Category: Health News
$70 Million Awarded to Boy Who Grew Breasts After Taking Risperdal
A boy with gynecomastia who took Risperdal has been awarded $70 million by a jury in Philadelphia.
Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed in Texas
A woman from Ohio who has an IVC filter permanently embedded in her body has sued the manufacturers for failing to warn about safety risks.
The Surprising Reason You Shouldn’t Eat Raw Dough
Eating raw dough can be deadly, even if it doesn't contain eggs. What's the problem? E. coli in your flour — and your kids' play-dough.
IKEA Recalls 29 Million Dressers After 6 Deaths
IKEA has recalled 29 million dressers after six children died and 36 more were injured in tip-over accidents.
Consumer Reports Highlights Kidney Risks of Nexium, Prilosec
Consumer Reports published two reports warning about the risk of severe kidney problems from anti-heartburn drugs used by millions of Americans.
Blood Clot Filter Class Action Calls Devices “Ticking Time Bombs”
A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of everyone who was implanted with a blood clot filter made by C.R. Bard.
Exploding E-Cig Victim: “Like an M-80 Went Off In My Mouth”
A man from New York has filed a lawsuit after an exploding e-cigarette burned a hole through his tongue.
New Jersey Woman Files Bard Meridian IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a New Jersey woman who was injured by an IVC filter made by C.R. Bard.
Tennessee Man Files Cook IVC Filter Lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed by a man from Tennessee who was implanted with a vena cava filter made by Cook Medical.
Taxotere Lawsuit Filed by Mississippi Woman Over Permanent Baldness
A growing number of lawsuits accuse Sanofi-Aventis of failing to warn about permanent hair loss from Taxotere, a powerful breast cancer chemotherapy drug.