Man Develops Mesothelioma from Lawn Fertilizer
A New Jersey man is seeking compensation after the man developed mesothelioma. The Wayne, New Jersey resident claimed his twice-yearly use of Scotts Turf Builder fertilizer from 1967 to 1980 caused him to have terminal cancer. The court asked Scotts to submit a sample of their fertilizer from that time period. About Mesothelioma Asbestos once filled countless U.S.
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The Michael Brady Lynch Firm Champions for Onglyza Cardiac Victims
The Michael Brady Lynch Firm’s Lead Trial Attorney and firm founder Michael Brady Lynch, Esq. with Managing Associate Attorney, Jaime E. Moss, Esq. along with associates from Peiffer Rosca Wolf Abdullah Carr & Kane took a stand for victims of Onglyza cardiac injuries by filing with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Read MorePassengers Vacation Aboard the Norwegian Sun in Construction Chaos
More than 2000 passengers aboard the luxury cruise the Norwegian Sun left for a two-week journey between Miami and Los Angeles via the Panama Canal in March 2018. However, after spending thousands of dollars the company informed passengers of upgrades occurring while onboard. Guests had no idea that their vacation was actually a construction zone. Defective
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FDA Issues Essure Sales Restriction
The FDA issued an order on April 9, 2018, restricting the sale and distribution of Essure, a permanent birth control solution, after years of receiving complaints about its side effects. Manufactured by Bayer, Essure will now only be sold to health-care facilities that provide full information about the device’s risks and benefits. About Essure Essure
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Report Says Fast-Tracked Drug Nuplazid Has Killed Nearly 700 People
CNN released a report examining an analysis of the Parkinson’s drug, Nuplzaid by the nonprofit Institute for Safe Medication Practices. The report said within one year after approval the FDA received 244 death reports, however now, that number seems to be close to 700. Nuplzaid manufacturer, Acadia believes that their drug’s purpose outweighs the side
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Exploding Vape Battery Lawsuits Growing
In 2017, plaintiffs filed over 120 lawsuits after being injured from exploding e-cigarette batteries. Out of those cases, eight people claim the device exploded in their mouth. Many expect the number of exploding vape battery lawsuits to continue to grow. About Vape Pens Vape pens are also known as e-cigarettes or e-cigs are an electronic nicotine delivery
Read MoreSwiss Mesothelioma Study Identifies Asbestos Role in Cancer
The Swiss National Science Foundation has conducted a study which revealed the exact mechanism that the fiber creates within the body’s cells. The more that researchers understand about mesothelioma, the better the chances that they will someday find an effective treatment. About Mesothelioma Each type of mesothelioma depends on the location in the body where it
Read MoreE-Cigarettes Now a Growing Public Health Danger
Exploding cigarettes are not a joke but a growing danger to public health. This is mainly since users carry this electrical device close to the body. Researchers have been focused mainly on the effects of nicotine while heated. However, researchers need to widen the focus to examine the threat of thermal runaway in the e-cigarette
Read MoreFirst Abilify Bellwether Scheduled
MDL Judge M. Casey Rodgers has scheduled the first Abilify bellwether trial for June 18, 2018, in Pensacola, Florida. Abilify treats mental disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. About 750 lawsuits claim the drug caused compulsive behavior, especially compulsive gambling. About Abilify Abilify (Aripiprazole) is a commonly prescribed antipsychotic used to treat agitation caused
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Jury Awards $37M to Asbestos Talcum Powder Victim
On April 5, 2018, A New Jersey state jury hit Johnson & Johnson along with the company’s talc supplier with a verdict of $37 million in compensatory damages. The award is from claims that a man used the company’s asbestos-laden talcum powder for decades and developed mesothelioma. About Asbestos & Mesothelioma Asbestos once filled countless
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