Category: Mass Torts
Is Mass Tort The Same As A Class Action Lawsuit?
Mass torts and class action lawsuits involve hundreds or thousands of people with the same or similar grievances, pulled together in one consolidated action or lawsuit. It is easy to confuse the two because both lawsuits involve multiple plaintiffs against one or a group of defendants, but they are not the same. How Does Mass
Why Women With Bad Transvaginal Mesh Deserve Compensation
Doctors have used synthetic mesh for a handful of different applications for decades now. They have used mesh implants to treat hernias as well as incontinence issues and organ prolapse in women. Women who have experienced physical trauma either due to violence or childbirth may have health issues that doctors seek to address with transvaginal
Is Bayer’s Decision Not To Appeal A Roundup Verdict Good News?
Bayer recently announced it would not contest a court’s decision to award a groundkeeper $20.5 million. He claimed that exposure to Roundup gave him cancer. Does that mean Bayer is finally accepting Roundup causes cancer? Sadly not. Bayer Continues To Claim Roundup Is Safe To Use Bayer continues to claim Roundup is safe to use despite at
What It Means To Join A Class-action Lawsuit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and product manufacturers frequently recall dangerous or defective drug and medical devices. Patients who suffer harm often join class-action lawsuits to hold manufacturers accountable for their negligence. How Do Individual Lawsuits Differ From Class-action Ones? Mass torts lawsuits, which is another name for class-action lawsuits, function differently from individual lawsuits.
Many Women With A Mirena Iud Remove It Early Due To Side Effects
Different forms of birth control have varying side effects and potential benefits for users. Individuals usually make a decision based on what will work best for their unique needs, as well as the recommendation of their physician. For those who would prefer the protection of long-lasting birth control with minimal potential for human error, an
New Documents Unsealed Relating To 3m Earplugs Case
You don’t know how much you rely on your ears until you have problems with them. If you served in Iraq or Afghanistan, you knew there were risks. Still, you expected to have the best equipment available to help reduce risks. The last thing you expected was that someone would give you equipment that did
Transvaginal Mesh Can Cause As Many Issues As It Fixes
Age, giving birth to children or a combination of the two can have a damaging effect on women’s urinary continence or ability to have a bowel movement. Conditions like stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, also called pelvic floor disorder, can have dire implications for a woman’s health and quality of life. The medical
Recoverable Damages In Cases Involving Defective Products
Suffering an injury due to a defective product can lead to an extended period out of work and in rehabilitation for recovery. When a defective product causes you harm, you have a case to file a defective product claim. There is an evaluation period of the claim that determines what type of damages you have suffered as
Injuries Caused By Pharmaceuticals
Product liability claims are complex, and product liability claims involving pharmaceutical drugs have a number of special aspects requiring consideration. There are three main types of product liability claims involving pharmaceuticals. These dangerous drugs claims can involve (1) drugs that are defective, (2) drugs that have negative side effects, and (3) drugs that have been marketed incorrectly. Defective Drug Injuries
Injuries Caused By Nsaids
NSAIDs are a category of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that are often prescribed for health conditions like arthritis, menstrual cramps, or painful stiffness. This group of drugs is often referred to as Cox-2 inhibitors. Some identifiable product names include Vioxx, Celebrex, Bextra, and Diclofenac. Some individuals taking Cox-2 inhibitors have experienced severe side effects, and a number of drugs