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Birth Control Patch Cases Being Settled and Sealed (Tuesday 4 March 2008)
Johnson & Johnson will pay $1.25 million for the death of a 14-year-old who suffered blood clots in her lungs after using the Ortho Evra birth control patch.
COMMENTARY: Vioxx Suit & the Greatest Posturing of All Time (Monday 12 November 2007)
The announcement that Merck had settled on litigation over Vioxx seemed a contradiction to the company's claims that no wrongdoing had occurred.
COMMENTARY: FDA Amendments Act Scandal Protects Big Pharmaceutical Companies (Wednesday 6 February 2008)
On Jan. 16, 2008, the FDA issued a proposed rule that directly contradicts Congress’ expressed intent when it passed the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007.
Merck Vioxx Settlement Has Some Attorneys Uneasy (Wednesday 21 November 2007)
Some attorneys have shown concern about becoming involved in the recent Vioxx settlement.
COMMENTARY: Bayer Fraud or “Regrettable Human Error”? (Tuesday 6 November 2007)
The FDA orders Bayer to halt sales of Trasylol pending a review of a clinical study that found Trasylol could be linked to a higher risk of death than other drugs.
COMMENTARY: Wyeth Lawsuit - Runaway Jury or Runaway Pharmaceutical Company? (Tuesday 16 October 2007)
Featured article about pharmaceutical company Wyeth's lawsuit involving hormone-replacement therapy drugs, resulting breast cancer and the company's response to compensatory damages awarded to victims.
Accutane
Accutane side effects vary from potentially deadly birth defects to chapped lips, dry skin irritation, irritation of the eyes, joint or muscle pains, intestinal problems or decreased night vision. Find a local attorney to litigate your Accutane claim.
Fosamax
Fosamax is prescribed to treat osteoporosis, a disease that causes bone deterioration. Unfortunately, Fosamax causes several potentially serious side effects including gastrointestinal distress and osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Zyprexa
Zyprexa is an FDA-approved atypical antipsychotic. In April 2005, the FDA issued a warning stating that older people who are prescribed Zyprexa for dementia have a higher risk of death than those who are not.
Prescription Drugs
Prescription drugs are approved by the FDA before being sold to the public. However, certain FDA-approved drugs still end up harming the public. Find out what drugs are harmful and what to do if you've been injured by a defective drug.
Accidents and Injuries
Accidents and injuries affect individuals and families physically, financially and emotionally.
Damages
Plaintiffs who win a personal injury lawsuit are entitled to recover money from defendants, which is called damages.
