The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the nationwide recall of Sagent Pharmaceuticals phenylephrine hydrochloride injections because they aren’t guaranteed to be sterile. Administrating a non-sterile drug could result in a serious infection that could be life-threatening. Sagent Pharmaceuticals Recalls Treatment Drug for…
A North Carolina woman recently filed a new NuWave pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She claims the pressure cooker malfunctioned while she was using it, causing her to suffer from serious injuries. She seeks both compensatory…
Medtronic recently announced in an Urgent Medical Device Recall that it was recalling all unused Medtronic Valiant Navion Thoracic Graft Systems around the world. The company informed physicians to immediately cease use of the device until further notice. Medtronic Recalls Graft System After Receiving Reports…
A Pennsylvania man recently filed a new Uloric lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He claims that after taking the prescription drug to treat his gout, he suffered from serious injuries. Plaintiff Prescribed Uloric to Treat His Gout According…
An Illinois man has filed a new paraquat lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. He claims that after using the herbicide for years, he suffered from serious injuries. He seeks compensatory and punitive damages. After Years of Exposure to…
According to the results of a new study published in Environment International, there are 126 “chemicals of concern (CoCs)” in children’s toys, many of which may pose health risks. The researchers called for more refined investigations and more human- and eco-friendly alternatives. Study Finds Many…
An Illinois woman recently filed a new Paraquat lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. She claims that after being exposed to the herbicide, she suffered from serious injuries. She seeks both compensatory and punitive damages. Plaintiff Claims Defendants…
Whether you read The Civil Justice Advocate as a member of the legal industry or you’re in another field, you’ve probably noticed that I often talk about settlement. And while my trial lawyer colleagues might use this newsletter to keep the pulse on the latest…
Beginning July 1, 2021, Virginia’s General District Court limits will increase from $25,000 to $50,000 for cases that do not involve “any claim to specific personal property or to any debt, fine or other money, or to damages for breach of contract or for injury…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a Class I recall—the most serious type of recall—of 126 Medtronic Affinity Pixie Oxygenator and Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoirs with Balance Biosurfaces because of possible high levels of endotoxins. Using these devices could cause serious injuries or death.…
