A Missouri jury ordered Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to pay $72 million to the family of a woman who died from ovarian cancer after using J&J Baby Powder and Shower to Shower for feminine hygiene for more than 35 years. J&J was found liable for negligence, conspiracy and fraud, according to the family’s lawyers. This is the first jury … [Read more...]
Chris Bosh Back on Blood Thinners
According to the Associated Press, basketball star Chris Bosh has started taking blood thinners to treat a blood clot in his leg, for the second time. Even if you don’t follow basketball, you probably recognize him from TV ads for Xarelto (rivaroxaban). As discussed in the ads, Xarelto is typically prescribed to lower the risk of stroke caused … [Read more...]
At Least 224 Zofran Lawsuits in Boston MDL
Lawsuits against GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) alleging that its drug Zofran (ondansetron) causes birth defects and that the company is liable because it failed to warn doctors and consumers of the danger, have been consolidated into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the US District Court of Massachusetts. There are at least 224 lawsuits in the MDL … [Read more...]
Federal Preemption of State Product Liability Law: The Emerging Public Threat
By David Carnes, Staff Writer February 1, 2016 - In recent years federal court decisions have greatly restricted the ability of a victim of a defective drug to win a lawsuit against the manufacturer if the drug has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Courts justify these decisions on the grounds of the FDA’s supreme … [Read more...]
Recent Victories for Risperdal Victims Should Encourage More to Take Action
After several recent verdicts against Risperdal maker Johnson & Johnson (J&J), the future looks very promising for the roughly 1,600 cases that are still pending against the company in Philadelphia. In February, 2015, a jury handed a verdict to a plaintiff who suffered Risperdal injuries. Two more victories followed before the end of the … [Read more...]
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