Category Archives: Defective Drugs

$25 Million Accutane Lawsuit Award for a NJ Man

2/17/2010
A New Jersey man was awarded $25 million dollars in a Accutane lawsuit this week.
The man, Andrew McCarrell of Moody, Alabama, had taken the drug for acne when he was in his 20’s and developed inflammatory bowel disorder.
He sued Hoffmann-La Roche Incorporated in 2007 for failing to warn of the drugs side [...]

Levaquin class action lawsuit settlements lawyer attorney

Levaquin has recently come under fire from the FDA along with many other fluroquinolone antibiotics.
Levaquin Side Effects include tendon ruptures and other tendon type of injuries.
If you are taking or have taken Levaquin and are experiencing any of the following:
* Joint pain
* Tightness in any joints
* Swelling of the joints
* Lack of range of motion [...]

Hydroxycut Recall Hydroxycut Litigation Lawyers

NEWS: May 7, 2009
If you or someone you love has been harmed as a result of using ANY of these Hydroxycut products, contact a lawyer or Hydroxycut attorney as soon as possible, a possible class action lawsuit may be in the works. Use the form above to schedule a free initial consultation if you’ve been [...]

Hydroxycut Injury Liver, Kidney Failure FDA Recall Warning

May 4, 2009
The problems with Hydroxycut are growing in number, and to date at least 23 people who have used them have reported serious side effects. One person has tragically died after using them.
Specifically, the relatively less dangerous side effects include:
* Seizures from Hydroxycut
* Hydroxycut liver failure
* Cardiovascular disorders
* Kidney failure
* Rhabdomyolysis from Hydroxycut
Unfortunately, as [...]

Hydroxycut Recall FDA Warning Liver Damage Lawyer Attorneys Lawsuits

NEWS MAY 1, 2009
The FDA has issued a warning for both dieters and body builders today to immediately stop using Hydroxycut, a supplement linked to cases of serious liver damage and at least one death so far.
The FDA said the manufacturer of the popular dietary supplement has now agreed to recall 14 Hydroxycut products. Over [...]

Defective Drug Injury Lawsuit Claim Lawyers

NEWS: April 22, 2009
If you or a loved one has been injured or has fallen ill due  to what you believe is a defective  drug product, do not delay in seeking immediate medical attention, as  prompt diagnosis and treatment may help to avoid irreparable damage.
It  is also important to take immediate legal action, as restrictive  [...]

Raptiva RECALL Psoriasis Drug recalled, brain infections

NEWS April 8, 2009 – Raptiva RECALL – The makers of the psoriasis drug Raptiva, Genentech Inc, has stated that they will pull the drug off the market. Raptiva has been recalled due to linked to an increased risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare and usually fatal disease of the central nervous system.
Raptiva [...]

Reglan and Tardive Dyskinesia FDA Warning

NEWS: March 03, 2009
Reglan and Tardive Dyskinesia FDA Warning:
Reglan, the generic name for metoclopramide, is used in many drugs, and the FDA has now stated that all metoclopramide containing drugs carry a “boxed warning” for these drugs.
Link found between the use of Reglan and Tardive Dyskinesia has been established.
Other information on Reglan:
 
You should not take [...]

Reglan side effects Metoclopramide Linked to Tardive Dyskinesia Lawsuit Lawyer

NEWS: 2/27/2009 FDA Warning for metoclopramide Reglan Tablets

FDA notified healthcare professionals that manufacturers of metoclopramide, a drug used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, must add a boxed warning to their drug labels about the risk of its long-term or high-dose use. Chronic use of metoclopramide has been linked to tardive dyskinesia, which may include involuntary and [...]

Raptiva Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy PML Raptiva Brain Infection

NEWS: 2/26/2009
Raptiva linked to progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, also known as PLM is a side effect of this psoriasis drug. Other know Raptiva side effects include: Brain Infection, and  Progressive Brain Disease.
What is PML? (Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy)
PML is a rare brain infection that tends to affect patients whose immune systems are in a weakened state.  In [...]