January 3rd, 2012
Medtronic, manufacturer of Infuse, failed to disclose serious and potentially life-threatening side effects. Infuse is often used in spinal fusion operations in which spinal vertebrae are fused together to reduce back pain; it is a bioengineered material that spurs bone growth. It as reported that in none of the 13 trials funded by Medtronic were any adverse events disclosed. It has been reported that up to 50 percent of patients who received Infuse suffered side effects including infection, pain, cyst... Read More
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December 29th, 2011
Pendley, Baudin & Coffin, L.L.P. is currently evaluating Actos (Pioglitazone Hydrochloride) cases for individuals who have been diagnosed with bladder cancer. The Type-2 diabetes drug Actos (also marketed as Duetact, Actoplus and Actoplus Met), which was manufactured, developed and distributed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, has recently been linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer. In June of 2011, Actos was removed from the markets in France and Germany after studies revealed a potential increased risk of bladder cancer associated with... Read More
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December 29th, 2011
Rice and crawfish farmers adversely affected by oil barge collision with the gates of Leland Bowman Lock on September 30, 2011. The lock is located on Freshwater Bayou in Vermillion Parish, Louisiana. As a result of the collision, the gates were damaged and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has removed the gates and sent them to Morgan City, Louisiana to be repaired. The original purpose of the Leland Bowman Lock structure was to keep saltwater from flowing from Vermillion Bay... Read More
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October 27th, 2011
Lester Ansardi, a commercial fisherman from coastal Louisiana, has filed a class action lawsuit in the Civil District Court in the State of Louisiana, Parish of Orleans, on behalf of himself and other boat owners who participated in BP’s so-called “Vessels of Opportunity” program. While other class actions have been filed against BP making similar claims, this is the first class action filed against United States Maritime Services, Inc. Continue reading → Read More
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September 8th, 2011
FDA’s process for approving medical devices is questioned after a promising device to prop open blocked arteries in the brain to prevent disabling or fatal strokes failed. The FDA approved the stent in August of 2005 for high risk patients based on a study with 45 patients. It was intended for high risk patients who had failed medical management. The stent study, a registry study, did not have a control group for comparison. The patients who received the stent had many... Read More
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August 26th, 2011
PBC has filed a class action case against DuPont, the maker of the Imprelis herbicide which has been reported responsible for serious environmental damage and death of trees particularly evergreens such as Norway Spruce, Eastern White Pine and other shallow root system trees such as Deodora Cedar, Balsam Fir, Willow Trees, Conifer Trees and Poplar Trees. DuPont introduced the Imprelis herbicide in October 2010. Imprelis is used for killing broadleaf weeds like dandelion and clover and is sold to lawn... Read More
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July 2nd, 2011
Property owners have complained that CertainTeed WeatherBoards fiber cement exterior siding products have caused a number of problems including: shrinking, cracking and warping as well as large gaps between the siding boards. Fiber cement siding is used to cover the exterior wall of a house and is an alternative to vinyl or wood siding. It has been known to be durable and resistant to fire, termites and rot. Other complaints against CertainTeed fiber cement siding have been that it has a... Read More
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June 28th, 2011
This is litigation against Uponor, Inc. and a related company RTI, for defective Pex plumbing systems. Uponor’s fittings are identified by a P Pex or MB Pex stamped on their side. Homeowners claim that Uponor’s brass fittings were incorrectly designed and manufactured. As a result, the fittings fail prematurely – sometimes only months after installation. Uponor has admitted that these plumbing fittings were “defective,” “unreasonably dangerous” and “not merchantable.” Substantial water damage may occur when the fittings fail. Uponor has stopped... Read More
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June 9th, 2011
A Journal of Sexual Medicine study revealed that Finasteride, used to treat hair loss and marketed as Propecia, can cause persistent and possible irreversible sexual dysfunction. Low sexual desire, erectile dysfunction and problems with orgasms have been reported. Infertility, reduced ejaculate in men and a link to certain birth defects have also been claimed. Many men turned to medical professionals for help and have been told that it was psychological in nature because the literature does not show a risk of persistent... Read More
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June 9th, 2011
Taking simvastatin 80mg daily causes an increased risk of myopathy (rhabdomyolysis). The FDA notified healthcare professionals that it is recommending limiting the use of the highest approved dose of the cholesterol-lowering medication. Patients have an increased risk of muscle damage caused by taking simvastatin 80mg daily compared to patients taking lower doses of this drug or other drugs of the same class. The risk appears to be higher during the first year of treatment. Rhabdomyolysis is the most serious form of myopathy,... Read More
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