Johnson & Johnson’s crushed talc baby powder first debuted on the market in 1894. The mineral naturally occurs alongside asbestos in the earth. This has raised concerns in recent years that the product may be linked to ovarian cancer, particularly when used regularly for feminine hygiene, as it has been promoted. After nearly 126 years…
DetailsA ruling by a New Jersey judge has struck a blow at the defense by Johnson & Johnson (“J&J”) in the ongoing and closely followed multi-district litigation (“MDL”) over talcum powder cancer. The ruling allows the cases to continue with support from some of the plaintiffs’ expert witnesses on causation. Tens of thousands of…
DetailsChronic pain, life-threatening infections, and organ perforation have been linked to hernia mesh implants, raising grave concerns over product safety. Given the widespread use of hernia mesh in surgical repairs, it’s no surprise that 2020 is shaping up to be a landmark year for hernia mesh litigation brought by plaintiffs who claim the products are…
DetailsAll medications come with potential side effects, but consumers have a right to know about possible risks so that they can make informed decisions about their health. When manufacturers fail to disclose side effects or mislead the medical community or public at large, they may be held responsible under theories of product liability. A recent…
DetailsOn Wednesday, April 1, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration requested that manufacturers recall all prescription and OTC ranitidine drugs from the market immediately. The agency has determined that an impurity increases over time, particularly in warm storage temperatures, resulting in unacceptable exposure to the carcinogen NDMA. While some samples tested did not contain…
DetailsSeveral juries have found that Roundup was responsible for causing cancer. Yet, according to recent news reports, farmers across the country remain committed to using the weed killer. More than 42,000 plaintiffs are currently pursuing product liability claims against Bayer, Roundup’s manufacturer, alleging it caused cancer. So far, three Roundup cancer victims have gone to…
DetailsModern blood thinners are among the most highly-prescribed drugs in the country. More than 5 million American patients are taking factor Xa inhibitors to lower the risk of suffering another heart attack or stroke, or to treat a myriad of conditions from irregular heartbeats and heart disease, to lupus and blood vessel disease. Blood…
DetailsPersonal injury lawyers strive to prove deliberate negligence or malicious intent in product liability lawsuits. Medical device manufacturers have a duty to conduct rigorous safety tests prior to releasing a product to market and to communicate all known risks to consumers. Determining what breast implant manufacturer Allergan did or didn’t know is at the…
DetailsData shows that an estimated ten times as many Americans as Germans died as a result of opioid drug use in 2016. While it is true that U.S. doctors prescribe more pain pills (primarily oxycodone and hydrocodone) than their German counterparts, experts say that the U.S. epidemic boils down to more than over-prescribing. According to…
DetailsThe California-based pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Inc. is being sued by dozens of HIV/AIDS patients who claim the company stalled the development of a safer drug in its own laboratory for the sole purpose of maximizing profits. Lawsuits claim Gilead put profits over safety The plaintiffs are seeking to hold Gilead accountable for allegedly failing…
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