Vaginal Mesh Bellwether Trials in 2014: Did Johnson & Johnson Destroy Relevant Documents?

Transvaginal mesh, a device implanted in women who suffer from pelvic organ prolapse and other conditions, has led to severe complications in thousands of women, giving rise to thousands of vaginal mesh lawsuits. Rather than providing relief from the effects of weakened pelvic muscles and other medical issues resulting from childbirth and aging, in many […]

Looking Forward to Transvaginal Mesh Bellwether Trials in 2014

Bellwether trials help resolve mass tort litigation involving numerous persons injured from a particular product or procedure, by the trial (or threat of trial) of representative cases. The verdict is an indicator of future verdicts in similar cases, and provides the framework for global settlement values. Vaginal mes bellwether trials will be in full gear […]

AndroGel maker defends product in spite of heart attack, stroke and death risk

In spite of an increase in the risk of heart attack, stroke and death, the maker of AndroGel — AbbVie — defended its product recently, stating studies have shown that the testosterone supplement actually protects against metabolic syndrome and early death, according to a report from ABC News. This statement doesn’t match more recent studies, […]

Stress Test Drugs Lexiscan and Adenoscan Update Death, Heart Attack Warnings

Imaging agents Lexiscan and Adenoscan have been used for years to aid clinicians in performing nucleur cardiac stress diagnostic tests. This week, FDA released information stating these imaging agents have caused heart attacks in stress test patients. Since its inception in 1995, thousands of patients have underwent non-exercised based stress tests using Adenoscan imaging agents. […]

Androgel Found to Cause Heart Attack, Stroke, or Possibly Even Death

For those who are looking to boost, “low T,” many have turned to the drug Androgel. Though treating low testosterone may be all the rage these days, men must take heed the increased risk of heart attack, stroke, or possibly even death. Most recently, the Journal of the American Medical Association conducted a study which […]

FDA Warns of Increased Risk of Death With Antibacterial Tygacil

The FDA recently warned that the antibacterial Tygacil carries an increased risk of death and required that a black box be placed on the label. The FDA’s safety communication can be found at the following link. http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm369580.htm If you believe that your or a loved one suffered an injury from Tygacil, please feel free to […]

Jury Finds Johnson & Johnson's Talc Powder Caused Woman's Ovarian Cancer

A federal jury in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, found that Johnson & Johnson’s Talc powder caused 56-year-old Deane Berg to develop ovarian cancer. The jury found that J&J failed to adequately warn of the risk of ovarian cancer in its label. Ms. Berg testified that she used these products for 30 years, including J&J’s Shower […]