Why You Should Watch Out For Drug Recalls
The last thing anybody should have to worry about when they are prescribed a medication by a doctor is that there will be side effects that neither are they, nor their doctor, would have any knowledge of. Prescription drug recalls have been in the news a lot lately, particularly concerning the heartburn medication Zantac and […]
Alert Your Doctor About Elmiron And Eye Damage
Recently, Colson Hicks Eidson filed a lawsuit on behalf of a plaintiff who sustained severe eye damage after taking the prescription medication Elmiron. This medication, also known as pentosan polysulfate sodium, is used to treat interstitial cystitis (painful bladder syndrome). However, several studies over the last few years have found that those who take Elmiron […]
U.S. Military Personnel File Lawsuits Against 3M for Defective Military Earplugs
Many United States servicemembers, veterans and military contractors are filing lawsuits against 3M for hearing-related ear injuries caused by defective military earplugs. Between 2001 and 2016, 3M’s Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2 (CAEv2) were the military’s standard issue for combat situations. It is estimated that more than two million pairs of CAEv2s were manufactured and […]
NHTSA Investigates General Motors Over Faulty Braking System
According to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), more than 2.7 million General Motors (GM) vehicles could be affected by deteriorating brake assist vacuum pumps. After receiving 111 complaints about 2014, 2015 and 2016 truck and SUV models, NHTSA has launched an investigation. The complaints suggest drivers […]
Is the Sig Sauer P320 Defective?
Three law enforcement officers have reportedly suffered gunshot wounds after using Sig Sauer P320 handguns. The officers were injured after dropping or rattling the weapons. In the past several months, national media outlets have reported on a defect found in these firearms. Sig Sauer has been heavily criticized for its lackluster response to handling the […]
Will a $1 Billion Verdict Affect Hip Implant Lawsuits?
Another ruling is in on one of the Pinnacle hip implant lawsuits, and it represents a major victory for plaintiffs in these cases. A federal court jury in Texas has ruled that DePuy Orthopaedics—a division of Johnson & Johnson—owes six plaintiffs from California over $1 billion. However, the blow from this case could just be […]
Why are Millennials Changing Product Liability Litigation?
The divide between generations is often difficult to pin down, but Millennials are, by and large, the 20 and 30-somethings who were born in the 80s and 90s. They’re the first generation that grew up with computers and are the ones dealing with the student loan crisis you keep hearing about. They are also entering […]
What We Can Learn From the Chinese Drywall Debacle
An article in the November 2013 issue of the American Association for Justice’s Trial magazine highlighted what can be learned from Chinese drywall litigation. In the article, we discuss the strategies we used to obtain a $2.5 million award for a Miami couple in the nation’s first Chinese drywall jury trial and how those strategies can […]
Who is Responsible for Defective Car Injuries?
Like all product liability claims, lawsuits involving injuries from a defective vehicle can be complex and involve a myriad of potentially liable parties. Make sure your product liability attorney has experience in defective vehicle lawsuits, and it will improve your chances of a successful recovery for your injuries. Your vehicle passed through many different hands […]
Whom Can I Sue in a Product Liability Case?
A defective product is a product that is unreasonably dangerous, does not carry sufficient warnings or the manufacturer fails to provide complete or adequate instructions for the product’s use. The United States Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) is the government agency that tracks injuries and deaths from defective consumer products. Some noteworthy CPSC findings: Product liability […]
