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Federal Hernia Mesh Lawsuits Top 6,000
Hernia mesh devices are used in a lot of hernia repair surgeries. Doctors rely on them to help strengthen the abdominal wall and minimize the risk of a hernia recurrence. However, hernia mesh doesn’t appear to be as safe as medical device companies once claimed. That’s supported by the fact that these manufacturers are facing… read more
Read MoreTwo California Roundup Trials Scheduled For January Postponed Amid Settlement Discussions
To date, there are more than 42,000 Roundup injury lawsuits pending in courts across the United States. Many of those lawsuits involve children who, after being exposed to Roundup weed killer in their own backyards, developed devastating health issues. Two of those lawsuits were originally scheduled to go to trial in January 2020. However, those… read more
Read MoreState Product Liability Laws Protect Injured Hernia Mesh Users
Mesh implants were initially designed to help patients recover from challenging surgical procedures. However, mesh products – including transvaginal and hernia implants – have come under fire in recent years. It now appears as though the risks of mesh implants outweigh the benefits. Tens of thousands of Americans have suffered debilitating injuries – and many… read more
Read MoreCan I Sue If I Got a Defective IVC Filter After a Car Accident?
Car accidents can leave you more than a little shaken up. Even impacts at relatively low speeds can cause broken bones, neck pain, and other long-term health problems. You might be surprised to learn that blood clots can also occur following vehicle collisions. Sometimes blood clots go undetected for some time after these types of… read more
Read MoreIVC Filters Are Defective, Lawsuits Claim
Blood clots can do significant damage if they dislodge and travel through the body. They can even be fatal if they reach the heart, lungs, or brain. Clots are typically managed with blood thinners and anticoagulants. However, some patients cannot take these medications safely. Medical device manufacturers came up with a solution: IVC filters. IVC… read more
Read MoreBayer Faces an Increasing Number of Lawsuits From Hawaiian Plaintiffs
Hawaii will become the next state to pile on lawsuits against Monsanto and its Roundup pesticide. Attorneys recently filed both federal and state product liability suits against the company. They claim their clients developed non-Hodgkins lymphoma after using the pesticide Roundup. The lawsuits follow similar suits across the country. Roundup Lawsuits in Hawaii Attorneys Michael… read more
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