North Carolina Product Liability Lawyer BlogIf you follow my blog, you’ve probably heard about paraquat. If you’re unfamiliar with paraquat, it’s a highly toxic herbicide that may cause Parkinson’s disease. As you might imagine, this potential link is alarming and has led to quite a few lawsuits. Let’s take a look at the current status of these paraquat cases. Paraquat […]
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17: Smith & Nephew Birmingham Artificial Hip Litigation Update
Metal-on-metal artificial hip devices have been available for more than twenty years. Years ago, product manufacturers thought that metals like titanium, cobalt, and chromium used in the construction of artificial hips would last a lot longer than the regular shelf life of other artificial hips using plastics and ceramic materials, particularly for athletes and active […]
Paraquat and Parkinson’s Disease: What You Should Know
These are just a few of the studies finding a link between Parkinson’s disease and paraquat. So it’s no surprise that there have been lawsuits alleging that the herbicide has caused people to contract Parkinson’s disease.
Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) and Cancer: What You Need to Know
Firefighters have a host of tools available to them to fight fires. Some of these are simple, like high-pressure water. Others are more state-of-the-art, like forward-looking infrared handheld cameras and aerial drones. One of the special tools in a firefighter’s arsenal is aqueous film-forming foam, or AFFF. This “fire foam” has served as a highly […]
Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Litigation Delayed by COVID-19
COVID-19 has altered everyone’s schedule. Schools, colleges, and restaurants have closed. Even courts have shut down for non-urgent hearings and trials. In June, Judge Catherine Blake, overseeing the Smith & Nephew Birmingham hip litigation, issued an amended Case Management Order to extend discovery deadlines and bellwether trial dates for the multidistrict litigation. Remember the Smith […]
Zimmer M/L Taper Hip with Kinectiv Technology and VerSys Femoral Head Lawsuits
The human hip is a marvel of bioengineering. It allows for a 360-degree range of motion due to its “ball-in-socket” design. But as we age, this hip joint can sometimes fail. When it does, it may require a total hip replacement. Hip replacements often use a variety of exotic metal alloys or ceramics to recreate […]
Help! I Don’t Like My Product Liability Settlement Offer!
Before you accept a settlement offer, talk to your lawyer, ask all the questions you have, read the settlement documents carefully, and make an informed decision.
Artificial Hip Lawsuits 2019 Update: Smith & Nephew, Stryker, DePuy
If you’re reading this you probably know that over the past decade thousands and thousands of lawsuits have been filed by people injured by defective artificial hips. Several manufacturers have been involved, and while a few companies have resolved claims and moved on, thousands of other artificial hip lawsuits remain in courts across the country. […]
Settlement Reached in Stryker LFIT V40 Femoral Head Hip Litigation
Stryker Orthopaedics has announced that it reached a national settlement in the multidistrict litigation focused on the Stryker LFIT V40 femoral head. The LFIT V40 femoral head is one component of Stryker’s artificial hip system. This settlement announcement is a bit surprising, as the MDL was created for the LFIT V40 femoral head in April […]
C.R. Bard IVC Filter Trial: Injured Woman Wins $3.6 Million Jury Verdict
Victims of C.R. Bard’s IVC filters got some great news two weeks ago. An Arizona jury in the first bellwether trial awarded a woman $3.6 million for injuries she suffered after Bard’s “G2” IVC filter broke into pieces in her inferior vena cava vein, requiring open heart surgery to remove the broken pieces. The plaintiff, […]