Chipotle Pays Settlements to 100 People Who Got Sick Last Year
The fast-casual burrito chain has paid confidential settlements to some of the 450+ customers who were infected in 5 outbreaks of food poisoning last year.
Fentanyl Drug-Maker Donates $500K to Stop Pot Legalization
The biggest donor against the legalization of marijuana in Arizona is a pharmaceutical company that makes the highly-addictive painkiller Fentanyl and two synthetic cannabis products.
Eye Wash and Irrigating Solution Recalled
Recalls have been issued for Family Care®, Rugby®, and Major® brand eyewash due to bacterial contamination that could cause a severe, sight-threatening eye infection.
Texas Woman Files Bard Denali IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by an IVC filter made by C.R. Bard has joined a federal litigation involving over 800 lawsuits.
Nevada Man Injured by Blood Clot Filter Files Lawsuit
A man who was injured by a blood clot filter made by Cook Medical has joined a federal litigation with over 800 lawsuits.
Label on Abilify Updated With Gambling Addiction Warnings
The new label will warn that patients on Abilify may not realize compulsive behaviors are unusual. Doctors should specifically ask about any new or intense urges to gamble, shop, eat, or have sex.
FDA Warns Against Mixing Pain Pills and Sedatives
The FDA has strengthened warnings about the risk of death from mixing opiate painkillers with benzodiazepines.
Günther Tulip® Vena Cava Filter Lawsuit Filed in MDL
A lawsuit has been filed against Cook Medical by a man who was injured by the Günther Tulip® Vena Cava Filter.
Tropical Smoothie Café Hepatitis A Outbreak Sickens 44
At least 44 people in Virginia were infected with hepatitis A after eating frozen strawberries at Tropical Smoothie Café.
Oregon Woman Files Cook Celect® Vena Cava Filter Lawsuit
Cook Medical is facing over 800 lawsuits in a consolidated federal litigation in Indiana. The 1st trials are set for 2017.