FDA Expands Recall of Salmonella-Tainted Tuna

May 11th, 2012
California Salmonella Poisoning Attorney

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its previous recall of salmonella-tainted tuna.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced an expansion of a tuna recall issued last month after hundreds of cases of salmonella poisoning were reported in 24 states nationwide. The FDA has also issued a warning letter to the fishery responsible for shipping the tainted tuna overseas, advising the company to correct numerous health and safety violations. Read the rest of this entry »

$21 Million Verdict Upheld in Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawsuit

May 9th, 2012
California Stevens Johnson Syndrome Attorney

Stevens Johnson Syndrome is a potentially life-threatening skin condition caused by an allergic reaction to certain drugs.

A federal appeals court has affirmed a $ 21 million verdict awarded to a woman who developed Stevens Johnson Syndrome after taking a prescription medication for pain. Read the rest of this entry »

Study Finds More Adverse Side Effects With Pradaxa vs. Warfarin

May 7th, 2012
California Pradaxa Attorney

Pradaxa has been linked to serious complications, including fatal bleeding events.

A new study suggests that patients who are given Pradaxa versus warfarin for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) are at an increased risk for experiencing serious complications, including life-threatening bleeding events. Read the rest of this entry »

What AF Patients Need to Know Before Taking Pradaxa

May 4th, 2012
California Pradaxa Attorney

Pradaxa has been linked to a number of serious side effects.

Patients who are taking the anticoagulant medication Pradaxa (dabigatran) need to be aware of the potential for serious complications, including heart attack and potentially fatal bleeding events. Read the rest of this entry »

U.K. Review Suggests Up to One-Third of Birth Defects May Be Attributed to Antidepressants, Other Prescription Drugs

May 2nd, 2012
California SSRI Birth Defects Attorney

SSRI antidepressants have been linked to a number of serious birth defects.

A new review conducted by researchers in the U.K. suggests that up to one-third of all birth defects may be caused by SSRI antidepressants and certain other prescription medications. Read the rest of this entry »