Horizon Pharmaceuticals—makers of thyroid eye disease medication Tepezza—recently filed a motion to dismiss a recent lawsuit filed by a plaintiff who claims the medication caused her to suffer from permanent hearing loss. The plaintiff stated in her complaint that she received Tepezza infusions to treat…
Scientific journal The Lancet recently published a series of three new studies highlighting the strategies baby formula manufacturers use to sell cow’s milk-based formula to parents. In its executive summary, The Lancet editors describe these tactics as underhanded and “designed to prey on parents’ fears…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the recall of over 22,000 Medtronic Mahurkar Acute Lumen High Flow Hemodialysis Catheters because the devices may cause serious injuries or death. These catheters are implanted under the skin for up to three weeks to filter…
A New Jersey woman recently filed a new SharkNinja blender lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. She claims that while using the blender, she suffered serious injuries. She seeks compensatory damages to cover her medical expenses. Plaintiff Claims to…
A Nebraska woman recently filed a new Tristar pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska. She claims that after using the cooker, she suffered from serious injuries. She seeks compensatory damages, including over $143,000 in lost wages and at…
In a letter dated January 27, 2023, four members of Congress urged the FDA to take more action when it comes to making baby food safe. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) acknowledged that the FDA recently issued…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently warned that it is investigating a potential outbreak of bacterial infections that may be related to the use of EzriCare Artificial Tears. While this investigation is ongoing, the CDC has recommended that consumers immediately stop…
There are virtually unlimited ways in which a person could suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI), including Virginia car accidents, falls, and many, many others. Traumatic brain injuries can have significant, long-lasting consequences, and the physical, mental, and psychological symptoms of TBI can create problems for…
For many, motorcycles are the epitome of American freedom, but they can also place riders at risk for catastrophic personal injuries. This risk is why there is so much focus on motorcycle safety and why there are commercials and public service announcements that warn other…
On March 8th, 2023, Daniel Tsai (Deputy Administrator and Director of CMS) sent a letter to all state Medicaid agencies providing guidance related to changes in third-party liability (TPL) requirements based upon the holding in Gallardo v. Marstiller. The Supreme Court’s ruling in Gallardo v.…
