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…
It should not come as a surprise to learn that injuries can be catastrophic when a passenger vehicle is involved in a crash with an 18-wheeler. Large, working trucks normally weigh over 10,000 pounds which is more than three times the weight of the cars…
A California woman was among the first women to sue cosmetics giant L’Oréal and other hair straightening manufacturers, claiming their products were responsible for her reproductive health issues. Rugieyatu Bhonopha filed her lawsuit in California federal court just days after the release of a U.S.…
By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., CSSC, MSCC Some individuals are “dual eligible” meaning they qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare. In certain cases, a Medicare Set Aside/special needs trust or pooled trust sub-account may be necessary to preserve the client’s dual eligibility. As discussed…
