Category: Product Liability
5 Largest Pharmaceutical Lawsuits
A company can sell more products if they claim a drug can be used for more purposes than it is approved for. In some cases,...
House Committee Report Finds Heavy Metal in Baby Foods
Recently, Consumer Reports have been suspending sales and recalling many baby food products. The reports claim that many popular manufacturers have been producing baby food...
How are Settlements Distributed in Mass Tort Cases?
A mass tort claim comes about when many individuals come together to file a civil lawsuit against a party that has caused injury to all...
Johnson and Johnson Settle $100 Million in Lawsuits
The pharmaceutical corporation Johnson and Johnson (J&J) has been charged with thousands of lawsuits in the past decade, which state that some of their products...
Purdue Pharma Will Plead Guilty to OxyContin Criminal Charges
In late October, the Justice Department announced that Purdue Pharma will plead guilty to multiple felony charges related to the marketing and sale of OxyContin....
Lawsuits Against Zantac Spur Department of Justice Investigations
In late July, Reuters and other sources reported that the Department of Justice (DoJ) has opened an investigation into manufacturers of over-the counter ranitidine tablets,...
The Key Elements Of A Product Liability Claim
Manufacturers and other companies involved in the stream of commerce owe a duty to consumers to ensure that products are safe. If you were injured...
Compensation You Can Pursue In A Product Liability Case
Each year, defective products such as personal care items, medical devices and children’s toys cause serious harm to thousands of consumers. Consumers rely on products...
Can I Sue After Experiencing Drug Side Effects?
Most medications, including those sold over the counter, can cause side effects. While some side effects are relatively minor and go away on their own,...
