All Articles Tagged With: "Cerebral Palsy"
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Botox Lawsuit Over Death of Girl with Cerebral Palsy Ends in Defense Verdict
A California jury has ruled in favor of drug maker Allergan, Inc. in the first Botox lawsuit to go to trial, involving the death of a 7 year-old girl with cerebral palsy who received Botox injections to alleviate muscle problems associated with her disability.
Minnesota Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Results in $23.2M Verdict
The family of a girl who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a result of a birth injury has been awarded $23.3 million by a Minnesota jury after suing a hospital for waiting too long to perform a Cesarean section.
Dental Surgery Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Teeth Extraction
The family of a New York woman who died after teeth extraction surgery is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the dentist, saying that a dose of fentanyl painkiller he gave her turned deadly.
Botox Lawsuit Alleges Brain Damage from Treatment
A Virginia woman has filed a Botox lawsuit against Allergan, Inc., claiming that injections meant to cure a head tremor caused her to suffer brain injuries, movement disorders and dementia.
Botox for Cerebral Palsy Recommended Despite FDA Warnings
A panel of neurologists is recommending that Botox be used to treat some symptoms of spasticity associated with cerebral palsy, despite prior FDA warnings about the possible risk of serious and life-threatening reactions that have already killed several children who were given the injections off-label to treat the disability.
Botox Trial Scheduled to Begin in California Over Injuries and Deaths
A Botox lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of California on behalf of 15 people who allege that they suffered severe or fatal side effects from Botox treatments is scheduled to go to trial later this month against the manufacturer, Allergan, Inc.
New York Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Results in $43M Verdict
A 25-year-old New York woman has won a $43 million jury verdict in a cerebral palsy lawsuit brought against the hospital where she was born.
Drug Maker Sues FDA Over Ban on Offering Doctors Info About Off-Label Uses
The makers of Botox filed a lawsuit last week against the FDA, challenging federal regulations that ban drug companies from marketing drugs for uses that they have not been established as safe and effective through the FDA approval process.
Philips Fetal Monitor Problems Could Miss Fetal Distress or Give False Alarms
According to a warning issued by the FDA, Philips Avalon Fetal Monitors could provide delivery room healthcare professionals false readings, leading to missed cases of fetal distress or unnecessary interventions, potentially causing a newborn to suffer a permanent injury.
FDA Approves New Botox Black Box Warning, Drug Name Changes
The FDA has signed off on a new “black box” warning for Botox and other botulinum toxic drug products, and has approved generic name changes to avoid potential pharmacy errors that could result in life-threatening injuries.
