After a second jury in three months found Johnson & Johnson liable for ovarian cancer potentially caused by their talcum powder products, the company is under extreme pressure to settle its other claims. In the latest case, a jury awarded Gloria Ristesund $55 million after she suffered from ovarian cancer…
Men who suffer stroke, cardiac arrest and other heart-related issues or other adverse side effects after using AndroGel are beginning to file lawsuits, alleging they were not properly warned of the risks. AndroGel is synthetic testosterone mixed into a gel with alcohol that is applied to the skin once daily.…
The blood-thinner Xarelto can cause uncontrolled bleeding — a dangerous and possibly fatal side effect. Patients who say they were harmed by the drug and family members who lost a loved one to severe bleeding filed lawsuits against the manufacturer. Xarelto is used to prevent blood clots from forming due…
One of the most popular treatment for a variety of mental disorders like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression, Abilify makes billions for Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company and Bristol-Myers Squibb. With sales over $6.4 billion annually, it is one of the top-selling drugs in the U.S. Abilify works by either decreasing or…
The Kroger company has over 2400 stores in 31 states. In addition to its branded Kroger stores, the company operates or owns numerous other brands including Smith’s Marketplace, Fry’s Marketplace, Dillons, Food4less and many other stores. They also operate 700 convenience stores in 19 states. With so many stores in…
Wal-Mart is the world’s largest company by revenue in 2015 and the largest non-governmental employer. It is also thought to be the most frequently sued private personal injury claims defendant in the country. Due to the amount of lawsuits Wal-Mart faces, it has set up a subsidiary company named Claims…
Since first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1989 to treat heartburn, Prilosec has been linked to numerous side effects. Some of these side effects have triggered lawsuits against the manufacturer. Prilosec is a proton pump inhibitor. Proton pump inhibitors are a type of medication that…
Transvaginal mesh injuries can change a women’s life and cause a lot of pain. They often require multiple medical procedures or surgeries. Even then, medical professionals make no guarantee. Recent jury verdicts and settlements against the device makers have sought to assist women in dealing with the high costs of…
A dog owner can usually be held legally responsible when their dog causes an injury, such as a dog bite, or causes damage to your property. Sometimes, a fair settlement of the issue can be reached without having to file a lawsuit, but often the injured party will need to…
Some patients who develop an infection after undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery have filed lawsuits against the makers of a device named Bair Hugger. The device is used in a number of hip and knee replacement surgery and may be linked to some serious side effects. The Bair Hugger…