Individuals who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) typically suffer from symptoms like abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation. Viberzi (eluxadoline), a prescription drug manufactured by Allergan, was approved in 2015 to treat IBS and help people manage their symptoms. Rece
A study published in September 2017 reports that synthetic mesh, when used to help repair infected potentially contaminated abdominal hernia, may be more likely to lead to failure than biological mesh. Synthetic hernia mesh is often made of polypropylene, a type of plastic, and has…
In a hernia mesh lawsuit filed on August 31, 2017, a Florida man claims that after he was implanted with a C. R. Bard mesh product during a hernia repair, he suffered serious injuries. The case is pending in Volusia County, Florida. Bard Hernia Mesh…
On August 22, 2017, an Oregon woman filed a Physiomesh lawsuit against manufacturers Ethicon and parent company Johnson & Johnson (J&J). She claims that after being implanted with Ethicon’s hernia mesh, she suffered serious injuries. The case was filed in The United States District Court…
Automaker Honda recently agreed to a $605 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit in which plaintiffs sought economic damages for losses suffered as a result of Takata airbag defects. Honda was the automaker most affected by Takata airbag recalls, having implemented more of the products…
Carthage Specialty Paperboard Inc. was recently cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for serious safety hazards at their New York paperboard mill. OSHA opened up an investigation into the company after receiving a complaint alleging unsafe working conditions. Investigato
Just when we thought the issues with overheating Samsung batteries had passed, the company has announced a recall of about 10,200 lithium-ion batteries because of overheating, fire, and burn hazards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on August 16, 2017, noting…
Many Nissan owners may stand to lose money on their vehicles because they are equipped with potentially defective Takata airbags. Because these airbags need to be replaced, and sometimes replaced more than once, owners face some hardships, including out-of-pocket expenses, and rental car charges the
The Takata Corporation wants hundreds of airbag lawsuits delayed in court. They filed for bankruptcy back in June 2017, when their debts totaled about $9 billion. At the time, they said the reason for the filing was to preserve jobs and ensure that the company’s…
In June of 2014, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) consolidated all federally filed testosterone-replacement therapy (TRT) lawsuits into one court in the Northern District of Illinois. District Judge Matthew Kelley decided early on that trials would be scheduled based on the
In March 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reported that glyphosate, the main herbicide in Roundup, was “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Later, on July 7, 2017, the California state Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) named glyphosate as a chemical t
Both Honda and Chrysler have recently announced recalls because of alleged defects that pose fire risks. The recalls affect millions of vehicles, and consumers are encouraged to contact their local dealerships to schedule repairs. Honda Recalls Vehicles Because of Defective Battery Sensors On July 1
