The Michael Brady Lynch Firm Appoints New Managing Associate Attorney
The Michael Brady Lynch Firm is proud to announce that Jaime E. Moss, Esq. has joined the firm as Managing Associate. Jaime brings a wealth of experience when it comes to mass tort pharmaceutical litigation, which she will use as the new manager of the Hermosa Beach, California office. “We are pleased to have Jaime’s
Read MoreStudy finds Off-Road Vehicles Tied to Asbestos Exposure
New study links Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) use to asbestos exposure. Researchers were concerned with deposits located along the Appalachian Mountains and ranges in the West and Southwest, especially California. Children are the most susceptible to these deposits since millions of ORV operators are under 15-years-old. ORV & Asbestos Study International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental
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DePuy to Pay $247M for Hip Implant Defects
In Dallas, a federal jury ordered Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary, DePuy to pay $247 million to six plaintiffs injured by their defective hip implant. This is the fourth bellwether trial, and there are almost 10,000 cases still pending. Latest DePuy Hip Implant Verdict This is the third straight win for plaintiffs. This case
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Abilify
Abilify (Aripiprazole) is a commonly prescribed antipsychotic used to treat agitation caused by schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depression. The drug is effective at controlling symptoms of these mental disorders; however, it comes with a dangerous, side effect that many never see coming compulsive behaviors such as gambling, binge eating, excessive shopping, and hypersexuality.
Read MoreCurrent Whistleblower Protections
Unfortunately, the US does not have a comprehensive national whistleblower protections or procedures for stepping forward against fraud. Instead, there are over fifty separate federal whistleblower protections or financial reward laws. These laws all have unique statutes of limitation and different procedures for filing claims. The laws can be confusing and sometimes contradictory, so it
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Asbestos Found in New Jersey School District
The Pinelands Regional School District in New Jersey closed last month after a massive roof renovation project disturbed asbestos. Authorities found asbestos in an air sampling. This raises concerns not just in New Jersey but also in school districts across the United States. Asbestos and Schools The government mandates that all school districts must maintain
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Jury Orders $27.8M in Damages in Xarelto Trial
In the first plaintiff win, a jury orders Xarelto manufacturers Johnson & Johnson and Bayer to pay $27.8 million in damages. The manufacturers won the first three cases in Louisiana and Mississippi, however, this shows that justice does eventually prevail. About Xarelto Approved by the FDA in 2011, Xarelto is used to reduce the
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New IVC Filter Study Shows Low Retrieval Rates
Doctors use IVC filters to help prevent pulmonary embolism, however, they are exposing patients to more harm than PE. In a study by Dr. Kush Desai, standard retrieval techniques were twice as likely to fail when an IVC filter was implanted over 7 months prior. IVC Filter Risks IVC Filters use metal wires to capture
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