The osteoporosis drug Fosamax, which is designed to strengthen bones and reduce the risk of fractures, has been linked to osteonecrosis of the jaw, which involves deterioration and death of the jaw bone. It has also been associated with osteonecrosis of the shoulder, osteonecrosis of the knee, osteonecrosis of the hip and a possible risk of low-impact femur fractures Continued
Lawsuits
St. Joseph Medical Center Lawsuits in Maryland
Former patients of Dr. Mark Midei who received a coronary artery stent procedure at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland may have important legal rights. According to letters sent by the hospital to hundreds of patients, it appears that some patients received a stent when it may not have been needed.
STATUS ST. JOSEPH STENT LAWSUITS: Maryland malpractice lawyers are reviewing potential claims for individuals who received a letter about issues identified with a cardiac catheterization procedure with stent placement at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland.
Toyota Uncontrolled Acceleration Lawsuits
Millions of Toyota and Lexus vehicles have been recalled due to problems with the gas pedals, which can cause the vehicles to accelerate out of control, potentially leading to severe or fatal injuries from auto accidents.
STATUS OF TOYOTA RECALL LAWSUITS: Lawyers are reviewing potential claims for individuals Toyota accident lawsuits for individuals who have experienced injuries as a result of the sudden, uncontrolled acceleration of a vehicle. Toyota class action suits are also being pursued in several states for owners of vehicles impacted by the recall.
Yaz Lawsuits and Yasmin Lawsuits
A growing number of Yasmin lawsuits and Yaz lawsuits have been filed over alleged side effects of the birth control pills, which may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, (DVT), pulmonary embolysm (PE), gallbladder disease, death and other serious injuries.
YASMIN AND YAZ LAWSUIT STATUS: All federal lawsuits over Yaz and Yasmin are consolidated in the Southern District of Illinois and Yasmin / Yaz lawyers are continuing to review additional claims for women throughout the country who have experienced problems. Continued
Meridia Lawsuits
Recent research suggests that side effects of Meridia, a prescription weight loss drug, could increase the risk of serious and potentially life-threatening heart problems, including heart attacks, strokes and death.
MERIDIA LAWSUIT STATUS: The limited weight-loss benefits provided by Meridia may be outweighed by the increased risk of cardiovascular problems, leading to calls for a Meridia recall to be issued. Lawyers are considering the potential for Meridia lawsuits for individuals who have suffered a:
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Death
Byetta Lawsuit
The use of the diabetes drug Byetta has been linked to reports of serious and potentially life threatening injuries, including pancreatitis, impaired kidney dysfunction and kidney failure.
BYETTA LAWSUIT STATUS: Lawyers are evaluating potential Byetta pancreatitis lawsuits and Byetta kidney failure lawsuits for individuals have experienced problems that may be caused by side effects of the diabetes drug.
Medical Capital Lawsuits
Investors who were sold investments in Medical Capital Notes may be entitled to recover their investment losses through an individual arbitration claim or Medical Capital class action lawsuit.
MEDICAL CAPITAL LAWSUIT STATUS: A class action lawsuit has been filed against several brokerage firms for selling Medical Capital Notes under false and misleading prospectuses. A number of investors have also elected to retain their own securities fraud attorney to pursue an individual arbitration claim through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Continued
Whistleblower Lawsuits
The False Claims Act of 1863 allows anyone who discovers that the United States government is being defrauded to file a whistleblower lawsuit in its favor, under the qui tam provision.
LAWYERS FOR WHISTLEBLOWER: Individuals who bring accurate and successful charges to the government’s attention may be eligible to recover a portion of any money obtained from the offending company. Submit information about a potential case for review by a whisleblower lawyer. Continued
Januvia Lawsuits
Diabetics could face an increased risk of pancreatitis as a result of Januvia side effects. The FDA indicated in September 2009 that the prescription information for the medication will be updated to include information about 88 cases of pancreatitis reported among users of the diabetes drug, including at least two cases of hemorrhagic pancreatitis or necrotizing pancreatitis.
JANUVIA LAWSUIT STATUS: Product liability lawyers are closely monitoring the FDA adverse event reports involving Januvia and pancreatitis. The potential for Januvia lawsuits are being considered for individuals who have been diagnosed with acute pancreatitis, hemorrhagic pancreatitis or necrotizing pancreatitis.
Chantix Lawsuits
The anti-smoking drug Chantix has been linked to an increased risk of suicides, suicide attempts, aggressive and unusual behavior. The FDA has received hundreds of reports involving serious and sometimes fatal injuries linked to psychiatric side effects, and required that a black box warning about the Chantix suicide risk be placed on the medication. Continued
