day Safety, Statistics Aren't on Your Side
May-21-12 Santa Cruz, CA The approach of Memorial Day heralds the start of the busy summer season, when families do most of their leisure time and other activity together (as opposed to separately). And yet, as welcome as the onset of Memorial Day is, there is an underlying current of caution… Disaster can happen—be it on the roads, in a pool, at an... - Fatal Fentanyl Flaws
Apr-15-12 Los Angeles, CA With officials warning about the dangers of Duragesic side effects , specifically the risk of Duragesic fentanyl overdose, questions are being asked about the safety of fentanyl patches. The pain patches, which experts say are far more powerful than morphine, have been linked to accidental deaths and wrongful death lawsuits after patient... - File Asbestos Drilling Mud Lawsuit Sooner Than Later
Apr-12-12 Baton Rouge, LA Current and former oil industry employees, including mud engineers, who worked with asbestos drilling mud should be tested for asbestos-related disease and file a drilling mud lawsuit sooner than later. A number of asbestos mud workers have developed respiratory problems that may develop into a life-threatening disease such as asbest... - Another Fentanyl Lawsuit Filed
Mar-20-12 Pittsburgh, PA Another fentanyl lawsuit alleging a patient died after being prescribed fentanyl patches has been filed. The lawsuit claims the fentanyl product—often sold in a Duragesic patch—was defective, leading to the patient's death. According to the Pennsylvania Record (1/5/12), the lawsuit was filed by Jose Campuzano, after the... - Patients Left with Bjork Shiley Valves Implanted
Feb-10-12 Detroit, MI When recalls of products are announced, consumers are often relieved to have a potentially dangerous product out of their home, but when products like the Bjork Shiley Heart Valve are taken off the market, patients often wind up with even greater concerns. The Bjork Shiley valve was removed from the market because of concerns about serious... - 12 Million Bottles of Motrin Recalled
Dec-22-11 Washington, DC McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNeil PPC Inc. (McNeil) has announced a recall of certain lots of Motrin IB 24 count coated caplets, Motrin IB 24 count coated tablets and Motrin IB 24+6 count coated caplets from retailers. The recall involves 12 million bottles of the pain reliever. The products were distributed in the Unite...