Last April, I blogged about the widespread attention Palcohol, a portable alcoholic drink mix, was receiving after “label approval” from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). At that time, the TTB said approval was issued in error; creator, Mark Phillips said the…
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Fatal Car Accidents are more likely to occur on Tax Day, according to The Blaze. Researchers from the University of Toronto analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found the car accident death rate was six percent higher on Tax Day—Traditionally April…
Boston Scientific, announced a major settlement covering 3,000 women injured by its vaginal mesh and bladder sling products. The settlement includes $119 million to settle claims from nearly 3,000 women who say they were injured by the company’s vaginal mesh products for urinary incontinence and…
More than 400 lawsuits are currently pending in the Xarelto Multidistrict Lawsuit (MDL), in the Eastern District of Louisiana, with U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon presiding. These lawsuits were first consolidated in December 2014 under the name Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Products Liability Litigation (MDL No.…
With the passage of the Child Victims Act, the Minnesota Legislature opened a three year window for all survivors of sexual abuse as minors to bring claims. The each had until May of 2016 to come forward and find justice. Unfortunately, the timing has changed…
We all are familiar with the dangers of texting while driving and drinking while driving. But, what about the third “D” of preventable auto accidents – drowsy driving. Meet Rachael: Rachael was trapped in her wrecked car and spent hours waiting for help. Rachael was…
In an effort to settle U.S. lawsuits, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the maker of Actos, has agreed to pay up to $2.4 billion. The suits claim the drug maker failed to inform patients of the risk of bladder cancer associated with the use of the diabetes drug,…
Today’s Press Conference: It was a honor to stand with Troy and hear his message of hope, redemption and justice. Other information from the Press Conference: http://www.andersonadvocates.com/Posts/News-or-Event/1981/Doe-2-Fr-Allen-Tarlton-Settlement-Information.aspx Abuse of children and the continued silence by the offenders needs to be prevented. If you suffered, saw,…