Insys Therapeutics has been at the center of controversies for the past few years. Consumer lawsuits were filed against Subsys after state investigations revealed the company had paid millions to doctors. Lawsuits against Insys allege that the company had bribed doctors to write prescriptions of its main product named Subsys – a spray form of prescription opioid medication fentanyl.[1] Prosecutors call the program a kickback scheme for the illegal promotion of the drug. The Arizona-based pharmaceutical company has also been accused of aggressively marketing one of its products for usage, which ..read more

Samsung Electronics Co. is a key player in the washing machine industry.[1] The electronics manufacturing company, best known for HDTVs and mobile devices, has shifted focus on manufacturing smart washing machines to gain market share in the household appliances sector. In 2016, Samsung had issued a recall of its 2011-2016 top-loading washing machine models.[2] The company recalled over two million washing machines when customers complained about the top detaching and the drain pumps breaking down during operation.[3] The detaching of the top from the chassis resulted in a number of injuries ..read more

Over the past few years, a lot of studies have pointed to links between breast implants and cancer. A lot of lawsuits have also been filed against breast implant companies for misleading individuals into thinking that they are safe. One such lawsuit that we will discuss here involves Allergan breast implants. You will know about the allegations, injuries, and lawsuits due to the breast implant. Allergan Breast Implant Lawsuits: An Overview Allergan is a global pharmaceutical company based in Ireland. The company produces different types of breast implants and tissue expanders. Many people in ..read more

Although it was clear that there were problems with the Olympus TJF-Q180V duodenoscope as early as 2012, and Olympus were aware of this, it wasn’t until January 2016 that the FDA announced that the product would be recalled. The new design to replace the product would be intended to reduce the risk of superbugs when the duodenoscope was used in patients. The “closed channel” duodenoscope design has been linked to antibiotic-resistant infections, affecting more than 250 people around the world, according to a 2016 report by the U.S. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. These insta ..read more

Dust-off is a refrigerant-based dust cleaner brand that people use to blow dust particles from household items. The dust cleaner can effectively remove dust from keyboards, computers, photography equipment, blinds, windows, and many other items. Manufactured by Falcon Safety Products, Dust-off was first introduced in 1970. The product was originally targeted to photographers to clear dust from negatives and other photographic equipment. Later on, with the introduction of PCs, Falcon introduced Dust-Off II marketed as a cleaning product to remove dust from keyboards, fans, screens, and CPUs. A ..read more

Roundup is a controversial herbicide brand that has been on the market since the 1970s. The product was originally manufactured by Monsanto, which was later purchased by Bayer in 2018. It is largely used in the forestry, agriculture, garden, and lawn for week control particularly in field corn, soybeans, hay, and pasture. Content Sections Danger of Roundup Weed Killer Roundup Ingredients Who Bans Use of Roundup Roundup Cancer Lawsuits Roundup Class Action Lawsuits Roundup Settlements References Roundup FAQ’s Many Monsanto lawsuits have been filed in the US due to the potential cancer-ca ..read more

In recent years Zantac has been at the forefront of a lot of controversies. Despite being known as one of the most widely used medications in the entirety of the United States, Zantac and its sister medications have found themselves entwined in many lawsuits. In fact, there have been a plethora of independent laboratory tests carried out on them and it has been discovered extremely high levels of cancer-causing chemicals. In this article, we are going to take a very close look at Zantac and its generic versions and the dangers they pose. We will then look closely at some of the legal ramific ..read more

Proton-pump inhibitors (PPI) are primarily used for acid reflux and heartburn and have, over the years, found that they have become connected to some serious complications. PPI complications are severe and can range from bone fractures to kidney disease. Manufacturers of Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid, are facing almost 4500 proton pump inhibitor lawsuits between them, these are all for complications caused by medication. What Are Proton-Pump Inhibitors & What Do They Treat? Proton-pump inhibitors are a group of medicines that has a primary purpose; that purpose is the long-lasting reduc ..read more

Over 108 thousand lawsuits have been made against the manufacturers of transvaginal mesh, also known as a pelvic mesh. These devices, which are surgical implants designed to treat issues such as pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence have been alleged to cause a wide range of issues, including pain, bleeding, organ damage, perforation, infection, autoimmune problems and more. Some of the manufacturers who have faced lawsuits related to transvaginal mesh injuries include Ethicon (and parent company Johnson & Johnson), C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, Neomedic International and ..read more

Originally released by Organon, which has since merged with Merck & Co., NuvaRing is the original birth control ring released worldwide. However, many NuvaRing users have alleged that the devices have caused severe side effects, such as blood clots and other life-threatening health issues. Some users have died, leading their families to file NuvaRing lawsuits against Merck & Co., as well. Scientific research has, indeed, shown that NuvaRing users have a higher risk of blood clotting injuries, and a higher risk of many side effects than the warning label informs them, including strokes ..read more