Between an explosive political climate and a global pandemic, the ins and outs of the U.S. justice system are more convoluted than ever before. If you are looking for more help on the latest changes in the legal system, you will find it here.
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…
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…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the recall of Scent Theory foaming hand soaps because of potential contamination concerns. The products were sold at Walmart, Target, and other retail outlets, and online. Hand Soaps Recalled for Bacterial Contamination The recall affects four…
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) recently announced that it has set aside nearly $4 billion to cover verdicts, settlements, and other legal expenses related to litigation concerning its talc-based products. In an annual filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company stated that its…
In 2020, there were more recalls for drugs and medical devices than there were in 2019. This continued the trend that has been going on for years. For example, there were more medical devices recalled in 2019 than in each of the previous four years.…
Patients suffering from wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who have been treated with the drug Beovu (brolucizumab) may be at an increased risk for another type of vision loss. Though the drug is designed to treat and prevent further vision loss, recent research has suggested…
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, many small businesses have suffered significant losses due to the resulting government shutdowns. To recover at least some of those losses, hundreds have filed claims with their business insurance companies, but so far, most of those companies…
