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Drug and Device Law

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 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…
  • May 16

    Publisher Liability Rejected By Philadelphia C.P. Court

    Publisher Liability Rejected By Philadelphia C.P. Court
    Some time ago we were highly critical of a potentially dangerous expansion of liability for failure to warn to publishers of medical literature.That’s right, publishers.In our prior post we went after Slater v. Hoffman-La Roche, Inc.,…
Rank this Week: 109

Texas Injury Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 150

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Chicago Injury Law Blog

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

http://www.chicagoinjurylawblog.com/
  • 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…
  • May 16

    Illinois Police Officer Convicted of Using Excessive Force

    Illinois Police Officer Convicted of Using Excessive Force
    Police misconduct lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that a Dolton, IL officer faces up to ten years in prison after being convicted of using excessive force. Jurors took less than an hour to decide the officer was guilty of hitting two…
  • May 14

    Monster Beverage Sued for Marketing to Kid

    Monster Beverage Sued for Marketing to Kid
    Energy drink lawyers at Pintas & Mullins announce that Monster Beverage is facing a lawsuit alleging the company marketed its unsafe drinks to children. The plaintiff claims that Monster is the energy drink industry's worst offender in…
Rank this Week: 175

Drug Injury Watch

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/
Rank this Week: 258

Mass Tort Defense

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…
Rank this Week: 286

FDA Law Blog

FDA Law Blog

Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.

http://www.fdalawblog.net/fda_law_blog_hyman_phelps/
  • 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...
  • May 16

    FDA Deploys Section 301(ll) in Battle Against DMAA

    FDA Deploys Section 301(ll) in Battle Against DMAA
    By Ricardo Carvajal & Wes Siegner - A year ago, FDA issued a warning letter to USPlabs alleging that certain products containing dimethylamylamine ("DMAA") that were marketed as dietary supplements were adulterated because (1)…
  • May 15

    HP&M Director Frank Sasinowski Receives NORD Lifetime Achievement Award

    HP&M Director Frank Sasinowski Receives NORD Lifetime Achievement Award
    Earlier this week, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (“NORD”) held its annual gala here in Washington, D.C. recognizing achievements and advances in the area of rare (orphan) diseases. Of course, this year is extra special;…
Rank this Week: 293

Day on Torts

Day on Torts

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

http://www.dayontorts.com/
Rank this Week: 378

Food Poisoning Law Blog

Food Poisoning Law Blog

Covers food safety issues. Published by Pritzker Rhuohonen and Associates.

http://foodpoisoning.pritzkerlaw.com/
  • Nov 29

    McDonald's Salmonella Outbreak in Bloomington, Illinois, Linked to Sick Worker

    McDonald's Salmonella Outbreak in Bloomington, Illinois, Linked to Sick Worker
    The McDonalds on South Main Street in Bloomington, Illinois, has been associated with a certain type of Salmonella -- Salmonella Stanley -- in connection with an outbreak of illness in Central Illinois. People started to get sick in…
  • Nov 26

    McDonald's location in Bloomington, IL, Temporarily Closes Over Salmonella Scare

    McDonald's location in Bloomington, IL, Temporarily Closes Over Salmonella Scare
    The McDonald's restaurant on South Main Street in Bloomington, Illinois, has a suspected connection to Salmonella illnesses and the restaurant was voluntarily closed out of an abundance of caution by the proprietor. The McLean County…
  • Nov 23

    Wrongful Death Lawyers for Listeriosi

    Wrongful Death Lawyers for Listeriosi
    Four listeriosis patients died in the 2012 Whole Foods Listeria cheese outbreak and a woman sickened in the outbreak lost her baby during pregnancy. This devastating outbreak was traced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
Rank this Week: 538

Life Sciences Legal Update

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/
Rank this Week: 576

Food Liability Law Blog

Food Liability Law Blog

Covers emerging legal threats to the food industry. Published by Kenneth Odza of Stoel Rives, LLP.

http://www.foodliabilitylaw.com/
  • Mar 27

    A "Surprise" for Your Sweet Tooth: FDA Revisits Inedible Objects in Candy

    A "Surprise" for Your Sweet Tooth: FDA Revisits Inedible Objects in Candy
    Many of you may be familiar with the famous confection known as the Kinder Surprise or Kinder Egg, a toy-filled chocolate that is touted as the single largest children’s candy category in the world. The treat is manufactured by the…
  • Mar 25

    Turn your Bar Bill Into a Federal Case

    Turn your Bar Bill Into a Federal Case
    A guy walks into a bar . . . No, seriously, a guy walks into a bar.  He orders a couple of beers and a couple of drinks. His bill comes.  He pays his bill.  He leaves. Sounds like something that happens everyday, thousands of…
  • Mar 18

    FDA Cracks Down on Company's Facebook "Likes"

    FDA Cracks Down on Company's Facebook "Likes"
    Social media has become a critical component of a company’s product marketing and promotion. However, based on FDA’s increased enforcement action around social media activity, it is a risk to be carefully considered. The Food and…
Rank this Week: 685

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…
Rank this Week: 744

Jackson on Consumer Class Actions…

Jackson on Consumer Class Actions and Mass Torts Blawg

Covers consumer class actions and mass torts from a defense lawyer's perspective. By Russell Jackson.

http://www.consumerclassactionsmasstorts.com/
  • Oct 26

    What Recent Decisions Can Tell Us About Drafting Class Action Settlement

    What Recent Decisions Can Tell Us About Drafting Class Action Settlement
    Yes, I admit that I took a far-too-extended break from this blog without getting your permission.  I've missed you.  In some other posts, I will report on what I did on my summer vacation. But I'm back, baby!
  • Apr 17

    Muscle Milk's MTD Powers Through Most of Class Action Complaint

    Muscle Milk's MTD Powers Through Most of Class Action Complaint
    As I have noted repeatedly in prior posts, statements about the nutritional value or health effects of food and beverage products often serve as the basis for putative consumer fraud class actions.  Increasingly, however, courts are taking a…
  • Mar 21

    The Global Warming Blame Game: District Court Thwarts Comer's Second Coming

    The Global Warming Blame Game: District Court Thwarts Comer's Second Coming
    I've previously opined on this blog and elsewhere that global warming litigation -- at least cases in which individuals seek damages from companies that emit greenhouse gasses -- has no leg to stand on because causation is so attenuated and…
Rank this Week: 792

Drug Recall Lawyer Blog

Drug Recall Lawyer Blog

Covers drug recall litigation news and updates. Published By Miller & Zois.

http://www.drugrecalllawyerblog.com/
  • Mar 11

    Januvia, Byetta, and Pancreatic Cancer

    Januvia, Byetta, and Pancreatic Cancer
    Type-2 diabetes is the most prevalent form of diabetes in America. 25.8 million children and adults in the US are being treated for the condition. Each year almost 2 million more people are diagnosed. In 2012 alone, the treatment cost of…
  • Feb 19

    First Actos Trial

    First Actos Trial
    Asia's biggest drugmarker, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., is facing its first trial of lawsuits involving Actos. Alleged to have caused cancer in some patients, Actos was once the world's biggest-selling diabetes drug. Like many diabetes drugs…
  • Feb 8

    Mirena IUD Lawsuits: Bayer is Fighting Class Action Effort

    Mirena IUD Lawsuits: Bayer is Fighting Class Action Effort
    Last month, a group of plaintiff's filed a motion requesting that all federal Mirena IUD lawsuits be consolidated into an MDL. The defendant, Bayer, is fighting this motion. The technical definition of an MDL is a "sort of a class action." …
Rank this Week: 889

Abnormal Use: An Unreasonably…

Abnormal Use: An Unreasonably Dangerous Products Liability Blog

Covers federal and state products liability litigation. By Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A.

http://www.abnormaluse.com/
  • Nov 28

    Colorado Court Conducts “Substantially Similar” Test in Carseat Case

    Colorado Court Conducts “Substantially Similar” Test in Carseat Case
    On June 10, 2005, a four-month-old child, identified only as “A.H.” was injured when the car in which he was riding was T-boned by another vehicle.  A.H.
  • Nov 27

    Abnormal Use Named By ABA Journal To Blawg 100

    Abnormal Use Named By ABA Journal To Blawg 100
    We here at Abnormal Use are pleased and honored to announce that our humble little blog has been once again named to the ABA Journal‘s Blawg 100, the “annual list of the best of the blawgosphere.” This is now the third year…
  • Nov 26

    First Hot Coffee, Now Hot Tequila?

    First Hot Coffee, Now Hot Tequila?
    Nearly everyone knows of the infamous McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit.  For those of you who have followed the Abnormal Use law blog for a while, you know that we have covered the topic in great depth (a/k/a ad nauseam).  Well, now,…
Rank this Week: 894

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…
Rank this Week: 924

Georgia Injury Law Blog

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/
  • 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…
  • Mar 26

    Research Recommends Drastic Measures to Prevent Distracted Driving Accident

    Research Recommends Drastic Measures to Prevent Distracted Driving Accident
    The distracted driving problem in Georgia and across the country has resulted in federal and state transportation agencies, safety advocates, and Atlanta car accident lawyers pooling in their efforts to come up with ways to reduce the numbers…
Rank this Week: 925

Searcy Law Blog

Searcy Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 935

Product Liability Law Blog

Product Liability Law Blog

Covers defective product topics such as auto recalls, automotive product liability, defective seatbelt and restraint systems, electrical product defects, and toxic tort/environmental cases. By The Gilbert Law Group

http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/
  • Dec 4

    Tire Blowout Lawsuit Blames Bridgestone for Texas Rollover Crash

    Tire Blowout Lawsuit Blames Bridgestone for Texas Rollover Crash
    A mother and daughter are suing Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations for Texas auto products liability. The plaintiffs, Staci and Joanna Mathes, blame a faulty spare tire for the 2010 SUV rollover crash that they left them with serious…
  • Nov 30

    Backyard Trampolines are Dangerous, Warn Pediatrician

    Backyard Trampolines are Dangerous, Warn Pediatrician
    In an updated statement recently issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the group is once again strongly discouraging the use of trampolines in homes and backyards. Dr. Michele LaBotz, who co-authored the "Trampoline Safety in…
  • Nov 27

    Liquid Laundry Packets Can Cause Child Injuries, Poisoning, Warns CPSC

    Liquid Laundry Packets Can Cause Child Injuries, Poisoning, Warns CPSC
    The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an alert cautioning that single-load liquid laundry packets may be harmful to kids. The reason for this, said the CPSC, is that some of the chemicals contained in them are toxic. The federal…
Rank this Week: 986

Products Liability Prof Blog

Products Liability Prof Blog

By William Mitchell College of Law Professor J. David Prince, Professor Michael K. Steenson and Professor Kenneth Ross.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/products_liability/
  • Aug 16

    About Products Liability Prof Blog

    About Products Liability Prof Blog
    If you are interested in serving as an editor of Products Liability Prof Blog for the Law Professor Blogs Network, please contact Paul Caron and Joe Hodnicki by email.
  • Jul 10

    Taking stock of the last 20 years of product liability law

    Taking stock of the last 20 years of product liability law
    The popular Drug and Device Law blog posted a piece yesterday where they reviewed the developments in product liability law for the last few decades and graded them in relation to help to their corporate clients. It is a nice...
  • Jul 2

    GM Product Liability Plaintiffs Better Off Than Secured Creditor

    GM Product Liability Plaintiffs Better Off Than Secured Creditor
    General Motors Corporation has agreed to assume responsibility for all future liability claims filed after the automaker emerges from bankruptcy, regardless of when the vehicle was made. GM had planned to include its product liability claims…
Rank this Week: 1055

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/
Rank this Week: 1087

The Recall Lawyers

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…
Rank this Week: 1119

Los Angeles Injury Lawyer Blog

Los Angeles Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers brain and spinal cord injury, motor vehicle injury, insurance bad faith, product liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death topics. By The Rudman Law Firm, APC.

http://www.los-angeles-injury-lawyer-blog.com/
Rank this Week: 1148

Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1162

Drug Injury Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1360

Northern Virginia Personal Injury…

Northern Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers general injury and accident law topics. Published by Brien Roche Law.

http://www.northernvirginiapersonalinjuryattorney.com/
  • Apr 27

    Administrative Law-State Rule

    Administrative Law-State Rule
    These rules and regulations can be very important. Suppose you wanted to assert a claim against a motel owner because of carbon monoxide poisoning that occurred while you were in the motel. The type of claim that would be asserted would be a…
  • Apr 25

    Administrative Law-Code of Federal Regulation

    Administrative Law-Code of Federal Regulation
    At the federal level, all regulations are published within the Federal Register. They are also contained within a document known as the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.). The C.F.R. can be found in a law library and is generally organized…
  • Apr 12

    Administrative Law-Rule Making Proce

    Administrative Law-Rule Making Proce
    The rule making process consists of the following four steps. 1. The agency publishes proposed rules. 2. Members of the public are given the opportunity to comment on those rules. 3. The rules may be revised based upon the public’s…
Rank this Week: 1420

The Legal Reader

The Legal Reader

Discusses product liability law and lawsuits.

http://legalreader.squarespace.com/
  • Feb 22

    Triumph cruise plaintiffs not likely to be triumphant

    Triumph cruise plaintiffs not likely to be triumphant
    Cruise lines take advantage of favorable contract law to make sure their legal liability is limited.  So don’t place any bets in favor of the plaintiffs: MIAMI - Lawsuits are already filed in this month's disastrous Triumph…
  • Feb 21

    Class action lawsuit filed over ill-fated cruise

    Class action lawsuit filed over ill-fated cruise
    We all knew this was coming: A Florida maritime law firm has filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of passengers aboard the ill-fated Carnival Triumph. The federal lawsuit, filed Monday in Florida, says that Carnival Corp. was negligent…
  • Feb 21

    From Conservative Court to Activist Court in One Decision

    From Conservative Court to Activist Court in One Decision
    When is a conservative court not a conservative court?  When it expands tort liability, apparently: Last month, in Wyeth v. Weeks, the Alabama Supreme Court adopted an aggressive new theory of tort liability that threatens to…
Rank this Week: 1451

Product Defect News & Advice

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…
Rank this Week: 1576

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…
Rank this Week: 1777

California Asbestos Law Blog

California Asbestos Law Blog

Covers asbestos diseases, occupations and products, as well as mesothelioma treatment options. By Vieira Trial Law.

http://asbestos.vieiratriallaw.com/
  • Jul 4

    Q&A: Latest Treatments for Mesothelioma

    Q&A: Latest Treatments for Mesothelioma
    Researchers are studying whether chemotherapy before surgery and radiation can deter tumor recurrence in patients with mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lining of the chest caused by asbestos exposure. The study builds on the success of a…
  • Jun 29

    Mesothelioma Treatment Options II

    Mesothelioma Treatment Options II
    Treatment Options for Malignant Mesothelioma Localized Malignant Mesothelioma (Stage I) If the malignant mesothelioma is in one part of the chest lining, treatment will probably be surgery to remove the part of the chest lining with cancer…
  • Jun 29

    New Mesothelioma Treatment

    New Mesothelioma Treatment
    Implantable Device May Offer Better Pain Management National Cancer Institute Patients with advanced cancer who used an implantable drug-delivery device to control their pain had better pain relief, fewer toxic side effects, and better…
Rank this Week: 1817

Mesothelioma Legal Information…

Mesothelioma Legal Information Center

Covers mesothelioma and asbestosis. From Deaton Shaw.

http://www.mesothelioma.net
  • Oct 24

    Union Carbide Guilty of Cover-Up

    Union Carbide Guilty of Cover-Up
    As found on Mesothelioma TreatmentLos Angeles Court Finds Union Carbide Corp. Guilty of Cover-Up in Mesothelioma Case It is a case of cover-up and negligence, and Dow Chemical’s subsidiary, Union Carbide Corp., is being held responsible.…
  • Oct 10

    Japan Earthquake Still Causing Asbestos Concern

    Japan Earthquake Still Causing Asbestos Concern
    As found on Mesothelioma TreatmentOn March 11, 2011, Japan was rattled by a massive earthquake that caused health concerns around the world. The magnitude of the quake caught Japan’s leaders  off guard and prompted them to manage the most…
  • Sep 5

    Libby Seeing Small Light at the End of a Long, Grueling, Asbestos-Filled Tunnel

    Libby Seeing Small Light at the End of a Long, Grueling, Asbestos-Filled Tunnel
    As found on Mesothelioma TreatmentIt is no secret that Libby, Montana is the site of the most riveting asbestos story in the country to date. The tiny town of approximately 3,000 people was blanketed in so much asbestos from a mine just…
Rank this Week: 1871

Toxic Tort Litigation Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1883

Oklahoma Injury Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1996

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…
Rank this Week: 2086

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: 2147

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…
Rank this Week: 2232

Subrogation & Recovery Law Blog

Subrogation & Recovery Law Blog

By Cozen O'Connor.

http://www.subrogationrecoverylawblog.com
  • 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…
  • Apr 9

    California Court Affirms Strict Product Liability Despite Third-Party Criminal Act

    California Court Affirms Strict Product Liability Despite Third-Party Criminal Act
    A California court has given new meaning to the judicial maxim “on a clear day you can foresee forever!”  In Collins v Navistar 2013 DJAR 4169, the Court of Appeals, Third Appellate District, held that a manufacturer could be…
Rank this Week: 2235

Prescription Drug Liability Law…

Prescription Drug Liability Law Blog

Covers class actions, pharmaceutical liability and tort reform. By David Austin.

http://www.prescription-drug-liability-law-blog.com/
  • Jul 14

    Merck Seeks Cut in $47.5M Vioxx Award

    Merck Seeks Cut in $47.5M Vioxx Award
    No surprise here.  One expects that Merck will attempt to reduce any judy verdict.  Be interesting to see what the judge rules...Merck & Co. on Friday urged a New Jersey judge to slash a jury's $47.5 million award to an Idaho postal worker…
  • Jul 11

    Study says that heart risks with vioxx started sooner

    Study says that heart risks with vioxx started sooner
    So the Wall Street Jouranl came out and reported on a study that was recently completed that may show that heart risks may start earlier than the 18 months that had been previously reported
  • Apr 6

    Zelnorm Withdrawn from the market

    Zelnorm Withdrawn from the market
    Recent News this last week involved Zelnorm.  Zelnorm is a drug used to treat IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome).  It has apparently been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack, angina and stroke. Here are…
Rank this Week: 2366

Drug Recall Attorneys Blog

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 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…
  • May 10

    California Pizza Kitchen, DiGiorno Announce Recall

    California Pizza Kitchen, DiGiorno Announce Recall
    Contaminated food lawyers at Pintas & Mullins announce that Nestle USA recently issued a recall of select varities of its California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) and DiGiorno brand frozen pizzas. Several other popular food brands, like Carson's…
Rank this Week: 2401

Randy Barnhart - Trial Lawyer

Randy Barnhart - Trial Lawyer

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

  • 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…
  • Apr 15

    Colorado Supreme Court reverses discovery of an iPod

    Colorado Supreme Court reverses discovery of an iPod
    In Gateway Logistics Inc. v. Smay, 2013 CO 25, the Colorado Supreme Court held that privacy rights can bar over-reaching discovery requests. A party to the case “sought to inspect personal and business computers, smartphones, and other…
Rank this Week: 2443

Juvan's Health Law Update

Juvan's Health Law Update

Covers the latest health law and medical drug news and cases. From attorney Jayne E. Juvan of Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff, LLP.

http://juvanshealthlawupdate.typepad.com/juvans_health_law_update/
  • Nov 26

    Garbage and Environment

    Garbage and Environment
    We will also say of the concentrations human beings in the cities generating in its activities, solid residues that can if conveniently moved away and adequately made use and treated, if to constitute in something not harmful for these…
  • Nov 25

    Industrial Agriculture

    Industrial Agriculture
    Due to ambient contamination and to the food residues agrotxicosnos, we can also esteem that the resident populations next areas to culture and the urban inhabitants also are significativamenteexpostos to the harmful effect of these chemical…
  • Nov 19

    Duran Duran

    Duran Duran
    The group and the ten years are synonymous. It is an evident linking that only one hearing Duran Duran number can produce something similar to a pavloviana reply - immediately leaving listeners salivando for Patrick Nagel art prints, ' '…
Rank this Week: 2524

Searcy Mass Tort

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…
Rank this Week: 2723

Consumer Advocate Legal Update

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…
Rank this Week: 2740

The Recall Lawyers

The Recall Lawyers

Covers product warnings, recalls and lawsuits.

http://www.the-recall-lawyers.com/
  • Nov 25

    STUDY: Discontinued Drugs May Still be Distributed to Patient

    STUDY: Discontinued Drugs May Still be Distributed to Patient
    In a new study recently announced, investigators found that an increasing issue in the healthcare industry arises when doctors fail to inform pharmacists that they have discontinued a specific patient's medication and the pharmacist continues…
  • Nov 25

    OB-GYN Group Proposes OTC Oral Contraceptive

    OB-GYN Group Proposes OTC Oral Contraceptive
    In a controversial policy opinion released recently by the Committee on Gynecologic Practice by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the group argued for allowing oral contraceptives (OCs, or birth control pills) to be…
  • Nov 24

    Hunter Douglas Window Coverings Recalled

    Hunter Douglas Window Coverings Recalled
    Hunter Douglas Fabrication Co. has issued a recall for its custom window shades. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a defect with the window shade cords can allow a child to become entrapped and poses a possible…
Rank this Week: 2754

Toxics Defense

Toxics Defense

Features commentary, news and analysis of cases involving the defense of toxic torts claims. By Barbara Adams.

http://bradams.typepad.com/toxics_defense/
Rank this Week: 2767

Injury Law Report

Injury Law Report

Information and insight for injury victims and their families. By the Garrow Law Firm.

http://www.injurylawreport.com/
Rank this Week: 2791