Baby Formula & NEC Litigation Update
A litany of lawsuits is being prepared against baby formula manufacturers, claiming that the main injury is necrotizing enterocolitis for infants who ingest the baby formula. According to drugwatcher.org, “a growing body of research suggests that premature babies that are given cow milk-based formula are up to 10 times more likely to develop necrotizing enterocolitis than babies who are exclusively fed with breastmilk.” Infants who are fed cow milk baby formula are three times more likely to develop necrotizing enterocolitis.
Read MoreZimmer Biomet Update
Zimmer Biomet is a leading manufacturer of orthopedic and joint replacement equipment that sells over 1 million artificial hip, shoulder, and knee implants in the United States. These Zimmer Biomet hip, shoulder, and knee implants have faced a series of recalls the last several years, forcing litigation of the defective products. [1] these hip replacement implant devices are made up of prosthetic joints in pieces that are typically metal on metal technology.
Read MorePFAS Litigation, What to know
PFAS are dangerous chemicals present in our drinking water. They include thousands of manufactured chemicals used primarily in cookware, makeup, and adhesives. The CDC has said that these chemicals pose different health risks, such as hormonal problems, thyroid problems, and certain cancers. [1] The EPA has recently set up a health advisory level for tap water of 70 parts per trillion (PPT).[2]
Read MoreRoundup Update 2022
Introduction Roundup is a litigation that has been ongoing for quite some time. It is a very public lawsuit with thousands of claimants. There are both multidistrict litigation lawsuits, as well as class-action lawsuits. Most of the general public has probably seen some of the advertisements regarding Roundup. It is a glyphosate that is linked
Read MoreExactech Knee Replacement Gets Recalled Due to Product Failure
Introduction Here at the Michael Brady Lynch Firm, we have been handling pharmaceutical drug and device litigation cases for over a decade. When a device gets recalled, there are major legal implications surrounding the circumstances of the recall. Some of these are things such as product defects, design defects, failure to warn, and improper labeling.
Read MoreNew Jersey Colonia High School Has 100 People Diagnosed with Rare Cancers
At least 100 people in New Jersey who attended Colonia High School have reported very rare forms of cancer, including acoustic neuroma and glioblastoma multiforme. According to reports, three of the very rare brain cancer victims lived in the same neighborhood. However, countless more were found to have lived in neighboring areas and had one
Read MoreDefective CPAP Device Litigation
Continuous positive air pressure treatment, commonly known as CPAP, is an effective and widely used medical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. A leading manufacturer of CPAP medical devices is Philips Respironics, which began producing CPAP machines in 1976. In April 2021, Philips Respironics acknowledged severe health risks associated with CPAP devices. However, a recall was
Read MoreThe Latest Update in Toxic Baby Formula Litigation
The latest development in the toxic baby formula litigation is the solidification of the signature injury, the necrotizing enterocolitis in the infant. As discussed in previous blogs, multiple claims are being set forth from the plaintiffs at this point in litigation: design defect, failure to warn, and negligence. The notice of appearance at the JPML
Read MoreZinus Mattress Litigation
According to the “Published Reporter,” the average person sleeps eight hours a day, which translates to nearly 230,000 hours, or a third of their life in bed. Recently, Zinus, who manufactures mattresses that contain fiberglass as a fire retardant, had a class-action lawsuit filed against them. Zinus was founded in 2004 and primarily makes
Read MorePFAS Litigation: Fighting Against Toxic “Forever Chemicals”
Perfluoroalkyl or poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as perfluorochemicals (PFC), is a classification of at least 5,000 synthetic compounds used in manufacturing. They are used to produce fluoropolymer coatings for products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. PFAS are prevalent in the automotive, aerospace, construction, electronics, military, fire-fighting industries, and more. These compounds
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