Lawsuit Alleges Gastrointestinal Bleed from Xarelto
A new lawsuit alleges that a man from Maryland took Xarelto and developed a severe gastrointestinal bleed. According to the lawsuit, Lloyd M., took Xarelto from July 2013 to March 2015. The plaintiff says he developed and suffered a gastrointestinal...
Court Says Man Who Suffered Male Gynecomastia May Get More Damages
A court ruled that the plaintiff in a Risperdal lawsuit may be entitled to additional damages under Wisconsin law. Timothy S. alleges in his lawsuit that he suffered male gynecomastia, or the development of breasts, after taking Risperdal to treat...
Top Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing home neglect can manifest in various different ways depending on the individual situation and the patient. You may notice changes in your loved one's personality as a key sign that he or she is suffering from neglect. While nursing...
IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed By Washington Woman Joins MDL
A Washington woman has filed an IVC filter lawsuit that will be consolidated into multidistrict litigation pending against Cook Medical. Cook Medical was targeted with numerous lawsuits after allegations from patients argued that the manufacturer was responsible for serious injuries....
Additional Hernia Surgery Leads to Atrium Lawsuit
The unexpected need for additional hernia surgery has prompted a Vermont woman to file a lawsuit against Atrium, the maker of the C-QUR hernia mesh implant. Hernia mesh implants have been targeted in numerous adverse event reports filed with the FDA, claiming...
Paralyzed Texas Man Seeks Recovery Under Dram Shop Law
A man who was critically injured in an accident is pursuing recovery through the Texas dram shop law. A dram shop law enables injured parties to file a legal claim against an establishment that continued to serve alcohol to a...
Study: Opioid Prescriptions Most Likely Come From Medical Offices
The drug crisis around the United States has prompted researchers to look into where most opioid prescriptions come from. Many people have theorized that emergency rooms are the leading pipeline of these dangerous prescriptions that may ultimately cause addiction. However, a...
First Philadelphia Xarelto Trial Leads to $28M Award
An Indiana couple won a lawsuit in the beginning of December 2017. The couple argues that severe injuries on the part of the drug could have been avoided if the patient was aware of the risks prior to filling the...
Truck Drivers Hesitant to Use Electronic Logging Devices
Truck drivers have increasingly been the target of allegations of serious injuries and preventable accidents, prompting regulators to crack down. Drivers are required to follow a complex set of state and federal regulations regarding the time they spend on the...
Nursing Home Abuse and Unethical Eviction Claims Run Rampant
Nursing home abuse concerns have become a focal point lately as more nursing homes are pushing out people who are disabled and unable to afford care. A Medicaid managed plan, for example, may drop someone because they are no longer...
IVC Filter Bellwether Trial Headed to Court in March 2018
What is considered an IVC filter bellwether trial is headed to court in March 2018. This is the first IVC filter bellwether trial that may set the tone for future lawsuits filed on behalf of injured plaintiffs who argue that...
Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Blames Maker for Dangerous Product
A new hernia mesh lawsuit argues that a victim suffered unnecessary injuries as a result of a defective product. This is an MDL case that involves numerous plaintiffs who argue that a defective hernia mesh product caused them severe damage....