Scope Infection Lawsuit Patients across the United States have filed medical scope infection lawsuits after contaminated endoscopes and duodenoscopes allegedly transmitted dangerous bacterial infections during procedures such as ERCP, colonoscopy, and other endoscopic treatments.
Spinal Cord Stimulator Lawsuit Spinal cord stimulator lawsuits allege that implanted pain devices malfunctioned, migrated, or caused nerve damage, often forcing patients to undergo revision or removal surgery.
Depo-Provera Lawsuit Depo-Provera lawsuits are being investigated for women who developed meningioma brain tumors after receiving Depo-Provera birth control shots, claiming that Pfizer failed to adequately disclose side effects.
Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit Lawsuits are being pursued by users of Suboxone who experienced tooth loss, broken teeth or required dental extractions. Settlement benefits may be available.
Chlorpyrifos Parkinson’s Disease Lawsuit Chlorpyrifos lawsuits are being investigated for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after direct, residential, occupational or Gulf War pesticide exposure.
Ozempic Lawsuit Lawyers are pursuing Ozempic lawsuits, Wegovy lawsuits and Mounjaro lawsuits over gastroparesis or stomach paralysis, which can leave users with long-term gastrointestinal side effects
Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Regular exposure to chemicals in hair relaxer may cause uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and other injuries. Women diagnosed with cancer may be eligible for settlement benefits.
Bard PowerPort Lawsuit Serious and life-threatening injuries have been linked to problems with Bard PowerPort. Lawsuits are now being pursued by individuals who suffered injuries from the implantable port catheter fracturing or migrating.
Nitrous Oxide Lawsuit Individuals who suffered harm, or families who lost a loved one after using nitrous oxide products may be eligible for financial compensation through a nitrous oxide lawsuit.
Breast Mesh Lawsuit Lawyers are investigating breast mesh lawsuits for women who suffered infections, pain, or implant failure from internal bra implants used in breast reconstruction surgery.
Hit-and-Run Accident Lawsuit Results in $2.9M Award September 9, 2011 Staff Writers Add Your CommentsA wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of a Philadelphia area teen killed by a hit-and-run driver has resulted in a $2.9 million verdict. The hit-and-run auto accident lawsuit was brought by the family of Ashley Lynn Nickerson-Whalen, who was 14 when she was run over by a drunk driver using a suspended license at about 10 p.m. on August 19, 2004.Kirk Tate, 21, was sentenced to serve three to six years in prison as a result of charges stemming from the accident after pleading guilty in 2005. Both Tate and Donald Williams, the owner of the car Tate was driving when he struck Nickerson-Whalen and fled the scene, were named as defendants in the family’s personal injury lawsuit.Do You Know about…Spinal Cord Stimulator lawsuitsSpinal cord stimulator lawsuits are being investigated for individuals who suffered unnecessary shocks, burns or other problems, often resulting in the need for additional surgery to remove the SCS.Learn MoreSEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATIONDo You Know About…Spinal Cord Stimulator lawsuitsSpinal cord stimulator lawsuits are being investigated for individuals who suffered unnecessary shocks, burns or other problems, often resulting in the need for additional surgery to remove the SCS.Learn MoreSEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATIONThe case was decided by Bucks County Judge Gary Gilman, who awarded the family nearly $700,000 in wrongful death compensation from both men. In addition, Gilman awarded the family $1.5 million in survival action damages, $600,000 in punitive damages against Tate and $150,000 in punitive damages against Williams.The family will have to attempt to collect most of the money from Tate and Williams’ future earnings. Tags: Auto Accident, Drunk Driver, Pennsylvania, Wrongful Death Image Credit: |More Lawsuit Stories Judge Sets Next Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuit for Trial in January 2027 September 11, 2026 DraftKings Lawsuit Indicates ‘Event Contracts’ Are Nothing More Than Sports Bets September 11, 2026 Social Media Wrongful Death Lawsuit Links Major Platforms to Child Suicides September 11, 2026 0 Comments EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Share Your CommentsFirst Name*Last NameEmail* Shared Comments*This field is hidden when viewing the formI authorize the above comments be posted on this page Yes NoPost Comment I authorize the above comments be posted on this pageWeekly Digest Opt-In Yes, send me a weekly email with the latest lawsuits, recalls and warnings.Want your comments reviewed by a lawyer?To have an attorney review your comments and contact you about a potential case, provide your contact information below. This will not be published.Contact Phone #Alt Phone #Private CommentsNOTE: Providing information for review by an attorney does not form an attorney-client relationship.CAPTCHAGA SourceGA CampaignGA MediumGA ContentGA TermΔ MORE TOP STORIES Judge Sets Next Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuit for Trial in January 2027 (Posted: 2 days ago)The U.S. District Judge presiding over all Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits has scheduled the next bellwether trial to begin on January 11.MORE ABOUT: HERNIA MESH LAWSUITCovidien Mesh Lawyers to Meet With MDL Judge This Week, Following Landmark Verdict (08/17/2026)Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Payout of $88M Awarded in First MDL Bellwether Trial (08/05/2026)Hernia Mesh Failure Lawsuit Alleges ProGrip Implant Was Prone to Breaking and Fragmenting (08/03/2026) Abbott Spinal Cord Stimulator Explant Surgery Required After Device Failure: Lawsuit (Posted: 3 days ago)A South Carolina woman alleges an Abbott spinal cord stimulator malfunction caused painful electrical shocks that required removal surgery less than two years after implantation.MORE ABOUT: SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR LAWSUITBoston Scientific Spinal Cord Stimulator Lead Recall Issued After More Than 1,000 Serious Injuries (09/04/2026)Judge Allows Back Stimulator Lawsuits Against Boston Scientific to Be Directly Filed in MDL (08/31/2026)Hearing on Abbott, Nevro SCS Lawsuit MDL Centralization Set for September 2026 (08/26/2026) Jury Awards $40M Port Catheter Lawsuit Payout in Bard PowerPort Bellwether Trial (Posted: 4 days ago)The second Bard PowerPort lawsuit bellwether trial has ended in a $40 million verdict for the plaintiff who had the implant removed after the catheter broke and traveled to her heart.MORE ABOUT: BARD POWERPORT LAWSUITNearly 4,000 Bard PowerPort Lawsuits Are Awaiting Outcome of Upcoming Bellwether Trials (08/12/2026)Bard PowerPort Lawyers Make Final Preparations for Next MDL Bellwether Trial (07/17/2026)New Trial Sought for First Bard PowerPort Bellwether Lawsuit (06/05/2026)
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