Tag Archives: lawsuits
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Pharmaceutical litigation most frequently occurs when drug companies fail to adequately test medications prior to release or fail to properly inform consumers of the potential side effects. In these cases, the drugs are manufactured properly but the drugs themselves are flawed. But pharmaceutical litigation can also occur when good drugs are improperly manufactured, resulting in… Read More »
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A mass tort occurs when a single instance of negligence causes injury to a large number of people. Mass torts are common in cases involving common carriers — a plane crash for instance. But mass tort litigation has also become common in cases involving product liability. Mass torts can be a serious drain on judicial… Read More »
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Actos® — or pioglitazone — is a drug designed to treat type 2 diabetes by making it easier to regulate blood sugar levels. But in August 2011, the FDA issued a warning regarding the drug, noting that it had been linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer. Moreover, Actos may cause or worsen congestive… Read More »
