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FDA Law Blog

Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.

http://www.fdalawblog.net/fda_law_blog_hyman_phelps/

May 20
CDRH Issues Final Appeals Guidance, Q&A About FDASIA Appeals Proce

CDRH Issues Final Appeals Guidance, Q&A About FDASIA Appeals Proce

By Jeffrey K. Shapiro & Jennifer D. Newberger – As discussed in our prior posts (here, here, and here), the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (“CDRH”) has taken much needed steps to improve the most commonly used appeal…
May 20
While We’re Waiting on Bartlett, Some New Preemption Challenges to Consider

While We’re Waiting on Bartlett, Some New Preemption Challenges to Consider

By Kurt R. Karst – As folks in the generic drug industry patiently await the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Mutual Pharmaceutical Co. v. Bartlett (Docket No. 12-142), a design defect generic drug preemption case (see our previous post…
May 16
Third Circuit Holds that the FDC Act Preempts Class Action Regarding Absence of Trans Fat and Cholesterol Reducing Effect

Third Circuit Holds that the FDC Act Preempts Class Action Regarding Absence of Trans Fat and Cholesterol Reducing Effect

By Riëtte van Laack – On May 9, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a District Court’s decision that a state law class action concerning claims regarding the absence of trans fat and cholesterol lowering...

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Drug and Device Law

Covers various topics that arise in the defense of pharmaceutical and medical device product liability litigation. By James M. Beck and Mark Herrmann.

http://druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com/

May 20
Plaintiffs Discover Risks of Refusing to Participate in Predictive Coding Discovery

Plaintiffs Discover Risks of Refusing to Participate in Predictive Coding Discovery

Let’s see whether it works: Discovery! Are you excited? How about this: Technology Assisted Review!! Nothing yet? How about: Predictive Coding!!! We gave you three exclamation points for that…
May 17
A Not So Bad Blast from The Past

A Not So Bad Blast from The Past

We saw the news yesterday about DePuy discontinuing two of their lines of hip implants, which have been involved in some litigation. While we are not ignorant of the…
May 17
Polett To Be Reargued En Banc

Polett To Be Reargued En Banc

We previously blogged about the Pennsylvania Superior Court vacating an 8-figure in Polett v. Zimmer and remanding for a new trial due to multiple reversible errors committed at the first trial. Unfortunately, nothing's ever easy in our…

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Defective Drug Lawyers Blog

Covers prescription drug and medical device injury case. By Levin Simes.

http://www.defectivedruglawyersblog.com/

May 20
FDA Urges Consumers to Report Drug and Medical Device Problems via New Mobile Application

FDA Urges Consumers to Report Drug and Medical Device Problems via New Mobile Application

Earlier this year, a group of private companies and institutions released a new mobile application in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiologic Health. It is called MedWatcher, and is a mobile app…
Nov 12
According to FDA reports, Actos Linked to over 1000 Bladder Cancer Diagnose

According to FDA reports, Actos Linked to over 1000 Bladder Cancer Diagnose

According to a recent review of FDA adverse event reports, the FDA has received over 1000 reports from individuals reporting unexplained diagnoses of bladder cancer after Actos use. This comes after several prominent scientific reports linked…
Nov 12
Consumers Urged to Avoid Using Actos and Its Generic Equivalent

Consumers Urged to Avoid Using Actos and Its Generic Equivalent

After over 1000 adverse event reports, several consumer watchdog groups have urged diabetics to avoid using Actos or its generic equivalent. Many have espoused that actos use may not be worth the associated health risks. A group by the name…

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Randy Barnhart - Trial Lawyer

Covers defective autos, vans, trucks and tires, and insurance bad faith.

May 20
Obama Nominates Utah Judge for 10th Circuit

Obama Nominates Utah Judge for 10th Circuit

Yesterday, President Obama demonstrated his continued commitment to increasing the diversity of our federal judiciary, so that it better reflects the nation it serves. He nominated four distinguished women to serve on four different…
May 16
Colorado Exculpatory Agreement Valid - 10th Circuit Rule

Colorado Exculpatory Agreement Valid - 10th Circuit Rule

In Squires v Breckenridge {download}, decided May 7, the 10th Circuit found a "release" or exculpatory agreement valid under Colorado law. The court began its analysis as follows: “[a]greements attempting to exculpate a party from…
May 1
Colorado Celebrates Law Day

Colorado Celebrates Law Day

This week, people across the United States will observe Law Day. It is a time each year to celebrate the rule of law and the role the courts and legal system play in helping people peacefully resolve disputes in modern society. Here in…

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Drug Recall Attorneys Blog

Covers drug recalls and side effects, pharmaceutical litigation, and drug warnings. By Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.drugrecallattorneysblog.com/

May 20
Dietary Supplements Account for Over Half FDA Class I Recall

Dietary Supplements Account for Over Half FDA Class I Recall

Drug recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight a recent study which found that, between 2004 and 2012, dietary supplements made up more than half of all FDA Class I drug recalls. "Class I" refers to recalls of drugs that have a…
May 16
More Sterile Compounded Products Recalled

More Sterile Compounded Products Recalled

Drug recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of yet another compounding pharmacy recall, this one initiated by The Compounding Shop of St. Petersburg, Florida. The recall was triggered by problems uncovered during FDA health…
May 13
Johnson & Johnson to pay more than $11 Million in First Vaginal Mesh Case

Johnson & Johnson to pay more than $11 Million in First Vaginal Mesh Case

Transvaginal mesh lawyers at Pintas & Mullins recently reported on a Gynecare Prolift plaintiff who won $3.35 million in compensatory damages in her lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson. Jurors recently determined the punitive damage…

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Chicago Injury Law Blog

Covers pharmaceutical, medical device and medical malpractice litigation. By Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.chicagoinjurylawblog.com/

May 20
$2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff

$2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff

Employment lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the first five plaintiffs in the Lawrence Livermore wrongful termination lawsuit were recently awarded $2.7 million by a California jury. All 130 of the other plaintiffs also have claims…
May 20
Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month

Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month

A jogger from California and a double-amputee from South Carolina are two of the most recent victims of fatal dog attacks in the U.S. Dog bite attorneys at Pintas & Mullins highlight these stories to encourage the public to be more aware…
May 17
Brooklyn Orders Review of 50 Murder Case

Brooklyn Orders Review of 50 Murder Case

Police misconduct lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight an article recently published in the New York Times, detailing the reopening of every murder case that resulted in a guilty verdict from the work of one detective. The review is…

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Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Injury law with an emphasis on products and drugs liability. By Sheff Law.

http://www.personalinjurylawyer-blog.com/

May 20
FRESHMAN FOOTBALL PLAYER'S PARENTS SUE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY OVER WRONGFUL DEATH

FRESHMAN FOOTBALL PLAYER'S PARENTS SUE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY OVER WRONGFUL DEATH

The parents of a Tennessee State football player who died on the practice field after going into cardiac arrest, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the university. Wayne Jones Jr. and Sonya Johns are seeking $5 million in damages on…
May 16
COMA IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

COMA IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

If a patient is comatose after a TBI, he or she experienced a severe brain injury. To understand the severity of the injury, the Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) is issued within 24 hours. On the GCS, the lower the score the more severe the injury.…
May 15
THE NATIONAL SAFETY CONCEAL REVEALS THAT MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES CAUSED BY DRIVERS ON CELL PHONES ARE UNDERREPORTED

THE NATIONAL SAFETY CONCEAL REVEALS THAT MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES CAUSED BY DRIVERS ON CELL PHONES ARE UNDERREPORTED

A new study conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC) has revealed that motor vehicle crashes involving cell phones are "vastly underreported" in national statistics on fatal automobile crashes. After careful inspection of the National…

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News Blog

Covers auto accidents, drug litigation, and medical malpractice. By Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC.

http://www.cssfirm.com/news-blog/

May 20
NuvaRing Faces Lawsuits for Faulty Birth Control Device

NuvaRing Faces Lawsuits for Faulty Birth Control Device

The dangerous prescription contraceptive device called NuvaRing has caused serious injuries to many women. Many lawsuits have [...]The post NuvaRing Faces Lawsuits for Faulty Birth Control Device appeared first on .
May 14
Mirena IUD May Have Problem

Mirena IUD May Have Problem

In today’s world, drug companies continue to develop new contraceptive devices and birth control pills as the [...]The post Mirena IUD May Have Problems appeared first on .
Apr 26
Update: Top 10 Things All Stryker Hip Implant Patients Need To Know

Update: Top 10 Things All Stryker Hip Implant Patients Need To Know

In our representation we find that our clients are hungry for information regarding the Stryker hip implant [...]The post Update: Top 10 Things All Stryker Hip Implant Patients Need To Know appeared first on .

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Georgia Injury Law Blog

Providing information, resources, and commentary for injured people and their families. Published by the Robert Katz Law Firm

http://www.georgiainjurylawblog.com/

May 20
More Effort Needed to Reduce Georgia Bicycle Accidents and Fatalitie

More Effort Needed to Reduce Georgia Bicycle Accidents and Fatalitie

Bicyclists in the metro Atlanta region continue to remain at high risk for injuries and fatalities. New data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that there were 14 “pedalcyclist” accident…
Apr 24
High-Risk of Car Accidents with Hands-Free Communication Too

High-Risk of Car Accidents with Hands-Free Communication Too

For some time now, supporters of hands-free texting and voice-activated texting technologies have insisted that these technologies help reduce the risk of accidents because they do not require the use of hands and fingers to type text…
Apr 8
Summer Means Increased Risk of Dog Bites Involving Georgia Children

Summer Means Increased Risk of Dog Bites Involving Georgia Children

Warm Georgia weather brings more children out to play in parks and playgrounds, as well as an increased number of dog owners walking their pets. Unfortunately, this combination always increases the number of dog bites involving…

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Defense Litigation Insider

Covers complex litigation issues. By Cooley Manion Jones.

http://www.defenselitigationinsider.com

May 20
Getting the Facts: House Considers the “Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act” of 2013

Getting the Facts: House Considers the “Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act” of 2013

The House of Representatives subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law is currently considering the “Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act.” The bipartisan legislation, introduced by…
Mar 13
Free and Clear: Dissolved Delaware Corporation Deemed Not Liable for Asbestos-Related Liabilities More than 10 Years After Dissolution

Free and Clear: Dissolved Delaware Corporation Deemed Not Liable for Asbestos-Related Liabilities More than 10 Years After Dissolution

The Delaware Court of Chancery recently took a rare foray into the world of asbestos litigation after it was asked to appoint a receiver to distribute the remaining reserves from casualty insurance policies issued to Krafft-Murphy Company,…
Feb 18
FSMA: Finally Moving Forward

FSMA: Finally Moving Forward

In the future, we might look back at 2013 as the year the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) finally got some teeth. In January, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released two long awaited proposed rules, one aimed at food…

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The Airbag Blog

Focuses on airbag defects, recalls, litigation and technology. By Taras Rudnitzsky.

http://www.theairbagblog.com

May 19
Differences in Airbags and Safety Features in Cars from Other Countrie

Differences in Airbags and Safety Features in Cars from Other Countrie

A recent report on NBC News highlights differences in airbags and other important safety features in cars sold in other countries. The reports specifically discussed the cars currently being sold in Brazil, and their (lack of) certain…
May 16
Honda Recalls Half-Million Vehicles for Air Bag Safety Defect

Honda Recalls Half-Million Vehicles for Air Bag Safety Defect

Honda is recalling 561,422 model year 2001-2003 Honda Civic, model year 2002-2003 Honda CR-V, and model year 2002 Honda Odyssey vehicles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal…
Nov 8
Dangerous Counterfeit Air Bag

Dangerous Counterfeit Air Bag

The government agency responsible for car and truck recalls (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has recently issued a Safety Advisory warning consumers about the dangers of counterfeit airbags.

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The Recall Lawyers

Covers drug product warnings, recalls and lawsuits. By Jones Ward PLC.

http://www.the-recall-lawyers.com/

May 19
Jones Ward Attends Mirena Initial Conference

Jones Ward Attends Mirena Initial Conference

Last Friday, Judge Cathy Seibel in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the federal judge presiding over the consolidated Mirena litigation, held the first initial conference for the Mirena Multidistrict Litigation.…
May 19
Subaru Recalls Over 5,000 Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control

Subaru Recalls Over 5,000 Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control

Subaru has announced a recall of roughly 5,379 Legacy and Outback (shown right) vehicles due to a defect that can cause them to lose steering control. According to Subaru, steering shafts in the cars, all from the 2013 model year, could…
May 19
J&J to Stop Selling its Metal-on-Metal Hip Product

J&J to Stop Selling its Metal-on-Metal Hip Product

Johnson & Johnson, the biggest healthcare product manufacturer in the world, has announced its plan to stop selling its metal-on-metal and ceramic-on-metal hip replacements. The company states its decision is made due to declining demand…

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New York Asbestos Defense…

New York Asbestos Defense Litigation

Covers the current state of asbestos defense litigation in New York State, with resources for the insured and self-insured defendant, as well as defense counsel. By Eric C. Genau.

http://asbestoslitigation.typepad.com/newyork/

May 18
Volunteer Social

Volunteer Social

In the victory of Obama the two million volunteers who sought support were important citizen. As they used the Internet and created a sympathetic community on Facebook. It was to publicize the image of the candidate, his attitude and his…
May 10
Volunteer Social

Volunteer Social

In the victory of Obama the two million volunteers who sought support were important citizen. As they used the Internet and created a sympathetic community on Facebook. It was to publicize the image of the candidate, his attitude and his…
May 3
Volunteering

Volunteering

Many times when you have a good free time, thanks to a break that give where you work or for any other reason, people think of a holiday where you can relax and enjoy the rest, however when it comes to taking a vacation or make a good use of…

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Day on Torts

Covers issues relating to tort law, regulations, and trials. Published by John A. Day of Day & Blair.

http://www.dayontorts.com/

May 18
Tennessee Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Against Governmental Entities and Their Employees and the Notice Statute

Tennessee Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Against Governmental Entities and Their Employees and the Notice Statute

Tennessee law has a one year statute of limitation in a medical malpractice (now called a health care liability) case. Formal legal notice must be given to health care providers who are going to be sued in the case and this notice must…
Apr 27
Important Medicare Subrogation Decision From the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal

Important Medicare Subrogation Decision From the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a private Medicare Advantage Organization plan cannot sue a plan participant’s survivors for reimbursement of medical payments out of the proceeds of an automobile insurance…
Apr 22
Claims That Trucking Companies May Have Against Pilot Flying J

Claims That Trucking Companies May Have Against Pilot Flying J

The news that Pilot Flying J, a company largely if not exclusively owned by Governor's Haslam's family and run by his brother, is the subject of a criminal investigation has made a lot of news in the last week. Headquartered in Knoxville,…

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Features opinions, editorials, and factual reporting in connection with injured victims, defective products, law, drug recall, and other related topics. By Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA.

http://www.searcylaw.com/blog

May 17
Wrigley to Halt Sale of Caffeine Gum

Wrigley to Halt Sale of Caffeine Gum

Wrigley, the gum company, will stop the production of chewing gum that includes a caffeine jolt until the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) figures out to how regulate caffeine-enhanced consumer items. The new gum was marketed as Alert…
May 7
Thin Line Between “Legal Drugs” and “Illegal Drugs” — Results Eerily Similar Sometime

Thin Line Between “Legal Drugs” and “Illegal Drugs” — Results Eerily Similar Sometime

They are called “legal” drugs, but for the thousands of fatalities that result from their use the comparison with illegal drugs is a distinction without a difference. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
Apr 29
As Hospital Complications Increase — So Do Profit

As Hospital Complications Increase — So Do Profit

In the United States most hospitals operate for profit so it’s a bit disturbing when a report says that complications actually work to increase the profits of a hospital. In other words, as complications increase, profits increase. Not…

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Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers corporate fraud, defective designs, accidents and product liability. By Searcy Law Firm.

http://www.searcylaw.com/blog

May 17
Wrigley to Halt Sale of Caffeine Gum

Wrigley to Halt Sale of Caffeine Gum

Wrigley, the gum company, will stop the production of chewing gum that includes a caffeine jolt until the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) figures out to how regulate caffeine-enhanced consumer items. The new gum was marketed as Alert…
May 7
Thin Line Between “Legal Drugs” and “Illegal Drugs” — Results Eerily Similar Sometime

Thin Line Between “Legal Drugs” and “Illegal Drugs” — Results Eerily Similar Sometime

They are called “legal” drugs, but for the thousands of fatalities that result from their use the comparison with illegal drugs is a distinction without a difference. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
Apr 29
As Hospital Complications Increase — So Do Profit

As Hospital Complications Increase — So Do Profit

In the United States most hospitals operate for profit so it’s a bit disturbing when a report says that complications actually work to increase the profits of a hospital. In other words, as complications increase, profits increase. Not…

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Subrogation & Recovery Law Blog

By Cozen O'Connor.

http://www.subrogationrecoverylawblog.com

May 17
Recoverying an Insured's Deductible - Texa

Recoverying an Insured's Deductible - Texa

In a recent case out of the Seventh Court of Appeals of Texas, the court considered whether a waiver of subrogation provision waived an insurer’s claim for its insured’s uninsured losses or deductible. Am. Zurich Ins. Co. v.…
May 7
Ewing: Will My Construction Defect Claim Be Covered In Texa

Ewing: Will My Construction Defect Claim Be Covered In Texa

If you are a subrogation professional who handles construction defect claims in Texas, you may have heard references to the case of Ewing Construction Company v. Amerisure Insurance Company, 684 F.3d 512 (5th Cir. 2012). In Ewing, the…
Apr 18
Impact of Late Notice of Claim to Liability Carrier (New York)

Impact of Late Notice of Claim to Liability Carrier (New York)

A severe recent federal court decision in New York state emphasized the importance of having your subrogation counsel identify and notify the insurer for potentially responsible parties of subrogation claims as soon as possible. In 2008, the…

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Searcy Mass Tort

Covers medical device and pharmaceutical mass tort issues. By Searcy Denney.

http://www.searcymasstort.com/blog/

May 17
Cancer Drug Avastin Linked to Flesh-Eating Bacteria

Cancer Drug Avastin Linked to Flesh-Eating Bacteria

The controversial cancer treatment drug Avastin (bevacizumab) has one more warning attached to it – the drug has been associated with two deaths and 52 cases of flesh-eating disease. The drug’s maker, Hoffman-LaRoche Ltd.,…
May 7
Another Potentially Dangerous Florida Compounding Pharmacy Recall

Another Potentially Dangerous Florida Compounding Pharmacy Recall

A Florida compounding pharmacy will recall its sterile drug products because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) fears they may be contaminated. The latest recall covers 91 batches of sterile product made at Balanced Solutions Compounding…
May 1
Is There a Link Between Crestor and diabetes?

Is There a Link Between Crestor and diabetes?

It has long been suspected that certain types of cholesterol-fighting statin drugs might present a risk for new-onset diabetes mellitus (DM) and that the risk might be dose dependent. Statins are used to prevent heart attacks and strokes by…

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Oklahoma Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers injury, medical malpractice, premises liability, and medical malpractice news and updates. By Hasbrook & Hasbrook.

http://www.oklahomacitylawyer.com/

May 16
Woman Receives $7,500 in Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit

Woman Receives $7,500 in Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit

Shirley Rice was injured on two separate occasions in 2010 when she tripped and fell on the cracks in a sidewalk. Not long after, she filed suit. According to a recent article, Rice was given $7,500 to settle her claim against the city of…
May 14
Recall Affects Meat Sold in Oklahoma

Recall Affects Meat Sold in Oklahoma

"Pastrami on rye" - Pastrami Sandwich. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)The Manda Packing Company has recently recalled nearly 500,000 pounds of meat. Recent reports indicate that the recall is due to a possible contamination from Listeria…
May 9
Oklahoma City Cyclist Hunts for Hit-and-Run Suspect

Oklahoma City Cyclist Hunts for Hit-and-Run Suspect

When Aavery Ross was riding his bike recently, a black Mercedes struck him. In an interesting turn of events, the driver gave Ross fifty dollars before fleeing the scene. As reported in Oklahoma's Own, Ross is now on the hunt for the driver…

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Toxic Tort Litigation Blog

Covers toxic tort litigation topics, including product liability, environmental litigation, contamination, pollution, toxicity, toxicology, diminution of property value, Value Assurance Plans, and medical monitoring. By Epstein Becker Green.

http://www.toxictortlitigationblog.com/

May 16
No FIFRA Preemption, No Problem!

No FIFRA Preemption, No Problem!

In Gresser v. Dow Chemical Co., Ind. Ct. App., No 79A02-1111-CT-1014, 4/30/13, the plaintiffs in this toxic tort case alleged that their children developed a variety of illnesses after a purported exposure to Dursban TC in their home…
May 3
Second Circuit Grapples with Medical Monitoring

Second Circuit Grapples with Medical Monitoring

On May 1, 2013, the Second Circuit issued an important decision in Caronia v. Philip Morris USA Inc., 2d Cir., No. 11-0316 (5/1/13). The Court provides an excellent summary of the law concerning medical monitoring claims in New York state and…
Apr 26
Comcast Corp. v. Behrend Decision Levels Class Action Playing Field

Comcast Corp. v. Behrend Decision Levels Class Action Playing Field

The Foley Hoag Product Liability Update is a good source of information concerning developments in product liability and related law for product manufacturers and sellers. Published quarterly, the Update is prepared under the aegis of…

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Product Defect News & Advice

By Bisnar Chase.

http://www.productdefectnewsandadviceblog.com/

May 16
Subaru to Recall 5,400 Vehicles for Potential Steering Defect

Subaru to Recall 5,400 Vehicles for Potential Steering Defect

Subaru is issuing a vehicle defect recall for nearly 5,400 2013 Outback and Legacy models because the steering may fail. According to a report in The New York Times, the automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
May 15
Generic Drug Maker Pleads Guilty, Agrees to Pay $500 Million in Fine

Generic Drug Maker Pleads Guilty, Agrees to Pay $500 Million in Fine

Ranbaxy, an India-based generic drug manufacturer, has pleaded guilty to federal drug safety violations and has agreed to pay $500 million in fines to resolve claims that it sold substandard drugs, The New York Times reports. The article…
May 15
Chrysler Recalls 469,000 SUVs for Defective Gearshift

Chrysler Recalls 469,000 SUVs for Defective Gearshift

Chrysler has announced a vehicle defect recall for 469,000 SUVs worldwide for problems with the gearshift that could cause the gear to inadvertently shift to neutral. According to an NBC News report, the automaker will update software after…

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Products Liability and Injury…

Products Liability and Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Defective Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices, Products Liability, and Medical Malpractice. By Robinson Calcagnie Robinson Shapiro Davis, Inc.

http://www.productsliabilityinjurylawyer.com/

May 16
PRODUCTS LIABILITY—NEGLIGENT INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS

PRODUCTS LIABILITY—NEGLIGENT INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS

Fortman v. Förvaltningsbolaget Insulan AB, (Second District, January 10, 2013) 212 Cal.App.4th 830, 151 Cal.Rptr.3d 320, 13 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 437, 2013 Daily Journal D.A.R. 441 A woman who suffered severe emotional distress when she…
May 9
PRIMARY ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK—IN-HOME CAREGIVERS

PRIMARY ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK—IN-HOME CAREGIVERS

Gregory v. Cott, (Second District, January 28, 2013) --- Cal.Rptr.3d ----, 13 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 1027, 2013 Daily Journal D.A.R. 1217 An employee of a home care agency who was working as an in-home caregiver for an 85-year-old woman…
May 7
Issues of Product Safety: Facts of Medical Devices and Medication

Issues of Product Safety: Facts of Medical Devices and Medication

In the first entry of our Product Safety blog series, the legal team at Robinson Calcagnie Robinson Shapiro Davis, Inc. discussed general issues related to defective products. While any product may potentially be defective, drugs and medical…

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Mass Tort Defense

Covers legal issues relating to defense of mass tort cases and large scale product liability claims. Published by Sean P. Wajert of Dechert, LLP.

http://www.masstortdefense.com/

May 15
EnBanc Oral Argument Set in 9th Circuit Asbestos Case

EnBanc Oral Argument Set in 9th Circuit Asbestos Case

We have posted before about Henry Barabin, et al. v. AstenJohnson Inc. and Scapa Dryer Fabrics Inc., as a case to watch. Interested readers should note that the 9th Circuit has now set the en banc oral argument in this case for…
May 13
New Partner Joins SHB in Philly

New Partner Joins SHB in Philly

Very excited to note for readers the arrival this week of a brand new partner in Shook Hardy's office in Philadelphia (your humble bloggers home base). Debra S. Dunne, Esq. brings to SHB significant expertise in counseling companies regulated…
May 8
Prop 65 Reforms Proposed

Prop 65 Reforms Proposed

Our readers know how Prop 65 has created numerous issues for product sellers and created much litigation mischief in the hands of overzealous plaintiffs. Interesting that earlier this week, California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) said he now…

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Life Sciences Legal Update

Analysis and commentary on trends and developments in life sciences and health care law. By Reed Smith.

http://www.lifescienceslegalupdate.com/

May 15
China Life Sciences and Health Industry Client Briefing - April 2013 (May 15, 2013)

China Life Sciences and Health Industry Client Briefing - April 2013 (May 15, 2013)

This post was written by Katherine Yang, Amy Yin, Vicki Lung, Gordon B. Schatz, Jay J. Yan, John J. Tan, Mao Rong and May Wong. Reed Smith’s China Life Sciences and Health Industry Client Briefing provides a summary of the monthly news…
May 6
HHS Considers Amending the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Encourage Reporting of Mental Health Information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System

HHS Considers Amending the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Encourage Reporting of Mental Health Information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System

This post was written by Jennifer L. Pike and Nancy E. Bonifant. The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) is seeking comments on a proposal to amend the HIPAA Privacy Rule to expressly permit covered entities to…
May 3
CMS Releases List of Teaching Hospitals; Educational Efforts and Requests for Additional Clarification Regarding the Physician Payment Sunshine Final Rule Continue

CMS Releases List of Teaching Hospitals; Educational Efforts and Requests for Additional Clarification Regarding the Physician Payment Sunshine Final Rule Continue

This post was written by Elizabeth Carder-Thompson, Katie C. Pawlitz and Nancy E. Bonifant. In preparation for data collection to begin under the Physician Payment Sunshine Act Final Rule on August 1, 2013, the Centers for Medicare &…

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Illinois Medical Malpractice…

Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyers Blog

Covers medical malpractice laws, doctor negligence, and defective medical devices and drugs. By Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.illinoismedicalmalpracticelawyers-blog.com/

May 15
California Malpractice Victims head to Capitol to Protest Financial Cap

California Malpractice Victims head to Capitol to Protest Financial Cap

Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins applaud the efforts of the California families who protested at the State Capitol last Thursday, May 9, 2013. These families have all been significantly impacted by medical negligence, and…
May 14
Medicare Data Reveals U.S. Hospitals Vary Widely on Pricing for Same Procedure

Medicare Data Reveals U.S. Hospitals Vary Widely on Pricing for Same Procedure

Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight the most recent data released by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The data from 2011 taken from facilities in 13 metropolitan areas reveals that hospitals…
May 8
Missouri Doctor Operates on Wrong Side of Patient's Brain

Missouri Doctor Operates on Wrong Side of Patient's Brain

Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of a recent lawsuit accusing a St. Louis, MO surgeon of operating on the wrong side of a patient's skull and brain. The woman, Regina Turner, is no longer able to speak intelligibly,…

Rank this Week: 720

Massachusetts Drug Injury Lawyers…

Massachusetts Drug Injury Lawyers Blog

By Altman & Altman.

http://www.druginjurylawyersblog.com/

May 14
Generic Drug Manufacturer Ranbaxy Will Pay $500M To Settle in False Claims Act and Whistleblower Allegations Involving Medicaid/Medicare Fraud & Pharmaceutical Fraud

Generic Drug Manufacturer Ranbaxy Will Pay $500M To Settle in False Claims Act and Whistleblower Allegations Involving Medicaid/Medicare Fraud & Pharmaceutical Fraud

Ranbaxy USA Inc., the American subsidiary of Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, an Indian generic pharmaceutical maker, has agreed to pay $500 million to settle fines related to claims that it made false statements to the FDA about its…
May 10
Russian Study Says Vaginal Mesh Implant Injury Risk is Higher for Younger Women, Hysterectomy Patient

Russian Study Says Vaginal Mesh Implant Injury Risk is Higher for Younger Women, Hysterectomy Patient

According to a new study by Russian scientists, younger women with less serious cases of pelvic organ prolapse and those who had hysterectomies appear to be more at risk of experiencing post-surgical complications after they are implanted…
Apr 29
Though rare, Stevens - Johnson Syndrome (SJS) can be a life altering and even fatal skin disease

Though rare, Stevens - Johnson Syndrome (SJS) can be a life altering and even fatal skin disease

Drug-Induced Stevens - Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is an immune-complex-mediated hypersensitivity disorder caused by an adverse allergic reaction to medications. While there may be several causes of general SJS, Drug-Induced SJS is caused by a…

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Consumer Advocate Legal Update

Covers consumer law, product recalls and defective products. By Khorrami, LLP.

http://consumeradvocatelegalupdate.wordpress.com/

May 14
Lancome Sued for Deceptively Marketing its “24 HOUR MAKEUP”

Lancome Sued for Deceptively Marketing its “24 HOUR MAKEUP”

An Orthodox Jewish woman, Rorie Weisberg, has sued Lancome for failing to live up to the promises made in the marketing of its “24-hour makeup,” Teint Idole Ultra 24H. Teint Idole Ultra 24H claims it can provide…
May 13
False Advertising Class Action Filed Against GNC for Triflex Joint Supplement

False Advertising Class Action Filed Against GNC for Triflex Joint Supplement

GNC customer Michael Lerman has filed suit in California federal court, alleging GNC misrepresented the benefits of its Triflex dietary supplements. The advertisements, which are both online and on the product’s packaging, suggest that…
May 9
California Employees File Overtime Class Action against Chase

California Employees File Overtime Class Action against Chase

A class action lawsuit has been filed in U.S. Federal Court by two “Production Appraisers” in JPMorgan Chase’s commercial lending division. The suit is seeking millions of dollars in unpaid overtime wages based on the…

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Ahead of the Fame

Covers civil rights, privacy, employee rights, consumer fraud, class actions, and products liability. By Rabeh M. A. Soofi.

http://lalawblog.net/

May 14
JP Morgan Chase Sued for Illegal Lawsuits Against Consumer

JP Morgan Chase Sued for Illegal Lawsuits Against Consumer

The California Attorney General’s office has sued JP Morgan Chase Bank for abusive debt collection practices. Apparently, over the last few years, Chase flooded California courts with unpaid credit-card lawsuits by using illegal…
May 14
Skechers Paying $40 Million for “Toning” Shoe Claim

Skechers Paying $40 Million for “Toning” Shoe Claim

Skechers is going to be paying $40 million to settle a huge class action over its “toning” shoes, which advertised that the shoes would help people lose weight and tone leg/calf muscles. More than 520,000 claims could…
Apr 12
Yamaha to Pay $3.3 Million to Injured Florida Woman for Rhino ATV Lawsuit

Yamaha to Pay $3.3 Million to Injured Florida Woman for Rhino ATV Lawsuit

Yamaha Motor Corporation has been slapped with a $3.3 million jury verdict for role in manufacturing “Rhino” ATVs, which have a tendency of overturning and crushing the limbs of drivers. The lawsuit was decided in favor of a…

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Drug Injury Watch

Site provides developing information about prescription drug side effects as well as up-to-date news from the legal, medical, FDA, and pharmaceutical sectors. From attorney Thomas J. Lamb.

http://www.drug-injury.com/druginjurycom/

May 13
Infuse Bone Graft: Medtronic-Funded Studies Essentially Ignored Serious Medical Complications And Side Effects Associated With Its Back Surgery Product

Infuse Bone Graft: Medtronic-Funded Studies Essentially Ignored Serious Medical Complications And Side Effects Associated With Its Back Surgery Product

A 2009 - 2012 Series Of Investigative Reports Published By The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Exposed Various "Problems" With How Medtronic Went About Boosting Sales Of Infuse (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) In the second…
Apr 29
Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Efficacy And Safety Study By Yale: Widely Anticipated Results Are Set To Be Released In June 2013

Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Efficacy And Safety Study By Yale: Widely Anticipated Results Are Set To Be Released In June 2013

This Controversial Medtronic Spine Treatment Was Put In The Spotlight By June 2011 Medical Journal Articles About Serious Risks And Problems With Infuse (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) The Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft product was…
Apr 22
Mirena IUD Migrations And Perforations Requiring Surgical Removals Result In Growing Number Of Lawsuits Against Bayer

Mirena IUD Migrations And Perforations Requiring Surgical Removals Result In Growing Number Of Lawsuits Against Bayer

First Mirena Case Trial, Baugh v. Bayer, Scheduled To Start May 6, 2013 In South Carolina Federal District Court (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) The Mirena lawsuit Kelli Baugh v. Bayer Corporation (USDC, District of South…

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Alpharetta Personal injury…

Alpharetta Personal injury Attorney Blog

Covers personal injury news and information. By the Teiger Law Center, P.C.

http://www.alpharettapersonalinjury.com/

May 13
DO's and DON'Ts After a Car Accident

DO's and DON'Ts After a Car Accident

It can happen to any one of us as we go about our daily lives; suddenly, unexpectedly we are involved in a car accident. Do you know what to do after a car accident? Knowing what steps to take immediately after a car accident are important…
Apr 29
Safe Summer Driving - Practice These Summer Safe Driving Tips from NHTSA

Safe Summer Driving - Practice These Summer Safe Driving Tips from NHTSA

School will soon be out all across the nation and many families are choosing to travel to and from their vacation destinations by car. The National Highway Safety Administration has some safe driving tips to help you plan your road trip to…
Apr 24
May is Bicycle Safety Month - Help Prevent Bicycle Accidents in Your Town

May is Bicycle Safety Month - Help Prevent Bicycle Accidents in Your Town

Spring is here and school is winding down. Although children and adults ride bicycles almost year round, when school is out playtime and vacation time greatly increases the number of people out riding bicycles. Different groups concerned…

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Simmons Firm Law Blog

Covers mesothelioma, asbestos exposure and more.

http://www.simmonsfirm.com/blog/

May 12
Bridgeton Landfill: Rolling Stone Magazine Puts Spotlight on Underground Fire

Bridgeton Landfill: Rolling Stone Magazine Puts Spotlight on Underground Fire

Posted by Simmons Law Firm May 13, 2013 The fugitive emissions and underground fire stemming from the Bridgeton Landfill in North St. Louis County has received national coverage from an article published Friday in Rolling…
May 9
Simmons Employee Golf Tourney to Feed Area Elementary Student

Simmons Employee Golf Tourney to Feed Area Elementary Student

Posted by Simmons Law Firm May 10, 2013 Elementary school children in the free and reduced lunch program in the Alton School District will receive additional support during weekends this coming school year. The beneficiary of…
Apr 15
Asbestos Facts and Stats You Should Know

Asbestos Facts and Stats You Should Know

Posted by Simmons Law Firm April 16, 2013 April 1 through 7 was officially designated as “Asbestos Awareness Week” by Senate Resolution 66 by the U.S. Senate. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization has…

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Texas Injury Law Blog

Covers the rights of individuals injured in accidents. Published by the Fears Nachawati Law Firm.

http://www.txinjuryblog.com/

May 12
Wrongful Death Statute May Protect Motorcycle Victim's Rights, Family

Wrongful Death Statute May Protect Motorcycle Victim's Rights, Family

In Dallas County, a female motorcyclist was killed two weeks ago when a car slammed into the back of her motorcycle. Travelling on I-20 at high speed, the accident happened quickly and, tragically, with lethal finality. In response to…
May 12
Comparative Negligence Shields Passengers from Harsh Effects of Tort Law

Comparative Negligence Shields Passengers from Harsh Effects of Tort Law

Traditional tort law followed the principle of contributory negligence. Based on the idea that a victim should not be allowed to recover if he participated in the cause of his injury, the old rule of contributory negligence was coldly logical…
May 7
The Future: An Important Consideration in Litigation about the Past

The Future: An Important Consideration in Litigation about the Past

Lawsuits tend to focus on the past: who did what to whom. In addition to placing blame on the irresponsible party, however, personal injury lawsuits are also about the future. They ask questions about what might have been. In fact, although…

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Springer-Lyle News and Updates

Covers product defects and recalls. By Springer & Lyle, LLP.

http://springer-lyle.com/newsCMS/

May 9
Ammonium Nitrate, the cause for the blast in West

Ammonium Nitrate, the cause for the blast in West

The following article is taken from the Houston Chronicle regarding the devastation experienced from the massive explosion in the city of West between Waco and Hillsboro, Texas. Click here to read the article and view additional pictures from…
Feb 25
Amputee Faces Hospital Legal Fees After Seeking Losse

Amputee Faces Hospital Legal Fees After Seeking Losse

The following from the Texas Tribune, reports that a San Antonio woman is caught between the errors of medical staff and Texas legislation referred to as “tort reform” resulting in a punitive back-fire for seeking compensation for…
Feb 25
Questions Arise Regarding Handling of Defective Hip Replacement

Questions Arise Regarding Handling of Defective Hip Replacement

Over a year ago, Johnson & Johnson announced a new head of their orthopedics division claiming a fresh start after recalls of their hip replacement. New information surfaces about the new head of orthopedics, Andrew Ekdahl, who is tied to…

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Mass Torts: State of the Art

Covers the science, politics and economics of mass torts. By Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP.

http://www.masstortsstateoftheart.com

May 8
As We Were Saying

As We Were Saying

It certainly appeared by the 1960s that humanity was leaving the so-called second epidemiologic tranistion. Ancient pathogens were being defeated at every turn as science went from triumph to triumph. And thus a whole generation of…
May 1
A Duty To Mine Big Data

A Duty To Mine Big Data

We had another jury trial and thus were offline for a few weeks but it didn't take long to dig up something I hope you'll find of interest. I ran across it in a recent opinion by the district court in the In Re Fosamax Product…
Apr 4
"FELA is a very favorable statute for railroad employees"

"FELA is a very favorable statute for railroad employees"

In fact, it is so favorable that the post hoc ergo propter hoc fallacy is enough to carry the day. Consider Clements v. Norfolk Southern. Plaintiff, an employee of a railroad, either slipped off or fell off a tire. How he came to…

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Drug Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers adverse drug updates, preemption, and drug product liability litigation. By Pogust Braslow & Millrood.

http://www.druginjurylawyerblog.com/

May 7
JUDGE OKS CLAIMS OF STRICT LIABILITY AGAINST DRUGMAKER

JUDGE OKS CLAIMS OF STRICT LIABILITY AGAINST DRUGMAKER

A federal judge has opened a window for plaintiffs to make a claim for strict liability against prescription drugmakers on a manufacturing defect theory. Despite developing case law in the opposite direction, U.S. District Judge Malachy…
May 7
Liver Toxicity Risks with Samsca

Liver Toxicity Risks with Samsca

On April 30, 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued their second alert to patients and health care providers concerning the drug tolvaptan (SAMSCA). The warning had two main points: Tolvaptan use should be limited to no more…
Mar 15
More Bad Press for Fresenius Medical

More Bad Press for Fresenius Medical

On March 14, 2013, Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), announced that it has received yet another reprimand from the FDA, indicating that the agency found that the company failed to properly study artificial kidneys being used in…

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North Carolina Product Liability…

North Carolina Product Liability Blog

Covers legal issues relating to child safety, crashworthiness, and product liability matters. Published by D. Harrison Wood, Attorney at Law.

http://www.ncproductlaw.com/

May 1
Nissan Issues Recalls on Altima

Nissan Issues Recalls on Altima

Nissan has issued a recall of about 123,000 Altimas. The recall affects 2013 models. Apparently, Nissan had a faulty gauge on on an air pump that was either under or over inflating the spare tire causing them to blow out. According to…
Apr 11
3.4 Million Cars Recalled

3.4 Million Cars Recalled

Toyota, Nissa, Honda and Mazda have issued a recall affected 3.4 Million vehicles. The recall revolves around possible faulty airbags that may cause a fire or inadvertently fire causing personal injuries to the occupants. The large…
Mar 22
Jury Finds Against Nissan

Jury Finds Against Nissan

A NJ jury found in favor of a man who was injured when a tire fell off a truck, hit the roof of his Nissan Altima and caused severe personal injury. The Plaintiff's attorneys argued and provided evidence that the design of the Altima was…

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The New York Medical Malpractice…

The New York Medical Malpractice Law Blog

Provides an overview of New York medical malpractice and products liability involving medical devices. By Andrew J. Barovick.

http://www.thenewyorkmedicalmalpracticelawblog.com

Apr 23
For Some Automakers, Transparency Stops at the Windshield

For Some Automakers, Transparency Stops at the Windshield

As I write, it is a beautiful spring day in the greater NYC area. It is the kind of day that motivates you to get out on the road in your sporty convertible and take the top down. You know, let the breeze fly through your hair as the sun…
Mar 15
Silence Hurts: Hip Replacement Recall Rekindles Debate on Medical Ethic

Silence Hurts: Hip Replacement Recall Rekindles Debate on Medical Ethic

It’s a difficult time to be someone injured through medical malpractice or products liability. A recent article in The New York Times talked about how a number of doctors working for Johnson & Johnson on the DePuy hip replacement…
Jan 6
Guns Are Not Good For Children And Other Living Thing

Guns Are Not Good For Children And Other Living Thing

The New England Journal of Medicine recently responded to the mass shooting of elementary school children in Newtown, CT, by publishing an article entitled “Preventing Gun Deaths in Children.” Despite the sense of temporary…

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Law Offices of Steven W. Hansen

Covers lead and phthlate laws, product safety and products liability.

http://www.swhlaw.com/

Apr 22
Bisphenol A (BPA) Delisted on Proposition 65 banned chemical list in California

Bisphenol A (BPA) Delisted on Proposition 65 banned chemical list in California

The info below is taken from a press release from the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) which is the California government agency which governs the so called "Proposition 65" list of banned chemicals. Again this…
Oct 2
Federal Trade Commission Issues Revised "Green Guides" to Help Companies Avoid Making Misleading Environmental Claim

Federal Trade Commission Issues Revised "Green Guides" to Help Companies Avoid Making Misleading Environmental Claim

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the same agency that brought you the regulations regarding "made in the USA" labels and advertising, has updated their "Green Guides" as of October 1, 2012. They were first issued in 1992 and revised in…
Jul 7
Don’t Just Rubber Stamp Your Insurance Renewal; It’s More Complicated Than You Think

Don’t Just Rubber Stamp Your Insurance Renewal; It’s More Complicated Than You Think

Reprinted with permission from the June/July 2012 edition of Bicycle Dealer MagazineDownload pdf versionBy Steven W. Hansen, esq.

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Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury, premises liability, products liability and wrongful death law. By Power Rogers & Smith, P.C.

http://www.chicago-personalinjurylawyerblog.com/

Apr 19
Power Rogers & Smith Wins Important Argument in Illinois Supreme Court

Power Rogers & Smith Wins Important Argument in Illinois Supreme Court

On April 18, 2013, the Illinois Supreme Court issued its opinion in Russell v. SNFA, 2013 IL 113909. The State's highest Court agreed with the Plaintiff's argument that the Cook County Court hearing the underlying case has jurisdiction over…
Mar 28
Chicago-area Man Receives $23 Million Dollar Settlement after Legs Crushed by Baler

Chicago-area Man Receives $23 Million Dollar Settlement after Legs Crushed by Baler

On February 22, 2008, a Chicago-area man was injured when his legs were crushed in a paper baler, a massive piece of industrial equipment used to compact large quantities of paper. The injury occurred when the Plaintiff, who was employed by…
Mar 7
Nine Power Rogers & Smith Attorneys named Illinois Super Lawyer

Nine Power Rogers & Smith Attorneys named Illinois Super Lawyer

Recently, the 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers were announced. Nine of the attorneys at the Chicago personal injury law firm of Power Rogers & Smith made the list. Among those honored were founding partners Joseph A. Power, Jr., Larry R.…

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Pennsylvania Workers Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Lawyers Blog

Covers Pennsylvania workers' compensation and product liability news. By Michael O'Connor & Associates, LLC.

http://www.pennsylvaniaworkerscompensationlawyersblog.com/

Apr 19
Friday is National Donate Life Blue and Green Day in Support of Organ and Tissue Donation

Friday is National Donate Life Blue and Green Day in Support of Organ and Tissue Donation

This Friday (April 19), remember to wear blue and green in honor of the second annual National Donate Life Blue and Green Day in support of organ and tissue donation and in celebration of National Donate Life Month. Donate Life America is a…
Apr 17
Staff of Michael J. O'Connor & Associates Take Part in First Ever Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K

Staff of Michael J. O'Connor & Associates Take Part in First Ever Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K

On Saturday, April 13, staff from Michael J. O'Connor & Associates laced up their running shoes to participate in the first ever Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K run/walk in Pottsville. Sponsored by America's oldest brewery, Yuengling, the…
Apr 15
Thoughts and Prayers for Those at the Boston Marathon

Thoughts and Prayers for Those at the Boston Marathon

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affects by today's tragic events at the Boston Marathon.

Rank this Week: 2095

South Carolina Products Liability…

South Carolina Products Liability Law Blog

Covers the latest trends in South Carolina products liability law. By Brian Comer.

http://scproductsliabilitylaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 16
DRI Products Liability Conference De-Brief

DRI Products Liability Conference De-Brief

I returned from the DRI Products Liability Conference on April 5th, and I am just now getting around to blogging about it. This was my fourth conference, and my (and I believe DRI's) first at Gaylord National Resort (picture to the…
Mar 29
New Captain of the Ship

New Captain of the Ship

I wanted to briefly depart from my usual discussion of products liability and speaking/writing/CLE engagements to congratulate my friend and partner, Mike Pitts, on becoming Collins & Lacy's new Managing Partner. Mike is in our…
Mar 28
New SC Products Liability Decision: Courtney v. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd

New SC Products Liability Decision: Courtney v. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd

Yesterday, the South Carolina Court of Appeals issued a new products liability decision, Courtney v. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Opinion Number 5106. There were some real procedural issues in this case at the trial court level that…

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Product Liability Attorneys Blog

Covers defective prescription drugs, medical tests and medical devices. Ferraro Law Firm.

http://www.productliabilityattorneysblog.com/

Apr 13
FDA: Recalled Knee Replacement Devices Cause Serious Health Problem

FDA: Recalled Knee Replacement Devices Cause Serious Health Problem

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined that a previously-recalled device used for surgical knee replacement is likely to cause serious health problems. Our product liability lawyers understand that the manufacturer, Stryker…
Feb 7
NHTSA: Defective Vehicles Affect Millions Annually

NHTSA: Defective Vehicles Affect Millions Annually

Toyota, the top-selling vehicle manufacturer in the United States, issued yet another recall late last month - somewhat unsurprising given the fact that the company recalled more vehicles than any other last year, according to a recent report…
Jan 17
Inquiry Launched Into Elderly Bed Rail Death

Inquiry Launched Into Elderly Bed Rail Death

After hundreds of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries over the course of more than a decade, the federal government is finally launching a formal investigation into the safety of bed rails used by nursing homes and home health care…

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Dialysis Injury Lawyer Blog

By Heavens Law Offices.

http://www.dialysisinjurylawyerblog.com/

Apr 11
Healthy Lifestyle May Help Dialysis Patients Live Longer

Healthy Lifestyle May Help Dialysis Patients Live Longer

April 8, 2013--Washington, DC--According to a new study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, certain lifestyle factors can prolong the lives of individuals who are suffering from chronic kidney disease or…
Apr 3
Dialysis Facilities Examine ESRD QIP Requirements for 2016

Dialysis Facilities Examine ESRD QIP Requirements for 2016

March 27, 2013--Washington, D.C.--The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published proposed rules for reporting and assessment of dialysis centers each year. These standards outline requirements for those who provide End-Stage…
Mar 28
Study Finds Correlation Between Protein Levels and Kidney Disease Death

Study Finds Correlation Between Protein Levels and Kidney Disease Death

March 23, 2013--Alberta, Canada--A new study published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases outlines the correlations between proteinuria, or excessive protein in the urine, and mortality among kidney disease patients. The study…

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Illinois Plaintiff's Lawyer

Covers issues in Plaintiff's law, both nationally and in Illinois. By Ryan Bradley.

http://www.illinoisplaintiffslawyer.com/

Apr 10
The Stryker Hip Lawsuits Rage on, Central Illinois, Peoria, LaSalle Peru a Hotbed

The Stryker Hip Lawsuits Rage on, Central Illinois, Peoria, LaSalle Peru a Hotbed

Another Metal-on-Metal Recall July 6, 2102: Stryker Orthopaedics a a major player in the medical device business, and a prominent designer and manufacturer of prostheses and medical devices recalled two of its hip implant…
Mar 27
Pradaxa Part Two: The flawed Clinical Trial

Pradaxa Part Two: The flawed Clinical Trial

Flawed Pradaxa® Clinical Trial? RE-LY, an acronym for Randomized Evaluation of Long-term anticoagulant therapy, is the manufacturer’s clinical study comparing Pradaxa® with warfarin. THis study is not widely known to the…
Mar 13
Biomet M-2a Magnum: The Next Metal-on-Metal to Fall

Biomet M-2a Magnum: The Next Metal-on-Metal to Fall

Biomet M2-a Magnum hip replacements are of the metal-on-metal variety that are subject to many lawsuits. The Biomet M2-a Magnum is similar to the recalled DePuy ASR hip and other metal hip implants such as the Stryker Rejuvenate and the DePuy…

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Seeger Weiss LLP Blog

Covers consumer protection matters.

http://www.seegerweiss.com/blog/

Apr 5
A Win for Consumers in Mandatory Arbitration Cases: Recent Decision in Toyota Hybrid Brake Case Refuses to Follow Concepción When a Party is a Nonsignatory

A Win for Consumers in Mandatory Arbitration Cases: Recent Decision in Toyota Hybrid Brake Case Refuses to Follow Concepción When a Party is a Nonsignatory

On January 30, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the lower court’s decision in the multidistrict Toyota Motor Corp. Hybrid Brake Marketing Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation, holding that the…
Apr 3
How Companies Break the Law and Escape Liability Through Mandatory Arbitration Clause

How Companies Break the Law and Escape Liability Through Mandatory Arbitration Clause

Supreme Court decisions are often puzzling. The Court’s decision in AT&T Mobility v. Concepción is particularly baffling in the world of consumer rights law. In Concepción, Justice Antonin Scalia held…
Mar 26
Recent Decision in Toyota Brake Case

Recent Decision in Toyota Brake Case

On January 30, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the lower court’s decision in the multidistrict Toyota Motor Corp. Hybrid Brake Marketing Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation, holding that the…

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