Recalls

October 4, 2024

Zimmer Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuits

Our lawyers are currently accepting new lawsuits from individual who were injured as a result of a defect Zimmer hip replacement implant. The Zimmer hip replacement joint implants were recalled in July 2024 due to design defects in the implant device that significantly increase the risk of thig bone fractures.

If you had a Zimmer hip implant and suffered a fractured femur, or other leg fractures or injuries, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit and get compensation. Contact our national product liability lawyers today at 800-553-8082.

About Zimmer Hip Replacement Products

July 31, 2024

Shortages of Similac and Enfamil Infant Formulas Put Pressure on Parents

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Parents of new babies in many parts of the country had a hard time finding infant formulas such as Similac and Enfamil. The supply chain problems currently hampering the U.S. economy have created a very acute shortage of infant formula, resulting in empty shelves and understandably stressed and concerned parents. There are concerns in 2024 about the infant formula supply chain and the fact that just a few companies control the market.

FORMULA SHORTAGE UPDATES

August 6, 2024: The shortage is over; the concern is not.

July 19, 2024

Simply Orange Juice Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

A new consumer class action lawsuit was recently filed against Coca-Cola Company, alleging that the company falsely markets its Simply Tropical Juice as all-natural while failing to disclose that they contain high levels of PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances). PFAS are harmful chemicals that have been linked to various health problems.

Can you bring a Simply Orange lawsuit? We talk about that below and give you a July 2024 update on where this litigation stands.

PFSS water contamination lawsuits

June 25, 2024

Batiste Dry Shampoo Cancer Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Sun Bum, Paul Mitchell, and Batiste, leading manufacturers of dry shampoos, are facing proposed class action lawsuits following reports of dangerously high benzene levels in some of their products. Benzene is a widely recognized carcinogenic impurity linked with leukemia and other forms of cancer. As we discuss below, there was a settlement in the Batiste consumer class action lawsuit of $2.5 million.

UPDATES:

$3.1 Million Settlement in Batiste Dry Shampoo Consumer Fraud Case

March 1, 2024

Chantix Heart Attack Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Note: At the bottom of this 13-year-old post is new 2024 information on the new Chantix cancer class action lawsuit. We are not handling these claims or any claims involving Chantix.

Chantix Lawsuits

Chantix has been a controversial drug from day one and consumer advocates have long been pushing for its removal from the very beginning. It has been associated with many side effects, including increased risk for aggressive and suicidal behavior, diabetes, and a host of other ailments. The warning label was eventually changed on the risk of suicide and suicidal ideations (and later changed back with an acknowledgment of psychiatric events that have occurred with people on Chantix).

Some consumer complaints have been proven, some have been disproven, and the jury is still out on others. But now the data is showing something else new that Pfizer will also probably ignore: Chantix increases the risk of heart attack or stroke.

December 2022 Update: New lawsuit alleges that Chantix is effectively worthless because it was contaminated with nitrosamines, a likely carcinogenic.

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February 1, 2024

Fresenius Dialysis Machine Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public notice to health care providers and patients that certain hemodialysis machines manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care may be exposing users to toxic chemicals. Exposure to these toxins could cause patients to suffer neurologic conditions and hormone disorders. Our firm is not evaluating potential lawsuits against Fresenius by individuals who were harmed by this issue.

This post is part 2012 and part 2024 as we look back on this litigation, how it played out, and how much the Fresenius dialysis settlements were.

Fresenius Dialysis Machines Exposes Users to Toxic Chemicals

November 9, 2023

Airbag Recall Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

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 we have in this case, it can inadvertently detonate, propelling fragments toward the driver or passenger’s head and neck. This can cause severe harm to vehicle occupants, including brain damage and death.

Should you or a loved one get injured because of a faulty recalled airbag, you might have a viable airbag lawsuit. The national mass tort lawyers at Miller & Zois are currently accepting airbag recall injury lawsuits. Contact us today at 800-553-8082 for a free consultation.

June 9, 2022

Jif Peanut Butter Recall Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Our lawyers are handling Jif Peanut Butter recall lawsuits in all 50 states. Our law firm is focused exclusively on injury claims from salmonella poisoning.

JM Smucker Co. was recently forced to initiate a massive recall of its Jif Peanut Butter products after the FDA traced an outbreak of salmonella to one of the company’s plants in Kentucky.

If you were exposed to salmonella from Jif peanut butter products (or other products that contained Jif peanut butter) and suffered adverse health effects, you may be able to file a Jif recall lawsuit and get financial compensation for your injuries.

April 23, 2022

Reglan Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Reglan is a pharmaceutical drug used to combat heartburn and slow gastric emptying in diabetes patients. The question is whether tardive dyskinesia (also known as TD), a neurological disorder with symptoms including repeated involuntary movements, is connected to Reglan use.

Below is a question and answer for about the Reglan lawsuits. This will read a little odd in places because much of it was written thirteen years ago. But it has 2022 additions as well, including a discussion of the possibility of a new Reglan lawsuit over the undisclosed stroke risk.

What Is Reglan?

February 7, 2022

Knee Replacement and Implant Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Knee replacement and knee implant lawsuits allege that devices loosened or did not last as long as they should. Zimmer faced over 15,000 Biomet lawsuits over its NexGen implant. DePuy Synthes Attune Knee implant lawsuits were also a big thing. Now Exactech recall lawsuits will be getting filed in massive numbers in 2022 after a big recall.

There have been a lot of questions about hip and knee replacements in recent years. DePuy, Exactech, Stryker, and Zimmer have had – to put it mildly – concerns raised about their products. These companies would argue that the problems are mostly with patients who are having bad outcomes and blaming the insurance companies.