Endo Agrees to Settle AMS Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits for $830 Million Endo Health Solutions will resolve approximately 20,000 surgical mesh claims with a $830 million settlement agreement. Medical device maker Endo Health Solutions has agreed to pay $830 million to resolve the majority of the transvaginal mesh lawsuits filed against its American Medical Systems subsidiary, […]
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Study Explores Potential Genetic Aspect of Absestos-Related Mesothelioma There may be a gene that predisposes a person to developing mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos. Researchers involved in a new study indicate that there may be a genetic component to the risk of developing mesothelioma cancer after being exposed to asbestos, following an examination of
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Lawsuit Filed Over Thermal Burns, Bowel Perforation During da Vinci Robotic Surgery Intuitive Surgical faces another lawsuit over severe internal injuries associated with its controversial da Vinci surgical robot. Contact a product liability lawyer today if you have suffered injuries during robotic surgery. A new product liability lawsuit has been filed against Intuitive Surgical by
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Recall Issued for Wal-Mart My Sweet Baby Dolls Due to Risk of Burns, Blisters Baby dolls sold exclusively at Wal-Mart are being recalled due to a potential burn hazard for children caused by the doll overheating. Approximately 174,000 baby dolls sold exclusively at Wal-Mart have been recalled, following reports suggesting that the dolls’ circuit boards
Strangulation Hazard Leads to Recall of IKEA Children’s Bed Canopies Millions of children’s bed canopies manufactured by IKEA have been recalled due to a risk of child strangulation injuries or deaths. A worldwide recall has been issued that affects nearly 2.8 million IKEA children’s bed canopies, due to a risk that children may become entangled
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GA Woman Files da Vinci Surgical System Lawsuit Over Life-Threatening Injuries A product liability lawsuit has been filed against Intuitive Surgical over serious injuries tied to its da Vinci surgical robot. A Georgia woman and her husband have filed a lawsuit against Intuitive Surgical over life-threatening injuries she sustained following a hysterectomy procedure with the
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Warning Issued Following 34 Child Deaths Involving Storage, Toy Chests Millions of toy trunks and storage chests with automatic latches or locks may put children at risk for entrapment and suffocation hazards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPC) has issued a notice to consumers regarding the safety risks posed by children playing around storage
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Coloplast Corp Reaches $16 Million Settlement to Resolve 400 Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits Hundreds of surgical mesh lawsuits may be resolved thanks to a recent settlement agreement reached with device maker Coloplast Corp. Vaginal mesh maker Coloplast Corp. has reportedly reached an agreement to settle product liability lawsuits filed on behalf of women who claim to
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Medtronic Infuse Lawsuit Filed Over Off-Label Use of Bone Graft Product Medtronic faces a growing number of product liability lawsuits involving potential side effects of its Infuse bone growth device. Yet another Infuse bone graft lawsuit has been filed against Medtronic, this time by a Virginia woman who claims that she suffered severe injuries due
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