Failure to Diagnose Aortic Aneurysm or Aortic Dissection
Aortic dissection and aortic aneurysm are serious medical emergencies, where a delay in diagnosis can be the difference between a treatable condition and wrongful death. (more…) Read More
Mycobacterium Chimaera Infection Lawsuits Reviewed for Open Heart Surgery Patients
Due to problems with 3T Heater-Cooler Systems used in many operating rooms, a number of open heart surgery patients have developed a severe and potentially life-threatening infection, known as M. Chimaera or Mycobacterium chimaera. This slow growing infection, which is a type of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM),… Read More
Hernia Repair Complications May Cause Severe Pain and Problems Due to Defective Mesh
Many people may have avoided severe pain and debilitating complications following hernia repair in recent years if a different type of mesh or patch had been used during their surgery. The product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential hernia repair lawsuits for… Read More
Stryker Hip Replacement Problems May Be Caused By LFit V40 Femoral Head Hip Failure
In recent years, painful and debilitating problems with Stryker hip replacements experienced by individuals throughout the United States may have actually been caused by the LFit V40 Femoral Head, which is a component used in thousands of artificial hips. (more…) Read More
Alternatives to Nexium, Prilosec and Other Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) May Have Allowed Individuals to Avoid Kidney Side Effects
Recent research suggests that millions of heartburn sufferers may have unnecessarily exposed themselves to serious kidney side effects from proton pump inhibitors (PPI), even though safer alternatives to Nexium, Prilosec, Protonix, Prevacid, Dexilant and other similar drugs were available that do not carry the same risks.… Read More
Roundup Class Action Lawsuit vs. Multi-District Litigation (MDL)
A motion was filed last week to establish a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) for all Roundup lawsuits pending throughout the federal court system, which each involve common allegations that side effects of the popular weedkiller caused individuals to develop non-Hodgkins lymphoma or other types of cancer.… Read More
Baby Powder Class Action-Like Centralization Sought for Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits
With a growing number of women and families filing Baby Powder lawsuits and Shower-to-Shower lawsuits in courts throughout the U.S., each involving similar allegations that Johnson & Johnson failed to adequately warn about the risk of ovarian cancer associated with the talc-based powders, a request was… Read More
Xarelto Complications and Injuries Stand Out Among FDA Adverse Event Reports Last Year
As thousands of Xarelto injury lawsuits continue to move forward through the court system, a new report highlights the extent of severe problems and bleeding complications that have been linked to this controversial drug. (more…) Read More
Risperdal Problems for J&J Highlighted By $70M Verdict
While Johnson & Johnson has continued to refuse to settle Risperdal lawsuits being pursued by hundreds of boys and young men who developed gynecomastia after using their popular medication, a Pennsylvania jury sent a resounding message last week, awarding $70 million in damages in one case.… Read More
Abilify Class Action Lawsuit-Like Centralization Sought for Gambling, Other Compulsive Behaviors
As a growing number of Abilify gambling lawsuits continue to be filed by individuals nationwide, a request has been filed to consolidated the cases as part of a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL). If the request is granted, the cases will be centralized before one judge for… Read More
