Mixed results in recent Johnson & Johnson talc powder trials shows these ovarian cancer lawsuits are extremely complex and far from guaranteed. With more than 67,000 claims still pending, evidence and exposure history may determine who recovers compensation.
The NIH has cleared the way for the first human trial of a purified kratom compound for opioid use disorder. But what does the announcement mean for consumers, Louisiana's kratom ban, and ongoing safety concerns?
A new federal MDL involving Boston Scientific spinal cord stimulators was established on June 5. It comes as more than 80,000 device injuries have been reported. Patients allege defective spinal cord stimulators caused severe pain, revision surgeries, and renewed dependence on opioid medications.
A bowel perforation during surgery can lead to infection, sepsis, additional procedures, and life-threatening complications. Understanding when this serious surgical injury may be the result of medical malpractice is critical for patients and their families.
Roughly 1,700 lawsuits were filed into the Depo-Provera brain tumor MDL in just one month, pushing the dangerous pharmaceutical mass tort past 5,500 cases. A critical June Daubert hearing will determine if expert testimony linking the birth control shot to meningiomas can be presented to juries.
New research connects Ozempic and Wegovy to vision loss as GLP-1 lawsuits continue to grow nationwide. Studies suggest semaglutide users may face a higher risk of NAION, a form of sudden blindness, while litigation over alleged failure-to-warn claims gains momentum.
A breathing tube mistake during surgery or emergency care can deprive the brain of oxygen in just minutes. Learn how intubation errors, anesthesia complications, and inadequate patient monitoring can lead to brain damage, wrongful death, and medical malpractice claims.
The FDA has expanded Dupixent's use to additional pediatric patients while continuing to review reports of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Researchers, regulators, and attorneys are closely watching developments involving the widely prescribed medication.
New Joint Commission data shows hospital patient falls reached an all-time high in 2024. Learn why these injuries continue to rise, what reporting changes are coming in 2027, and when a preventable hospital fall may support a medical malpractice claim.
Anesthesia errors can lead to devastating injuries, including brain damage, paralysis, and death. Learn how these mistakes happen, when they may constitute medical malpractice, and what Virginia patients and families should know after a preventable anesthesia injury.
Bayer’s proposed $7.25 billion settlement is facing official opposition from Roundup cancer victims and their attorneys. They claim the deal benefits the manufacturer and plaintiffs' lawyers more than people diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma after using the weedkiller.
The husband of a woman who died from complications of gastroparesis allegedly caused by Ozempic has filed a lawsuit against Novo Nordisk, the drug manufacturer. At the same time, the GLP-1 weight loss drug multidistrict litigation (MDL) has grown to include over 3,600 lawsuits.
