One of the most recent mass torts to hit the courts and consolidate into multidistrict litigation (MDL) concerns the recall of multiple Philips CPAP, BIPAP, and ventilator machines that pose a risk to the health of millions of patients worldwide. The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation recently entered […]
Yearly Archives: 2021
Millions of consumers are injured each year by defective products. Some people don’t know or don’t think about the fact that sometimes consumer injuries are caused by the product’s packaging. For example, where a package is defective and leads to a consumer cutting himself or herself on the packaging when […]
Going to college is not only about learning and getting a degree. College years are a time of independence, personal growth, meeting new friends, and discovering what the world has to offer. Despite the many benefits of going to college, a problem remains on college campuses that deserves scrutiny. As […]
This past March 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication that provides information and recommendations for patients who have or are considering a STAR (Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement) ankle replacement, previously manufactured by Stryker. The plastic ankle replacement carries a higher than expected risk that […]
Major companies are under intense scrutiny following the discovery that many of their sunscreen products contain higher than safe levels of known cancer-causing carcinogens. According to the Los Angeles Times, a group of researchers and scientists are asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue another recall of […]
Car accidents in West Palm Beach happen for various reasons but most commonly result from the negligence of one of the drivers involved. West Palm Beach sees more than its share of traffic, especially during the tourist season. This traffic inevitably leads to an increased number of accidents. If you’ve […]
sds oc 2-21 B-0921v3.indd
Since 2008, Mr. Bass has worked in the firm’s Tobacco Unit handling multi-plaintiff litigation cases against the tobacco industry, medical device manufacturers, and drug companies. He achieved numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients in venues across Florida. He is Florida Bar Board Certified in Civil Trial Law. Prior […]
C.R. Bard, Inc. Faces First Bellwether Trial Over Hernia Mesh Injuries – Hernia Mesh Lawyer Explains
C.R. Bard, Inc. is one of many medical device companies involved in large nationwide litigation concerning defective hernia mesh products. C.R. Bard, Inc. faces more than 25,000 lawsuits in state and federal courts, with the first trial in the federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) fully underway, as reported by medtruth.com and […]
On June 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that new federal laws requiring automatic emergency braking systems in both large commercial trucks and buses are intended to be passed. Specifically, according to DOT’s announcement: “Safety is the Department’s North Star and making our roads safer for all […]
