Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) have officially been centralized in the District of New Jersey by the Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation (JPML) on the evening of August 2nd, 2017. More than (60) cases of the (161) constituent actions are already pending in the District of New Jersey. Judge Claire C. Cecchi will oversee Proton Pump…
DetailsWe have recently been made aware by our IT Company, KGB Communications, of a new email scam involving your personal W-2 information. Please take a few minutes to read this article written by Jonathan Crowe. Read this valuable warning and please take a few minutes to discuss it with your teams so that everyone is informed and…
DetailsTo date there have been 15,000 cases filed in the MDL. The first two trials will be held in the Eastern District of Louisiana. The first trial, The matter of Boudreaux, Joseph J. Jr., is scheduled to begin on April 24, 2017. The Plaintiff, Joseph Boudreaux was prescribed Xarelto to reduce the risk of stroke…
DetailsHernia mesh is a commonly used hernia repair product that can be implanted through open or laparoscopic surgery. Recently some hernia mesh products have been recalled due to an increase in the following complications: Pain Adhesions Infection Bowel Obstructions Organ Perforation Showard Law Firm is currently accepting hernia mesh claims.These claims are against the manufacturer…
DetailsHaving met with many Taxotere users over the last few months we have learned about a variety of treatments and products. It was recently suggested to us that we compile a referral list to share that would include local or online vendors of products such as hair pieces, wigs, temporary eyebrow tattoos, hair growth products…
DetailsShoward Law Firm is proud to announce our sponsorship of the 4th Annual Chicks n Chaps event, benefiting the Arizona Oncology Association and breast cancer patients and their families throughout our community. This event coincides with the Tucson Rodeo, and takes place on Sunday, February 19th beginning at 8am at the Showard Law Firm “Chick Pit” in the Vaquero…
DetailsMore than 15,000 claims against Janssen Pharmaceuticals have been filed by people who have had severe bleeding incidents after taking Xarelto, a popular blood-thinning drug. Risk of bleeding is the most serious side effect of all blood-thinning medication. Thousands of lawsuits accuse Bayer Healthcare and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the makers of Xarelto, of not providing adequate…
DetailsOur newest member of the Showard Law Firm team is Marissa Echols. Marissa recently graduated from the University of Arizona where she studied Public Health. Her studies led her to develop an immense passion for helping others, traveling, and immersing herself into different cultures. Originally from St. Louis, Marissa enjoys reading, horseback riding, and volunteering with local…
DetailsA second round of settlements regarding the Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II hip implants was just announced. The settlement will apply only to patients who have undergone a revision surgery prior to today, December 19, 2016. The terms of the settlement are similar to the earlier settlement of November 2014, however, there are some important…
DetailsAs you may have heard the third bellwether trial against Johnson & Johnson resulted in an award of $1.04 billion. The trial lasted twelve weeks and involved the claims of six plaintiffs. The jury found that officials of J&J’s DePuy unit knew the devices were defective yet failed to properly warn doctors and patients about…
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