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3M Hit with $7.1M Verdict in Earplug MDL Bellwether Trial
3M was hit with a $7.1 million verdict by a Florida federal jury in the first bellwether trial of a multidistrict litigation consolidated trial involving 3M’s earplugs and their widespread impact on U.S. military personnel. The Verdict On April 30, three Army veterans were awarded $2.1 million each in punitive damages. The jury awarded another…
Three Kinds of Product Liability
Product liability is an area of law concerned with protecting consumers from inadequate or wreckless manufacturing practices, forcing companies to be extremely diligent when distributing a particular good. Product liability assumes “strict liability,” which means that the manufacturer is liable for injuries caused by a faulty product regardless of how careful the manufacturer acted in…
Updates on Allergan Breast Implants Class Claim
In July 2019, pharmaceutical manufacturer Allergan ordered a recall of its BIOCELL textured breast implants after reports that the implants were linked to a serious cancer affecting hundreds of patients. Here, the pharmaceutical liability attorneys at Peter Angelos Law discuss recent updates to this serious event as well as your legal options if you have…
Crock-Pot Recalls Almost One Million Pressure Cookers Due to Defective Lids
Because of the potential burn risk, the popular Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers have been pulled from the market, a decision made by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Nearly one million devices in total were recalled. The products showed a high liability risk for consumers, which is why the team at Peter Angelos Law…
ParaGard IUD Lawsuit: Information Users Should Know
Since 2010, the Food and Drug Administration has received over 1,600 complaints regarding Paragard IUD breakage, with substantial instances deemed serious. These breakages can lead to a number of serious injuries that have life-altering effects. Here, the product liability attorneys at The Law Offices of Peter Angelos discuss the impact of the ParaGard breakages, and…
Mercury-Containing Dental Amalgam May Have Harmful Health Effects to High-Risk Groups
On September 24th, 2020, the FDA published a press release issuing updated recommendations regarding the potential risks of mercury-containing dental amalgam fillings to high-risk groups. The FDA is issuing these updates as a response to certain risks surrounding the dental fillings that may predominantly impact certain high-risk groups. Dental Amalgam is a Substance Used…
FDA News Release: Opdivo and Yervoy Combination Approved to Treat Mesothelioma
For the first time in 16 years, a drug combination and FDA-approved systemic therapy has been approved to treat malignant pleural mesothelioma that cannot be removed surgically. The first-line treatment for adults will include drug combination therapy using Opdivo (nivolumab) and Yervoy (ipilimumab) to increase the chances of patient survival. Here, the pharmaceutical liability attorneys…
Recent FDA News Release: Benzodiazepines Boxed Warning to Be Updated to Include Serious Risks
On September 23rd, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would be requiring “class-wide labeling changes” for psychoactive drugs that fall under the class of Benzodiazepines. The label change to the Boxed Warning will include benzos’ risks of abuse, dependence, misuse, addiction and potential withdrawal symptoms. The labeling update is a reaction…
Injuries and Deaths from E-Scooter Incidents Have Increased
In recent years, we have experienced a rise in the dependence of automated scooters, such as e-scooters, both as a mode of transportation and as a hobby. From electronic rental scooters scattered around many cities, such as Baltimore, to motorized e-bikes that many are purchasing on their own, these devices are a modern go-to way…
Talc-Based Johnson & Johnson Products Linked to Ovarian Cancer and Mesothelioma
Lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson continue to increase amid claims that talc-based J&J products may cause cancer. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer or mesothelioma after using Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products, such as Baby Powder or Shower to Shower, do not hesitate to seek out legal counsel to…