Month: January 2017
Massive Increase in Taxotere MDL – Number of Lawsuits Triples to 700+
Over 700 lawsuits have been filed by people who blame the chemotherapy drug Taxotere for causing permanent baldness. There were 438 new lawsuits in the last month alone, nearly tripling the size of a nationwide litigation that was centralized in...
Texas Woman Files Blood Clot Filter Injury Lawsuit
Cook Medical is facing nearly 1,400 lawsuits from people who were injured by IVC filters — 45% of cases involve the Günther Tulip, an older design that studies have linked to high rates of vein penetration. It digs into the...
Monster Energy Drink Killed My Son, Father Claims
A 19-year-old man died from a heart attack after downing more than three cans of Monster Energy Drink, according to a lawsuit filed by his father.
Bought Milk? Get Your Class Action Cash by Jan. 31
If you bought milk or dairy products in 15 states since 2003, you have until January 31 to get cash from a $52 million class action lawsuit settlement with the industry for killing cows to keep milk prices up.
Illinois Man Files Cook Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
Over 2,500 lawsuits have been filed by people who were injured by blood clot-catching IVC filters. The longer a filter is implanted, the higher the risk of side effects — including the risk of developing blood clots, the same side...
Alaskan Salmon may be Infected with Large Tapeworms, CDC Warns
Sushi lovers, beware: scientists have found that a Japanese tapeworm which can grow up to 30 feet long has been found in salmon caught in Alaskan waters, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Takata Pleads Guilty, Pays $1 Billion for Exploding Airbag Scandal
Takata Corp. of Japan will pay $1 billion and plead guilty to a criminal charge for hiding a dangerous defect that can cause airbag inflators to explode.
Washington Woman Files Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a cage-like blood clot filter that was implanted in a blood vessel called the inferior vena cava (IVC) has filed a lawsuit.
How Stress and Negative Emotions Can Lead to Heart Problems
Heightened activity in the brain’s fear center can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests.
Bad Boy Buggies Recalled After Rollover Death Lawsuit
Textron has recalled Bad Boy and Bone Collector XTO off-road vehicles that do not have seat belts, posing a risk of severe injury in rollover accidents. The family of a 14-year-old boy who died in 2014 has filed a lawsuit.