While litigation over the side effects of Taxotere (aka docetaxel)—including alopecia, or permanent hair loss—have been going on for some time now, in October and November, updates were made to the warning labels for the product and new studies were done on its effectiveness, as we discuss below. What Is Taxotere, And How Does It …
Roundup $289 Million Verdict: Legal and Practical Impacts
In August 2018, the first of thousands of cases against Monsanto Corporation with respect to glyphosate went to trial and the jury awarded $289 million in favor of the plaintiff. Glyphosate is the key ingredient in Monsanto’s well-known brand of weedkillers called Roundup. It has been argued and alleged for years that glyphosate causes cancer, …
New Study Says IVC Filters May Be More Dangerous Than Previously Thought
A new study has just been released suggesting that IVC filters may be more dangerous and deadly than previously thought. Most medical complications from the filters occur when the filter fractures and break apart. However, the new study suggests fatal health risks NOT based on the fracturing of the filter. According to the study …
Update On Roundup Litigation: Plaintiffs’ Expert Opinions Are Admissible
The active ingredient in Roundup herbicide – glyphosate – is alleged by various plaintiffs in many lawsuits around the country to be a carcinogen. In particular, the allegation is that exposure to glyphosate can cause non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (“NHL”). In order to prevail in their lawsuits, the plaintiffs must provide evidence to a jury of many …
Summer 2018 Update On IVC Filter Litigation
On July 26, 2018, C.D. Bard, Inc. (“Bard”) obtained some favorable rulings in the Hyde bellwether case in the ongoing litigation concerning its various inferior vena cava (“IVC”) filters. See Opinion here. The ruling is notable because the judge dismissed the failure to warn claims. In March 2018, a jury awarded a different plaintiff – …