A Nurse Assist IV flush syringe recall was announced by the FDA on October 4, following several reports that indicate patients developed Burkholderia cepacia bloodstream infections after receiving saline flushes from prepackaged syringes.
Today the federal courts in the United States ordered that all pending cases in U.S. District Courts in any state be transferred for pretrial management to Judge Freda L. Wolfson in U.S. District Court in New Jersey. My firm is continuing to file Talc…
The wave of litigation stemming from Xarelto bleeding complications continues to grow. There are now almost 7,000 pending lawsuits, including 2,800 federal cases that have been consolidated into multidistrict litigation and being overseen by the Honorable Judge Eldon E. Fallon in the Eastern Distric
A New Jersey Transit train crashed into a platform in Hoboken during this morning’s rush-hour commute, leaving multiple people injured at one of the busiest stations in the New York metropolitan area. Social media images are showing severe structural damage at the terminal and part…
The Senate voted overwhelmingly today to override President Obama’s veto of JASTA. Senators voted 97-1 to override the veto. The lone “no” vote was cast by Harry Reid. The House vote on the president’s veto is expected later today. If the House overrides, the bill…
About 10,000 cases of Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles are being voluntarily recalled in 25 states (including New Jersey) because they could be contaminated with the bacteria listeria.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has strengthened its warnings about prescribing codeine for children because of reports of deaths and risks for dangerous side effects including breathing problems. The academy’s advice, published in a report Monday in its medical journal, Pediatrics, mirrors warn
What is a Motion for Summary Judgment? A Motion for Summary Judgment is where one party, usually the defendant, asks the Judge to rule on the case without the case proceeding to the jury. In the Defendant’s case, they are asking the Judge to Dismiss…
Someone has just been in a horrific car accident. They were knocked unconscious with serious injuries. They have a driver’s license but no other information. How will their family learn of the incident? The police or emergency medical personnel will have to track down family…
The number of hepatitis A cases linked to contaminated frozen strawberries served by Tropical Smoothie Cafe’ seems to grow daily. The number is now up to 100, with at least 80 Virginia residents reported to have contracted hepatitis A after drinking smoothies from Tropical Smoothie…
The Virginia Department of Health confirmed Wednesday that 55 Virginia residents have tested positive for hepatitis A associated with the contaminated Tropical Smoothie Café strawberries from Egypt, including six from the Central Region, which includes Richmond. An official with the Centers for Dise
Sepsis is a complication of an infection that’s linked to more than 250,000 deaths each year. U.S. health officials report that many cases of life-threatening sepsis could be recognized and treated long before they cause severe illness or death.
