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• Fresenius Settlement to Result in $250M Payment in GranuFlo, NaturaLyte Dialysis Lawsuits

  February 24, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A $250 million settlement agreement has been put forward by Fresenius, the makers of GranuFlo and NaturaLyte dialysis products linked to cardiac arrest.

• Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleges Androgel Not Safe For Human Use

  February 8, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  An Androgel wrongful death lawsuit claims that the manufacturer aggressively promoted the testosterone gel without ensuring that it was safe for human use.

• Fresenius Dialysis Treatment Lawsuits Move Toward Bellwether Trials

  November 18, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  Two Fresenius dialysis bellwether cases are being prepared for the first federal trials over the recalled drugs early next year, which could set the tone for thousands of cases to follow.

• Judge to Consider Discovery Proposals for Fresenius Bellwether Trials Over Dialysis Injuries, Deaths

  May 14, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  A status conference scheduled for May 15 will involve discussions on the second phase of discovery for Fresenius dialysis bellwether cases.

• Harvoni, Sovaldi May Cause Cardiac Arrest When Taken With Amiodarone, Gilead Warns

  March 24, 2015

  Staff Writers

  Gilead is warning that its hepatitis C drugs, Harvoni and Sovaldi may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems and death in patients also taking the heart drug amiodarone.

• Fresenius Lawsuits Over Granuflo Dialysis Treatments Being Prepared for Early 2016 Trials

  March 13, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  A dozen Fresenius GranuFlo and NaturaLyte lawsuits are being prepared for trial, with 10 of those to be readed fro bellwether trials starting early next year.

• Side Effects of Zofran at High Doses Increases Risk of Heart Problems: Report

  March 9, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report highlights the potential heart risks associated with the anti-nausea drug Zofran.

• Zofran Heart Problems May Be To Blame for Deaths of Two Children: Case Study

  February 16, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A case study details two child deaths that doctors say were linked to Zofran heart problems.

• FDA To Require More Stringent Approval Process for Automated External Defibrillators

  January 29, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has issued new rules calling for stricter approval processes for automated external defibrillators following numerous recalls.

• Fresenius Litigation Includes Over 2,100 Wrongful Death Lawsuits Over Granuflo, NaturaLyte

  December 23, 2014

  Austin Kirk

  Fresenius faces more than 2,100 wrongful death lawsuits over claims that it failed to warn doctors or patients that GranuFlo and NaturaLyte dialysis products could cause cardiac arrest.