Press Release Parker Waichman Applauds Addition of Uterine Cancer to the list of WTC-Related Health Conditions
Parker Waichman LLP applauds the addition of uterine cancer (including endometrial cancer) to the list of World Trade Center (WTC”) Related Health Conditions and notes that uterine cancer and endometrial cancer are now 9/11 related conditions compensable by the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund as well as eligible for treatment … [Read more...] about Press Release Parker Waichman Applauds Addition of Uterine Cancer to the list of WTC-Related Health Conditions
Parker Waichman LLP Files Lawsuit Against L’Oreal, USA, Inc. & Soft Sheen-Carson LLC in Hair Relaxer Claim
Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm that has long fought to protect the rights of victims injured by allegedly defective products, filed suit yesterday in the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division (1:22-cv-6978) on behalf of 45-year-old LaDonna Mahaffey alleging that Ms. Mahaffey developed … [Read more...] about Parker Waichman LLP Files Lawsuit Against L’Oreal, USA, Inc. & Soft Sheen-Carson LLC in Hair Relaxer Claim
Lawmakers Want Better Reporting for Medical Device Injuries
Medical Device Injuries Better Reporting. In light of medical devices that have raised concerns in recent years, regulators and lawmakers are both looking to improve the way medical device injuries and deaths are reported. Specifically, there has been criticism over the delayed awareness of power morcellators, devices that … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Want Better Reporting for Medical Device Injuries
J&J Talcum Powder Lawsuit Verdict Upheld, J&J Appeals
A $55 million judgment awarded in a 2016 talcum powder lawsuit has been upheld, according to an Order dated September 9th. The Missouri 22nd Judicial Circuit Court for St. Louis City denied Johnson & Johnson's post-trial motions which included a motion seeking a judgment notwithstanding the verdict. On September 16th, J&J … [Read more...] about J&J Talcum Powder Lawsuit Verdict Upheld, J&J Appeals
$55M Talcum Powder Verdict Upheld
A trial court has upheld a $55 million verdict issued to a talcum powder plaintiff this May. The plaintiff in the case had alleged that regular use of talcum powder for feminine hygiene contributed to her ovarian cancer. She further alleged that J&J has been aware of this risk, but failed to warn the public. The verdict was the … [Read more...] about $55M Talcum Powder Verdict Upheld
Johnson & Johnson Request Dismissal of Fraud Accusation on Talc Lawsuit
On August 23, a request was made by Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to dismiss claims of conspiracy, fraud, misrepresentation and warranty claims relating to its talcum powder, saying that the claims were not specific enough. The motion was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia and stated that the … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson Request Dismissal of Fraud Accusation on Talc Lawsuit
Power Morcellator Use Drops in Light of FDA Warning
The use of power morcellators in gynecologic procedures has decreased substantially after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned in 2014 that the devices could spread undetected uterine cancers. A study published in JAMA examined trends in power morcellation among women undergoing a hysterectomy. Researchers found that in … [Read more...] about Power Morcellator Use Drops in Light of FDA Warning
Lawmakers Propose Bill in Effort to Better Detect Medical Device Issues
New legislation seeks to identify medical device problems as early as possible. Under the Medical Device Guardians Act of 2016, introduced by U.S. Reps. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y. and Michael Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., physicians would be required to report medical device injuries and complications to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Propose Bill in Effort to Better Detect Medical Device Issues
Power Morcellators can Worsen Uterine Cancers
A few years ago, the use of power morcellators in minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries did not arouse much concern. The tool, which cuts up large masses of tissue into smaller pieces, make it easier for surgeons to remove through small incisions. Laparoscopic procedures with power morcellators were also sometimes preferred due to … [Read more...] about Power Morcellators can Worsen Uterine Cancers
Safety Concerns over Power Morcellators Due to Cancer-Spreading Risks
Power morcellator have been under public scrutiny in the past few years in light of its cancer-spreading risks. These concerns were brought to light by Dr. Amy Reed, who underwent a procedure using a power morcellator, only to discover that the device had spread a hidden uterine cancer. She developed advanced cancer shortly after her … [Read more...] about Safety Concerns over Power Morcellators Due to Cancer-Spreading Risks
Talcum Powder and Uterine Cancer Linked in JJ Lawsuit
another talcum powder lawsuit has been filed against J&J Another Talcum Powder Lawsuit Filed Against J&J. In the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, another talcum powder lawsuit has been filed against Johnson & Johnson (J&J). The plaintiff alleges that after using J&J's Baby Powder … [Read more...] about Talcum Powder and Uterine Cancer Linked in JJ Lawsuit
Uterine Cancer Connection to J&J Talcum Powder Products
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is facing yet another talcum powder lawsuit. This one, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The plaintiff alleges that, after using J&J’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower products in her daily feminine hygiene regimen, she was diagnosed with uterine cancer. The … [Read more...] about Uterine Cancer Connection to J&J Talcum Powder Products
Investigation of Surgical Device that Can Spread Uterine Cancer
Surgical Device Suspected Of Having Problems Under Probe. Last Friday, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) said it will investigate a surgical tool that was on the market for two decades before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned it can spread uterine cancer. Twelve members of Congress wrote to the GAO last … [Read more...] about Investigation of Surgical Device that Can Spread Uterine Cancer
