The European Medicines Agency recently released a statement regarding testosterone drug risks for patients using drugs like Androgel, Axiron, AndroDerm and Testim. The November 21 statement noted that drugs should be used with caution, although researchers are still working to determine their link to health problems. The statement was released... Read more »

A recent study warns of the link between talcum powder cosmetic products and mesothelioma ─ a lethal form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Talcum powder is used by a wide-variety of people, as it is commonly marketed as a post-shower body powder or a baby powder. U.S.... Read more »

A new order permitting the direct filing of testosterone lawsuits into federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) has been issued by U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly, in the Northern District of Illinois. Judge Kennelly has been appointed to oversee the MDL ─ established in June 2014 ─ which includes lawsuits from plaintiffs... Read more »

An 87-year-old California man has filed a Xarelto injury lawsuit against Janssen Research & Development, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, and Bayer Healthcare after experiencing adverse side effects as a result of ingesting the drug. Allen Grossman allegedly suffered inter alia life-threatening bleeding and other severe and personal injuries... Read more »

U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel, who is currently overseeing Lipitor multidistrict litigation in South Carolina, has announced the first bellwether trial will begin in October 2015. Discovery in the Lipitor diabetes lawsuits is currently underway. A bellwether trial is used to help both sides gauge the jury reaction to evidence... Read more »

On August 15, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that brand name prescription drug makers can be held liable for claims brought by plaintiffs seeking damages for adverse side effects from generic drugs manufactured by different companies. In an overwhelming 6-3 decision, the court ruled that the manufacturers of Reglan ─... Read more »

The FDA has released an updated statement on the Pradaxa stomach bleed risk, suggesting that patients taking the drug may have an increased risk of stomach bleeds, compared with warfarin. Pradaxa is a blood-thinning medication used to decrease the risk of stroke and blood clots in patients with non-valvular atrial... Read more »

More than 100 plaintiffs have filed a Yaz birth control lawsuit in St. Clair County, Illinois claiming they were injured as a result of ingesting Yaz/Yasmin. Iris Colon is one of six Illinois plaintiffs in the lawsuit filed against Bayer Corp., Bayer Healthcare LLC, and Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. on... Read more »