Recently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert to healthcare providers regarding prescription drugs containing more than 325 milligrams of acetaminophen (per dosing unit, such as tablet or capsule). The risk of injury to the...
Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Design Defect Claim in Generic Reglan Lawsuit
On July 15, a federal appeals court reinstated design defect and breach of implied warranty claims against the makers of generic Reglan, commonly used to treat nausea and vomiting.
In its opinion, the 8th Circuit U.S. Court of...
Federal Criminal Investigation against Toyota Leads to $1.2 Billion Settlement
The justice department recently announced that a $1.2 billion settlement -- the largest financial penalty of its kind enforced on an automaker in the United States -- has been reached with Toyota. This is the result of a four-year criminal...