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Levaquin Tendon Problems Result in More Lawsuits
Lawsuits continue to be filed throughout the United States against Johnson & Johnson and Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals over problems with Levaquin tendon ruptures. According to court documents, there are currently over 240 Levaquin injury lawsuits pending in federal court and just under 100 pending in state courts, with hundreds more expected to be filed in the coming months.
>>INFORMATION: Levaquin Tendon Rupture Lawsuits
NuvaRing Lawsuit Discovery to Move Forward
After months and months of delays, a ruling in the federal MDL for the NuvaRing litigation, which is centralized in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, clears the way for discovery to move forward. Judge Rodney Sippel denied motions to dismiss filed in 223 individual NuvaRing lawsuit cases, “unlocking” the doors of discovery.
>>INFORMATION: NuvaRing Birth Control Lawsuits
Yaz and Yasmin Alternatives Suggested
According to recommendations by the prominent consumer advocacy group Public Citizen, woman taking birth control pills should avoid Yaz and Yasmin, which have been linked to an increased risk of blood clots, and choose older alternatives with low-estrogen.
>>INFORMATION: Yaz and Yasmin Side Effects
Voltaren Gel Liver Problems
The arthritis topical treatment Voltaren Gel may cause liver problems, according to a new warning required by the FDA. Postmarketing reports suggest that users of Voltaren Gel could face an increased risk of liver damage, the need for a liver transplant or death.
>>FDA LINK: Voltaren Gel Liver Side Effects Warning
Meridia Heart Side Effects Lead to Call for Recall
Recent research has found that side effects of Meridia, a prescription weight loss drug, may increase the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks, strokes, resuscitated cardiac arrest and death. Given the limited weight-loss benefits provided by the pill, compared to the substantial risk it may pose for consumers, many are calling for a Meridia recall to be issued.
Shoulder Pain Pump Litigation: Request for Class Action-like Consolidation Renewed
A renewed motion for consolidation and coordination of the federal shoulder pain pump litigation has been filed with the U.S. Judicial Panel for Multidistrict Litigation. A group a lawyers representing plaintiffs with cases across the country indicate that the lawsuits should be transferred to one judge for pretrial proceedings, where they would be handled in a manner similar to how a shoulder pain pump class action lawsuit would be managed.
>>INFORMATION: Shoulder Pain Pump Problems
Medical Capital Class Action Lawsuit or Individual Arbitration Claim
In the wake of fraud charges filed over Medical Capital Notes by the Securities Exchange Commission, many investors are exploring their legal options to recover their investment loss. The securities fraud lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are investigating individual arbitration claims against brokerages who sold the Medical Capital investments.
>>INFORMATION: Medical Capital Notes Lawsuit and Arbitration Claims
Shoulder Chondrolysis Problems with Surgery Pain Pumps Draws FDA Warning
The shoulder pain pump lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. have represented individuals who are pursuing shoulder chondrolysis lawsuits for over two years. According to a statement released by the FDA on Friday, the agency is finally making the manufacturers of these pain pumps and the drugs used in them to add new warnings about the risk of the shoulder problems.
>>FDA SAFETY INFORMATION: Risk of Chondrolysis Problems
Byetta Kidney Problems Result in New FDA Warning
The FDA issued a new warning Monday about the potential risk of Byetta kidney problems, indicating that nearly 80 patients have developed kidney insufficiency or kidney failure, which can result in serious illness or death. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. currently represent individuals who have a potential Byetta lawsuit for pancreatitis as a side effect of the drug. The possibilities of Byetta kidney lawsuits are now being reviewed and evaluated.
>>FDA LINK: Byetta Kidney Problem Warning
Hospital Infection Lawyers: Steps can be taken to prevent infection in hospitals
Many hospital infections are “never events” that can be prevented with simple, effective steps that reduce the risk of potentially life-threatening injuries and potential hospital infection lawsuits. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal highlights both some old tried-and-true infection prevention techniques, as well as some emerging technology that could be employed to avoid hospital infections, such as the drug-resistant MRSA bug.
