Medtronic Claims InFuse Injury Suits Preempted by Federal Law
In an effort to avert lawsuits filed over injuries attributed to its InFuse bone growth device, device maker, Medtronic Inc., has tried to convince courts that the federal preemption clause of the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act preempts the lawsuits. Recently, a split 10th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the plaintiff’s … [Read more...] about Medtronic Claims InFuse Injury Suits Preempted by Federal Law
Propecia May Be Linked to Depression
Propecia May Be Linked To Depression Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of victims injured by defective drugs, is informing the public about a new study that links Propecia to depression. In recent years, the male hair loss drug has become increasingly associated with sexual dysfunction … [Read more...] about Propecia May Be Linked to Depression
Pennsylvania Law Seeks Fracking Moratorium
Fracking Moratorium In Pennsylvania. A Pennsylvania state lawmaker wants to put the brakes on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the Marcellus shale there. Rep. Phyllis Mundy (D-120) is the primary sponsor of House Bill 2609, which would impose a one-year moratorium on issuing new natural gas well permits in … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Law Seeks Fracking Moratorium
Wisconsin Law Limits BPA
States And Manufacturers Banning BPA. States; counties; and other entities, including some manufacturers, such as baby bottle makers; Canada; and the European Union, have taken matters into their own hands regarding the controversial chemical, bisphenol A—BPA—by banning the estrogenic chemical in a variety of uses and for certain … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Law Limits BPA
New Child Product Safety Law Now in Effect
Child Product Safety Went Into Effect Made Consumers And Sellers Confused. The new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), enacted in August 2008, went into effect yesterday and has consumers and sellers equally confused. The law, points out WebMD, focuses on lead and phthalates in children’s toys and … [Read more...] about New Child Product Safety Law Now in Effect
House and Senate Approve Tough Product Safety Law
Senate Approved The Product Safety Law To Increase Regulation In Consumer Products. We have been reporting on legislation to increase government regulation of consumer products, including toys, and bans on some toxic chemicals, such as lead. And, while there have been concerns that President Bush may lean toward a veto, … [Read more...] about House and Senate Approve Tough Product Safety Law
Popcorn Workers Lung Law Seeks to Protect Workers from Diacetyl Exposure
Popcorn Workers Lung Associated With Diacetyl Exposure. Popcorn Workers Lung, also known as bronchiolitis obliterans, has been plaguing workers in the snack foods industry for years. An often fatal disorder, Popcorn Workers Lung has long been associated with diacetyl, a chemical used to give microwave popcorn and other … [Read more...] about Popcorn Workers Lung Law Seeks to Protect Workers from Diacetyl Exposure
