World Birth Defects Day Raises Awareness Of Preventable Birth Defects

by David C. Strouss | Mar 5, 2015 | Uncategorized

By David C. Strouss, Esq. Published on March 5, 2015 his week we observed the first annual World Birth Defects Day. A group of 12 leading global health organizations created this day to raise awareness about birth defects, and to highlight how many birth defects can...

C.R. Bard In Transvaginal Mesh Settlement Talks

by Marilyn T. McGoldrick | Feb 24, 2015 | Uncategorized

Posted by Marilyn McGoldrick on Feb 24, 2015 12:12:07 PM Mesh manufacturer C.R. Bard is reportedly in talks to settle the thousands of pelvic mesh lawsuits pending against it in federal and state courts across the country. At the urging of federal judge Joseph R....

The FACT Act Threatens Justice And Privacy For Asbestos Victims

by Andrew S. Wainwright | Feb 19, 2015 | Uncategorized

Posted by Andrew S. Wainwright on Feb 19, 2015 11:30:24 AM On January 26, 2015, The Furthering Asbestos Transparency (FACT) Act was introduced into the 114th session of the House of Representatives as H.R. 526. This legislation would hurt asbestos victims and...

$2.3 Million Verdict Against Takeda for Actos User with Bladder Cancer

by Marilyn T. McGoldrick | Feb 13, 2015 | Uncategorized

Posted by Marilyn McGoldrick on Feb 13, 2015 2:08:55 PM A Philadelphia state court jury awarded a $2.3 million dollar verdict against Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., to John Kristufek, a retired teacher who developed bladder cancer after taking the diabetes...

Xarelto Litigation Update: 5 Key Points

by Marilyn T. McGoldrick | Jan 22, 2015 | Uncategorized

Thornton Law Firm is no longer accepting new Xarelto cases. By Marilyn McGoldrick Posted on Jan 22, 2015 The blood thinner Xarelto can lead to life-threatening uncontrollable internal bleeding. Currently, there is no reversal agent (antidote) to stop bleeding caused...

February Bellwether Trials Of C. R. Bard Mesh Cases Won’t Be Delayed

by Marilyn T. McGoldrick | Jan 14, 2015 | Uncategorized

Posted by Marilyn T. McGoldrick on Jan 14, 2015 12:29:03 PM The federal judge overseeing all transvaginal mesh litigation has denied C.R. Bard’s motion to delay bellwether trials, also known as test trials, scheduled for next month. C.R. Bard, a defendant in...