Concentrating his practice on the representation of individuals harmed by pharmaceutical products and medical devices, Andy Childers has gained acclaim from his peers by being selected as a Super Lawyer in 2018 in the Class Actions/Mass Torts category. In addition to mass torts, Andy handles cases for individuals who have suffered from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)—horrific allergic reactions that cause the person’s skin to slough off, and that can lead to blindness, permanent disability, or death. Andy has successfully handled numerous SJS and TEN cases in several states around the country. To date, Mr. Childers has helped his clients receive settlements in excess of $250 million, and he continues to challenge large corporations and pharmaceutical manufacturers in court when individuals are injured through no fault of their own.
After a thorough investigation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that manufacturers immediately withdraw all prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) ranitidine medications, commonly known by the brand name Zantac, from the market. The FDA has taken this drastic and unusual step due to…