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Mesothelioma Awareness Day is Sat., September 26
This week researchers seeking cures and treatments for mesothelioma, a deadly asbestos-related form of cancer, will fight to raise public awareness through a day-long national campaign that will include a radio campaign and government proclamations.
>>INFORMATION: Lawyers for Mesothelioma from Asbestos Exposure
Yaz / Yasmin Attorneys Set for Hearing on Consolidation of Litigation
Tomorrow, attorneys representing women who have filed a lawsuit over Yaz and Yasmin problems will appear before the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation during hearings to determine whether all cases filed in federal district courts throughout the United States should be consolidated in an MDL for purposes of pretrial litigation.
Chantix Recall Watch: Suicide and Suicide Attempt Reports Have Grown Despite Warnings
Despite several warnings added in recent years about the risk of suicide, suicide attempts and other psychiatric side effects of Chantix, the FDA has continued to receive more and more reports of deaths and serious injuries from self-inflicted harm while people are taking the drug to help them quit smoking. However, instead of issuing a Chantix recall, the FDA has required that the warnings be placed in a “black box” prominently displayed on the drug’s label, which is the strongest warning that can be placed on a prescription medication.
>>INFORMATION: Chantix Suicide Lawsuit
Fixodent Suits, Poligrip Suits Mount Over Denture Adhesive Problems from Zinc Poisoning
The number of people who have filed a Fixodent suit or Poligrip suit alleging neurological damage or other injuries caused by zinc poisoning continues to grow as more and more people make the connection between severe and disabling injuries and the denture adhesive problems.
Yasmin and Yaz Recall for Some Batches of Pills Could Be Coming?
The FDA released a warning letter this week sent to Bayer Pharmaceuticals over Yaz and Yasmin problems at the drug makers manufacturing plant in Germany. The letter indicates that Bayer hid out-of-specification test results for key ingredients in the birth control pills and said that several batches of the drugs should have never been released to the public. In what could be a forerunner to a Yasmin and Yaz recall, the FDA has asked for detailed lists of the batches shipped to U.S. customers.
>>FDA LINK: Warning Letter About Manufacturing Problems with Yaz and Yasmin
Fosamax Trial in New York Results in Hung Jury
The first of about 900 Fosamax lawsuits to be presented to a jury has ended in a mistrial after the jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict over whether the drug caused the plaintiff’s painful jaw injury, known as osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Supreme Court Could Hand Over Elections to Corporate Sponsors
The Supreme Court will hear arguments next Wednesday in a case that could result in a massive rollback of campaign finance reform law, essentially giving corporations the freedom to buy influence over elected officials and direct national policy. As we have seen time and time again, with corporations placing profits before all else, this could have devastating consequences for consumers.
Intelence Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Warning
Users of the HIV drug Intelence may face an increased risk of severe and potentially life threatening skin reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN). Following several reports of users who have died or suffered debilitating problems with Intelence, the warning label has been updated to include stronger warnings that doctors should be closely monitoring patients for signs or symptoms of a skin reaction.
Yamaha Rhino Rollover Lawyers Will Push Forward
The first Yamaha Rhino trial concluded this week in Texas, involving the death of a 13 year old boy who was operating the side-by-side ATV when it rolled over, crushing him.
Although evidence was presented to establish that the Rhino was defectively designed, the jury concluded that Yamaha Motor Corp. was not responsible for the young boys death. Despite the verdict, the Yamaha Rhino lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. continue to believe in the strength of these cases and each of the more than 500 lawsuits currently pending will be judged by a jury on the individual facts and circumstances of the accident. Read the rest of this entry »
Xenical and Alli Liver Damage Side Effects: FDA Early Communication
The FDA officially announced yesterday that they are reviewing reports that raise concerns that popular weight loss drugs containing orlistat, such as Xenical and Alli, may cause serious liver damage side effects. Although no definite association between reports of liver injury and orlistat have been established at this time, the FDA has identified this as an emerging safety issue.
>>FDA Link: Xenical and Alli Liver Injury Investigation
