Questions and Answers about the Recall of Ranitidine (Zantac) Products
The Food and Drug Administration announced on April 1, 2020 that it is recalling all prescription forms of ranitidine and all over-the-counter (OTC) forms of ranitidine. Ranitidine is an oral medication used to manage heartburn and other similar ailments. The FDA announcement is a follow-up to a September recall by the FDA of Zantac, a…
Read MoreUnderstanding Class Actions and Multi-District Litigation
When many people are injured in the same way or suffer a common type of loss, those lawsuits can be consolidated into a multi-district litigation (MDL) or a class action claim. The goal of this consolidation is to move cases through the courts more quickly and efficiently, so that plaintiffs can have justice. What are…
Read MoreWeight Loss Drugs Belviq® and Belviq XR® Withdrawn from Market after Study Shows Increased Cancer Risk
Eisai Inc., the manufacturer of weight loss drugs Belviq® and Belviq XR®, voluntarily agreed to withdraw these drugs from the market after a clinical safety study showed an increased risk of cancer associated with taking the medications. The drugs are also known by the name loracaserin. As a condition of FDA approval of loracaserin in…
Read MoreAre Autopilot Systems Truly As Safe As They’re Intended to Be?
One of the biggest safety issues when it comes to the roadways these days is distracted driving that poses serious risk for crashes, injuries, and deaths. Fully and partially autonomous vehicles are supposed to help curb that risk, but how well do they really work? Autopilot systems are coming under scrutiny, especially since a Tesla…
Read MoreThe Rights of Delivery Drivers during the COVID-10 Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic is drastically changing every aspect of our lives. Governmental orders and practical concerns about the dangers of the virus are forcing many people to stay home. While some Arizona residents are shopping at supermarkets and pharmacies, many are having their food, groceries and supplies delivered. Restaurants have shifted to using their own…
Read MoreNewell and Graco Baby Sleepers Can Cause Infants to Suffocate
Parents have the right to trust that when they buy a baby sleeper, their infant will sleep comfortably and wake up from their nap or sleep to enjoy the day. Parents also have the right to hold the manufacturers of these sleepers accountable for any deaths or harm that results from a defective baby sleeper…
Read MoreJuul E-Cigarette Litigation Continues
Juul, like other e-cigarette manufacturers, is under scrutiny by FDA with regard to its unsafe products. Multiple lawsuits have been filed, claiming that vaping can cause serious lung injuries, seizures, strokes, and other medical problems. The lawsuits also claim that Juul’s nicotine levels can lead to addiction. Time is reporting that one of those lawsuits…
Read MoreAuto Insurance Coronavirus Rebates & Credits – What You Should Know
Lockdowns, stay-at-home orders, and working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our lives. Think about it – when was the last time you actually took your car for a drive? Most of us have barely put any mileage on our cars for more than a month. It seems pretty unfair to…
Read MoreBrain Injuries – Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)
A complementary technology is being used to supplement magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests to better detect and to show the severity of brain injuries. This technology, called diffuse tensor imaging, has been around for about 20 years. According to Imagilys, “Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) is an MRI-based neuroimaging technique which makes it possible to estimate the…
Read MoreBusiness Interruption Insurance and COVID-19 – Are You Covered?
Famed celebrity chef Thomas Keller has filed a lawsuit against his insurance company, seeking compensation for business losses suffered during the current coronavirus pandemic. This is likely the first of many business interruption claims coming – and many insurance companies are already denying claims. Keller is asking the California courts to decide whether or not…
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