Johnson & Johnson was cleared of liability for the alleged presence of asbestos in their talcum powder in a New Jersey federal court last Thursday. The case was filed by Rosalind Henry over allegations that the company’s contaminated talcum powder caused the plaintiff mesothelioma. While the jury in New Brunswick returned a decision in favor …
Every day, people experience medical complications due to medical device defects. Zimmer and Stryker, two leading medical device manufacturers, are both involved in lawsuits filed against them for their defective medical devices. Plaintiff Patrick O’Shea has accused Zimmer Biomet of failing to warn him of the potential risks and design defects associated with the NexGen …
Hundreds of thousands of people were affected when Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina on September 14, 2018. While the rainfall may have stopped, many are still trying to recover from the flooding and immense property damage they incurred. One way to do that is by filing a flood insurance claim. This can be …
Hurricane Florence may have already moved out of North Carolina, but the damage left behind is going to take months or even years to recover from. Those in North Carolina are going to have many challenges to face during that time. One of them will be making claims for flood insurance. It is critical that …
A jury for the Maury County Tennessee Circuit Court ruled on September 19th, 2018, that Ameron International Corporation is responsible for $269,258.11 of a $2.1 million lawsuit. The jury found that Ameron’s products were unreasonably dangerous and that the company should have been able to predict the harm caused to former maintenance mechanic James W. …
If you are among those who own a Vespa or a motor scooter, you know the enjoyment and advantages that could come from riding these motor vehicles. When sharing the roadways with other automobiles, buses, and trucks which are bigger and faster, you may be vulnerable to collisions as a motor scooter driver. Other motorists …
Several common drugs that contain valsartan, which is used to control blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart failure, have been recalled due to possible contamination. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating various heart medications due to the possible presence of NDMA, a chemical considered to be a cancer-causing agent by the US …
Hurricane Florence has left a devastating path in her wake. As residents of North Carolina recover from the aftermath, it is important to know exactly what you need to do to navigate your insurance policy. To help you assess damages to your home and file claims after the hurricane, here are some recommended steps to …
In November 2017, six plaintiffs won a $245 million lawsuit against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson. A federal jury in Dallas found that Johnson & Johnson was responsible for the defects present in their Pinnacle hip implants and awarded each of the six plaintiffs between $37 million and $49 million. The defective implants were found …
On July 12, 2018, Missouri’s St. Louis Circuit Court upheld the decision to award 22 plaintiffs $4.7 billion on the basis of asbestos being present in Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder. Johnson & Johnson vehemently denied the presence of the carcinogenic substance in their talcum powder, but the jury verdict maintained that the company knew …
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