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FDA Launches Medical Device Tracking System
Medical Device Tracking System Now Being Made. Nearly three years ago, Congress called for medical devices to be marked and tracked with unique identifiers and data on the tracked devices is now being made available to the public. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched the online Global Unique Device … [Read more...] about FDA Launches Medical Device Tracking System
Passenger Dies in Two-car Crash in Patterson, New York
Two-Car Crash Occurred On State Route 22. On Wednesday, April 29 at about 3:55 p.m., New York State Police from the Brewster barracks responded to a two-car auto accident that occurred on State Route 22, just north of State Route 311. A passenger in one of the vehicles was killed in the crash. According to state police, … [Read more...] about Passenger Dies in Two-car Crash in Patterson, New York
Artificial Sweeteners May Cause Dangerous Changes in Gut Bacteria
Researchers Found That Ingesting Artificial Sweeteners Lead To Obesity. A team of Israeli researchers has found evidence that suggests that ingesting artificial sweeteners might lead to obesity and related ailments such as diabetes. Artificial sweeteners appear to change the intestinal bacteria that direct metabolism. … [Read more...] about Artificial Sweeteners May Cause Dangerous Changes in Gut Bacteria
Takeda Agrees to $2.4 Billion Settlement in Actos Bladder Cancer Cases
Settlement In Actos Bladder Cancer Cases. Takeda Pharmaceuticals has agreed to pay $2.4 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits from patients and families who said Takeda’s diabetes drug Actos caused bladder cancer. Takeda, based in Japan, said the settlement would resolve most of the lawsuits related to Actos … [Read more...] about Takeda Agrees to $2.4 Billion Settlement in Actos Bladder Cancer Cases
Under Consent Decree, Medtronic Must Stop Sales of Most SynchroMed Implantable Drug Pumps
Medtronic Stop Sales Of Implantable Drug Pumps. After years of uncorrected problems, and repeated inspections and warnings from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Medtronic Corp. has entered an agreement with the Justice Department that halts the sale of most of the company's SynchroMed infusion pumps. The consent … [Read more...] about Under Consent Decree, Medtronic Must Stop Sales of Most SynchroMed Implantable Drug Pumps
Federal Judge Rules Punitive Damages Claims Can Stand in Lawsuit over Boston Scientific Pelvic Mesh Device
Product Liability Lawsuit Against Pelvic Mesh Device. A federal judge has ruled that punitive damage claims can stand in a product liability lawsuit against device maker Boston Scientific over its pelvic mesh products. In February 2010, the woman who brought the suit was implanted with Boston Scientific's Advantage Fit device to … [Read more...] about Federal Judge Rules Punitive Damages Claims Can Stand in Lawsuit over Boston Scientific Pelvic Mesh Device
No Safety Regulations at Trampoline Parks
Trampoline Parks Have No Federal Regulations In Place For Safety. Trampoline parks are becoming a popular choice for family fun activities, but 13News Now reports that there are no state or federal regulations in place for safety. Unlike with rides at fairs and amusement parks, there are no inspectors to survey whether or not a … [Read more...] about No Safety Regulations at Trampoline Parks
Medtronic Fights to Have InFuse Injury Claims Preempted by Federal Law
Medtronic InFuse Injury Claims. With numerous lawsuits filed against it over injuries attributed to its InFuse bone growth device, device maker, Medtronic Inc., has been trying to convince various courts nationwide that the federal preemption clause of the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act frees the company from liability for the … [Read more...] about Medtronic Fights to Have InFuse Injury Claims Preempted by Federal Law
Trek Recalls Nearly 1 Million Bikes with Brake Defect After a Rider is Paralyzed
Trek Recalls Bike With Disc Brakes. Trek Bicycle Corp. has announced the immediate recall of bikes with front disc brakes from model years 2000 through 2015. The recall affects about 900,000 bikes in the United States and 98,000 in Canada. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Trek reports three accidents … [Read more...] about Trek Recalls Nearly 1 Million Bikes with Brake Defect After a Rider is Paralyzed
Toro Recycler Mowers Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
Toro Recycler Mowers Recalled Due To An Injury Hazard. Toro has recalled its walk behind power mower due to an injury hazard, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) indicates on their website. The recall alert, dated April 16, 2015, states that the blade of the mower can break because an incorrect blade driver was … [Read more...] about Toro Recycler Mowers Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
OriGen Biomedical Recalls VV13F Reinforced Dual Lumen ECMO Catheters
OriGen Biomedical Recall Catheters. According to a recall alert posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) website, OriGen Biomedical recalled one lot of 51 VV13F Reinforced Dual Lumen ECMO Catheters. The nationwide recall was initiated because the clear extension tube could potentially separate from the hub in which … [Read more...] about OriGen Biomedical Recalls VV13F Reinforced Dual Lumen ECMO Catheters
Beech-Nut Nutrition Baby Food Recalled May Contain Pieces of Glass
FSIS Announced That Beech-Nut Baby Food Products Are Being Recalled. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) announced that roughly 1,920 pounds of Beech-Nut Nutrition baby food products are being recalled because they may be contaminated with small pieces of glass. The recall is listed as … [Read more...] about Beech-Nut Nutrition Baby Food Recalled May Contain Pieces of Glass
FDA Issues Liver Injury Alert for Muscle-Building Supplement
FDA Warning Over Muscle-Building Supplement. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers not to use the muscle-growth supplement Tri-Methyl Xtreme. The supplement has been linked to cases of severe liver injury. Tri-Methyl Xtreme is distributed by Extreme Products, a Las Vegas company, the … [Read more...] about FDA Issues Liver Injury Alert for Muscle-Building Supplement
Top FDA Officials have Ties to Supplement Industry
Supplement Industry Growing Issue Of Safety Concerns. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) lenient regulation of dietary supplements has been a growing issue in light of safety concerns. Recently, the New York Times reported that the issue may stem from the fact that top FDA officials have conflicts of interest. Recent … [Read more...] about Top FDA Officials have Ties to Supplement Industry
FDA Warns Cosmetics Makers About Overstated Claims for Wrinkle Creams
FDA Warning The Industry About Wrinkle Creams. In a series of warning letters to cosmetics manufacturers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the industry about claims being made for wrinkle creams. Five warnings letters have been sent to companies since November, the latest of which addressed claims for … [Read more...] about FDA Warns Cosmetics Makers About Overstated Claims for Wrinkle Creams
AstraZeneca Diabetes Drug Onglyza May be Associated with Increased Rate of Death
Onglyza Rate Of Death. After a preliminary review of data, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that AstraZeneca's diabetes drug Onglyza (saxagliptin) may be associated with an increased rate of death. The FDA's report was posted on the agency's website on Friday, a few days ahead of an April 14 FDA advisory panel … [Read more...] about AstraZeneca Diabetes Drug Onglyza May be Associated with Increased Rate of Death
FDA Kept Dietary Supplement Risks Under Wraps
Chemical In Dietary Supplement. A new study published in the journal Drug Testing and Analysis found that weight-loss and workout supplements across the country have been spiked with an amphetamine-like chemical known as BMPEA. The New York Times reports that although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) documented … [Read more...] about FDA Kept Dietary Supplement Risks Under Wraps
Zimmer Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate Recalled
Recall Of Zimmer Persona Knee Implant. A Class 2 recall has been issued for a component of Zimmer's Persona knee implant, the Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate/Persona TM Tibia. According to a recall notice dated March 12, 2015 on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) website, the recall was issued due to growing reports of … [Read more...] about Zimmer Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate Recalled
Active Ingredient in Roundup Most Likely Causes Cancer, International Research Agency Says
Active Ingredient Safety Concerns In The Wake of Two Deaths. Powdered caffeine has raised a number of safety concerns in the wake of at least two recent deaths linked to the product. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rarely used its authority to remove dangerous natural products that pose health risks, … [Read more...] about Active Ingredient in Roundup Most Likely Causes Cancer, International Research Agency Says
Takeda Reportedly Offers $2.2B to Settle Actos Bladder Cancer Claims
Takeda Actos Settlement Over Bladder Cancer Claims. A potential upcoming Actos settlement would be one of the largest settlements in US history of patients’ lawsuits over defective drugs and medical devices. Bloomberg reports that according to three sources familiar with the situation, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. has offered … [Read more...] about Takeda Reportedly Offers $2.2B to Settle Actos Bladder Cancer Claims
Macrolide Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk of Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy
Macrolide Antibiotic Risk Of Epilepsy Or Cerebral Palsy. New research suggests that the use of macrolide antibiotics during pregnancy could increase the risk of giving birth to a child with epilepsy or cerebral palsy. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH) in London, was … [Read more...] about Macrolide Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk of Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy
Deadline to Enroll in Stryker Hip Settlement Extended to March 30
Stryker Hip Settlement Has Been Extended. According to court documents, the deadline to enroll in the Stryker Orthopaedics Rejuvenate Hip System settlement has been extended from early March to March 30, 2015. A high early failure rate and a risk of metallosis prompted Stryker to recall the ABG II and Rejuvenate Modular … [Read more...] about Deadline to Enroll in Stryker Hip Settlement Extended to March 30
Smoking Cessation Drug Chantix May Carry Seizure and Alcohol Risk
Chantix Linked To Seizures. Pfizer's smoking cessation drug Chantix (varenicline) is linked to seizures, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned. Additionally, there are reports of some users becoming aggressive or blacking out while drinking alcohol with the drug. Reuters reports that the FDA approved a label update to … [Read more...] about Smoking Cessation Drug Chantix May Carry Seizure and Alcohol Risk
FDA Increases Oversight of Endoscopes Linked to ‘Superbug’ Infections
Endoscopes Associated With Infections. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is increasing oversight of endoscopes associated with a number of "superbug" infection outbreaks. The FDA has released stricter guidelines for manufacturers of reusable medical instruments, including specialized endoscopes – duodenoscopes – … [Read more...] about FDA Increases Oversight of Endoscopes Linked to ‘Superbug’ Infections
Bellwether Case in Transvaginal Mesh Multidistrict Litigation Settled
MDL Over Transvaginal Mesh Injuries. Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ethicon Inc. has settled a bellwether case in multidistrict litigation over transvaginal mesh injuries on the fifth day of the trial. Matthew Johnson, a spokesman for Ethicon, said the company and the plaintiff had reached a settlement to resolve her … [Read more...] about Bellwether Case in Transvaginal Mesh Multidistrict Litigation Settled
Study Finds High Rate of GI Events when NSAIDs are Used for Arthritis
NSAIDs Gastrointestinal Issues. A large European study has found that at-risk patients taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for arthritis have a high incidence of gastrointestinal issues. The study was conducted by Angel Lanas, MD of the University of Zaragosa School of Medicine in Spain and colleagues. During their 6 … [Read more...] about Study Finds High Rate of GI Events when NSAIDs are Used for Arthritis
$5.7 Million Verdict against Johnson & Johnson in Pelvic Mesh Case
Verdict Against Pelvic Mesh Case. A California jury returned a $5.7 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson last week in the first test case over one of its newest pelvic mesh slings. Similar devices have been named in thousands of lawsuits across the country. Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary, Ethicon Inc., has lost … [Read more...] about $5.7 Million Verdict against Johnson & Johnson in Pelvic Mesh Case
L’Oreal Warned by FDA for Improper Marketing
FDA Warning Letter To L’Oreal Marketing. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a February 12 warning letter to L'Oreal for the improper marketing of its Rosaliac AR Intense and Mela-D Pigment Control. According to Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS), the agency said these products are being … [Read more...] about L’Oreal Warned by FDA for Improper Marketing
Woman Seriously Injured in Two-Car Crash on Long Island
A Two-Car Crash Injured One Person. Suffolk County, New York police are investigating a two-vehicle accident that seriously injured at least one person. The accident, in Hauppauge, closed portions of Routes 111 and 347 early Thursday. The two roads were closed at the intersection after the accident occurred just after 12:20 a.m., … [Read more...] about Woman Seriously Injured in Two-Car Crash on Long Island
AliverCor’s Heart Monitor App is Recalled
AliverCor Recall Heart Monitor App. AliverCor's AliveCor has recalled their AliveECG app Version 2.1.2 used with AliveCor Heart Monitor. According to HIT Consultant, the recall is due to the app crashing when it is used. The issue affects 5,600 iOS users. According to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall notice … [Read more...] about AliverCor’s Heart Monitor App is Recalled
PW Files Class-Action Against Defective Remington Model 700 Rifle
Remington Arms Riffle Can Fire Without A Trigger Pull. Florida gun owners who have the Remington Model 700 rifles are covered by a new class-action lawsuit which claims the weapon can fire without a trigger pull. The national law firm of Parker Waichman LLP has filed the lawsuit recently in U.S. District Court for the Southern … [Read more...] about PW Files Class-Action Against Defective Remington Model 700 Rifle
Homeowner Plaintiffs Steering Committee in the MI Windows and Doors, Inc. Products Liability Litigation
MI Windows and Doors Product Liability Litigation. The national law firm of Parker Waichman LLP is pleased to announce that Jordan L. Chaikin, a partner with the firm, has been appointed to the Homeowner Plaintiffs' Steering Committee (HPSC) for In Re: MI Windows and Doors, Inc. Products Liability Litigation (MDL 2333), … [Read more...] about Homeowner Plaintiffs Steering Committee in the MI Windows and Doors, Inc. Products Liability Litigation
New York Personal Injury Law Firm Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Construction Worker Injured on the Job While Employed by a Subcontractor of Top 8 Construction Corp
A Lawsuit Filed Against Construction Corp. Parker Waichman LLP, a law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of injured people, has filed suit on behalf of a Queens, New York, man who was injured at a premises owned by 39 Prince Realty LLC while employed by a subcontractor of Top 8 Construction Corp. The lawsuit, which … [Read more...] about New York Personal Injury Law Firm Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Construction Worker Injured on the Job While Employed by a Subcontractor of Top 8 Construction Corp
Woman Sues Biomet after Suffering Two Failed Hip Implants
Injuries Associated With Biomet M2a Magnum Hip System. Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of victims injured by defective medical devices, has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a woman who suffered significant personal injuries, allegedly due to the Biomet M2a Magnum Hip System. The suit was filed … [Read more...] about Woman Sues Biomet after Suffering Two Failed Hip Implants
Transvaginal Mesh Products Manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, C.R. Bard Caused Disfiguring Side Effects
C.R. Bard Are Responsible For A Woman's Injuries. Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of victims injured by defective medical devices, has filed a lawsuit alleging that two types of transvaginal mesh implants are responsible for a woman’s injuries. The suit was filed on July 12th in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Transvaginal Mesh Products Manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, C.R. Bard Caused Disfiguring Side Effects
Woman Files Lawsuit Claiming that the IntePro Transvaginal Mesh is Responsible for Her Injuries
IntePro Transvaginal Mesh Adverse Effects. Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of victims injured by defective medical devices, has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a New York woman who claims that her IntePro Large Pore Polypropelene Y-Sling caused adverse effects and bodily harm. Filed on July … [Read more...] about Woman Files Lawsuit Claiming that the IntePro Transvaginal Mesh is Responsible for Her Injuries
Texas Man Files Lawsuit Claiming that His DePuy ASR Hip Implant Allegedly Caused Elevated Metal Ion Levels and Other Complications Prompting Implant Removal
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Adverse Effects. Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of victims injured by defective medical devices, has filed a lawsuit alleging that the DePuy ASR hip implant caused a number of adverse effects in a Texas man. The suit was filed on July 16th in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Texas Man Files Lawsuit Claiming that His DePuy ASR Hip Implant Allegedly Caused Elevated Metal Ion Levels and Other Complications Prompting Implant Removal
Morning Song Birdseed, Other Wild Birdseed by Scotts Miracle-Gro Treated with Toxic Pesticides
Morning Song Birdseed Contaminated With Toxic Pesticides. Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm dedicated to protecting the legal rights of consumers injured by defective products, is investigating potential claims regarding Morning Song birdseed products, as well as other brands of wild birdseed manufactured by the … [Read more...] about Morning Song Birdseed, Other Wild Birdseed by Scotts Miracle-Gro Treated with Toxic Pesticides
Parker Waichman LLP Representing Virginia Woman in DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuits. Parker Waichman LLP continues to file metal-on-metal hip replacement lawsuits on behalf of alleged victims of DePuy Orthopaedics' recalled ASR hip implant devices. On May 7, the firm filed a new complaint on behalf of a 51-year-old woman from Virginia who had to have ASR hip implants removed and … [Read more...] about Parker Waichman LLP Representing Virginia Woman in DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit
Bartholomew Ryan, Vet who Committed Suicide at Nassau County Jail
Lawsuit Against Nassau County Jail. A woman whose son committed suicide at the Nassau County Correctional Center has filed a lawsuit against the jail as well we Nassau County. Bartholomew Ryan, 32, was a former Marine and Iraq veteran from East Meadow, NY. Ryan hung himself with a noose he made from a sheet the day after he was … [Read more...] about Bartholomew Ryan, Vet who Committed Suicide at Nassau County Jail
Parker Waichman LLP, Partner Law Firms, Win $20 Million Jury Award in Wrongful Death Lawsuit against Lorillard Tobacco Company
A Lawsuit Against Lorillard Tobacco Company. Parker Waichman LLP and its partner law firms, the Alvarez Law Firm and the Paige Law Firm, have obtained a $20 million verdict in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against Lorillard Tobacco Company on behalf of a Florida woman who lost her husband to small cell lung cancer. A Dade … [Read more...] about Parker Waichman LLP, Partner Law Firms, Win $20 Million Jury Award in Wrongful Death Lawsuit against Lorillard Tobacco Company
Ford Navistar Diesel Engine Litigation
Ford Navistar Product Liability Litigation. Peter Cambs, an attorney with the national law firm of Parker Waichman LLP, has been named to the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee (PSC) in the litigation surrounding certain Ford Navistar diesel engines (In re: Navistar Diesel Engine Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2223). The Ford … [Read more...] about Ford Navistar Diesel Engine Litigation
Former Treasury Department Investigator Jerry Parker Helps Build America’s Leading Personal Injury Firm By Jonathan Widran
America's Leading Personal Injury Firm. Next time you meet a young man just out of law school who says he is an IRS Criminal Investigator, do not run the other way or stereotype him. One day he may just be one of the most important people you ever meet, the personal injury lawyer who fights for justice, David vs. Goliath style, … [Read more...] about Former Treasury Department Investigator Jerry Parker Helps Build America’s Leading Personal Injury Firm By Jonathan Widran
Herman Badillo, Former U.S. Representative, Joins Parker Waichman LLP as Senior Counsel
Herman Badillo Joined Parker Waichman LLP. Herman Badillo, a prominent New York City politician and the first native Puerto Rican ever elected to the United States House of Representatives, has joined the New York office of Parker Waichman LLP. Mr. Badillo, who will join the firm as Senior Counsel in mid-January, is … [Read more...] about Herman Badillo, Former U.S. Representative, Joins Parker Waichman LLP as Senior Counsel
Judge Rejects Motion to Dismiss in “YourLawyer” Trademark Infringement Case
Trademark Infringement Lawsuit. A federal judge in New York has rejected a defendant’s motion to dismiss a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Parker Waichman LLP. Parker Waichman is a national law firm that represents victims in mass tort lawsuits. It has offices in New York, New Jersey and Florida. The lawsuit … [Read more...] about Judge Rejects Motion to Dismiss in “YourLawyer” Trademark Infringement Case
Slain child’s father sues Nassau for negligence
Negligence Led To A Failure To Prevent Tragedy. The father of Jewell Ward, one of the three children allegedly killed in their New Cassel home Sunday by their mother, is suing Nassau County, claiming its "negligence, carelessness and recklessness" led to a failure to prevent the tragedy. Rickey Ward, of Hempstead, who is … [Read more...] about Slain child’s father sues Nassau for negligence
A Boy Contracted Salmonella After Ingesting Peter Pan Peanut Butter
Salmonella Linked To Peter Pan Peanut Butter. NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Parker Waichman LLP (https://yourlawyercom.wpengine.com) and Neblett, Beard & Arsenault LLP has filed a lawsuit against ConAgra Foods Inc. (NYSE:CAG - News) on behalf of a 12 year old boy who contracted salmonella after eating Peter Pan … [Read more...] about A Boy Contracted Salmonella After Ingesting Peter Pan Peanut Butter
Year-Long Study Reveals Driver Inattention Significantly Increases the Risk of Accidents
Driver Inattention Increases The Risk Of Accident. The data recorded by video cameras and other sensors, placed in 100 motor vehicles for more than a year, spoke for itself. Even brief portions of the video played on last night’s national and local news programs were startling and showed actual accidents and near-accidents … [Read more...] about Year-Long Study Reveals Driver Inattention Significantly Increases the Risk of Accidents
Johnson & Johnson Sued Over Ortho Patch
Pulmonary Embolism Associated With Ortho Patch. Johnson and Johnson's Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Inc. unit is being sued on behalf of a woman who had been using the company's Ortho Evra contraceptive patch. The suit, filed by Parker & Waichman LLP, alleges the woman suffered a pulmonary embolism after using the … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson Sued Over Ortho Patch
Biogen, Elan hit with lawsuit over Tysabri
Lawsuit Against The Maker Of Tysabri. The family of a woman who died in February after participating in a clinical trial of multiple-sclerosis medications has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of the drugs. The woman's family has sued Biogen Idec Inc. of Cambridge, Mass., and Elan Pharmaceuticals of San … [Read more...] about Biogen, Elan hit with lawsuit over Tysabri
Lawyers Find Way Around Governmental Immunity
Lawyers Way Around Governmental Immunity. In a landmark case, a judge found New York State liable to the tune of $3.6 million for releasing a prisoner who then raped and murdered a 35-year-old mother of three young boys. The February decision is the first time New York State has been held liable for damages for … [Read more...] about Lawyers Find Way Around Governmental Immunity
NY Firms Campaign for Clients to Join Vioxx Litigation
Law Firm Launched Campaign For Vioxx Litigation. Pulling no punches, a Long Island law firm has launched an aggressive marketing campaign aimed at educating the public about the dangers of Vioxx, the recalled prescription pain reliever. The campaign by Mineola's Sanders, Sanders, Block, Woycik, Viener & Grossman … [Read more...] about NY Firms Campaign for Clients to Join Vioxx Litigation
State Held Liable in Attacks by Rapist
Liable In Attacks By Rapist. Even more than the rapist and killer himself, New York State is responsible for the rape and murder of a Yaphank woman, and the rape of Rocky Point woman, because the state mistakenly sprung him from prison 13 years early, a state court of claims judge has ruled. Now the state must pay $5.5 million to … [Read more...] about State Held Liable in Attacks by Rapist
The Fen-Phen Follies
Fen-Phen Caused Damage To Heart Valves. Even in a nation obsessed with weight loss, there's never been anything quite like fen-phen. It was a set of magic pills from the wizards of Big Pharma: a prescription cocktail that promised to suppress appetite and promote weight loss, easily and safely. Fen-phen's pledge: no pain, and no … [Read more...] about The Fen-Phen Follies
Case Study – Jerry Parker, Lawyer
Case Study Including Personal Injury And Product Liability. Background Jerry Parker is a partner in the law firm Parker & Waichman, LLP (/). His firm handles personal injury and product liability cases, including cases involving defective pharmaceuticals and defective medical devices. Most recently, they are one of ten law … [Read more...] about Case Study – Jerry Parker, Lawyer
Slam Vioxx-maker delays
A Report Blast Vioxx Maker. The troublesome painkiller Vioxx should have been yanked from the market several years ago when growing evidence already pointed to a significant risk of heart attacks, according to a damning new report that blasts both the drugmaker and U.S. health officials. The combined results of 29 studies and … [Read more...] about Slam Vioxx-maker delays
Appellate Division Denies State of New York’s Appeal of Order Granting Summary Judgment to Claimants
Appellate Division Denied The Cross-Motion For Summary Judgement. Parker & Waichman, LLP: In a recent order issued by the Supreme Court, Appellate Division, 2nd Department, New York, the Court found that the Court of Claims had correctly granted summary judgment to claimant and denied the State's cross-motion for … [Read more...] about Appellate Division Denies State of New York’s Appeal of Order Granting Summary Judgment to Claimants
FLA. COURT ASKED TO RECONSIDER SEROQUEL CLASS DENIAL
Plaintiffs In A Suit Involves Seroquel. Zehel-Miller v. AstraZeneca Pharms. Arguing that the court made "conclusory findings" in rejecting their class certification request, the plaintiffs in a suit involving the popular anti-psychotic Seroquel have asked a federal judge in Florida to reconsider the motion. Zehel-Miller et … [Read more...] about FLA. COURT ASKED TO RECONSIDER SEROQUEL CLASS DENIAL
Merck’s Legal Nightmare
Merck Vioxx Risk Of Heart Attacks And Strokes. Merck's recall of its popular painkiller Vioxx after a big study found it increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes could set off the next big class-action feeding frenzy. Virtually every time a drug has been recalled because of side-effect problems in recent years, the … [Read more...] about Merck’s Legal Nightmare
Intersection: Defendant Facing Stop Sign 385,000 Verdict: Radius Fracture
Defendant Facing Stop Sign Verdict. A 29-year-old male student suffered a radius and metacarpal fracture to the right hand, resulting in a 20 percent loss of use, and a dislocated right wrist, requiring closed reduction and subsequent open reduction and internal fixation, when the vehicle in which he was a passenger, … [Read more...] about Intersection: Defendant Facing Stop Sign 385,000 Verdict: Radius Fracture
MOTOR VEHICLE SETTLEMENT: $2 million
Motor Vehicle Verdict Settlement. Ricardo Carrillo v. Penske Truck Leasing Co.; JEFCO, Inc.; and Benefacio Rodriguez 26286/98 JUSTICE: Peter J. O'Donoghue ATTORNEYS: Partner at Parker & Waichman, Great Neck for plaintiff; Mitchell Teitelbaum of Torino & Bernstein, P.C., Mineola for defendant. FACTS: The accident … [Read more...] about MOTOR VEHICLE SETTLEMENT: $2 million
$2.19M Labor Law Verdict
Labor Law Verdict. Tiziano Sozzi, a 38-year-old painter and plasterer, was injured on when the ladder he was working on collapsed. Tiziano Sozzi v. Gramercy Realty Company No. 2 LP 22523/98 March 15 Kings Supreme JUDGE: Ira B. Harkavy ATTORNEYS: Andy F. of Parker & Waichman, Great Neck. Elsa Rodriguez Preston of … [Read more...] about $2.19M Labor Law Verdict
Jury Reaches Verdict In Collapsing Fire Ladder Case, Says Law firm of Parker & Waichman
Collapse Of A Fire Ladder. NEW YORK, May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the collapse of an aerial fire ladder during an attempted fire rescue in 1994, a loving husband and father plunged to his death while his family and a New York City firefighter were severely injured. On Friday, April 28, a Brooklyn Jury found that the City … [Read more...] about Jury Reaches Verdict In Collapsing Fire Ladder Case, Says Law firm of Parker & Waichman
Transit Authority Has Conceded Liability for the Crash of Two Subway Trains
Transit Authority Liability For Crash Of Two Subway Trains. The Transit Authority has conceded liability for the crash of two subway trains on the Williamsburg Bridge June 5 that injured 66 passengers, according to an attorney representing one plaintiff. Jerrold s. Parker of Parker & Waichman reported yesterday that in … [Read more...] about Transit Authority Has Conceded Liability for the Crash of Two Subway Trains
