Jacky is a long-time contributor to Injury Lawyer News who believes that education is a powerful tool. She hopes to empower readers with knowledge about the pharmaceutical industry so that they may become their own best advocates.
Sherr-Una Booker alleged that a Bard G2 vena cava filter was defective, as it had tilted, migrated, and fractured while inside her inferior vena cava. She filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, C.R. Bard, stating that the defendant should be held liable for her losses.... Read More
Although the news is yet to be confirmed, reports have surfaced of a possible settlement agreement between Testim lawsuit plaintiffs and the defendants, Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Endo Pharmaceuticals, and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). If true, the settlement would resolve over 1,300 pending cases in the multidistrict litigation (MDL).... Read More
After years of legal maneuvering and court proceedings, the plaintiffs who filed product liability lawsuits against Zimmer Biomet regarding the defendant’s NexGen knee implant have agreed to a settlement arrangement. The news will likely be a huge relief to these plaintiffs, who have been waiting... Read More
Talcum powder has been a trusted family product for generations. Parents use it to powder baby bottoms, and women use it for routine feminine hygiene. But thousands of individuals are claiming that talc powder has a darker side: An alleged increased risk of ovarian cancer.... Read More
Endo Pharmaceuticals has recently announced that it will set aside another $775 million for plaintiffs who have filed vaginal mesh injury lawsuits. This addition brings the total the plaintiffs are expected to receive to $2.6 billion. The new total is expected to resolve all or... Read More
A widower and his family had been hoping to hold pharmaceutical companies liable for the death of 67-year-old Sharyn M. Orr. The family had filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Bayer, alleging that the defendants’ drug Xarelto had caused Orr’s fatal brain hemorrhage.... Read More
Amidst the awarding of massive jury verdicts against Johnson & Johnson regarding its talcum powder products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reportedly taking a closer look at the possible link between long-term use of these products and the risk of ovarian cancer.... Read More
Taking combinations of medications can increase the risk of side effects like dizziness and drowsiness, which can be little more than a minor nuisance. But researchers have recently discovered that combining two widely used drugs can have a deadly complication. The heartburn drug Prevacid (lansoprazole)... Read More
