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Ozempic Gastroparesis Lawsuits Grow as Patients Report Severe Stomach Problems

A rising number of Ozempic gastroparesis lawsuits are being filed across the United States, alleging that the popular diabetes and weight-loss drug has caused patients to develop severe stomach paralysis and other...more

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Ziploc Bags: The Plastic Canary in The Coal Mine?

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“Forever Chemicals”, often referred to by the acronym “PFAS” (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), have been in the headlines for years now. The defense industry has been bracing for an onslaught of these suits for some...more

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Depo-Provera Litigation Update: What Comes Next in the Legal Process?

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The recent decision by the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) to consolidate Depo-Provera lawsuits into MDL No. 3140 in the Northern District of Florida marks a critical step forward for individuals who...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

The Role of the FDA in the Exactech Recall: A Critical Analysis

Exactech has issued multiple recalls for its implantable joint replacement devices over the past few years. While Exactech has largely issued these recalls voluntarily, it has done so at the request—and with the oversight—of...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Lessons Learned from the Exactech Recall: How We Can Improve Medical Device Safety in the Future

In response to scrutiny from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Exactech has recalled hundreds of thousands of defective medical implant devices sold between 2004 and 2021. Despite these recalls—which began in...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Alternatives to the Exactech: Exploring Other Surgical Tools and Techniques

Over the past couple of decades, hundreds of thousands of patients in the United States have received defective medical implants manufactured by Exactech. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

C.R. Bard, Inc. Faces First Bellwether Trial Over Hernia Mesh Injuries – Hernia Mesh Lawyer Explains

C.R. Bard, Inc. is one of many medical device companies involved in large nationwide litigation concerning defective hernia mesh products. C.R. Bard, Inc. faces more than 25,000 lawsuits in state and federal courts, with the...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Investigation Reveals How Medical Device Sales Representatives Play a Role in Patient Injuries

A recent Kaiser Health News investigation, as reported by Modern Healthcare, demonstrates that medical device sales representatives for various products play a substantial role in patient injuries. Whether the medical device...more

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