In this post, we will provide a status update on what’s happening in the Atrium C-Qur hernia mesh litigation. The Atrium hernia mesh MDL (Atrium Medical Corp. C-Qur Mesh Products Liability Litigation 16-md-2753) has over 2,500 cases consolidated in the U.S. District Court for New Hampshire. This is the smallest…
As you care for your little one, you should be mindful of everyday items in your home that can risk their safety. Just because an item was made for babies does not mean it is entirely safe. Cribs and strollers can still be a safety risk to your baby. However,…
The jury is still out this Wednesday after Memorial Day in the defamation lawsuit filed by actor Johnny Depp against his ex-wife Amber Heard. Update: Netflix recently released a new documentary film on the Jonny Depp / Amber Heard defamation trial. The show, Depp v. Heard, features clips of testimony from…
There 1,300 Zimmer NexGen knee product liability lawsuits are pending throughout the country. Countless more victims are waiting on the sidelines (maybe soon to lose their rights because of the statute of limitations). The progress on these knee replacement lawsuits in recent months can best be summarized by “well, they…
Injectafter lawsuits have been filed around the country amid allegations that the iron supplement causes hypophosphatemia (HPP), leading to fatigue, muscle pain and weakness, and bone pain. Infectafer Lawsuit Update – July 2022 A total of 13 Injectafer product liability lawsuits have been filed in federal courts so far in…
In Charlton v. Troy, a Pennsylvania Superior Court nixed a $40 million verdict, ordering a new trial in a birth injury lawsuit alleging excessive traction caused a severe spinal injury. Facts of Charlton v. Troy The case revolves around the events that occurred during the birth of the Charlton twins.…
Cauda equina syndrome is a neurological disorder that stems from an injury to the nerve root bundle that exits the spinal cord. Symptoms of CES include severe back pain, weakness or numbness in the legs, bowel or bladder dysfunction, and sexual dysfunction. If not treated promptly and adequately, CES can…
Over 60,000 women in the U.S. get diagnosed with uterine cancer every year, making cancer of the uterus the 2nd most common female cancer. Recently, uterine cancer has been linked to exposure to certain chemicals, putting this disease at the center of several mass torts, including hair relaxer lawsuits and Camp Lejeune…
Last week, the FDA announced Abbott’s recall of its Dragonfly OpStar Imaging Catheter on May 26, 2022. Abbott recalled the device because some parts of it may break off and remain in the body. The FDA reported that this defect may cause severe injuries, including ischemia, infections, embolisms, thrombosis, and…
Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was sued last week by a sports memorabilia and trading card company after Lamb allegedly breach a contract with the company by failing to autograph a certain number of player cards. The lawsuit drew some attention because sports memorabilia companies rarely sued players for…