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• Invokana Case Consolidation Arguments To Be Heard By JPML Tomorrow

  November 30, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  As a growing number of Invokana lawsuits continue to be filed nationwide by individuals who suffered diabetic ketoacidosis, kidney failure, heart attacks and other injuries, the U.S. JPML is set to meet to review whether to centralize the cases before one judge for coordinated pretrial proceedings.

• Lawsuit Points to “Overwhelming” Evidence of Link Between Talcum Baby Powder and Ovarian Cancer

  November 28, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  According to allegations raised in a recently filed lawsuit, overwhelming scientific and medical evidence has established a causal link between talcum baby powder and ovarian cancer.

• Kidney Failure, Ketoacidosis Lawsuit Filed Over Invokana Diabetes Drug

  November 21, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Side effects of Invokana allegedly caused a Maryland man to suffer diabetic ketoacidosis, kidney failure and other injuries, according to a lawsuit filed last week over the drug makers' failure to adequately warn about the risks.

• Ethicon Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Filed Over Physiomesh Problems

  November 18, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  According to allegations raised in a hernia mesh lawsuit filed against Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon unit, problems with Physiomesh products make them unreasonably dangerous and defective, resulting in severe pain and health problems for a Massachusetts man.

• Lawsuit Over Peripheral Neuropathy from Avelox, Levaquin and Cipro Filed by 48 Plaintiffs

  November 18, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit filed on behalf of a group of 48 people indicates that side effects of Levaquin, Cipro and Avelox caused permanent peripheral neuropathy, resulting in severe and debilitating nerve damage.

• New Olympus Morcellator Safer, But Not For Women With Suspected Cancer, Company Warns

  November 18, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Olympus has received approval for a new morcellator equipped with a tissue containment bag, amid concerns that morcellators can spread cancerous cells throughout a woman's body.

• Johnson & Johnson Pushes for Quick MDL Bellwether Process for Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower Lawsuits

  November 17, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Parties have submitted status reports on talcum powder litigation calling for rapid bellwether trial selections, and highlighting disputed science over the link between talc and ovarian cancer.

• FDA Weighs Risks, Benefits, Of Relaxing Off-Label Marketing Restrictions

  November 11, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA was urged by industry to relax restrictions on off-label drug marketing at a hearing this week, while critics warned that such a move would endanger patient health and safety.

• Depuy Pinnacle Hip Bellwether Trial Scheduled for September 2017

  November 10, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  A fourth DePuy Pinnacle hip bellwether trial has been scheduled for September 2017, following a defense verdict, a $151 million plaintiff award, and a trial that is still ongoing.

• Side Effects of Invokana Put Stress On Kidneys, Lawsuit Claims

  November 10, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  According to allegations raised in a lawsuit over kidney failure caused by Invokana, side effects of the new-generation diabetes drug place additional stress on the kidneys for certain users.