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Featured Lawsuit #1

Lipitor Lawsuit

Side effects of the cholesterol drug Lipitor may increase the risk of diabetes. As a result of Pfizer’s failure to adequately warn about this potential risk, former users may be entitled to financial compensation through a Lipitor diabetes lawsuit. STATUS OF LIPITOR LAWSUITS: Product liability lawsuits are being reviewed by Lipitor lawyers for diabetes suffered [...]

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Featured Lawsuit #2

Byetta Lawsuit

The use of the diabetes drug Byetta may increase the risk of developing chronic, asymptomatic pancreatitis, which could ultimately lead to a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer from Byetta. BYETTA LAWSUIT STATUS: As a result of the drug maker’s failure to properly research the side effects of Byetta or provide adequate warnings about the impact of [...]

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Featured Lawsuit #3

Mirena IUD Lawsuits

The Mirena IUD (Intrauterine Device) is a form of birth control that is placed into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. However, a number of women have reported suffering serious and debilitating injuries associated with side effects of Mirena, where the IUD may perforate the uterus, migrate to other parts of the body, cause infections or [...]

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Featured Lawsuit #4

Fresenius Dialysis Treatment Lawsuit

Fresenius Medical Care may have withheld important information about the potential side effects of NaturaLyte and GranuFlo acid concentrate drugs for dialysis treatment, which may have caused thousands of people to suffer: Cardiac Arrest Heart Attack Sudden Death STATUS OF FRESENIUS DIALYSIS LAWSUITS: Product liability lawyers are reviewing potential dialysis treatment lawsuits for individuals who [...]

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Featured Lawsuit #5

Da Vinci Surgical Robot Lawsuit

The da Vinci Surgical System has been linked to a number of complications and patient deaths, which may have been caused by surgical mistakes from insufficient training or by the machine’s design. STATUS OF DA VINCI SURGICAL SYSTEM LAWSUITS: Potential claims are being reviewed by lawyers for individuals who have been injured or lost loved [...]

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Featured Lawsuit #6

Pradaxa Internal Bleeding Lawsuit

The new blood thinner Pradaxa has been linked to an increased risk of serious and potentially life-threatening bleeding, leading many to question its safety.  PRADAXA LAWSUIT STATUS: Users of Pradaxa who suffered severe internal bleeding, hemorrhages or other problems may be eligible to pursue a Pradaxa lawsuit. Lawyers are reviewing potential claims for individuals throughout [...]

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Featured Lawsuit #7

NuvaRing Lawsuits

Side effects of NuvaRing birth control has been associated with a number of serious and potentially fatal injuries caused by blood clots. Users have suffered pulmonary embolysms, deep vein thrombosis, heart attacks, strokes and death after using the contraceptive vaginal ring.

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Featured Lawsuit #8

Tylenol / Acetaminophen Lawsuits

High doses of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol and many other painkillers and cold medicines, has been linked to an increased risk of liver damage and liver failure. Consumers who have experienced problems from Tylenol or generic acetaminophen may be entitled to compensation as a result of the drug makers’ failure to adequately warn [...]

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Featured Lawsuit #9

Vaginal Mesh / Bladder Sling Lawsuits

Thousands of women who had a vaginal mesh or bladder sling implanted to treat pelvic organ prolapse have experienced severe internal injuries, urinary problems and other complications as a result of problems with the medical devices, which may actually provide no real benefit over other methods of treating pelvic organ prolapse.

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Featured Lawsuit #10

Actos Lawsuit

Side effects of the popular diabetes drug Actos may increase the risk of bladder cancer. Health regulators in some European countries have suspended sales of the drug and the FDA required new warnings about the potential risk of bladder cancer from Actos in June 2011. STATUS OF ACTOS BLADDER CANCER LAWSUITS: As a result of [...]

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AboutLawsuits.com is an information website providing legal news, warnings and recalls about potentially danagerous products and an index of different types of personal injury lawsuits which could impact the safety and health of you and your family.

Recent Legal News and Recalls:

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Pfizer Opposes Creation of MDL for Lipitor Diabetes Cases

In response to a motion filed last month to consolidate all Lipitor lawsuits filed throughout the federal court system involving women diagnosed with diabetes, Pfizer indicates that they are opposed to the formation of coordinated proceedings involving their blockbuster cholesterol drug. Continued

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Jury Deliberations Begin in First Da Vinci Robot Injury Lawsuit

A Washington state jury is now considering whether to award damages against Intuitive Surgical in the first lawsuit in the country to reach a jury involving complications following da Vinci robotic surgery.   Continued

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Sugary Drinks Increase Kidney Stone Risk: Study

All sugary drinks, not just soda, may increase a person’s risk of developing kidney stones, according to the findings of a new study.  Continued

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Feraheme Recall Issued In Switzerland After Hypersensitivity Deaths

A batch of anemia, drugs known as Ferahame, have been recalled in Switzerland following the death of at least one patient and several reports involving hypersensitivity reactions.   Continued

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Drowning is Leading Cause of Death for Children: CPSC Report

As people throughout the country are preparing for Memorial day weekend and the approaching summer months, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning parents and guardians to closely watch their children in and around the water at community and backyard swimming pools. Continued

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Fresenius Hemodialysis Treatment

The daughter of an Oregon woman who suffered a fatal cardiac arrest following hemodialysis has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Fresenius Medical Care, alleging that the company’s GranuFlo and NaturaLyte dialysis treatments caused the sudden heart problems.   Continued

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Lea Panel Children’s Bed Recall Issued After Collapses, Reports of Injuries

More than 63,000 Lea Panel loft and bunk beds have been recalled after at least 22 reports have been received of the bed’s side mattress support rails breaking, posing a fall hazard and causing at least one child to be hospitalized when the top bunk of a bunk bed collapsed. Continued

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More Young Adults Getting Botox Injections, Despite Risks

According to the findings of new research, the use of Botox injections are on the rise among people of all ages, raising additional concerns over the cosmetic procedure and the risk that may come with the injections. Continued

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Sandoz Issues Generic Trexall Recall Due to Particulate Matter

Two lots of methotrexate, better known as generic Trexall, have been recalled after a routine examination revealed the presence of particulate matter in injection fluid vials, posing a health hazard to users. Continued

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MRI May Detect Metal-on-Metal Hip Tissue Damage: Study

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams may be used to detect developing problems with metal-on-metal hip replacements before patients start showing symptoms, according to a new study.   Continued