July 2012 - Class Action Blog Archive
Florida Leads the Nation in Force-Placed Insurance
As reported by the Sun-Sentinel, Florida was the site of 35% of the country’s force-placed insurance in 2011, totaling $1.2 billion.
Lawsuit: Pfizer Marketed Zoloft to Pregnant Mothers
In June 2012, 38 plaintiffs filed a lawsuit claiming that the antidepressant Zoloft caused birth defects in their newborns.
Yaz, Yasmin Lawsuit Settlements Continue
After allegations of serious blood clotting complications and deaths as a result of Yaz and Yasmin use, Bayer is progressing smoothly in the long process of compensating victims through settlements.
What is the FDA’s 510(k) Device Approval Process?
When discussing the approval of certain medical devices, companies sometimes invoke a process called 510(k).
New Studies Once Again Shows Fosamax Linked to Femur Fractures
A new study has once again linked the osteoporosis drug Fosamax to rare atypical femoral fractures in women.
Study: Zofran Could Cause Heart Arrhythmia
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to expand the warning section of the labels for the popular drug Zofran (ondansetron, ondansetron hydrochloride and their generics).