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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May 16th, 2011
Long-term use of the drug Fosamax, a Bisphosphonate, may increase the risk of low-energy bone fractures, involving the thigh bone or femur. A study published in The Journal of American Medical Association on February 23, 2011, concludes that prolonged Bisphosphonate use leads to devastating femur fractures. Normally a large amount of force is required to break this bone. Ironically, Fosamax is designed to prevent bone loss and reduce the risk of broken bones. Fosamax is prescribed to treat osteoporosis and reduce... Read More
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May 9th, 2011
For the past decade numerous scientific studies have shown that use of SSRIs during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of serious side effects, including miscarriage and severe birth defects. Such SSRI birth defects include Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in the Newborn (PPHN), serious heart defects, and other congenital abnormalities. Despite the overwhelming evidence about these SSRI side effects, these drugs remain on the market and are heavily prescribed to treat conditions like depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. While the... Read More
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May 8th, 2011
Pendley, Baudin & Coffin, L.L.P. Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Ford Motor Company and Navistar, Inc. (We are no longer taking new clients) East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, March 29, 2011 – East Baton Rouge Parish resident Rena Brown and West Baton Rouge resident Kem Anderson filed a lawsuit today on behalf of a class of Louisiana consumers against Ford Motor Company and Navistar, Inc. (f/k/a International Truck and Engine Corporation) in the United States District Court for the Middle... Read More
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May 6th, 2011
A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of consumers of GAF Timberline shingles. The lawsuit alleges that the GAF 30 to 40 year shingles are failing within 4 to 6 years of installation. Consequently, the lawsuit claims, homeowners with GAF Timberline shingles are forced to replace their roof prematurely. If you have GAF Timberline shingles that have experienced failure as stated above, contact the attorneys at Pendley, Baudin and Coffin, L.L.P. to have your potential case evaluated. Read More
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May 2nd, 2011
The lawyers at Pendley, Baudin & Coffin, L.L.P., are experienced in handling whistleblower lawsuits. Currently, the firm is involved in the prosecution of two whistleblower actions: (1) An environmental contamination and failure to pay royalties case against a major U.S. oil company. (2) A pharmaceutical off-label promotion case against an international pharmaceutical manufacturer. If you would like to speak to one of the lawyers at Pendley, Baudin & Coffin, L.L.P. about a potential whistleblower lawsuit, contact us by filling out... Read More
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January 26th, 2011
The FDA announced a possible link between saline and silicone gel-filled breast implants and a rare type of cancer known as anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). The FDA reported on its website that the cancer targets the immune system and is found in the scar capsule adjacent to the implant. The cases that the FDA reviewed were diagnosed in patients whose symptoms such as pain, lumps, swelling or asymmetry that developed after their surgical sites were fully healed, sought treatment. ... Read More
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January 20th, 2011
Antidepressants including Celexa, Effexor, Lexapro, Paxil and Zoloft have been linked to an increased risk of birth defects. Antidepressants (SSRIs [selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors]), such as Celexa (citalopram), Effexor (venlaxafine), Lexapro (escitalopram), Paxil (paroxetine) and Zoloft (sertraline), since September of 2005 have been suspected to cause birth defects including: Heart (cardiac) Lung (pulmonary) Brain and spinal cord (neural-tube defects) Abnormally shaped skull (craniosynostosis) Abdominal wall defects (infant omphalocele) Club foot (one or both feet turn downward and inward) Complete or... Read More
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