Category Archives: Legal News
Johnson & Johnson Marketing of Gynecare Prolift Transvaginal Mesh Raises More Questions
Johnson & Johnson and its Ethicon unit are again coming under scrutiny for the way it marketed its Gynecare ProLift transvaginal mesh product. According to a new report from Bloomberg News, Johnson & Johnson continued marketing the Gynecare ProLift device for months after it received a warning from the ...
Birth Control Shot Depo-Provera may Increase HIV Risk, Study Suggests
A new study has linked the use of Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate), an injectable type of birth control, to an increased risk of HIV infection.
National Law Firms Calls for More FDA Action on Actos Bladder Cancer Threat
A national law firm is not satisfied with the way the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has handled warnings regarding Actos (pioglitazone) bladder cancer risks. In a statement published today, Parker Waichman LLP called on the FDA to compel Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the maker of the type 2 diabetes drug, ...
Research Suggest Fracking Chemicals Can Pollute Aquifers
A new study suggests fluids used during the hydraulic fracturing (fracking) process could migrate through underground fractures and contaminate water aquifers.
Study Suggests Hormonal Contraceptives Linked to Increased Brain Tumor Risk
A study of Danish women of reproductive age suggests that long-term use of hormonal contraceptives is associated with an increased risk of brain tumors.
West Virginia Man Claims Metal-on-Metal DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Led to Pain, Elevated Cobalt Levels
A West Virginia man fitted with a metal-on-metal version of DePuy Orthopaedics’ Pinnacle Hip Implant System has filed suit against the company and its parent, Johnson & Johnson, alleging the device caused him to suffer pain and elevated cobalt levels. The Plaintiff is being represented by the national law ...
J.J. Fuds, Inc. Pet Food Recalled Over Potential Listeria Contamination
J.J. Fuds, has recalled a specific lot of its J.J. Fuds Chicken Tender Chunks Pet Food over potential contamination with the dangerous, Listeria monocytogenes pathogen.
Do Vitamin Drinks Pose Health Risks?
Scientists are concerned vitamin drinks are contributing to levels of vitamins and other nutrients that are not only unnecessary, but potentially harmful.
Smith & Nephew Recalls Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Component
Medical device maker, Smith & Nephew, just issued a recall for a metal-on-metal hip implant component, a part of one of its all-metal hip replacement systems.
Tentative Ohio Fracking Regulations Criticized as too Lax
Lawmakers in Ohio have tentatively passed new regulations governing hydraulic fracturing (fracking) drilling but they’ve immediately been criticized for being too favorable to the natural gas and oil industries.2018 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, GMC Acadia Recalled
Approximately 2,900 vehicles of the model-year 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, 2018 GMC Terrain SUVs, and 2017-1018 GMC Acadia SUVs have been recalled, according to the Daily Hornet. The problem is that the right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture. If the driveshaft … Continue reading
Cook Medical Recalls Medical Device due to Blood Clot Risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified the Cook Medical Zenith Alpha Thoracic Endovascular Graft as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall where there is a “reasonable probability that the use of or exposure … Continue reading
Multicounty Litigation Created for Stryker LFIT V40 Hip Lawsuits
Stryker LFIT V40 Hip Implant Lawsuits Consolidated into Multicounty Litigation The New Jersey Supreme Court has decided to consolidate state lawsuits over the Stryker LFIT V40 hip implants into a multicounty litigation. Plaintiffs allege injuries from the LFIT Anatomic Cobalt … Continue reading
“Superbug” Bacteria Live in One-Quarter of Nursing Home Residents
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Affects 1 in 4 Nursing Home Residents New findings suggest that one in four nursing home residents has antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or “superbugs”. Researchers reviewed findings from eight previous studies and found that the rate of multidrug-resistant bacteria ranged … Continue reading
Products Africana Receives FDA Warning Letter for Violations
FDA Letter Says Products are “Adulterated” Due to Manufacturing Violations New Jersey-based Products Africana has received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stating that the company has violated Current Good Manufacturing (CGMP) Regulations in Manufacturing, … Continue reading
FDA Cites Sweet Springs Valley Water Co. for E. Coli Contamination
Sweet Springs Valley Water Co. Receives FDA Warning Letter The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cited Sweet Springs Valley Water Co. for violating federal regulations regarding its bottled water products. The agency sent a warning letter stating that … Continue reading
New Lawsuit Alleges PPI Heartburn Medications Caused Kidney Injuries
PPI Lawsuit Alleges Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid Makers Failed to Warn of Risks Lawsuits continue to be filed over proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), including Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid. These medications, which are used to treat heartburn and acid reflux disease, work … Continue reading
Pennsylvania Parents Sue School over Lead in the Drinking Water
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Contaminated Drinking Water The Butler Area School District of Pennsylvania and its former superintendent are facing a class action lawsuit alleging that the school failed to adequately warn about lead in the drinking water. Parents … Continue reading
On Appeal, Court Upholds $4M Asbestos Mesothelioma Verdict
Man Alleges Occupational Exposure to Asbestos Caused His Mesothelioma An appellate court recently upheld a $4 million asbestos mesothelioma verdict. The plaintiff in the case is a man who developed mesothelioma, a type of aggressive cancer heavily associated with asbestos … Continue reading
Essure Plaintiffs Ask to Move Lawsuit to Federal Court
A group of women has filed a lawsuit against Bayer HealthCare over adverse effects of the Essure birth control system. Twenty-eight women filed the lawsuit together on March 21, 2017. Each woman alleges she suffered adverse health effects as a … Continue reading
