Legal News & Consumer Rights

FDA Increases Scrutiny on Transvaginal Mesh Products

On January 4, 2016, the FDA took action to address the safety risks of transvaginal mesh repair of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Transvaginal mesh has been the subject of controversy for years, as the FDA has received thousands of reports…

By NYC Contributor

/ 3 Feb 2016

CHAFFIN LUHANA LLP ANNOUNCES PATRICK BOOTH PROMOTED TO PARTNER

High impact law firm continues to grow presence in heavy-industry area of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia (Pittsburgh, PA & New York City) Jan 26, 2016, Chaffin Luhana LLP, a plaintiff-only national law firm with offices in New York City, Pittsburgh and West Virginia that…

By NYC Contributor

/ 28 Jan 2016

U.S. Judge Denies Honda & Takata’s Request to Dismiss Racketeering Claims

Honda and Takata wanted to throw out a class-action lawsuit. Though they have already agreed to settlements in six of eight deaths linked to defective Takata air bags, they wanted to end this particular case that claims owners of vehicles with Takata air bags overpaid…

By NYC Contributor

/ 27 Jan 2016

Chicago Woman Blames Onglyza for Her Mother’s Death

A Chicago woman has filed a new Onglyza lawsuit, claiming manufacturer AstraZeneca is liable for her mother’s death. The case was filed on October 29, 2015, in the Cook County Circuit Court. The plaintiff seeks in excess of $50,000 in damages. Plaintiff Claims AstraZeneca Failed…

By NYC Contributor

/ 22 Jan 2016

Researchers Question Results of Clinical Trial Used to Approve Xarelto

The FDA first approved Xarelto (rivaroxaban) on July 1, 2011. A few months later, Thomas M. Burton, writing for the Wall Street Journal, noted that though the drug had been approved, it was despite the fact that FDA staff had found flaws in the clinical…

By NYC Contributor

/ 21 Jan 2016

Parties Argue Over Delays in Testosterone Replacement MDL

The testosterone replacement therapy MDL has been in progress since June 2014. Both sides have been engaged in pre-trial proceedings like discovery and coordination efforts with state courts. So far, the MDL court has determined that all potential bellwether trials must involve the product AndroGel,

By NYC Contributor

/ 19 Jan 2016

Why the JPML Chose California for the VW MDL

All federally filed Volkswagen emissions lawsuits have been consolidated into one court in the Northern District of California. U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer has been appointed to oversee the pretrial proceedings. Three plaintiffs filed motions to establish a VW MDL, but disagreed on the…

By NYC Contributor

/ 15 Jan 2016

Takata Air Bag Recall Proceeding Slower Than Most Would Like

Takata air bag recalls just continue to get more complicated. In a recent article in AutoNews, one vehicle owner received a notice saying he needed air bag repairs, but five months later, the parts for his Toyota were still allegedly unavailable. He continues to drive…

By NYC Contributor

/ 13 Jan 2016

New Class Action Filed Against VW in Florida

Plaintiffs have filed another class action lawsuit against Volkswagen because of emissions cheating. A case was filed on November 16, 2015, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida. The plaintiffs also name car dealerships Lokey Volkswagen and Bert Smith…

By NYC Contributor

/ 8 Jan 2016

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America: Advocating for Better Care & Awareness

It is easy to take our memory for granted, until it is taken away from us. So many people suffer from Alzheimer’s and deal with a variety of symptoms that can impact the quality of their lives. Chaffin Luhana LLP is honored to donate to…

By NYC Contributor

/ 23 Dec 2015

National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Working To Eradicate MS

More than 2.3 million people worldwide suffer from Multiple Sclerosis. One organization, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is working to change that. Chaffin Luhana LLP hopes they are able to accomplish eliminating this horrible disease and is honored to make a donation to this organization…

By NYC Contributor

/ 21 Dec 2015

The Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger: Fighting Hunger and Providing Assistance To Those In Need

No one in this country should go hungry. Unfortunately there are millions that do. The Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger is one organization working to put a stop to this, and Chaffin Luhana LLP is honored to make a donation to them this holiday season on…

By NYC Contributor

/ 18 Dec 2015