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Defective Medical Devices and Their Impact on Patient Safety

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Defective medical devices present serious risks for patients. Just how big—and how severe—is the problem? Consider this from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): “Each year, the FDA receives over two million medical...more

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The Importance of Medical Monitoring After Exposure to Toxins

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Exposure to toxins through contaminated drugs, medical implants manufactured with dangerous materials, and other risks can have serious and long-term health consequences. However, in many cases, these consequences may not...more

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Taking Legal Action Against Defective Medical Device Manufacturers

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Defective medical devices can present serious—and sometimes life-threatening—risks for patients. As a patient, you never expect a medical implant to cause you harm. You expect the manufacturer to conduct thorough testing...more

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10 Important Facts About Filing a Depo-Provera Lawsuit

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If you have questions about filing a Depo-Provera lawsuit, you are not alone. As awareness of the link between Depo-Provera and intracranial meningioma continues to grow, we are continuing to hear from more women and family...more

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Choosing the Right Lawyer for Your Mass Tort Case

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If you are entitled to just compensation for injuries caused by a defective medical device or another dangerous or defective product, you may be able to join an existing mass tort case. This is not the same as joining a class...more

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Montana Significantly Revises Its Product Liability Laws

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On May 4, 2023, Montana changed its product liability laws when the Governor signed SB 216, which was effective upon passage and applies to claims that accrue on or after May 4, 2023. Among the changes is the adoption of a...more

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Breast Implant Multidistrict Litigation Claims Pared Down by New Jersey Federal Court

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In a mass tort product liability, class action and consumer fraud consolidated litigation involving Allergan's Biocell textured breast implants and tissue expanders, Allergan moved to dismiss plaintiffs' complaints on...more

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Does Pennsylvania Recognize Strict Liability Claims Against Medical Device Manufacturers? A Pennsylvania federal court calls the...

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For at least two decades, Pennsylvania law has recognized an exemption from strict liability for prescription drug manufacturers based on the state Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Restatement (Second) of Torts Sec. 402A...more

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Strategies to Unlock AI’s Potential in Health Care, Part 5: Product Liability Prevention for AI Product Designers—and Their...

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As our use of AI technology becomes more frequent, interconnected, and integral to daily life, the liability exposure to AI product designers and manufacturers continues to escalate. There are more potential liability risks,...more

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