Blog Posts in August, 2015

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  • Big Damages Possible in Power Morcellator MDL Lawsuits
    Big Damages Possible in Power Morcellator MDL Lawsuits

    The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has recently been asked to consolidate 21 federal lawsuits against the manufacturers of power morcellator devices. While the number of cases is not ...

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  • Potential Dangers of Invokana
    Potential Dangers of Invokana

    What is Invokana? Invokana is in a new class of medication called SGLT2 inhibitors used to treat Type II diabetes. Phase III clinical trials of the drug showed patients taking Invokana reduced their ...

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  • Fatal Amtrak Accident in Philadelphia Stirs Positive Train Control Debate
    Fatal Amtrak Accident in Philadelphia Stirs Positive Train Control Debate

    On Tuesday, May 12 th, Amtrak Regional 188 derailed in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia. The horrific train crash killed 8 people and injured over 200 and has been called one of the worst ...

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  • 10 Things to Know about Xarelto Lawsuits
    10 Things to Know about Xarelto Lawsuits

    Xarelto was approved by the FDA in 2009 for the prevention of blood clots in those undergoing knee or hip surgery. In 2011, Xarelto gained approval to treat those with atrial fibrillation and for ...

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  • FDA Orders Heart Attack Warning for Low Testosterone Supplements
    FDA Orders Heart Attack Warning for Low Testosterone Supplements

    In March, 2015, the FDA issued new labeling requirements to manufacturers of prescription testosterone supplements. This new labeling details the potential risks of heart attack and stroke among ...

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  • More than 1,300 Testosterone Lawsuits Filed & Growing
    More than 1,300 Testosterone Lawsuits Filed & Growing

    There are more than 1,300 testosterone lawsuits filed in a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in Illinois. These men – the plaintiffs - have suffered serious health complications, such as heart attacks ...

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