Hernia Mesh Key Issue at Americas Hernia Society Meeting
Is hernia mesh dangerous? How did defective hernia mesh devices get to patients so quickly? Can the medical device be fixed? These were the key issues at the Americas Hernia Society’s (AHS) annual meeting. Over the course of three hours, doctors and scientists discussed the controversial medical device. In theory, they believe hernia mesh is… read more
Read MoreBard Facing Two New IVC Filter Lawsuits
C.R. Bard – a leading medical device manufacturer – is defending more than 7,300 product liability lawsuits in an Arizona federal court. The lawsuits involve claims that several of the company’s IVC filters are defective. It doesn’t appear that Bard’s legal troubles will go away any time soon. New IVC lawsuits are filed every week…. read more
Read MoreFlorida Woman Files $1 Billion Roundup Lawsuit
In the wake of a $2 million jury verdict, a Florida woman’s billion-dollar Roundup injury lawsuit doesn’t seem quite so out of reach. Melanie Lynn Lafond, of Palm Beach County, is fighting Stage-4 esophageal cancer. She believes that Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer is to blame for her devastating diagnosis. A mother of three young boys,… read more
Read MoreStudy Reveals Link Between Roundup Exposure and Liver Disease
There is no shortage of controversy surrounding Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer. A new study reveals a link between exposure to Roundup – and its active ingredient glyphosate – and fatty liver disease. The number of patients diagnosed with liver disease has increased steadily in recent years. Researchers believe our contaminated food and water supply may… read more
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson Ramps Up Settlement Negotiations in Talc Lawsuits
In December 2018, it was reported that Johnson & Johnson knew that it’s popular talc powder contained asbestos. Despite this knowledge, the company continued to market the product aggressively to several demographics. The decision to put profit over consumer health has been devastating for many. Thousands of Johnson & Johnson consumers believe that their ovarian… read more
Read MoreJury Returns $3 Million Verdict For Plaintiff in IVC Filter Case
Thousands of IVC filter recipients have filed lawsuits against device manufacturers, claiming the blood clot filters are unsafe. A federal jury agrees. Cook Medical was recently ordered to pay $3 million to a Georgia woman for injuries caused by its Celect IVC filter. Cook had won its two previous IVC filter battles in court. Product… read more
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