Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon Division, Boston Scientific Corp, C.R. Bard and four other transvaginal mesh makers are now facing one of the biggest U.S. mass torts in history, and U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin is urging them to resolve the more than 70,000 lawsuits filed against them.
Eliquis and Internal Bleeding Spurring New Lawsuits
Look out, there’s a new, potentially lethal blood thinner in town, and its name is Eliquis.
Risperdal Gynecomastia Lawsuits Are Back on the Rise
Risperdal, an antipsychotic developed by the Janssen brand of Johnson & Johnson, has long been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for schizophrenia.
SSRI Birth Defects Connected to Prenatal Antidepressants
Millions of women across the U.S. take antidepressants to improve their mental health and well-being, and many moms-to-be fall into this category.
Viagra: What Are PDE5 Inhibitor Drugs Used For?
The “Little Blue Pill,” Pfizer’s most popular prescription drug, changed the entire landscape of erectile dysfunction treatment in one fell swoop.
The Surprising Pros and Cons of Viagra Use
Viagra has long been marketed as a miracle drug, and there is certainly a substantial amount of evidence supporting the claim.
Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Update: Boston Scientific’s Federal Trials
On Nov. 4, Boston Scientific Corp began their first federal trials for transvaginal mesh claims.
New Rulings Issued in Boston Scientific TVM Cases
Transvaginal mesh is used to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, but these devices sometimes cause serious complications.
TVM Claim Settlements Reach $1.6 Billion for Endo International
Many manufacturers of devices used to treat stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse are facing transvaginal mesh lawsuits from women who were seriously injured after being treated with these products.
TVM Cases Against Boston Scientific Scheduled in Florida Trial
When women experience stress urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse, they may be treated with transvaginal mesh, but this device can lead to complications like chronic pain, perforation, organ damage, scarring and other serious side effects.