In an article appearing on the Levin Papantonio website, the question is asked, “Is Puerto Rico Going Bankrupt?” The article explores the issue in-depth. The island of Puerto Rico is neither a sovereign nation, a state, nor strictly speaking a U.S. territory – although it…
The latest federal report on measures being taken to ensure the safety of natural gas pipelines across the United States raises serious concerns. While acknowledging that catastrophic, and fatal, failures such as the 2010 explosion of a Pacific Gas & Electric gas transmission line in…
John Oliver unleashed a scathing report on aggressive off-label marketing by giant drug makers on his HBO program, Last Week Tonight. Oliver took a close look at the increasingly aggressive marketing by giant pharmaceutical companies. This marketing has gotten so out of hand…
Mandatory paid sick leave was signed into law this week, in Pennsylvania, by Mayor Nutter. “Those that did not have paid sick leave are most in need of it,” said Councilman William K. Greenlee, a sponsor of the bill. “They’re low-income workers, single mothers; they’re…
Auto repair shops are up in arms about being pressured to use cheap parts and practices by insurance companies, according to a report by CNN. More than 500 repair shops from 36 states are joining in a lawsuit against top insurance companies. And the attorney…
The use of blood thinners is common in our society to prevent blood clotting and strokes, both as a daily treatment and after hip or knee surgery. For years, Warfarin and Coumadin dominated the market, with minimal negative side effects for patients. In 2011, pharmaceutical…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=BixcAewKQYg Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. was sent a stern message again by a Philadelphia state court jury, that concluded Actos caused bladder cancer. Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. was ordered to pay more than $2.3 million in compensatory damages and a further $1.3 million in punitive damages to…
The largest verdict and settlement award in Pennsylvania from the period of August 2013 to August 2014 was handled by Sheller, P.C. with a $2.2 billion settlement with Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Pharmaceutical, its subsidiary, according to The Legal Intelligencer. Healthcare giant J&J paid…
Many high school and college students have plans made and are anxiously awaiting the last day of school before a “much needed” break. For high school seniors, it might be breaking away from winter as early as next week; for most college students, it will…
In the most recent DePuy ASR defective metal hip trial, an Oklahoma woman has been awarded $2.5 million after suffering metal blood poisoning or metallosis from DePuy ASR hip replacements. Andrea Smith, received ASR hip implants on each side in October 2006 and February 2007.…