Category: Health News
Pressure Cooker Explosion Lawsuits Filed Against Tristar
Tristar Products, Inc., the "As Seen on TV" giant, is being sued for selling a pressure cooker that can allegedly explode and eject boiling hot food that causes severe burns.
Mom Awarded $16 Million After Traumatic Birth Injuries
A jury has awarded $16 million to woman who sued a hospital for a traumatic birth experience that caused permanent injuries.
Man With IVC Filter Embedded in His Body Files Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a man from Texas who has an Option® IVC filter permanently embedded in his body because it can't be removed safely.
Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit Filed by Texas Woman
A lawsuit has been filed against Cook Medical by a woman from Texas who was injured by the Celect® Vena Cava Filter.
Essure Lawyers Request MDL to Centralize Lawsuits
Lawyers spearheading the Essure litigation have asked judges to centralize dozens of lawsuits involving 1,000 injured women into one federal court.
Study Links Red Tattoo Ink and Cancer
Think twice before you get that rose or cherry tattoo. Red inks are linked to allergic reactions and even cancer.
FDA Adds Stronger Warnings on Powerful Antibiotics
FDA is updating labels on powerful antibiotics to warn that the risk of severe, disabling side effects outweighs their benefit for treating less serious infections.
1st Case Selected for Cook IVC Filter Trial in 2017
With over 650 federal IVC filter lawsuits now pending against Cook Medical, a judge has chosen the first case to go to trial next year.
FDA Investigates Hair Loss Linked to WEN Cleansing Conditioner
Hundreds of women experienced balding, hair loss, and skin reactions from WEN Cleansing Conditioner, sold on QVC by celebrity stylist Chaz Dean.
Nearly 1,500 IVC Filter Lawsuits Filed in Federal Court
What happens when a medical device that is supposed to stop dangerous blood clots suddenly tilts, breaks, or moves somewhere else in your body?