Significant Jury Awards for Transvaginal Mesh Plaintiffs
Significant jury awards continue to be handed down for plaintiffs who filed transvaginal mesh lawsuits. One of the more recent awards involves Boston Scientific. The company was found liable for causing significant injuries to a woman who can no longer sit, walk, or exercise without excruciating pain after enduring four surgeries as a result of her transvaginal mesh implant. The… Read more »
Injured by Yaz or Yasmin Birth Control? A Yaz Lawsuit Loan Can Help!
The well-known birth control pills known as Yaz and Yasmin are continuing to cause injury and worry in women across the United States. These pills, once touted as a surefire method of both preventing pregnancy and treating the difficult hormonal imbalances inherent in the menstrual cycle, are now known more prevalently as potentially deadly – causing such symptoms as blood… Read more »
Talc Powder Lawsuit Loans for Ovarian Cancer Victims
Women using popular products such as Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower may have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. The products, commonly used on babies’ bottoms and for feminine hygiene, contain a talc powder that is a known carcinogen, according to a lawsuit recently filed by a woman in St. Clair County Circuit Court. According to the complaint, the… Read more »
Boehringer Ingelheim Agrees to Pay $650 in Pradaxa Settlements
Pradaxa manufacturer Boehringer Ingelheim announced last month that it has agreed to pay $650 million to settle thousands of lawsuits involving the blood thinning medication. More than 4,000 cases against the company are currently pending in state and federal courts. The settlement will likely resolve most of them. Plaintiffs accuse Boehringer of causing patients to suffer severe and sometimes even… Read more »
GM Considering Compensating All Victims of Faulty Ignition Switch Accidents
General Motors is working to create a plan that may provide compensation to all victims injured as a result of a faulty ignition switch ─ regardless of when their accident occurred. An attorney representing the plaintiffs noted that GM’s compensation expert, Kenneth Feinberg said he plans to propose some form of compensation for all victims, whether or not their accident… Read more »
