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.
100,000 Reasons Why Johnson & Johnson Wants to Forget 2016
Johnson & Johnson was hit with 6 out of 7 of the biggest injury verdicts of 2016. The company is accused of putting profits above public safety in 100,000 lawsuits over baby powder, vaginal mesh, hip implants, Risperdal, Xarelto, and...
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.
The Frozen Trucker and Medtronic: Gorsuch’s Worst Decisions Since “Fascism Forever”
Judge Neil Gorsuch had confirmation hearings for the U.S. Supreme Court this week. Here are a few examples of his legal decisions that ruined the lives of ordinary Americans and jeopardized all of our safety.
Merck Faces Growing Number of Zostavax Vaccine Lawsuits
Merck & Co. is facing a growing number of lawsuits for downplaying the risk of developing shingles and other side effects from the Zostavax shingles vaccine.