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 […]
Healthy Life Chemistry Contains Hidden Steroids That Endanger Health
Many go to great lengths to promote their health, from running marathons to going vegan, yoga classes to weight lifting. However, what happens when a person’s sincere efforts, and through no actual fault of their own, endagers the very health that they are attempting to improve? What happens when the very ones we trust with […]
Johnson & Johnson Related Companies Routinely Recall Drugs and Medical Devices over Safety Concerns
Johnson & Johnson, the pharmaceutical giant, has made the news again recently for recalls involving two different drugs: the antipsychotic medication, Risperdal Consta, and liquid Motrin for infants. Why were these products recalled? Regarding the Risperdal Consta, which is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, the company recalled one lot because they discovered mold […]
Johnson & Johnson Related Companies Routinely Recall Drugs and Medical Devices over Safety Concerns
Johnson & Johnson, the pharmaceutical giant, has made the news again recently for recalls involving two different drugs: the antipsychotic medication, Risperdal Consta, and liquid Motrin for infants. Why were these products recalled? Regarding the Risperdal Consta, which is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, the company recalled one lot because they discovered mold […]
Disturbing Evidence that Electronic Cigarettes Contain Carcinogens
In recent years, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have been promoted as a safe alternative to smoking real cigarettes. In an actual cigarette, the tobacco smoke contains thousands of carcinogens and other unhealthy chemicals. The reasoning goes that because e-cigarettes don’t contain tobacco, they’re better for the body; they provide smokers with a nicotine fix, without all […]
Effexor Multidistrict Litigation: What You Need to Know
Due to multiple Effexor personal injury lawsuits being filed with common allegations, the suits have now been consolidated into a multidistrict litigation. The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has ordered that Effexor lawsuits concerning birth defects be consolidated, and the case has been assigned to Judge Cynthia M. Rufe in U.S. District Court for […]
Safety Alert: FDA Warns Healthy Life Chemistry Contains Hidden Steroids
In late July 2013 headlines that read, “FDA Warns Healthy Life Chemistry Contains Hidden Steroids.” Sorrowfully, it was just one of several announcements about dangerous health products to be made this year. For those that missed the latest one, here’s a synopsis along with our initial thoughts: From what we have gleaned from the announcements, […]
Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation Denies Request to Consolidate Lipitor Diabetes Lawsuits
On August 8, 2013, the JPML Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued it’s order denying a request to centralize all federal lawsuits against Pfizer alleging that Lipitor caused the plaintiffs to develop diabetes. This decision was reached because there were only 5 federal lawsuits pendinga at the time the order was issued. This litigation is […]
FDA Announces Label Change to Nizoral Warning of Risk of Liver and Adrenal Injury
In late July 2013, Americans were notified of a Nizoral label change to warn of liver injury risk. The notification was issued by the FDA due to the drug’s inherent risks. The drug, which is classified as an anti-fungal and comes in several forms, has been in use for some time now. At this time, […]
Long Term Use of Blood Pressure Medicine May Increase Risk of Breast Cancer
A recent study found a link between long term use of calcium channel blockers, like Pfizer’s Norvasc, and the onset of breast cancer. JAMA reported that women who took calcium channel blocker blood pressure medicine for 10 years have a 2.5 higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who never took blood pressure medication. […]
