Category: Health News

New York Man Files IVC Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit

New York Man Files IVC Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit

A man who was injured by C.R. Bard's only IVC filter left on the market has filed a lawsuit claiming that it is defective and dangerous. The filter was re-designed to prevent fractures, but some patients have required open-heart surgery...

/ April 20, 2017
Dietary Supplements

Male and Female Sexual Enhancement Supplements Recalled for Undeclared Ingredients

Organic Herbal Supply Inc. is recalling 10 male and two female sexual enhancement supplements because they contain FDA-approved drugs, which are illegal in herbal supplements.

/ April 20, 2017
Benzene Exposure Lawsuit Filed in Illinois

Auto Mechanic With Cancer Files Benzene Lawsuit

An auto mechanic in Illinois has filed a lawsuit against BP, ExxonMobil, Rust-Oleum, and other defendants. He says he developed cancer from exposure to benzene and toxic chemicals in gasoline, solvents, parts washer, and paint.

/ April 19, 2017
Lawyer for IVC Filter Wrongful Death

C.R. Bard Sued Over Blood Clot Filter Death

The family of a man who was injured by a blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against C.R. Bard for failing to warn about deadly side effects. Some of the most serious complications are filter fracture, blood clots, and...

/ April 19, 2017
IVC FIlter Injury Lawyer in Texas

Lawsuit Filed Over Celect® Vein Filter Side Effects

A man who was injured by a retrievable IVC filter with a 43% risk of vein perforation in the first 2 months has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer for downplaying severe short-term side effects.

/ April 18, 2017
Oysters

Oysters Recalled Over Norovirus Concerns

Washington has issued a recall for oysters and other shellfish harvested from growing areas around the state amid multiple reports of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea.

/ April 18, 2017
Propecia

New Study Links Propecia to Long-Term Sexual Side Effects

A new study has found that men who take finasteride, the active ingredient in the hair-loss drug Propecia, may suffer from long-term erectile dysfunction (ED), in some cases for months or even years after they quit the drug.

/ April 17, 2017
Hip Replacement Lawyer

$2 Million Verdict in Zimmer Kinectiv Hip Implant Lawsuit

A judge in New Mexico has ordered Zimmer Inc. to pay $2 million to a man who was injured by a Zimmer Kinectiv hip implant system.

/ April 17, 2017
IVC Filter Lawyer in Texas

Vena Cava Filter Lawsuit Filed Against C.R. Bard

Implantable vena cava filters are supposed to stop deadly blood clots, but they are highly likely to cause side effects if they are not removed within a few months. C.R. Bard is now facing over 1,700 lawsuits from people who...

/ April 17, 2017
Florida Woman Files G2 X® IVC Filter Lawsuit

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.

/ April 14, 2017