Month: April 2017
Over 100 Mirena Brain Injury Lawsuits Centralized in New York
Federal judges picked one court in New York to centralize 117 lawsuits from women who accuse Bayer of failing to warn about the risk of developing brain injuries from the Mirena Intrauterine Device (IUD).
Florida Woman Files G2 X® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a defective medical device has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer for failing to warn about side effects.
Hyland’s Teething Tablets Recalled Following Reports of Seizures
Standard Homeopathic Company is recalling all of its infant teething tablets following reports that they caused seizures and other severe complications in hundreds of infants.
Target Recalls Easter Egg Toys Over “Life-Threatening” Swallow Hazard
Target Corp. is recalling 560,000 Easter toys over concerns they could block a child's stomach if swallowed, and only be removed via surgery.
DePuy Knew of Metal Hip Implant Risks in 1995
Experts warned Johnson & Johnson about the dangers of metal-on-metal hip replacements in 1995 and told the company it would be unethical to continue selling the implants.
Lawsuit Filed Over Commonly Used Cardiac Device
A man from Maryland who was injured by a defective blood clot filter in his inferior vena cava has filed an IVC Filter injury lawsuit against Cook Medical, LLC.
Vitamin B May Reduce Effects of Heart Disease: Study
Vitamin B supplements may help mitigate the impact of air pollution on patients with cardiovascular disease, according to new study conducted at Columbia University.
Lawsuit Filed by Woman Injured by Günther Tulip® IVC Filter
A woman from Ohio who was injured by a defective blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit accusing the manufacturer of failing to warn about severe side effects.
Garbage Disposals Recalled for Metal Shooting Out
A recall was issued for nearly 150,000 garbage disposals sold under brand-names like Frigidaire, Kenmore, Moen after reports of metal pieces shooting out and hitting consumers, posing an injury hazard.
Sweet Peas Recalled Over Potential Listeria Contamination
Lakeside Foods, Inc. is recalling 1,920 packages of 16-ounce Season’s Choice Brand Frozen Peas over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe food poisoning illness.