It can be one of the hardest decisions to make, placing a loved one in a nursing home facility. There are so many things to consider, such as cost, quality of care and whether or not it will meet a family member’s physical, emotional and...
Judge Upholds $23 Million Award in California Bed Sore Death
A Sacramento judge has upheld a $23 million jury award in the death of an elderly woman suffering from bedsores at a Northern California assisted living facility. The judge also added $4.3 million in legal costs and fees to the judgment to the...
Actos Manufacturer Takeda Pharmaceuticals Gets $6.5 Million Actos Award Overturned
Actos, a highly controversial diabetes medication, has been linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer. The Japanese-based company Takeda Pharmaceuticals, which held a patent on Actos, is now facing 3,300 bladder cancer related suits.
The...