Popcorn Lung in Animal Food Manufacturing – Who is at Risk?
Second in our series on workers diagnosed with popcorn lung after exposure to dangerous chemicals in the workplace. This article talks about workers exposed to diacetly through feed and feed additives for the pet food industry.
Missouri Jury Sides With Defendant in Complicated Transvaginal Mesh Case
On February 4, 2016 a Missouri jury returned a 10-2 verdict in favor of transvaginal mesh manufacturers Boston Scientific and C.R. Bard. The lawsuit was brought by Eve Sherrer, a woman who wanted a solution to mild urinary incontinence but instead found a nightmare.
Ms. Sherrer underwent her first surgery to treat mild urinary incontinence issues.…
First Actos MultiDistrict Litigation Case Begins Today
Today begins the first Actos MDL case in the US District Court, Western District of Louisiana. Jury was selected on Friday and today begins opening statements in the case of Terrence Allen, a man who was diagnosed with bladder cancer in January 2011 after taking Actos pursuant to a prescription starting in June 2006.
Mr. Allen’s lawsuit claims…