CURRENT LITIGATION
- BIRTH DEFECTS - The most widely prescribed antidepressants (including Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft and others) have been linked to birth defects as well as autism when the expecting mother innocently takes these pills during pregnancy.
- VAGINAL MESH/BLADDER SLING - medical device that is generally used to repair weakened or damaged tissues doing irreparable damage as a result of edges that pierce the surrounding tissue of the bladder, uterus, or bowel.
- ACTOS - A popular medication used to control Type2 diabetes is linked to increased risk of bladder cancer.
- PRADAXA - Popular blood-thinning medicine linked to 260 deaths.
- TOPAMAX -Linked to fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Popular medication prescribed for epilepsy, migraines, alcoholism and weight loss. The generic version of Topiramate carries the same risks.
- ACCUTANE - Serious GI issues have been tied to the use of Accutane, a popular Acne medication, - including Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Both can be life threatening.
- YAZ - The top-selling birth control pill in the U.S. Along with Yasmin and Ocella, carries a higher blood clot risk than other birth control pills which can be dangerous or even fatal for some women.
- DIACETYL - Diacetyl is the compound used in food products that gives butter its characteristic taste. Exposure to Diacetyl leaves workers and consumers with a severe, disabling and potentially lethal lung disorder.
- FOSAMAX, BONIVA AND OTHER OSTEOPOROSIS DRUGS - Osteoporosis drugs taken to prevent bone fracture may cause rare, but critical fractures of their own.
- BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT - The manufacturer of Brazilian Blowout has made millions of dollars while unfairly exposing stylists to harmful chemicals - putting them at risk of developing severe respiratory symptoms.
- LEVAQUIN - a Fluoroquinolone Antimicrobial Drug used by adults as a lung, sinus, skin and urinary tract infection treatment found to increase risk of developing tendonitis and tendon rupture.
- TRASYLOL - a protein administered during some types of heart surgeries used to slow or prevent bleeding. Trasylol was pulled from the market after it was found to increase risk of kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and other serious adverse events.
- GADOLINIUM - a contrast dye injection used as a routine part of MRI scans which can result in serious, even lethal, problems in patients with kidney problems.
- ZELNORM - a drug used to treat severe, chronic irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) pulled from the market after it was determined to lead to angina, heart attack, stroke or intestinal ischemia.
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries as a result of exposure to or the taking of any of these drugs or substances, or has been impacted by the gulf coast oil spill disaster, please contact an attorney at TorHoerman Law LLC at 1-888-50-TORLAW
