Product Liability FAQ
When a product is not manufactured or designed correctly, a defect can cause the product’s user serious damage. It is important for you to be […]
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National Plaintiffs Firm Investigating Injuries and Deaths Linked to Recalled Heart Pump
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 8, 2021 BALTIMORE, MD and COLUMBIA, SC—Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC, a national plaintiffs’ law firm, is investigating patient injuries and
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Jury Orders Johnson & Johnson to Pay $417M in Talcum Powder Lawsuit
Last week, a Los Angeles jury issued a verdict of $417 million against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in a talcum powder lawsuit filed by a
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Benicar Manufacturer Proposes $300M Settlement of 2,300 Lawsuits Over Drug Side Effects
Drug maker Daiichi Sankyo has agreed to pay as much as $300 million to settle a class action lawsuit about the blood pressure medication Benicar
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PPIs Linked to Increased Death
A new study reveals that some heartburn drugs can increase a user’s risk of death by 25 percent, putting the lives of millions of Americans
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Boy with Spina Bifida Awarded $15 Million in Lawsuit Over Birth Defects from Depakote
Earlier this month, a federal jury in Illinois ordered AbbVie Inc., manufacturer of the drug Depakote, to pay $15 million to the family of a
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Jury Issues $110 Million Talcum Powder Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson
Last Thursday, a Virginia woman was awarded more than $110 million in her talcum powder lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and Imerys Talc. This
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Study Finds Long-Term Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors May Increase Risk of Kidney Damage
Approximately 15 million Americans use proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medications to treat heartburn, a condition in which acid from the stomach travels into the esophagus.
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IVC Filter Injury Victims Demand Accountability
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters are supposed to prevent fatal blood clots, not turn into ticking time bombs in patient’s bodies. But many have become
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Petition Now to Protect Generic Drug Victims
Eighty percent of all prescriptions written in the U.S. are for generic drugs. Yet, if you are seriously injured by a generic drug that is
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Antibiotics Linked to More Health Problems
Researchers are linking more long-term, damaging side effects to use of certain antibiotics, which are among the most often prescribed medications in the world. According to
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The Lipitor Case That Pfizer Doesn’t Want To be Heard
Not only did Sophia* develop diabetes from Lipitor, so did her doctor. This is their story. Sophia, a woman in her 50s, worked at a local
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Scandal Hits Dangerous Medical Device Maker Bard – Again
Bard, formerly known as C.R. Bard, has been accused – again – of knowingly selling a defective and unreasonably dangerous medical device. Bard is a
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Infection after Hip or Knee Surgery Linked to Warming Device
A device used to keep patients warm during hip or knee replacement surgery has been linked to serious post-surgical infections that sometimes require second surgeries
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Killer Supplements Have Got to Go
Contaminated, fraudulently labeled dietary supplements have killed people and will continue killing people until the industry is reeled in and held accountable. An infant in
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As consumers, we put the health and safety of ourselves and our loved ones in the hands of companies every day. From the cars we drive to the foods we eat to the medications we take, we rely on trusted brands to improve our lives in many different ways.
Unfortunately, product recalls and class action lawsuits have shown us time and again how many businesses prioritize financial success over the safety of the products they manufacture or endorse. There are countless examples of well-known companies using shady marketing tactics or ignoring the potentially harmful repercussions of their production practices, thereby putting consumers at risk.
Ensuring the health and safety of you and your loved ones requires you to be a smart consumer—and that means staying informed and aware. We know that keeping on top of newsworthy lawsuits might feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to empower you with the resources you need to make educated decisions. Our consumer alerts blog makes it easy for you to stay safe and prepared. You’ll find up-to-date content on the most pressing lawsuits, recalls and business insights, including the following results:
- Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder was found to have caused ovarian cancer in a 63-year-old woman, leading to a $417 million verdict.
- Volkswagen covered up its knowledge of dangerous nitric oxide emissions, resulting in the biggest class action settlement in history.
- Sherwin-Williams, ConAgra and NL Industries were forced to remove lead-based paint—long known as a toxin affecting brain development and causing lifelong learning and behavior problems—from inside thousands of California homes, as well as contribute to a $1.1 billion fund to pay for inspections and lead abatement.