Cases of Interest
Yaz / Yasmin Birth Control Lawsuits
Federal lawsuits involving the use of Yasmin or
Yaz have been consolidated in the Southern District of Illinois.
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The FDA is has approved updated drug labels for pioglitazone containing medicines including the popular diabetes drug
Actos
Actos is usually prescribed to treat Type 2 Diabetes.
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FDA Warns About Use of Chantix By Those Suffering
from Heart Disease
Controversial smoking cessation drug may
increase risk of heart attack in those suffering from heard disease.
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Birth Defects Related to Topamax
The FDA has announced that the use of Topamax during pregnancy
may result in birth defects.
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Darvon / Darvocet Recall:
Popular pain killers may cause heart issues, some potentially
fatal.
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Complications from the use of Bard Avaulta Vaginal
Mesh:
A mesh used to treat pelvic organ prolapse, has
caused complications for many patients.
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Bodybuilding Supplement Recall / Dietary Supplement
Recall
The FDA announced a recall for a class of bodybuilding supplements
(sold as "dietary supplements") that illegally use
estrogen-inhibiting drugs, which can cause liver problems and
aggressive behavior.
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Depuy Hip Implant Recall
Johnson & Johnson announced a recall for parts used for hip
replacements. There has been a high rate of repeat surgeries for
people that have received these parts.
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Mazda Steering Problems - Mazda Recall
There is a potentially serious steering problem with some 2007-2009
Mazda 3 and Mazda 5 cars. Mazda has recalled the vehicles in
question, and there is a Class Action Lawsuit pending.
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Chicago FELA Case
Our most recently filed FELA case in Chicago concerns a railroad worker who was in a company
vehicle on a highway when he lost control of it.
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Denture Creams Linked to Zinc Toxicity
Recently, denture creams such as Fixodent and Super Poligrip have been linked to zinc poisoning. Zinc toxicity (known as hyperzincemia) can include many debilitating neurological conditions.
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Meridia Weight Loss Drug
Medical experts are calling for a recall of Meridia, stating that the weight loss drug is too dangerous for public use.
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Avandia Lawsuit
Avandia is a diabetes drug that may be related to a variety of
health maladies, including heart and liver damage.
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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
In November of 2009, the FDA warned that personal injuries and deaths have been linked to the use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
(NPWT). NPWT systems are used for the management of wounds, ulcers, grafts and flaps.
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Table Saw Accidents
Plaintiffs have filed table saw lawsuits in different states throughout the country alleging that
several brands, including Black & Decker, Ryobi Technologies, Inc., Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., Sears & Roebuck, Co. and
One World Technologies, contain defective designs and inadequate safety features that resulted in an
injury.
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Fentanyl Lawsuit
The use of fentanyl patches present a widespread problem in that when people die of
fentanyl intoxication, and are taking just a prescribed amount of
fentanyl, then it can be inferred
that there was a nonspecific manufacturing defect in the fentanyl patch. In other words, the
fentanyl should have delivered an appropriate amount of pain medication and not a lethal dose.
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Fleet Lawsuit
Popular over-the-counter laxative linked to severe kidney damage.
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Hydroxycut Recall
In April of 2009 The FDA urged consumers to cease using Hydroxycut
after it received reports from nearly 30 users complaining of
severe liver problems such as jaundice and liver damage. A
subsequent recall of Hydroxycut products...
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Pain Pump
I am now investigating a case involving a pain pump. An athlete
suffered a shoulder injury on the playing field and needed shoulder
surgery. For post operative pain the athlete was provided with a
pain pump that delivered pain medication directly to the surgical
site...
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