Suboxone (buprenorphine-naloxone) was once a blockbuster product for Indivior Incorporated, an international pharmaceutical company. The medication relies upon an opioid agonist ingredient which enables former users to control cravings, withdrawal, and other enduring side effects. Released in the early 2000s, Suboxone quickly became one of the major breakthroughs in the treatment of opioid dependence. In order to expand its market share, Indivior Inc. devised various iterations of the drug, including oral tablets and transmucosal films.  However, sublingual Suboxone strips in particular h ..read more

Patients who require routine administration of medication, blood, fluids, or other substances can benefit from subcutaneous implants that allow direct access to the bloodstream. Bard PowerPorts have been a popular choice among healthcare providers to address this need, especially because Bard PowerPorts are capable of handling the high injection pressure necessary to dispense certain drugs.  However, Bard PowerPorts are also responsible for inflicting potentially fatal injuries due to a flaw in the catheter tubing that causes it to break down. Patients have developed infections, blood clo ..read more

In recent years, a growing number of parents, legislators, and scientists have expressed concerns over the presence of heavy metals in popular baby food products. The various elements are known to possess neurotoxic properties and can increase an individual’s risk of suffering from debilitating developmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD).  In the absence of robust federal regulations and successful legislative initiatives, many parents have filed baby food autism lawsuits against the negligent manufacturers of contaminated baby food products. Dolman Law Group is now rep ..read more

Risperdal Injury Case Slashed Down This past Friday the 24th, a Pennsylvania judge reduced the significant reward of $8 billion dollars for a successful lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson over their product, Risperdal, to $6.8 million. Risperdal was a commonly prescribed antipsychotic drug that caused a number of dangerous side effects that injured many people who went on to file lawsuits like the one that recently had its reward cut down to size.  The Philadelphia judge named Kenneth Powell of the Court of Common Pleas brought down the amount that was to be paid out by Johnson & J ..read more

The manufacturers of the opioid withdrawal medication Suboxone are being accused of failing to warn users about the risk of severe tooth decay associated with their sublingual film. Pharmaceutical manufacturers Indivior and Aquestive Therapeutics are facing significant public scrutiny and a growing number of product liability claims based on their negligence. If plaintiffs are able to demonstrate that the companies’ actions led to their severe dental injuries, Indivior and Aquestive Therapeutics may be held liable for their damages.  Our team at Dolman Law Group has been at the forefront ..read more

C.R. Bard Inc.’s PowerPort series was once hailed as a breakthrough in the treatment of chronic illnesses that require repeated access to the vascular system. After receiving FDA approval in 2000, the devices quickly dominated the port-a-cath market and, by 2021, earned Bard nearly 70% market share.  However, PowerPort devices are prone to various complications that can gravely endanger user health, none of which Bard adequately reported to regulatory agencies or the public. As a result, the corporation and its parent company, Becton, Dickinson and Co., have faced a litany of Bard Powerpo ..read more

In the last few years, Ozempic prescriptions have skyrocketed as consumers have begun using the drug for its weight loss benefits. The medication is now the subject of more than a dozen product liability lawsuits in the U.S., which may soon become a multidistrict litigation. Plaintiffs claim that manufacturer Novo Nordisk failed to warn them about the ever-growing list of Ozempic’s side effects, including gallstones, stomach paralysis, and inflammation of the pancreas. They are now seeking compensation for damages like pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages. Having a realistic idea ..read more

Ozempic has become one of the most popular drugs used not only to manage insulin for diabetes but also for weight loss. While Ozempic has seen wild success, it also has seen a fair amount of controversy as some users have reported issues such as gastroparesis otherwise known as stomach paralysis. Those who have suffered stomach paralysis related to Ozempic use have faced significant damages and may consider filing Ozempic lawsuits against the makers of the drug since this symptom was not initially disclosed on the product’s labeling. As current Ozempic users consider whether or not to file sui ..read more

Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Ozempic, was unsuccessful in its most recent effort to have a product liability lawsuit against the company dismissed. A judge ruled that the pharmaceutical manufacturer will still need to address the plaintiff’s allegations that Ozempic is responsible for causing her stomach paralysis and Novo Nordisk did not alert consumers of this potential side effect. Other Ozempic stomach paralysis lawsuits have been filed, but as one of the first claims, this case is helping set the precedent for how future Ozempic gastroparesis lawsuits will be handled. Although the ju ..read more

Suboxone is used to help with opioid withdrawal and reduce the risk of relapse in people struggling with opioid use disorder. Indivior, the manufacturer of Suboxone, is embroiled in yet another legal conflict over the partial opioid agonist. Suboxone users are confronting Indivior with product liability lawsuits after the company’s sublingually administered drug caused devastating tooth decay. As plaintiffs struggle to afford medical treatment, endure painful injuries, experience emotional distress, and incur other damages, many have concerns about what a Suboxone settlement could be worth. At ..read more