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).
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.
Dead Bat Found in Walmart Fresh Express Salad
Two diners in Florida were eating a pre-packaged salad from Walmart when a they found parts of a dead bat. It was too rotten to determine if it had rabies, so both people are on treatment as a precaution.
France Reports Taxotere Deaths as Hair Loss Lawsuits Hit 800
The top health agency in France is investigating the chemotherapy drug Taxotere (docetaxel) after five people died of neutropenic enterocolitis, or severe inflammation of the intestine and colon.
$2 Million Jury Award in Hip Implant Lawsuit Upheld
Judges upheld a $2.1 million jury payout to a Utah ski instructor who required revision surgery when her Wright Conserve metal-on-metal hip implant failed within 6 years.
Xarelto Trials Begin April 24 Unless Lawyers Reach Settlement
The first trial out of 17,000 Xarelto lawsuits will begin on April 24 unless lawyers negotiate a settlement. Two years ago, a similar litigation involving Pradaxa ended with a $162 million settlement just before trials began, for an average payout...
Walmart Black+Decker Table Saws Recalled
Black & Decker has recalled portable table saws because the metal stand can collapse unexpectedly. Last month, 46,000 Sears Craftsman portable table saws were recalled for the same reason.
SoyNut Butter Manufacturer Shut Down Over Filthy Conditions
SoyNut Butter was recalled on March 7 after an outbreak of E. coli. The current case count stands at 29 illnesses in twelve states, with 83% of the victims under 18 years old.
Baby Bathtubs Linked to 31 Deaths, Hundreds of Injuries
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is strengthening safety standards on baby bathtubs after 31 deaths and hundreds of injuries from drowning, allergic reactions to mold, burns, lacerations, and falls.
Is Roundup Safe? Over 700 Lawsuits Question Cancer Risk
Monsanto is facing over 700 Roundup lawsuits from people with lymphoma. Now a St. Louis-based ad agency is accused of helping Monsanto downplay the risk of cancer. Researchers are demanding a new safety assessment.