Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Trial Underway
The next talcum powder mesothelioma trial began in Middlesex County Superior Court in New Jersey this month. Plaintiffs filed against Johnson & Johnson saying their talcum powder contains the deadly carcinogen, asbestos. Asbestos can cause a rare but fatal cancer called mesothelioma. About Mesothelioma Forming on the protective lining of the lungs and abdomen, mesothelioma is
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Synvisc-One Lawsuit
There is a possible Synvisc-One lawsuit in the not-so-distant future. In December 2017, Sanofi Genzyme voluntarily recalled Synvisc-One, because of microbial contamination of lot number 7RSL021 sold in 36 U.S. states from October 25, 2017, through November 7, 2017. This recalled lot equates to 12,380 syringes. Investigators pinpointed that the microbe is a common airborne organism, which causes
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FDA Falsely Denied Pancreatic Cancer Risk in Diabetes Medications
In 2013, the FDA released an assessment that said they did not see a link between the incretin class of drugs (Byetta, Byudreon, Victoza, Januvia, Janumet, and Tanzeum) and pancreatic cancer. However, the BMJ recently published a study that incretin drugs do in fact increase a person’s risk of pancreatic cancer. About Incretin Medications
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Synvisc-One Recall
Attention osteoarthritis injection users: there has been a Synvisc-One recall. In December 2017, Sanofi Genzyme voluntarily recalled Synvisc-One. This is a result of microbial contamination of lot number 7RSL021 sold in 36 U.S. states from October 25, 2017, through November 7, 2017. This recalled lot equates to 12,380 syringes. Investigators pinpointed that the microbe is a common airborne
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Whistleblowers Save Taxpayers $3.7B Last Year
The Department of Justice announced that in 2017, the department collected $3.7 billion in settlements and judgments from False Claim Act lawsuits. The False Claims Act is a statute that allows an individual who notices fraud to file lawsuits on behalf of the government. About The False Claims Act The Congress originally passed the False Claims Act
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Eli Lilly Reaches Global Axiron Testosterone Settlement
To settle hundreds of lawsuits over its testosterone replacement gel, Axiron, Eli Lilly agreed to a non-disclosed settlement amount. Men brought these claims from around the United States following heart attacks, blood clots, and other health problems after using the gel. About Axiron In 2010, the FDA approved Axiron, manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly. Within
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Six Common Asbestos Containing Products
For many, the word asbestos conjures up imagery of a dilapidated old building surrounded by yellow caution tape. However, the real existence of asbestos isn’t only found in a turn-of-the-century structure. Many industries still use the hazardous material in products you use every single day. Common Asbestos Containing Products According to Consumer Safety Reports, here
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More Women File Essure Lawsuits
Almost 100 women in St. Louis, Missouri have filed suit against the manufacturer, Bayer. This Essure lawsuit insists that Bayer’s permanent form of birth control, Essure is dangerous, and they concealed the risks. Last September, the pharmaceutical giant halted sales of Essure everywhere in the world except for the United States. Yet, Bayer still insists
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Public School Whistleblower to Receive $800k
Former Chief Financial Officer for Albuquerque public schools will receive $800,000. The school district he formerly worked for will pay him for courageously coming forward to report fraud in district audits. He came forward even though the superintendent threatened his job. Whistleblower Statute Most whistleblowers come forward to do what is right. They have noticed
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St. Jude Knew Its ICD Could Injure and Didn’t Care
If the FDA did not step in to recall St. Jude Medical’s implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) the company would still be manufacturing and According to reports, the company knew for years its device had a serious malfunction, yet instead of correcting it, St. Jude Medical downplayed reports and even went so far as to continue
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