On behalf of Williams DeClark Tuschman Co. L.P.A. | Oct 25, 2019 | Drug Safety, Product Liability
Four major pharmaceutical corporations reached an agreement with Ohio’s Cuyahoga and Summit counties to settle a case related to the damages of the opioid crisis. AmerisourceBergen Corp., Cardinal Health Inc., McKesson Corp., and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd....
On behalf of Williams DeClark Tuschman Co. L.P.A. | Oct 21, 2019 | Product Liability
A non-profit organization tested for the presence of toxic metals and chemicals in baby food. Data from the study uncovered that approximately 95% of the examined products contained dangerous substances. The research was conducted by Healthy Babies Bright Future...
On behalf of Williams DeClark Tuschman Co. L.P.A. | Sep 30, 2019 | Food Poisoning, Health & Safety, Product Liability
Over the last several years, recalls and warnings for food safety have continued to increase – including for pet food, as more and more pet owners demand accountability for how these items are processed. Most recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a...
On behalf of Williams DeClark Tuschman Co. L.P.A. | Sep 16, 2019 | Mass Torts, Personal Injury, Product Liability
E-cigarette giant Juul Labs, Inc. is facing significant legal fire, after a string of mysterious vaping-related deaths took place throughout the summer of 2019. With an estimated 805 vaping lung illness cases reported as of September 26th, it’s safe to say that Juul...
| Aug 26, 2019 | Product Liability
Although vaping has long held a reputation as a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes, the habit’s uptick in popularity is revealing its true dangers. Beginning in states throughout the Midwest, patients entered hospitals with cases of mysterious, severe respiratory...
| Aug 19, 2019 | Catastrophic Injuries, Product Liability
Sunsetter Motorized Awning Covers Sold by Costco Have Been Recalled DIY home-improvement is easier than ever with a plethora of video tutorials and written explanations available for free online, and department stores carrying everything one needs for a weekend...
On behalf of Williams DeClark Tuschman Co. L.P.A. | Jul 30, 2019 | Product Liability
Researchers at Yale University identified the presence of vanillin, a flavoring that irritates the respiratory system, in the vapor of JUUL e-cigarettes. The flavoring is banned from being used as an ingredient in traditional cigarettes, as it can produce irritating...
| Jun 11, 2019 | In the News, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability
The FDA has issued a Class 1 recall for defective surgical staplers produced by Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. After an extensive investigation, Ethicon identified the malfunctions and was forced to pull products. Over 92,000 surgical staples were...
| Jun 4, 2019 | Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Product Liability
While the nation battles a catastrophic opioid epidemic, a new herbal supplement has emerged as the latest controversy in the health and drug worlds. Originating from Southeast Asia, kratom has been popularized in the West as a remedy for pain, anxiety, and drug...
On behalf of Williams DeClark Tuschman Co. L.P.A. | Jun 3, 2019 | Medical Malpractice, Product Liability
The Food and Drug Administration recently acknowledged that it maintained a hidden database of surgical stapler malfunctions. The “alternative summary” system contained over 56,000 reports of problems with the devices between 2011 and 2018. These non-public reports...
