Teenager can sue over birth injury
Statutes of Limitations for Malpractice Cases. Statutes of limitations for malpractice cases in Wisconsin don't fully address injuries to developmentally disabled children, so a teenager w ho was injured at birth should still be allowed to sue his health care providers, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday. The parents of Toby … [Read more...]
Woman Alleges Zofran Caused Shattering Birth Defects
Zofran Approved for Cancer Treatments But Not In Pregnancy Related Nausea. GlaxoSmithKline's (GSK) anti-nausea medication, Zofran (ondansetron), is the focus of a new lawsuit. Zofran is approved for use in post-operative surgery patients and patients undergoing certain cancer treatments to combat nausea. Although Zofran is not … [Read more...]
Individual Complaints in Zofran Litigation
On Going Case Against Zofran Birth Defect. As part of pretrial proceedings in the Zofran birth defect lawsuits against GlaxoSmithKline, families are now completing documents with individual details of their cases. More than 200 birth defects lawsuits have been consolidated in a multidistrict litigation in federal court in … [Read more...]
Novartis as Defendant in Zofran Lawsuit
Xarelto's Manufacturers Versus Plaintiffs. Novartis Pharmaceuticals has been named alongside GlaxoSmithKline in litigation over the anti-nausea medication Zofran. Some 250 lawsuits were consolidated in the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts alleging the drug makers illegally promoted Zofran off-label for morning sickness, leading … [Read more...]
Birth Control Pills Breast Cancer Risk
Breast Cancer Risk of Birth Control Pills. A new study has revealed links between birth control pills and increased risks for developing breast cancer. The study found that working women who delay marriage and having children, and who are using contraceptive pills or undergoing what is described as “incidental” abortions also have … [Read more...]
Blood Clot Risks In Birth Control Pills
Possible Side Effects of Oral Contraceptive Pills Women suffering from a common hormonal disorder face a greater risk of developing life-threatening blood clots while taking oral contraceptive pills. A new study from University of Virginia School of Medicine shows that women who have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are more … [Read more...]
Zoloft Class Action Lawsuit Filed
Zoloft Class Action Lawsuit. Pfizer has been hit with yet another Zoloft birth defect lawsuit, this time a class action filed by a group of mothers in St. Louis. The plaintiffs, who allege their use of Zoloft caused their child to be born with birth defects, are asking for more than $200,000 in actual damages from Pfizer, along with … [Read more...]
Glaxo Accused Paxil Birth Defect Risks
Glaxo Accused Of Ignoring Paxil Birth Defect Risks. Last week we wrote that drug maker GlaxoSmithKline Plc was scheduled to defend itself in a Philadelphia court this week over allegations its blockbuster antidepressant Paxil, (generic: paroxetine) can lead to birth defects when taken by pregnant woman. Bloomberg.com described the … [Read more...]
Use of Paroxetine During Pregnancy Risk of Birth Defects
Paroxetine Increased Risk of Birth Defects. GlaxoSmithKline Inc., following discussions with Health Canada, is informing patients of new safety information regarding the use of paroxetine during the first trimester of pregnancy. Paroxetine is used for relieving the symptoms of depression and anxiety. As a result of this new safety … [Read more...]
