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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.
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.
Minnesota Malpractice Lawsuit Results in $1.25M Verdict for Toddler Death
The family of a 21-month old boy who died of untreated appendicitis was awarded $1.25 million last week in a Minnesota malpractice lawsuit.
Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Lawsuits in Minnesota State Court Dismissed
A Minnesota judge has dismissed all state court lawsuits against Medtronic over its recalled Sprint Fidelis defibrillator leads. The decision follows a similar dismissal of the federal Sprint Fidelis litigation in January, based on the argument that the medical device manufacturer is immune from liability for injuries caused by their defective defibrillator leads since the [...]
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.
Extendicare Nursing Home Lawsuit Over False Advertising Dismissed
A class action lawsuit over the quality of care at Extendicare nursing homes in Wisconsin, which alleged that the nursing home operator placed profits over patient care by admitting residents that they were not properly equipped to handle, has been dismissed by a judge in Millwaukee County Circuit Court. It is the third such [...]
Levaquin Lawsuits Filed in New Jersey Over Tendon Ruptures
Three new Levaquin Lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson and Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals in New Jersey state court, joining other similar cases filed in state and federal courts throughout the country, alleging that the antibiotic caused plaintiffs to suffer painful tendon ruptures.
BPA Plastic Baby Bottles Banned in Chicago
Since the FDA has failed to take steps to protect the public from the potential harm posed by the use bisphenol A, or BPA, the city of Chicago has issued a ban on the sale of baby bottles and sippy cups that contain the chemical.
Levaquin Lawsuit Consolidation Sought in New Jersey State Court
Lawyers representing plaintiffs who have filed a Levaquin lawsuit in state court in New Jersey have requested that all cases be centralized with Superior Court Judge Carol Higbee in Atlantic County.
