Johnson's DePuy ASR metal-on-metal artificial hip replacement problems are continuing to deepen, with the estimated number of hip failures continuing to increase as more data becomes available. More than a year after Johnson & Johnson issued a DePuy ASR recall for more than 90,000 potentially defective… Read More
In an order issued earlier this week by Judge Carol Higbee, who is presiding over all Accutane lawsuits pending in New Jersey state court, the damages suffered by a plaintiff who experienced inflammatory bowel disease from Accutane were described as the "worst case of pain, suffering… Read More
A large number of people with diabetes turned to Actos after concerns arose in 2007 about the potential risk of heart problems with Avandia, a rival medication used for treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, recent research suggests that Actos side effects may actually increase the… Read More
A panel of outside advisors to the FDA will meet this week to review the risks associated with long-term use of Fosamax and other bisphosphonate medications. One of the big concerns that will be addressed is the risk of Fosamax femur fractures and what regulatory steps… Read More
According to an order issued last month by the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, any individuals who file a Darvocet lawsuit or Darvon lawsuit in any federal court throughout the United States will have their case transferred to one judge for coordinated handling during pretrial… Read More
In recent months, there has been growing momentum for a vaginal mesh recall to be issued, as thousands of women have experienced severe and life-altering complications from surgical mesh or bladder sling products used to treat pelvic organ prolapse and female stress urinary incontinence. Our law… Read More
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk represent individuals throughout the United States who have been diagnosed with bladder cancer from Actos, a popular type 2 diabetes drug that the FDA has linked to a potential risk of bladder tumors when used for long periods of time.… Read More
The Celexa lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk are pursuing potential lawsuits for children born with birth defects caused by side effects of the antidepressant when taken taken during pregnancy. However, new warnings released by the FDA this week now suggest that there may be potential claims… Read More
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk are reviewing potential Propecia lawsuits for men who have experienced permanent sexual dysfunction after using this prescription medication for treatment of hair loss. Side effects of Propecia have been linked to an increased risk of erectile dysfunction, fertility problems, impotence,… Read More
In recent weeks, it has been discovered that several homes in the Grafton Ridge development in Harford County, Maryland, may have been exposed to elevated lead levels in their drinking water, which may not only diminish the value of their homes, but also pose a risk… Read More
