Zostavax is vaccine manufactured by Merck & Co. used to prevent shingles, a reactivation of the chicken pox virus (varicella zoster, VZV) that tends to manifest in older individuals above the age of 50 and can turn into a very painful rash. It has also been used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus. Zostavax contains a …
Winter 2018/2019 Updates: Scientific Evidence on IVC Filters & Litigation
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters have traditionally been used in patients who suffer from pulmonary embolism or venous thromboembolism to prevent another blood clotting event by supposedly trapping blood clots in the inferior vena cava and preventing emboli from reaching the lungs. These filters are typically placed in patients only when anticoagulant therapy (i.e. taking …
Winter 2018/2019 Updates to Roundup Weed Killer Litigation
Below, we discuss some updates to the more than 9,300 lawsuits that have been filed against Monsanto Co. and its owner Bayer AG over health concerns, including cancer, associated with its Roundup weed killer product. In addition, we provide information on a number of additional concerns related to its use outside of agricultural products, including …
Update to Warning Label & New Studies Shed Light on Taxotere Concerns
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 …
Georgia Takes Action to Address Motor Vehicle Accident Fatalities
The accident rate in Georgia is still very high, although recent laws that have gone into effect appear to have at reduced car collision-based accidents. Below, we discuss some of these latest developments, as well as ways you can help keep you and your family safe on the roads. Georgia Still Unreasonably Dangerous In a …
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