How Does the FDA Handle Prescription Drug Recalls?
When you turn on the TV at night, chances are you will see one or more commercials discussing the recall of a prescription drug. While most people may ignore these commercials, the reality is that prescription drug recalls are not uncommon. However, many people are unaware of the actual drug recall process. It is important […]
Amazon Product Liability Case Heading To PA Supreme Court
Debates over whether or not Amazon could or should be held liable for defective products sold through their platform have raged for more than a decade. In general, most manufacturers and retailers can be held liable if they sell a defective product that causes harm to a consumer. However, Amazon has long held that they […]
FDA Finally Asks For Complete Recall Of Zantac
Over the last year, testing by private laboratories indicated that prescription and over-the-counter Zantac could contain high levels of a carcinogenic chemical. Upon this discovery, many major pharmacies pulled Zantac and other ranitidine products from their shelves. Now, The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formally asked the manufacturers to pull these drugs from […]
Online Shopping Increases Due To Coronavirus, But Are The Products Safe
The coronavirus pandemic that has swept across the United States has led to an increase in online shopping. Online retailers like Amazon are seeing an increase in demand and are working to ensure that everything we order gets to us on time. However, what happens if you or a loved one are harmed due to […]
Status Conference Held In Zantac Cancer Cases
Over the last year, information has come out that ranitidine, known by the brand name Zantac, has been contaminated with a potentially cancer-causing material. Since the information came to light, there have been more than 100 lawsuits against the makers of the medication. Recently, these lawsuits were consolidated and put under one judge in order […]
How Safe Are Infant Sleepers?
You want to do everything you can to seek your little one safe. That includes buying only products that meet the safety standards set forth by the US government. However, over the last year, we have seen several recalls involving sleepers for infants. At Colson Hicks Eidson, our nationally-recognized firm is dedicated to helping clients […]
New Evidence Points To Popcorn Lung Injuries From Vaping
The news has been filled with horror stories of vaping illnesses and injuries. As the use of e-cigarettes has risen, so have the number of people hospitalized due to vaping. Now, researchers have linked a new injury with vaping for the first time. At Colson Hicks Eidson, our firm handles product liability cases in Florida […]
