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$2.5 Million Dollar Risperdal Verdict Upheld

A Pennsylvania Superior Appeals Court has ruled against overturning a $2.5 million dollar verdict that...

Use Caution: Slip and Falls in the Snow

Even with the holidays behind us we all still may be dreaming of snow –...

Receiving Survivor Benefits through WC

If you have recently lost a loved one due to a Workers’ Compensation injury or...

$4.69 Billion Dollar Verdict Upheld in J&J Talc Case

Johnson & Johnson failed to persuade a Missouri trial judge to set aside a July...

J & J Release Statement Following Reuters Report

Johnson & Johnson is taking its baby powder case to consumers. A new print and...

BREAKING: Reuters Report Confirms J&J Knew About Talc

After a Reuters report was released that Johnson & Johnson company knew that its baby...

U by Kotex Tampons Recalled over Safety Concerns

Kimberly-Clark who is the parent company behind feminine care line Kotex, has issued a voluntary...

Receiving SSDI Benefits as a Veteran

As a veteran of the armed forces, you may already know about your entitlement to...

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Issues Recall for BP Meds

Pharmaceutical company Mylan Pharmaceuticals has issued a recall for three of their blood pressure medications,...

Recall Issued for Infant Ibuprofen

A recall for infant liquid ibuprofen has been issued by New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company Tris...

Beef: It’s Not What’s for Dinner

Arizona based meat company JBS Tolleson has widened the amount of beef centered for their...

Monsanto Moves to Overturn Roundup Verdict

Monsanto, the company behind the glyphosate weed killer, commonly known as “Roundup” has appealed the...

Colorado Woman Has Healthy Kidneys Removed

An Englewood woman is left wanting answers, after having both of her healthy kidneys removed...

Deadly Explosion at Aurora Senior Living Community

More information has come to light on the November 16th explosion and resulting fire at...

FDA Changing Medical Device Review Process

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement on Monday that they will be...

Is Your Teen Safe Behind the Wheel?

Getting your drivers license as a teenager can be very exciting. Having the freedom to...

Big Recall Issued for Jennie O Turkey Products

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection...

Getting Medical Help after a Car Accident

After a car accident, there are many things to consider and make decisions about. From...

Essential Steps to Take After a WC Injury

Workers’ Compensation: Being an active member in the workforce, injuries at work can happen. If...

Duncan Hines Cake Mix Pulled Over Salmonella Fears

Due to an FDA investigation over a possible salmonella outbreak, food manufacturer ConAgra Foods announced...

Stryker Announces Settlement over Hip Devices

According to an article posted by Mass Device, Stryker, a Medical Device and Equipment Manufacturing...

Honda Continues Takata Recall

Japanese car manufacturer Honda is continuing its recall of almost 1.4 million Honda and Acura...

Risperdal Update: J & J Offers Another Settlement

Pharmaceutical company Johnson and Johnson (J&J) offered another settlement in one of the latest Risperdal...

Nursing Homes: What You Need to Know

For many of us, wanting to give the best care to our elderly parents and...

Oxycotin Manufacturer Hit with Lawsuit by CO AG

According to the Denver Post and other news outlets, the State of Colorado is just another one...

Car Crashes on the Rise with Marijuana Legalization

WASHINGTON — The National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday that the probable cause of a...

A Hidden Secret of Asbestos Exposure

What is asbestos? Asbestos is a type of silicate mineral which when the fibers are...

Changes to Xarelto’s Label are Not Enough

Despite facing multiple lawsuits over patient’s experiences with heavy and sometimes fatal bleeding problems, Xarelto’s...

General Mills Changing up Nature Valley Advertising

General Mills announced in August of 2018 they will be removing the “Made With 100%...

LaCroix Faces Lawsuit Over Insecticide Claims

The makers of the wildly popular sparkling water LaCroix, which has become a phenomenon over...

Massive Beef Recall Issued over Salmonella Concerns

More than 6.5 million pounds of beef products are being recalled nationwide due to a...

ecall Underway for Colorado Meatpacker

FORT MORGAN, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado meatpacker is recalling more than 132,000 pounds (60,000...

$28 Million in Damages Requested in J&J Talc Case

LOS ANGELES – The attorney for plaintiff Carolyn Weirick during closing arguments asked a jury...

Roundup Attorneys Allowed to Stay on Case after Snafu

The federal judge overseeing multidistrict litigation over whether Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer causes cancer is allowing a...

Jimmy John’s Hit With Salmonella Lawsuit

What are the details of the lawsuit? The fast food franchise Jimmy John’s has been...

Valsartran Recall Expanded by FDA

According to a CNN article, the FDA announced Monday that they would be increasing their recall...

New $4.69B Dollar Verdict Announced in J&J Talc Case

Article originally posted by Law360 author Daniel Siegal below: Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder contained...

J & J Talc Cases Hit $117 Million in New Jersey

Article posted by Law360 author Bill Wichert below: Law360 (August 21, 2018, 3:08 PM EDT) — Levy...

Tasigna – New Lawsuit Filed Over Heart Issues

Novartis AG, the Swiss based pharmaceutical company who is the developer of Tasigna, an oral...

Roundup Trial Nets $289 Million Dollar Verdict

One of the first trials brought against Monsanto Corporation (now owned by German pharmaceutical company...

Taxotere and Hair Loss: A Serious Issue

What is Taxotere? Taxtore (also known by its generic name docetaxel) is a type of...

Bayer AG Receive Backlash over Essure Device

From an online newsletter posted by NeuralLit, it was announced that pharmaceutical company Bayer AG have...

About Trucking Accidents

What is the difference between a regular motor vehicle accident and a trucking accident? When...

Zofran – May Lead to Birth Defects

What is Zofran? Zofran (also known by its generic name ondansetron) is a drug used to...

Proton Pump Inhibitors: Helpful or Hurtful?

What are Proton Pump Inhibitors? Proton pump Inhibitors (also known as PPI’s) are a type...

Is Using Invokana Worth the Risk?

What is Invokana? Invokana (also known by its generic name canagliflozin) is a SGLT2 Inhibitor...

Takata Airbags Recalled Due to Defects

Takata Airbag Flaws – Which Manufacturers? One of the largest automotive recalls in recent history...

Goldfish Crackers Recalled over Salmonella Worries

Popular Snack Recall Commercial bakery Pepperidge Farm, a subdivision of the Campbell Soup Company, announced...

Think Before You Zip – Zip Line Dangers

What is Zip Lining? Zip Line tours and courses are quickly becoming a popular outdoor...

Serious Problems with Metal-on-Metal Hip Devices

Metal Hip Implants The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently looking into metal-on-metal hip...

Breaking: Blood Pressure Meds Linked to Cancer

Certain Blood Pressure Medications Recalled The ingredient named Valsartan includes nitrosodimethylamine, which is a known...

Hip Device by Stryker Recalled

Medical Technology Company, Stryker Corporation, Recall Their LFIT Anatomic CoCrV40 Femoral Head has been recalled due...

Costly Verdict Announced in Johnson & Johnson Case

A major verdict was announced Thursday, July 12th for a class-action lawsuit brought against product manufacturer...

Multiple Injuries after School Bus Crash in Weld County

Weld County Accident A school bus crash involving a Greeley-Evans School District bus and a...

Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-70 – Investigation Underway

Multi-Vehicle Crash A multi-vehicle crash involving several vehicles and two semi-trucks caused the eastbound lane...

Xarelto Lawsuits

Another lawsuit due to medical injuries caused by the blood thinner medication Xarelto was filed...

Toxic Exposure – Mesothelioma

What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that commonly affects the lining of...

Colorado Meat Recall: What You Need to Know

What is the basis for the recall? Who is involved? Cargill Meat Solutions, a meat...