Appeal Filed to Overturn Xarelto Bellwether Losses
Earlier this year, there were multiple Xarelto bellwether trials. Unfortunately, a jury ruled in favor the defense. Now, two plaintiffs who lost the trials filed appeals, because they do not feel they received a fair trial. About Xarelto Approved by the FDA in 2011, Xarelto is used to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis
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Bayer Stops Selling Essure Everywhere but in U.S.
Bayer, the manufacturer of Essure, will stop marketing and won’t be selling the permanent birth control device in all countries except for the United States. They insist it was just for lack of interest and low profits in other countries and not due to the tens of thousands of injuries women experienced while using the
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Attorney Michael Brady Lynch to Lecture at Mass Tort Nexus Convention
Attorney Michel Brady Lynch, Esq. of The Michael Brady Lynch Firm in Winter Park will speak on November 11 in Ft. Lauderdale for Mass Tort Nexus’ convention on the subject of Pradaxa. Michael’s lecture is part of an intense 4-Day Immersion Course sponsored by Mass Tort Nexus. Attorneys from all over the United States converge
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Wright Medical Pays $90M to Settle Metal Hip Lawsuits
Wright Medical has agreed to pay almost $90 million to settle the remaining 600 or so lawsuits against the company over its metal-on-metal hip implants. Those injured by the implants have been in a 6-year legal battle with the company. According to documents the company filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the settlement started
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New Study Sheds Light on Invokana & Diabetic Ketoacidosis
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine confirmed that 1 in 1,000 may develop the perilous side effect of diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a dangerous complication of diabetes. Doctors hospitalized 14% of all diabetics because of it. This illness can lead to coma and death. Researchers link 16% of
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Risperdal Lawsuits Triple in 6 Months
The number of Risperdal lawsuits tripled in just 6 months. From January to June, almost 4,000 cases were filed in Pennsylvania. The cases involve males using the drug to treat mental health and ADHD issues. Instead of helping them, the medication caused a condition called gynecomastia, which causes breast tissue enlargement in males. About Risperdal
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Help with Hurricane Claim Disputes
The Michael Brady Lynch Firm understands when a hurricane hits your city as it did with Hurricane Irma, it can take an emotional toll. The loss of property can be devastating and overwhelming. Our firm is based in Central Florida, so we have seen businesses and neighbors trying to pick up the pieces after Irma
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FDA’s Fast Track Drug System is Deadly
In 1988, the FDA created a system to quickly move potentially life-saving drugs through the approval system. Their idea was to help consumers get drugs that could help treat serious diseases, especially those during the HIV crisis of the 80s quickly. However, pharmaceutical companies have been abusing this loophole for decades with devastating results. About
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Jury Awards $2M to Woman Burned by E-Cig Explosion
A California jury awarded a woman with second-degree burns from an e-cig explosion nearly $2 million. Jennifer Ries of Corona, California was on her way to the airport to when her VapCigs e-cigarette charger started spewing hot metal that ignited her dress right after she plugged it in. Mrs. Ries’ husband, Xavier Ries, tossed an
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Noven Recalls Daytrana Patches
Daytrana manufacturer, Noven recalls over 100,000 boxes of Daytrana. However, it wasn’t because they are linked to permanent skin discoloration. It is because the liner of the patch isn’t adhering well to the skin. About Daytrana The Daytrana patch is a slow-delivery system to deliver medication to help control the symptoms of ADHD. Daytrana treats
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