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Levaquin Lawsuit
The antibiotic Levaquin has been associated with side effects that could increase risk of tendon ruptures and permanent damage of the tendon.
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Levaquin Achilles Tendon Rupture Trial Consolidation Request Denied
U.S. District Judge John Tunheim has denied a motion filed by plaintiffs to consolidate three Levaquin lawsuits, which all involve users who suffered an Achilles tendon rupture or tear after using the antibiotic, into one “bellwether” trial in the federal MDL.
Levaquin Trial Consolidation for Bellwether Cases Opposed by J&J
Johnson & Johnson is fighting attempts by plaintiffs in the federal litigation over their popular antibiotic, to consolidate the first three bellwether lawsuits into one Levaquin trial.
Levaquin and Other Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Linked to Double Vision
Results of a new study suggest that fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as Levaquin and Cipro, may cause double vision, in addition to the known side effects, like tendon ruptures and tendonitis.
Levaquin Suits Filed in Illinois Over Tendon Rupture Risk
Four new Levaquin suits, representing twenty plaintiffs, have been filed in Illinois state court against the makers of the popular antibiotic, alleging that the risk of tendon ruptures was downplayed and inadequate warnings were provided.
Levaquin Lawsuit: Attorneys Disagree over Trial and Discovery Plan
A status conference was held Friday before U.S. District Judge John R. Tunheim, who is overseeing the federal Levaquin lawsuits pending in Minnesota. In documents filed with the Court before the conference, the attorneys for the parties disagreed about the process the court should adopt for selecting the first cases for trial.
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