Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastric ulcers, dyspepsia, Barrett’s Esophagus, and more common gastric issues like heartburn. For those that suffer from heartburn, acid reflux, or stomach ulcers, proton pump inhibitors can reduce the build-up o …
Abilify Compulsive Behavior Lawsuits
Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002, Abilify®(aripiprazole), is used to treat mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and Tourette syndrome. The drug has been a bestseller—netting $8 billion dollars in sales and reaching 6.5 million prescrip …
Monsanto Roundup Class Action Lawsuit
Gardeners, farmers and others who have used Monsanto Roundup to kill weeds should be aware of a lawsuit that is claiming that Monsanto, manufacturer of insecticides and herbicides, failed to warn users of Roundup of the increased chance they will develop non-Hodgkin lymphoma or other forms of …
Talcum Powder Lawsuit
For generations, talcum powder has been used in popular products such as baby powder and cosmetics. Recent studies have demonstrated a link between the use of talcum powder and ovarian cancer. Over the past year, there have been two substantial jury verdicts in favor of the plaintiff determining …
Metal on Metal Hip Replacement Lawsuits
Metal-on-metal hip replacements have recently been associated with serious side effects, including a significantly higher rate of failure compared to other hip implants. The metal-on-metal design may also leak toxic chemicals into the body, increasing a person’s risk of metal poisoning and hip i …
Mirena IUD Lawsuit – Pseudotumor & Intracranial Hypertension
Are You Experiencing Vision Problems, Migraine Headaches or Memory Problems After Being Implanted with the Mirena IUD? There’s a large variety of birth control product on the market today, so you’d think it would be easy to find one that fits your lifestyle. Unfortunately, that’s not the case, and m …
Viagra – Melanoma Litigation
Concern is growing in the medical community that Viagra may cause melanoma. It may well be that Viagra may have this potentially fatal side effect because of the way the drugs work. Melanoma annually is diagnosed in about 69,000 Americans and causes about 8,650 fatalities. Lawsuits against Pfizer …