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The personal injury lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. provide information, news and updates regarding legal claims investigated by the firm.
St. Joseph Hospital Letter About Stents Implanted by Dr. Mark Midei
Heart stent patients who received a letter from St. Joseph’s Hospital in Towson, Maryland about a coronary artery stent implanted by Dr. Mark Midei may have important legal rights.
>>LEARN MORE: Legal Claims for St. Joseph Hospital Stent Patients
If you, a friend or family member received a St. Joseph’s Hospital letter about a stent implanted by Dr. Mark Midei, request a free consultation with the lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Tips
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is often referred to as “the silent killer” for good reason: the colorless and odorless gas is the leading cause of poison death and injury in the U.S. However, the risk of injury can be greatly reduced by following a few preventative safety steps.
>INFORMATION: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Lawsuits
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
