Month: December 2016
$2 Million Awarded to Man Exposed to Toxic Teflon Chemical C8
A jury ordered DuPont to pay $2 million to a man from the Mid-Ohio Valley with testicular cancer who drank tap-water contaminated with the toxic chemical C8, a byproduct of Teflon manufacturing.
IKEA Pays $50M Settlement in Dresser Death Lawsuits
The settlement ends wrongful death lawsuits filed by the families of three boys who died when the now-recalled IKEA dressers tipped over.
Missouri Man Files Bard Meridian® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who was injured by a blood clot-catching filter that was recently pulled off the market has filed a lawsuit against C.R. Bard.
Testosterone Ups Blood Clot Risk by 63% In First 6 Months
Men who start testosterone therapy are 63% more likely to have a Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in the first 6 months of treatment, with the risk peaking at 3 months. Over 6,300 lawsuits have been filed by men who were injured...
Experts Caution Against Using Zofran for Morning Sickness
Pregnancy experts have published updated guidelines for treating nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. They say the last resort should be Zofran, an anti-nausea drug that might cause birth defects like a "hole in the heart" or cleft palate.
Sign Up to Join WEN Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
Everyone who bought WEN or suffered hair loss has until April 28, 2017 to file a claim for $25 cash or up to $20,000 in compensation for hair loss. Here is how to join the class action and get your...
Florida Woman Files Bard G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a blood clot-catching filter has filed a lawsuit against C.R. Bard, joining a litigation involving over 1,225 cases.
The 5 Best Apps of 2016
With more than 4 million software programs available in the Apple and Google app stores, it can be hard to tell which stand out from the rest. Here are five of the most innovative, must-have apps from 2016:
Aria Qbit Baby Strollers Recalled
Aria Child Inc. recalled 29,400 Qbit baby strollers because they can suddenly collapse or pinch a caregiver's hand during unfolding. At least 18 children and parents were injured by bumps, bruises, falls, broken bones, or cuts that needed stitches.
Cialis Melanoma Lawsuits Centralized in Viagra MDL
Lawsuits involving men who developed melanoma (skin cancer) after taking the erectile-dysfunction drug Cialis have been centralized in one federal court, along with nearly 250 Viagra lawsuits.