Electric pressure cookers such as the Instant Pot have become very popular recently. Unfortunately, however, many of these devices have design flaws that make them potentially dangerous. They can malfunction and eject boiling liquid causing severe burns and disfigurement. Recently, one of the pressure cooker brands that has been the…
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Infant Opioid Addiction Lawsuits
As a result of the opioid addiction crisis, thousands of babies in the U.S. became addicted to opioids in utero and were born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and suffered opioid withdrawal at birth. Parents of these children are now filing lawsuits against the opioid manufacturers. If your child was diagnosed…
Paragard and the History of IUDs and Product Liability in the U.S.
Yesterday, I wrote about the rising Paragard litigation and the possibility of a class-action lawsuit. Today, I’m writing about the history of IUDs for birth control. How long has Paragard been around? Paragard was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1984. Paragard is known for…
Enfamil NEC Lawsuits
Product liability lawsuits are being filed around the country, claiming that the popular baby formula Enfamil has caused premature babies to develop a severe gastrointestinal infection called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Our national mass tort firm is currently seeking potential Enfamil lawsuits against the formula manufacturer based on its failure to…
Black Licorice Lawsuit
Black licorice contains a compound from the licorice root that can cause consumers to suffer serious health issues including abnormal heart rates, high blood pressure, and congestive heart failure. Many manufacturers of black licorice products have started using a synthetic version of this compound which is safer. Hersey and other…
Xeljanz Lawsuit
This page is about Xelijanz lawsuits. Our lawyers are handling Xelijanz side effects lawsuits in all 50 states. Lawsuits allege this drug comes with the risk of serious cardiac and other side effects. This was confirmed by the FDA in September 2021. Xeljanz is a popular medication that is prescribed…
Airbag Recall Lawsuits
If an airbag recall led to injuries for you or someone close to you, there could be legal grounds to seek compensation from responsible parties. When functioning as intended, airbags can be lifesavers, mitigating head injuries during vehicular accidents. However, if the inflator mechanism is flawed in its design, as…
Nissan Brake Failure Lawsuit
Nissan Motors Inc. is now defending a new class action lawsuit claiming that its new automated forward emergency braking system (FEB) has a design defect. The lawsuits assert that the Nissan FEB system alerts for obstacles in the road that are not actually there, causing the braking system to suddenly…
Baxter and Braun Infusion Pump Errors May Be Fatal
Last year, the FDA announced a Class I recall of the Baxter Sigma Spectrum infusion pumps due to a defective alarm that has already resulted in 3 patient deaths and 51 serious injuries. Patients who were injured by a malfunctioning Baxter infusion pump may be able to file product liability…
Florida Mesothelioma Lawyers
The national mesothelioma and asbestos lawyers at Miller & Zois represent victims of asbestos exposure across the state of Florida. Have the skills and resources to get Florida mesothelioma victims maximum compensation. This page will look at mesothelioma lawsuits in Florida and their average settlement value. About Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is…