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Compensatory Damages
...damages. As such, the financial value of general damages can be quite challenging to assess. Some courts value general damages by applying a multiplier to special damages based upon the...
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Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse
In the U.S. there have been thousands of Catholic priests accused of sexual abuse. While it is hard to get an exact number, we know from court documents, news reports,...
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What is Zantac®?
ALERT: All ranitidine products, including Zantac, have been recalled as of April 1, 2020. Zantac was a brand-name heartburn drug. The generic drug is ranitidine, the active ingredient in Zantac....
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Current Status of the Zantac Recall
...Administration: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. December 1988. World Health Organization Model List of Essential Medicines, 21st List, 2019. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2019 Mills JG, Koch KM, Webster...
July 28, 2020
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Silica Lawsuit
...toxic silica dust or fibers. Without proper safety measures in place, this silica dust can affect the health of anyone in the general vicinity of the product. Due to the...
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Plavix Verdict Could Affect Other Class Action Lawsuits
...might prefer to act under general jurisdiction in their state of residence), or bring the fight to the company's home state under general jurisdiction. What Current And Future Plaintiffs Should...
June 22, 2017
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Editorial Standards
...Extensive research and review of existing literature on the topic Development of an initial draft based on the findings of the research Fact checking, organizational review, source audit, and general...
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Fox Talcum Powder Verdict Overturned by Missouri Appeals Court
...general jurisdiction. Johnson & Johnson, which is headquartered in New Jersey, argued that the case also fell short of specific jurisdiction - despite the fact that the company does package...
October 18, 2017
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Types of Legal Damages
...injured party for the losses incurred as a result of another's wrongful act. Compensatory damages can be categorized as either special damages or general damages. Special damages, sometimes referred to...
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Juul Lawsuits Could Change e-Cigarette Marketing
...nicotine content of Juul pods. In addition, the Massachusetts Attorney General opened an investigation into Juul to determine if the company is targeting minors with their products. Although Juul vaping...
July 27, 2018
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States Respond to Vaping Epidemic | Legislation, Investigations and Lawsuits
...the Massachusetts attorney general launched an investigation into JUUL's marketing tactics, as public concern grew regarding the number of teen users. Four other state attorney generals, representing Connecticut, Illinois, the...
September 17, 2019
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New York Construction Accident Lawsuit
...construction safety laws in addition to those enforced by federal agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). General contractors, construction companies and building owners are legally responsible for...
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Gadolinium Lawsuit
...District of Ohio About ten years ago, people started filing lawsuits against subsidiaries of General Electric - specifically, GE Healthcare, Inc. and GE Healthcare Biosciences Corp. - due to problems...
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9/11 Health Effects on First Responders
...Problems Initial studies found no link between Ground Zero exposure and several of the now confirmed WTC-related illnesses. Researchers attribute this to the general health of first responders and the...
August 28, 2019
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Loss of Consortium
...as they had a "significant enough relational bond" with the victim (injured or deceased parent). In general, the ability of a child to make such a claim depends entirely upon...
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How to Read Prescription Drug Labels
...same information, both labels contain important sections designed to ensure the safety and efficacy of prescriptions. Label content tends to differ slightly between pharmacies, but they present the same general...
January 10, 2019
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Boarding & Prep School Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
...boarding school? Learn more about your legal rights and get a free case review Start Here Boarding School Liability in Sexual Abuse Cases In general, residential schools have a higher...
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Adverse Event Reporting: What You Need to Know
...general population uses medical products, a number of variables can influence the symptoms experienced after using them, such as lifestyle, diet, other medical conditions, and environmental factors. Some patients may...
February 28, 2019
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How to Report Dangerous Products
...on the link to go directly to the agency's reporting page. General Consumer Products Most everyday products are regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). In general, unless the...
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JUUL Lawsuit
...June 2020, Hawaii Attorney General Connors filed a lawsuit against JUUL and Altria. The complaint alleges: JUUL used deceptive marketing tactics designed to target teenagers. JUUL products understated their nicotine...
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Punitive Damages
...Based upon this analysis, the Supreme Court overturned the punitive damages award in State Farm and established general limits on punitive damages awards. According to the court, "Few awards exceeding...
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Medical Device Lawsuits
Are medical devices safe? In general, medical devices are safe if they meet all the following conditions: Approved by the FDA (when required by law) Manufactured following all safety-related rules,...
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Bard PowerPort™ Lawsuit
...Infection* Thromboembolic event* *This complication appeared more than 90 days after implantation. In lawsuits filed so far, some of these complications are more common than others. In general, these complications...
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Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuit
...state, generally ranging from one to several years. A lawyer can review a victim's case and help determine their eligibility. Types of Cancer Linked to Hair Relaxers Hair relaxers and...
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Cancer Misdiagnosis Lawsuit
...general practitioners. Given all of the diagnostic tools available to modern medicine - including imaging technology (X-rays, CT scans, PET scans, MRI scans), blood tests, minimally invasive surgical techniques, biopsies,...
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Mysterious Vaping-Related Lung Disease Turns Fatal
...of vaping-related lung damage has caused concern among healthcare professionals, legislators and the general public, as the country demands answers. Medical Investigations of Vaping-Related Illnesses Currently, officials lack an effective...
August 29, 2019
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Losartan Recall
...Is Losartan Safe? Yes -- the safety of the drug itself is not the issue in the recall of losartan. The issue lies solely with the contamination. In general, losartan...
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Workers' Compensation Benefits and Settlements
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Invokana Loses the Black Box Amputation Warning, But Fournier's Gangrene Risk Still Looms
...the general population or those taking Invokana. Regardless, FG was added to the Invokana label in 2018, five years after it was initially approved. This means patients may have been...
March 18, 2021
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What Is Elmiron?
...Veterinarians use an injectable form of PPS to treat osteoarthritis in animals. General Elmiron Usage Information Indication: for the relief of bladder pain/discomfort from interstitial cystitis (IC) Dosage: 100 mg...
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Bayer Announces Settlement Signaling The End for Essure Lawsuits
...device as an alternative to tubal ligation. Essure supposedly has a number of advantages over surgical sterilization: Device placement occurs in a doctor's office No surgery is required No general...
September 16, 2020
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Joint Surgery May Be Worse for Those with Mental Illness
...patient with heart disease may have the comorbidity of high blood pressure. The comorbidities identified in the study patients with mental illness are very common in the general population. Thus,...
September 10, 2020
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The Business Side of Medical Devices: Physician-Owned Distributorships
...General (OIG) has issued multiple reports on PODs. These reports have uncovered a number of concerning trends, including: Hospitals who buy implants from PODs perform 29% more surgeries than those...
July 23, 2020
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What Are the Signs of a Blood Clot in Your Leg?
...- can form for a variety of reasons. People who spend a lot of time sitting are at the highest risk of DVT. But even young, generally healthy people can...
July 9, 2020
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JUUL Addiction Has Serious Health Risks
...Some adult smokers began using e-cigarette products as a way to quit smoking, only to find themselves addicted to JUUL. Given the dangers of nicotine in general, combined with the...
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Introducing “Hidden Harms” – An Interactive Exploration of Drug and Medical Device Risks
...information easier to digest and added some visual aids. Here's what you will find in the interactive data explorer: General Drug/Device Information: Brief overview of the drug/device and its intended...
September 12, 2019
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Medical Malpractice
...for children, foreign object injuries, deliberately hidden mistakes and reproductive damage. The statutes included here are for general medical malpractice in adults only. Common Malpractice Lawsuit Characteristics According to one...
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Statute of Limitations
...Slip and Fall Accidents Some states may also have a general statute of limitations for civil cases, which covers situations that do not have a statute of their own. While...
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Legal Look: Monsanto Mediation, TVM Takedown and Talc Transfers
...to the $120 million verdict levied against the company yesterday. According to the lawsuit, which was filed by the Washington State Attorney General under a consumer protection law, the company...
April 25, 2019
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Workers’ Compensation FAQ
...comp removes liability from employers for injuries suffered by their employees. For a more in-depth answer, see What Is Workers' Compensation? What Does Workers' Comp Cover? In general, workers' compensation...
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Personal Injury Claims
...differ from state to state, the general claims process regarding civil lawsuits remains similar across the country. Free Case Review Making a personal injury claim can be overwhelming. If you...
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$1 Billion DePuy Hip Implant Settlement Covers 6,000 Pending Lawsuits
...general of 46 different states who argued that marketing for the DePuy Pinnacle hip devices had been deceptive to patients and healthcare providers. The Future of Hip Replacement Lawsuits This...
June 12, 2019
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Lisinopril Lawsuit
...Lisinopril Lawsuit FAQ Can I File a Lisinopril Lawsuit? Each case is unique, and the viability of a lawsuit can depend on a lot of different factors. In general, you...
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Uloric Lawsuit
...determine if a lawsuit is right for you. What Compensation Is Available for Uloric Lawsuits? Each individual case is going to differ in the allowable compensation. In general, we help...
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Uloric vs Allopurinol
...in your blood. They do this by blocking the function of xanthine oxidase, an enzyme that makes uric acid. Aside from their general purpose, Uloric and allopurinol also share the...
July 11, 2019
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Essure’s Hidden Harms
...the Body Rapid Recovery Can Be Done in An Office Setting Confirmation of Placement High Patient Satisfaction Hormone-free No General Anesthesia Required Readers learned of Essure's 99.8% success rate in...
September 24, 2019
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9/11 Victim Compensation Fund FAQ
...loss. If a victim was responsible for general household-related tasks and is unable to fulfill those responsibilities because of an eligible condition, the VCF may estimate the value of those...
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Legal Look: Roundup Verdict Slashed, Criminal Probe into J&J Talc Coverup, $1 Billion Pelvic Mesh Trial
...parties involved have commented publicly on the criminal investigations. California Pelvic Mesh Trial Seeks $1 Billion in Damages The California Attorney General's Office is seeking nearly $1 billion in damages...
July 16, 2019
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Bayer Lawsuits Consumers Should Know
...general anesthesia required for the older procedure, Essure was supposed to provide an added measure of safety and convenience without sacrificing efficacy. The device was approved for clinical use in...
January 3, 2019
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Third-Party Claims
...their vehicles and/or employees while on the job. Owners: Vehicle owners are generally responsible for accidents caused by their vehicle, even if someone else is driving it. Parents: Parents (or...
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Invokana Lawsuit
...their healthcare provider immediately: Tenderness Redness Swelling of the genitals Swelling of the perineum (area between the genitals and the anus) While Fournier's gangrene is relatively rare in the general...
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Are Product Recalls Preventable?
...to a lot of rechargeable battery recalls. Early 2017 Recalls Here are all of the recalls conducted by CPSC in January 2017 and the general reasons: 5 for mechanical failures...
March 8, 2017
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Will Neil Gorsuch Protect Consumers' Rights as a Supreme Court Justice?
...The general purpose of class actions and mass torts is to allow aggrieved parties - such as people who all bought the same product or brand of products - to...
March 22, 2017
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Zofran Lawsuit
...warn patients, medical providers and the general public of the potential dangers of prenatal exposure to the drug. Furthermore, since the FDA has never approved Zofran to treat morning sickness,...
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Cerebral Palsy: Through My Eyes
...I was given multiple EMG's (electromyography. A painful test to determine muscle response) in a theater full of medical students. It made me very leery of doctors in general and...
October 6, 2017
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Consumer Lawsuits
...make an effort to ensure the products they make can be used safely. This is especially true for "general use" products, though some products, like drugs, medical devices, food, vehicles,...
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Legal Notice and Disclaimer
Thank you for visiting ConsumerSafety.org. This website was created to provide general information to consumers about legal topics and details on the latest consumer lawsuit information. The information presented on...
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Consumers Lose When Drug Companies Fund Studies
This post was contributed to ConsumerSafety.org by Kate Harveston. Investigational drug studies are, in general, a good thing -- they help bring new medications to the market after ensuring that...
October 16, 2017
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Scaffolding Accident Lawsuit
...and injuring you. Depending on how the accident happened, you may seek legal damages from the general contractor or the property owner. How Will I Pay for a Scaffolding Lawsuit?...
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Recent Advances in Breast Cancer Research & Treatment
...monoclonal antibodies and checkpoint blockers, which work with T-cells to inhibit cancer cell growth. While immunotherapy is a growing segment of cancer treatment in general, it's specifically helpful for those...
October 20, 2017
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The Legal Look: Pain and Death in Product Liability
...and drugs that have lead to deadly results. GM Pays up in Ignition Switch Settlement A court verdict has General Motors paying out $120 million to settle with consumers after...
November 8, 2017
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Accutane Lawsuit
Accutane lawsuits claim the acne drug causes severe side effects like inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, birth defects and depression. More than 2,000 Accutane lawsuits have been filed...
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Black Box Drugs: What You Need to Know
...Directly: You can call the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report adverse events via telephone. You can also check in on your report, or ask for the general information regarding adverse...
December 8, 2017
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Abilify Lawsuit
...to report accurate drug prices to the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services. Frequently Asked Questions About Abilify Lawsuits Who Is Eligible to File...
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Klumpke’s Palsy Lawsuit
...shoulder dystocia, they may order a cesarean section (c-section) or another generally accepted medical technique to address the complication. Failure to address potential problems could lead to Klumpke's palsy, Erb's...
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Legal Resources
...lawsuit and need a free consultation with an experienced lawyer, you can see our list of currently active lawsuits. If you want general information about legal topics, then you can...
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11 Motorcycle Safety Tips for Riders
...traffic laws, sticking to the speed limit, and not taking any unnecessary risks. In general, assume that drivers can't see you, and act accordingly. Pay close attention to the vehicles...
March 14, 2018
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Free Construction Accident Case Review
If you or a loved one incurred injuries at a construction site – including a fall, electrocution, or being struck by a falling object – you may be eligible for compensation.
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Hip Replacement Lawsuit
...replacement lawsuit as well. In May 2020, Johnson & Johnson agreed to a $3.9 million settlement related to unlawful marketing practices. The lawsuit was filed by West Virginia Attorney General...
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Construction Safety Week 2019: What It Is and What You Can Do
...begin this safety culture initiative. Construction Safety Week 2019 Sponsors Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Alliant Autodesk Caterpillar Chubb CNA JMJ Consultants Kansas City Series of Lockton Companies, LLC...
April 30, 2019
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Work Injury Lawsuit
...lawsuit. In general, there are two types of lawsuits available depending on who is filing the compensation claim. Personal injury lawsuit is a claim filed by the accident victim Wrongful...
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Construction Accident Lawsuit
...accident injuries every year. Surviving family members may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit in these cases. This type of legal action can hold the employer, general contractor,...
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How Does Cerebral Palsy Affect Development?
...will be most beneficial. Image Testing If a doctor suspects that the child has cerebral palsy, imaging tests will follow. General testing will look at hearing, vision, speech and intellectual...
May 15, 2018
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Mesothelioma Lawsuit
...Bankrupt? Many companies that have gone bankrupt due to asbestos litigation have set up asbestos trust funds to pay claims made after the company has reorganized or dissolved. In general,...
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Prevacid Lawsuit
...risks associated with these drugs stem from the difficulty doctors have in monitoring patients. PPI users need to take the medications as directed for the duration of treatment. But, generally,...
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Prilosec and Nexium Lawsuit
...a claim. What Compensation Can I Receive for a Nexium or Prilosec Lawsuit? Compensation in similar prescription drug lawsuits generally looks at the legal damages incurred because of the drug....
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Why People Are Suing Sorin Over 3T Heater-Cooler Devices
...you start experiencing even mild symptoms, such as night sweats, muscle pains or aches, and general fatigue after undergoing open-chest surgery, it's important to get checked out right away. And...
June 7, 2018
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Concerta Lawsuit
Concerta lawsuits may claim the attention deficit disorder (ADD) drug caused severe side effects like suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, and psychotic disorders. A handful of lawsuits have been filed nationwide...
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Valsartan Lawsuit
...Expect? No valsartan lawsuit settlements or verdicts have been determined. So the range of compensation is still unclear. In general, plaintiffs filing similar lawsuits may seek the following legal damages:...
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Bair Hugger Lawsuit
...device competed directly with the Bair Hugger, and Mr. Benham was the company's general counsel at the time. Gauthier "toned down" the language in the report but did not submit...
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Ozempic Lawsuit
...weight loss drugs like Ozempic may be eligible to file lawsuits. An experienced lawyer can determine if an individual has a viable case. In general, people can reach out to...
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