Numerous veterans and active-duty service members have closely watched the progression of the 3M combat arms earplug litigation that involves tens of thousands of claimants. Plaintiffs allege that 3M’s earplugs are defective and caused many veterans and active-duty service members to suffer both hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the […]
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has topped headlines in recent years for its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, which revealed a rampant sex abuse epidemic that has plagued the BSA for decades. Tens of thousands of current and former boy scouts have filed claims directly with the bankruptcy court. Since […]
On July 7, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new warnings regarding hydroxyethyl starch (HES) blood volume expanders. Specifically, the FDA is now requiring manufacturers to update the safety labels for these products, “to warn about the risk of mortality, kidney injury, and excess bleeding.” Healthcare Providers […]
The Paragard intrauterine device (IUD) is implanted into a woman’s uterus, providing contraception. Rather than release hormones, the Paragard IUD releases copper to prevent pregnancy. The Paragard IUD has been on the market since 1988 but complications concerning the medical device have not been publicized until recently. Adverse events associated […]
Juul, the maker of the most popular e-cigarette in the United States, continues to face lawsuits and criticism concerning its marketing practices towards youths. A recent settlement between Juul and the state of North Carolina sheds light on what may happen with other Juul lawsuits across the country. Under the […]
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are T-shaped contraception devices that are implanted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy, with some products providing birth control for up to ten years. Although some IUDs have been on the market for a while, recent lawsuits have revealed the extent of dangerous injuries suffered by many […]
Just as the Roundup weed killer litigation is reaching the later stages of settlement for most claims, new mass tort litigation involving another pesticide – paraquat – is on the rise. Paraquat, like Roundup, is a weed killer. However, unlike Roundup, a person must obtain a license to use paraquat […]
Almost three years after 3M’s resolution of a whistleblower lawsuit with the United States government, the judge overseeing lawsuits filed by individual servicemembers for hearing loss and tinnitus injuries has concluded the third trial over allegations that 3M and Aero Technologies defectively designed its Dual-Ended Combat Arms™ Earplugs, Version 2, […]
Surgical staplers are routinely used in a variety of procedures to cut tissue and vessels and quickly seal the tissue back up. Surgical staplers do not always operate as intended, having the potential to malfunction and cause patients to sustain serious injuries, such as extensive internal bleeding. In some cases, […]
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are implantable medical devices intended to prevent blood clots that develop in the legs from traveling to the lungs. The IVC is a large vein in the middle of the body. IVC filters can be either removable or permanent. However, many removable IVC filters tend […]
