Several studies have already established that talc-based products can cause an increased risk of ovarian cancer in women, when the powders are used for feminine hygiene purposes. But new research suggests an even more sinister side effect of talcum powder – mesothelioma. This rare type... Read More

The first Zimmer Durom Cup lawsuit trial began in Illinois’ St. Clair County Circuit Court last week. The trial marks the first of an estimated 350 claims brought against Zimmer, which temporarily halted Durom Cup hip replacement sales in 2008. The Illinois state court panel... Read More

A 79-year-old retired accountant has won her legal battle with drug maker Takeda, securing a $2 million Actos lawsuit award. The product liability case was tried in Philadelphia state court, where after a short five hour deliberation, the panel found that Takeda failed to adequately... Read More

U.S. District Judge Robert C. Jones ruled on September 16 that a DePuy hip implant lawsuit would remain in Nevada federal court, after determining that a defendant medical device supplier had been fraudulently joined to the complaint. The case was originally brought by plaintiff William... Read More

Manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Merck and Co., Januvia is a top-selling diabetes medication used by millions of Americans. The drug is type of DPP-4 inhibitor and one of the first of its kind to be cleared by the FDA nearly eight years ago. Since its commercial... Read More

A recent FDA-supported initiative sought out to find evidence of the safety and perceived benefits of five recent orthopedic devices used in major joint replacement. In light of increasing reports of metal-on-metal hip complications, and the push for innovative solutions for newer, safer hip and... Read More

Bloomberg reported on a landmark transvaginal mesh verdict against Boston Scientific last week. After a few hours of deliberations, a Texas state jury awarded plaintiff Martha Salazar $23 million in compensatory damages and an additional $50 million in punitive damages for the defendant’s gross negligence... Read More

Despite attempts by Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Elli Lily, the U.S.’s second largest verdict in 2014 will stand, reports Bloomberg News. At issue is a staggering $9 billion punitive-damage award handed down over allegations that the drug company concealed knowledge of Actos bladder cancer risks. The... Read More