Multidistrict Litigation Pending for Federal Mirena Lawsuits

Ava Lawson | April 4th, 2013

Approved in 2000 as a contraceptive device, the Mirena IUD has been labeled as “defective” and “unreasonably dangerous” by numerous women who have sustained serious injuries after using the system. Mirena is designed and manufactured by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, which now faces increasing litigation concerning debilitating side effects and complications alleged by plaintiffs. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has… Read more »

Motion Filed to Create Stryker Rejuvenate Lawsuit MDL

Shay Morrigan | March 8th, 2013

On February 19, 2013, plaintiff Robert Davis filed a motion with the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) to consolidate all federal Stryker Rejuvenate hip lawsuits into one court. Davis suggests the District of Minnesota as an ideal location for the MDL, because of the number of cases pending there, the experience of the available judges, and the centralized… Read more »

Benefits of a Personal Injury Lawsuit Loan

Staff Writer | December 28th, 2012

If you are in the midst of a personal injury lawsuit, you know how frustrating it can be to wait to receive a settlement or jury-awarded compensation. Added to regular financial pressures are medical expenses, legal fees, and other costs associated with a personal injury. For some, the threat of bankruptcy or foreclosure becomes all too real. That’s why lawsuit… Read more »