Digitek Wrongful Death Lawsuits

The attorneys at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. have been investigating potential Digitek lawsuits since the generic heart drug was recalled in April 2008. Although Actavis has attempted to argue that none of the oversized tablets ever reached the public, according to reports of adverse events submitted… Read More

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December 30, 2008 | 2 Comments

Digoxin Recall Leads to Congressional Inquiry

Following a series of recalls issued by Actavis this year, including a digoxin recall for all lots of their Digitek heart medication in May 2008, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce has requested additional information from the FDA about their oversight of the drug… Read More

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October 13, 2008 | 1 Comment

Digoxin Lawsuit Consolidation in West Virginia

Last week the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ordered that any individual Digoxin lawsuit filed as a result of the April 2008 Digitek recall should be transferred to the Southern District of West Virginia. All cases will be consolidated for pretrial litigation and discovery… Read More

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August 19, 2008 | 1 Comment

Extent of Digitek Problems remains unclear

It has been over three weeks since a nationwide Digitek recall was issued after it was discovered that some tablets could contain twice the appropriate strength. However, very little information has been released about the extent of the Digitek problems and exactly how long double strength… Read More

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May 21, 2008 | 2 Comments

Digitek Class Action Lawsuits filed

Two weeks after a nationwide Digitek recall, several class action lawsuits have already been filed on behalf of users who took the heart drug. Manufacturing problems resulted in some tablets being sold with twice as much of the active medication as they were supposed to have.… Read More

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May 13, 2008 | 14 Comments