An FDA panel recommended that prescription Vicodin and Percocet be banned and that over-the-counter acetaminophen drugs contain stronger warning labels. The FDA has found product side effects in that acetaminophen can cause liver damage.
To read more about the FDA recommendations.
Taser International Inc.’s newest law enforcement stun gun is about to be unveiled, but the company is keeping quiet about the technology specifics. The company has been the subject of numerous product liability and wrongful death lawsuits over the use of its stun guns.
To read more about the new stun gun.
Kroger has recalled ground beef sold in some of its grocery store because of possible E.coli contamination. Illinois stores where ground beef may be recalled include Food 4 Less and Fry’s. The attorneys at Levin & Perconti want you to be careful and look at warnings when you are grocery shopping, especially over the holiday weekend!
To read more about the Illinois beef recall.
Some recent studies have suggested a product liability link between the diabetes treatment Lantus and cancer. Some medical experts have cautioned that the studies are inconclusive.
To read more about the drug’s possible link to cancer.
The FDA recently warned the makers of Singulair and three other asthma drugs that the labels must include a dozen mood and behavior changes as possible product side effects. Users of the drugs have experienced severe behavioral product side effects and now there is a push for the drugs to contain a more severe warning.
To read more about the black box warning push.
The FDA yesterday was considering calling some acetaminophen products off the shelves due to product liability concerns. Makers of drugs you may take daily such as Tyenol and Excedrin tried to dissuade regulators from placing new restrictions on the painkillers. Acetaminophen remains the leading cause of liver failure in the U.S.
To read more about the acetaminophen side effects.
Biogen recently released information on a multiple-sclerosis patient who had bad product side effects after taking Tysabri. The patient developed a debilitating brain infection, which was the 13th such infection in a Tysabri patient.
To read more about the brain injury side effects.
Recently, President Obama signed the FDA tobacco regulation bill into law. The law allows the FDA to require specifications on warning labels and advertising. Additionally, the law specifically states that no provision of the Act modifies or otherwise affects any action or liability under the product liability law of any state.
To read more about the tobacco regulation law.
Chinese regulators have sent representatives to the U.S. to investigate the tainted Chinese drywall product liability that has hit homes. Two Chinese experts met with CPSC to observe conditions in homes affected by the tainted drywall.
To read more about the drywall problem.
A jury recently ruled against Sherwin Williams, finding it liable for the personal injuries and illnesses of a boy who ate lead-contaminated paint chips. $7 million in personal injury damages was awarded to the plaintiffs.
To read more about the lead liability.
Thirty-eight drug liability lawsuits were recently consolidated into one against pharmaceutical company C.B. Fleet over two of its laxative drugs. The product liability lawsuits allege that the laxatives have caused serious kidney damage. The company is currently considering ways to put the drugs back on the market.
To read more about the defendant laxative company.
Records from a premises liability lawsuit involving the collapse of a different building constructed by the same company shed new light on last month’s Cowboys facility collapse. In that premises lawsuit, the company was ordered to pay about $3.5 million in damages.
To read more about the company’s prior premise liability.
