Invokana Lawsuits Centralized in New Jersey MDL
Nearly 100 lawsuits involving kidney failure, ketoacidosis, and other side effects of Janssen Pharmaceuticals' diabetes drugs Invokana and Invokamet have been centralized under one federal judge in New Jersey.
Texas Woman Files Recovery® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a blood clot-catching filter that is associated with at least 27 deaths and 300 injuries has filed a lawsuit against C.R. Bard.
Autism Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy
A new study has found that pregnant women with low vitamin D levels are more likely to have children that display “autistic traits.”
DeVry Students Get Loan Forgiveness in $100 Million Settlement
Tens of thousands of DeVry University students will split a $50 million refund and another $50 million in loan forgiveness as part of a false-advertising lawsuit settlement.
Lymphoma Lawsuits Filed Over RoundUp Exposure Risks
Monsanto is facing a growing number of lawsuits from people who were diagnosed with cancer after years of being exposed to the weed-killer Roundup.
Generic Drugmakers Accused in Price-Fixing Conspiracy
Twenty states have filed a lawsuit against a group of generic drug manufacturers for allegedly conspiring to fix prices on an antibiotic and a diabetes medication, in violation of federal antitrust law.
FDA Confirms Bladder Cancer Risk for Actos
The FDA has concluded that the type-2 diabetes drug Actos (pioglitazone) can increase the risk of bladder cancer. The label will be updated with results from a 13-year study that found a 63% increased risk.
Pennsylvania Man Files Cook Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who was seriously injured by one of the oldest blood clot filters still on the market has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical.
ConAgra to Pay $11.2 Million for Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak
Nearly a decade after hundreds of people got sick from eating salmonella-tainted Peter Pan peanut butter, the company that sold it paid with a guilty plea to shipping adulterated food and an agreement to pay the largest criminal fine ever...
FDA Warning: Anesthesia May Cause Brain Damage in Kids
The FDA is warning about the risk of brain damage from repeated or lengthy use of anesthesia in children under 3 years old, or the unborn babies of pregnant women in their third trimester.