Legal News & Consumer Rights

Johnson & Johnson to Pay $1.2 Million in Ethicon TVT-O Mesh Lawsuits

On April 3, 2014 a transvaginal mesh patient was awarded $1.2 million in damages after a jury in Dallas found Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon liable for mesh defects and the plaintiff’s injuries. Plaintiff’s attorneys argued that 64-year-old Linda Batiste suffered pelvic pain after the…

By NYC Contributor

/ 18 Apr 2014

Women Undergoing Morcellation for Fibroids May Be At Risk for Cancer

If a woman is diagnosed with “fibroids,” it’s usually not a major concern. Affecting about 20 percent of women, fibroids are typically non-cancerous tumors that grow in the uterus. If they’re causing no symptoms, often they are just left alone. Medications may help to shrink…

By NYC Contributor

/ 14 Apr 2014

What is Azodicarbonamide (ADA)?

Vani Hari, founder of foodbabe.com, made the news when she petitioned Subway to stop using “azodicarbonamide (ADA)” in its breads. Later news reports and investigations revealed that hundreds of companies are using this chemical in foods, and that it could be potentially harmful to our…

By NYC Contributor

/ 7 Apr 2014

Woman Killed by Dump Truck in Arlington, but So Far Fault is Unclear

The WUSA 9 News reported recently that an Arlington, Virginia, woman was killed on Monday, February 24, 2014. She was trying to put her child into her minivan when a dump truck backed into her, striking her and the van and killing her. The child…

By NYC Contributor

/ 2 Apr 2014

Wisconsin Closes Assisted Living Center Amidst Reports of Abuse

According to a recent report in the Green Bay Press Gazette, the state of Wisconsin has ordered the Longview Terrace assisted living center to close. The administrator, Jason Tegge, has been accused of abusing residents. His mother, Debra Tegge—who is also the owner of the…

By NYC Contributor

/ 28 Mar 2014

Environmental Health Research and Advocacy Group Calls for Removal of Food Additive “ADA”

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is urging consumers to sign a petition asking major food brands to stop using azodicarbonamide (ADA) in their products. The chemical is used in the rubber and plastic industry and acts as a “foaming agent,” and gives products their “buoyant…

By NYC Contributor

/ 26 Mar 2014

Sleep Machines May Damage Infants Hearing

If you are a parent that uses a sound machine to help your infant sleep, you might want to resort to another method. New research released by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that infant sleep machines may damage their hearing. According to the study,…

By NYC Contributor

/ 24 Mar 2014

What is the St. Jude Eon Mini?

The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) states that millions suffer from chronic pain every year. The condition places a great burden on patients and their families, as sufferers often cannot continue with their normal activities. They may end up being unable to work, losing…

By NYC Contributor

/ 20 Mar 2014

Fresenius Faces Second Recall Related to Dialysis Procedures

In June 2012, the FDA warned doctors and patients about the potential dangers of GranuFlo and NaturaLyte, two concentrate products used during dialysis procedures to reduce acid buildup in the blood. They stated that these products could have serious adverse health consequences, including death, and

By NYC Contributor

/ 12 Mar 2014

Chaffin Luhana Spokesperson Heads to Sochi—Coverage on NBC

Stephani Victor, spokesperson for the Chaffin Luhana Foundation and Paralympic downhill skier, is headed for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games. This year, NBC will be offering an unprecedented 52 hours of coverage of the events, allowing viewers to follow these impressive athletes. A traumatic…

By NYC Contributor

/ 4 Mar 2014

St. Jude Eon Mini May Lead to Complications for Patients

Some patients who received St. Jude Eon Mini implant surgery have complained about reduced pain relief, a return of symptoms, suffered from burns, or needed the device removed after surgery. The FDA issued recalls after learning of potential issues with the Eon Mini battery and…

By NYC Contributor

/ 14 Feb 2014

Mirena IUD Lawsuits In Discovery Phase in New Jersey

In April 2013, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) consolidated all federal Mirena lawsuits into one court in the Southern District of New York. About a month later, the Supreme Court of New Jersey also centralized state Mirena lawsuits into one court in…

By NYC Contributor

/ 6 Feb 2014