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Zantac Cancer Class Action Dismissed
MedTruth Editors · November 30, 2022
The Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union alleged that Zantac contained a carcinogenic substance, and as a result, the heartburn drug manufacturers should be forced to pay monetary damages.
Legal DevelopmentsHorizon Therapeutics Sued Over Thyroid Eye Disease Drug
MedTruth Editors · November 29, 2022
The drug Tepezza, the first FDA-approved therapeutic medication for a rare autoimmune disorder known as thyroid eye disease, has been linked to hearing loss.
NewsFDA Warns Against Child-Friendly E-Cigarette Designs
MedTruth Editors · November 28, 2022
The e-cigarettes in question are shaped like electronics, TV show characters, and food items such as popsicles.
FDA RegulationMonsanto Wins 6th Straight Roundup Cancer Trial
MedTruth Editors · November 23, 2022
This defense verdict marks the sixth consecutive trial win for Monsanto, after juries awarded multi-million-dollar damages to consumer plaintiffs in the first three Roundup trials.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Issues Warning About Infant Head-Shaping Pillows
MedTruth Editors · November 22, 2022
The FDA recommends that parents and caregivers avoid using these pillows designed to change the shape of an infant’s head, and throw out any pillows that are already owned.
FDA RegulationUnilever Hit With Class Action Over Benzene in Dry Shampoos
MedTruth Editors · November 18, 2022
High levels of benzene, a chemical compound known to cause cancer, have been found in some dry shampoo products.
NewsFirst Elmiron Lawsuit Scheduled for March 2023
MedTruth Editors · November 16, 2022
Elmiron plaintiffs allege that they developed a rare type of eye damage known as pigmentary maculopathy after taking the drug.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Recalls Mighty Bliss Heating Pads
MedTruth Editors · November 15, 2022
Mighty Bliss heating pads have been recalled for risk of shocks, burns and other injuries.
FDA RegulationL’Oreal Faces Hair Straightener Cancer Lawsuit
MedTruth Editors · November 11, 2022
A Missouri woman alleges that L'Oreal’s hair-straightening products caused her to develop uterine cancer.
Women's HealthCVS & Walgreens Issue Preliminary Opioid Settlement of $10 Billion
MedTruth Editors · November 10, 2022
CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens have issued preliminary deals to settle thousands of lawsuits filed over their alleged failure to enforce their own opioid distribution policies.
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Judge Rejects 3M's Bid To Retry $50 Million Military Earplug Verdict
MedTruth Editors · November 9, 2022
Judge Roy B. Dalton Jr. has denied a bid for a new trial or, alternatively, to have the verdict of a $50 million reward reduced.
Legal DevelopmentsJudge Chastises "Deceptive" 3M Attorney Statements
MedTruth Editors · November 8, 2022
Judge Rodgers, who has overseen the consolidation of military earplug cases since it began, defended the MDL process in an eight-page order.
NewsExactech Implant MDL Granted
MedTruth Editors · November 4, 2022
The medical devices involved in the lawsuits are used in ankle, hip and knee replacement surgeries.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Rejects Menthol E-Cigarette Applications
MedTruth Editors · November 3, 2022
The FDA ruled that Logic's menthol e-cigarettes pose a public health risk and are not allowed on the market.
FDA RegulationSterigenics Cancer Lawsuits To Be Tried in Groups
MedTruth Editors · November 2, 2022
Over 700 plaintiffs have sued Sterigenics, accusing the company of knowingly emitting EtO as a toxic gas.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Develops Draft Guidance For Health Disparities
MedTruth Editors · November 1, 2022
The FDA is updating its Breakthrough Devices Program, providing clarifications that address health and healthcare disparities.
FDA RegulationRetailers Face Lidocaine Class Action
MedTruth Editors · October 28, 2022
A class action lawsuit against major retailers claims lidocaine patches are not as effective as advertised.
NewsFDA Grants $38 Million to Fund Rare Disease Research
MedTruth Editors · October 27, 2022
The fund will back clinical trials, natural history studies, and regulatory science tools that will give the FDA a greater understanding of the ways that rare diseases can be treated.
News3M Granted Bankruptcy Review And Earplug Litigation Stay
MedTruth Editors · October 26, 2022
The company involved in military earplug lawsuits is able to appeal an order that allowed litigation to continue alongside 3M's bankruptcy proceedings.
Legal DevelopmentsDOJ Seeks Permanent Injunction Against E-Cigarette Manufacturers
MedTruth Editors · October 25, 2022
Six e-cigarette companies have been manufacturing, selling, and distributing new tobacco products without premarket authorization from the FDA.
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Bankruptcy Judge Pauses State Talc Marketing Lawsuits
MedTruth Editors · October 21, 2022
The talcum powder marketing lawsuits against J&J are paused, and the judge will reconsider the states’ lawsuits in December.
Legal DevelopmentsCherokee Nation Settles Opioid Lawsuit With Walmart
MedTruth Editors · October 20, 2022
The settlement resolves litigation over the chain retailer’s alleged role in contributing to the opioid epidemic on the tribe’s reservation.
Legal DevelopmentsZantac Plaintiffs File Expedited Motion Over New Cancer Study
MedTruth Editors · October 18, 2022
Plaintiffs seek permission to file a report that includes data from a study that suggests ranitidine is associated with four different types of cancer.
Legal DevelopmentsZantac MDL Splits Plaintiffs Based on Cancer Type
MedTruth Editors · October 14, 2022
Depending on what type of cancer plaintiffs have, they will either be tried at the state or federal level.
Legal DevelopmentsNew Study Compells FDA Action Against E-Cigarette Manufacturers
MedTruth Editors · October 13, 2022
The FDA is cracking down on popular e-cigarette manufacturers found to be used by nearly 10% of middle and high school students according to a new study.
FDA RegulationDrug Chain Giants Face Dozens of Acetaminophen Lawsuits
MedTruth Editors · October 12, 2022
Research suggests that taking high doses of acetaminophen while pregnant may be linked to developmental and behavioral problems in infants, though some argue this research is inconclusive.
Research + FindingsFDA Proposes Updated Definition of "Healthy" Foods
MedTruth Editors · October 11, 2022
There is new suggested criteria for what kind of foods can be marketed as “healthy” based on types of ingredients and nutrient requirements.
FDA RegulationBiogen Settles MS Drug Kickback Scheme for $900 Million
MedTruth Editors · October 6, 2022
A former Biogen employee claimed the company rewarded doctors with kickbacks for prescribing Biogen's MS drugs.
NewsEPA Withdraws Glyphosate Risk Assessment
MedTruth Editors · October 5, 2022
Despite the withdrawal, a new risk assessment could take years to complete, and the agency says it will focus on the next registration review for Roundup instead.
NewsFDA Approves New Aid For Stroke Survivors
MedTruth Editors · September 29, 2022
A new device for stroke survivors with dysphagia has been certified safe to use and will be available for doctors to use in stroke treatment.
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Lawyers for Roundup Plaintiffs Push for Settlement
MedTruth Editors · September 28, 2022
Attorneys want Roundup litigation resolved, either through a global settlement or a return of the cases.
Legal DevelopmentsZantac Expert Testimony Hearings To Be Held
MedTruth Editors · September 27, 2022
These special hearings will determine which expert witnesses will be allowed to testify in the Zantac trials.
Legal DevelopmentsBayer Wins Multi-Plaintiff Roundup Cancer Trial
MedTruth Editors · September 23, 2022
The Missouri trial included three plaintiffs who have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, allegedly because of Roundup exposure.
Legal DevelopmentsMedtronic Recalls Obstructed Airway Tubes
MedTruth Editors · September 22, 2022
Endotracheal tubes are medical devices used during surgery to provide an airway for patients to breathe. A number of Medtronic models may become obstructed during use.
FDA RegulationJuul Labs Settles Teen Vape Lawsuits For $440 Million
MedTruth Editors · September 21, 2022
Juul has settled with 33 states for marketing its e-cigarette products to teens.
NewsAdditional Breast Implant Cancers Discovered
MedTruth Editors · September 20, 2022
In addition to BIA-ALCL, a lymphoma associated with breast implants, numerous cancers have been detected in tissues surrounding breast implants.
NewsLawmakers Demand DOJ Update on J&J Talc Probe
MedTruth Editors · September 16, 2022
The investigation aims to determine if Johnson & Johnson misled the public about the risks of using its talcum-based products after claims that the asbestos-contaminated powder causes cancer.
Laws + CongressFDA Recalls Additional Philips CPAP Devices
MedTruth Editors · September 15, 2022
Over 17 million CPAP machines have been recalled, this time due to defective magnets that can interfere with other implanted medical devices.
FDA RegulationVeterans Fight 3M Healthcare Spinoff
MedTruth Editors · September 13, 2022
The military earplug company plans to form a separate entity for its $8 billion healthcare product division.
Legal DevelopmentsBankruptcy Judge Allows Earplug MDL to Continue
MedTruth Editors · September 9, 2022
Although 3M's subunit is undergoing the bankruptcy process, litigation against 3M regarding its military earplugs will still proceed.
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FDA Approves Treatment For Rare Genetic Condition
MedTruth Editors · September 8, 2022
Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency is a debilitating condition that causes a lipid to build up in the liver, spleen, lungs and brain.
FDA RegulationSettlement Master Appointed For Bard Hernia Mesh Lawsuits
MedTruth Editors · September 7, 2022
A settlement master has been appointed to work with plaintiff’s attorneys and legal defense to discover whether an agreement can be reached between the parties.
Legal DevelopmentsPro-Business Nonprofit Backs J&J Bankruptcy Proceeding
MedTruth Editors · September 6, 2022
A legal nonprofit submitted a document in support of Johnson & Johnson’s bankruptcy proceedings surrounding the company's talcum powder cancer cases.
Legal DevelopmentsFirst Paraquat Parkinson’s Trial Pushed Back to 2023
MedTruth Editors · September 2, 2022
The federal judge overseeing Paraquat litigation has pushed back the first jury trial to mid-2023. Agricultural workers who used the herbicide claim it caused them to develop Parkinson's disease.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Approves OTC Hearing Aid Rules
MedTruth Editors · September 1, 2022
The ruling establishes a new category of hearing aids designed to be sold over the counter to adults with mild to moderate hearing impairment.
FDA RegulationFirst Zantac Trial Ends in Settlement
MedTruth Editors · August 31, 2022
Joseph Bayer agreed to drop his lawsuit, which was scheduled to be held in an Illinois state court, after reaching a settlement of more than $500,000 with generic makers of Zantac.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Cracks Down on Nicotine Gummies
MedTruth Editors · August 30, 2022
Krave Nic’s gummy products resemble candy and food products marketed to children, according to the FDA.
FDA Regulation40,000 Hip Implants Added to 2021 Exactech Recall
MedTruth Editors · August 26, 2022
The hip implants have been recalled due to oxygen exposure that can degrade the polyethylene liners in the implants.
NewsAllergan Compelled to Produce Documents in Breast Implant MDL
MedTruth Editors · August 25, 2022
Allergan must produce documents related to over 400 patients to inform the bellwether selection process. Plaintiffs claim Allergan breast implants caused them to develop cancer.
Legal DevelopmentsJ&J Announces Global Talc Phase Out
MedTruth Editors · August 24, 2022
Starting in 2023, J&J will no longer sell talcum-based baby powder products anywhere in the world. These products have been discontinued in the U.S. and Canada since 2020.
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Judge Finds Walgreens Liable For Opioid Distribution
MedTruth Editors · August 23, 2022
Walgreens was found guilty of filling illegitimate opioid prescriptions, contributing to the severe narcotics abuse issues in San Francisco.
NewsNew Roundup Trial Underway in Monsanto’s Hometown
Guest Contributor · August 18, 2022
Three people who used Roundup and have since been diagnosed with different types of lymphoma are suing Monsanto. The trial takes place in St. Louis, the headquarters of Monsanto.
Legal DevelopmentsVeterans Move to Block 3M-Aearo Earplug Bankruptcy
MedTruth Editors · August 17, 2022
Two veterans filed motions to prevent 3M from using bankruptcy to halt future earplug claims.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Strips Mammogram Clinic of Accreditation
MedTruth Editors · August 16, 2022
the FDA makes reports on mammogram facilities in order to allow providers and patients to make informed decisions about where they want to receive their mammogram.
FDA RegulationMerck Faces Gardasil Lawsuits
MedTruth Editors · August 12, 2022
Two women allege Merck's HPV vaccine caused them to develop autoimmune disorders.
NewsFDA Announces Monkeypox Plan of Action
MedTruth Editors · August 11, 2022
Despite its relatively low lethality, the presence of monkeypox in the U.S. has caused the FDA and CDC to be on alert, tracking new cases and potential spikes in infections.
News3M Declares Bankruptcy and Creates Trust to End Earplug Lawsuits
MedTruth Editors · August 10, 2022
The earplug company is using a $1 billion trust fund and bankruptcy to resolve close to 250,000 hearing damage claims.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Optimizes Remote Regulation Tools
MedTruth Editors · August 9, 2022
The initial benefits outlined by the agency included using RRAs to determine compliance, inform regulatory decisions, and verify information submitted to the agency.
FDA RegulationFirefighters File PFAS Class Action
MedTruth Editors · August 5, 2022
PFAS chemicals, which are resistant to breaking down naturally in the environment, may accumulate in human tissue and have been associated with various health complications.
NewsVaginal Mesh Suit Summarily Dismissed
MedTruth Editors · August 4, 2022
A summary judgment can be thought of as a trial on paper. Both sides submit their best arguments for why the law favors their side, accepting all of their opponent's claims, with the judge eventually deciding the outcome.
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Appeals Court Reverses $120 Million Mesothelioma Decision Against J&J
MedTruth Editors · August 3, 2022
The court ruled that Olson’s legal team did not present expert testimony that established sufficient evidence that Olson’s exposure to talcum in J&J’s products caused her health to deteriorate.
Legal Developments3M Earplug Retrial Requests Denied
MedTruth Editors · July 29, 2022
Nine of 3M's military earplug trial losses will not be retried after the company claimed delayed depositions muddied the verdicts.
Legal DevelopmentsRoundup Judge Approves $45 Million Settlement
MedTruth Editors · July 27, 2022
Monsanto was accused of failing to warn consumers about the potential health risks associated with glyphosate, the main active ingredient in Roundup weedkiller.
Legal DevelopmentsDicamba Damages Upheld By Appeals Court
MedTruth Editors · July 22, 2022
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's verdict for damages caused by Dicamba.
Legal DevelopmentsTeva Accused of Minimizing Its Part in Opioid Epidemic
MedTruth Editors · July 20, 2022
New York AG Letitia James claims that Teva headquarters downplayed its direction of Teva US to avoid legal consequences.
Legal DevelopmentsJUUL Injunction Temporarily Granted by Court
MedTruth Editors · July 15, 2022
A US District Court has temporarily blocked the FDA order pulling Juul Labs products from shelves.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Recalls At-Home Ventilators
MedTruth Editors · July 14, 2022
The FDA has issued a Class I recall of Baxter Healthcare Corporation’s Volara systems after severe side effects were discovered.
FDA RegulationDaily Harvest Faces Food Contamination Lawsuits
MedTruth Editors · July 13, 2022
According to the FDA, over 175 adverse events stemming from Daily Harvest's lentil meals have been reported.
NewsFDA Warns of Baby Neck Float Dangers
MedTruth Editors · July 12, 2022
The FDA has warned parents and caregivers not to use neck floats for water therapy intervention.
FDA RegulationSupreme Court Declines To Review $87M Pilliod Roundup Case
MedTruth Editors · July 8, 2022
The Supreme Court turned away Bayer’s appeal of Alva and Alberta Pilliod's Roundup cancer case.
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FDA Creates 5-Year Plan for Treating Neurodegenerative Diseases
MedTruth Editors · July 7, 2022
The FDA's plan aims to treat rare neurodegenerative diseases like Lou Gehrig's Disease or ALS through research, clinic trials, and more.
FDA RegulationZantac Bellwether Dates Set in CA
MedTruth Editors · July 6, 2022
The first four Zantac trials in California have been set for 2023. Zantac users claim that they were unknowingly exposed to unsafe levels of NDMA.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Proposes Plan For Limiting Nicotine in Cigarettes
MedTruth Editors · July 5, 2022
If implemented, the limit on nicotine would help to prevent people who experiment with cigarettes from becoming regular users.
FDA RegulationCVS Allegedly Overcharged Seniors For Drugs
MedTruth Editors · June 30, 2022
Medicare recipients were not informed about the option of generic drugs, less expensive but identical versions of their name-brand counterparts, a whistleblower claims.
NewsEPA Ordered To Reconsider Glyphosate Safety
MedTruth Editors · June 29, 2022
The EPA must reexamine its 2020 findings that glyphosate, the main active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller products, is “not likely” to cause cancer.
Laws + Congress“Next Legends” Native American Anti-Vaping Campaign Announced
MedTruth Editors · June 28, 2022
The FDA's Next Legends campaign aims to prevent tobacco and vape use among American Indian and Alaska Native youth.
NewsJudge Blocks Media Coverage of Roundup Cancer Trial
MedTruth Editors · June 27, 2022
The judge decided the media coverage might put pressure on the jury, resulting in jurors potentially dropping out.
Legal DevelopmentsJUUL Labs Products Expelled From U.S. Market
MedTruth Editors · June 24, 2022
The FDA has issued a removal of JUUL products in the United States because of the company’s inadequate safety information.
NewsFDA Announces New Breast Implant Study
MedTruth Editors · June 23, 2022
BIA-ALCL is a man-made cancer, a specific type of T-cell lymphoma, that is associated with textured breast implants.
NewsJudge Orders Mediation Talks in 3M Earplug MDL
MedTruth Editors · June 22, 2022
After 16 bellwether cases have been tried, Judge Rogers implied that all the necessary evidence has been presented to predict the outcome of future litigation.
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FDA Approves First Systemic Alopecia Treatment
MedTruth Editors · June 21, 2022
Although there have been topical treatments available to treat alopecia, Olumiant is the first systemic treatment approved for the autoimmune disorder.
NewsAbbVie Faces Humira Kickback Allegations
MedTruth Editors · June 17, 2022
Defendants are accused of violating the federal Anti-Kickback Statute by providing free so-called “nurse ambassadors” to physicians who wrote prescriptions for Humira.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Recalls Medtronic Heart Pump Kits
MedTruth Editors · June 16, 2022
Medtronic’s HVAD Pump Implant Kit is a type of medical device used to help the heart pump blood.
NewsTeva & Allergan Settle WV Opioid Lawsuit For Over $160 Million
MedTruth Editors · June 15, 2022
The trial accused manufactures of intensifying the opioid epidemic by grossly understating the risks of the highly-addictive painkillers.
Legal DevelopmentsPhilips Respironics Ventilator Faces Second Recall
MedTruth Editors · June 14, 2022
The recall addresses the defect that causes these ventilators to completely shut down without prior warning.
FDA RegulationPCBs “No More Toxic Than Table Salt,” Ex-Monsanto Official Testifies
MedTruth Editors · June 10, 2022
The attorney said both students, who attended the school beginning in 2011, should receive at least $12 million in damages because of their exposure to PCBs in light fixtures.
Legal DevelopmentsKroger Escapes Class Action Over Pain Patches
MedTruth Editors · June 9, 2022
The lawsuit claimed that Kroger's pain relief patches fall off within minutes after being applied to the skin, despite promising pain relief for hours.
NewsFDA Issues Supplement Guidance
MedTruth Editors · June 8, 2022
The FDA's new initiative aims to educate consumers about the risks and benefits of dietary supplements.
FDA RegulationFDA Approves New Diabetes Treatment
MedTruth Editors · June 7, 2022
The agency approved Mounjaro as a first of its class treatment to try to help meet diabetics' blood sugar goals.
FDA RegulationNestle Class Action Filed Over Glucose Drinks
MedTruth Editors · June 2, 2022
Steven Owen alleges that Nestle’s marketing is misleading in claiming its drink helps manage blood sugar in people with diabetes.
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FDA Warns Companies Selling Illegal CBD Products
MedTruth Editors · June 2, 2022
In the warning letters, the FDA discusses the illegal marketing of these delta-8 THC products as treatments for medical conditions or for therapeutic use.
FDA RegulationJury Awards Largest Single-Plaintiff Award in 3M Trial
MedTruth Editors · June 1, 2022
Beal's trial is the largest award in the MDL in which a jury has ordered the company to pay a single plaintiff.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Releases Philips Recall FAQ
MedTruth Editors · May 30, 2022
The guide helps to determine if a Philips Respironics machine was recalled and what the risks are of using these recalled devices.
FDA RegulationJudge Rejects 3M’s Bid For Late Discovery in Earplug MDL
MedTruth Editors · May 27, 2022
3M’s attempt to force the U.S. military to hand over information related to the MDL was too late.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Warns of Counterfeit COVID-19 Tests
MedTruth Editors · May 26, 2022
The FDA stated that although no counterfeit COVID-19 tests have been found in government-distributed centers, the agency is aware they are being distributed around the US.
FDA RegulationSupreme Court Urged To Let $25M Roundup Cancer Award Stand
MedTruth Editors · May 25, 2022
The U.S. Department of Justice has recommended that the lower court verdict be allowed to stand.
Legal DevelopmentsJ&J Accused of Exposing Workers to Asbestos
MedTruth Editors · May 24, 2022
In the midst of battling tens of thousands of talcum powder lawsuits, J&J appealed to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the family of a man who worked in J&J’s talc mines.
NewsFormer Monsanto CEO Testifies in First Roundup Trial Outside California
MedTruth Editors · May 20, 2022
This is the first trial in which former CEO of Monsanto Hugh Grant, who ran the company for 15 years, will testify.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Warns About False NIPS Test Results
MedTruth Editors · May 19, 2022
NIPS tests work by taking a portion of the parent’s blood at a time when the fetal DNA can be detected. This DNA is examined for chromosomal or genetic abnormalities that may indicate future health problems.
Women's HealthCerebral Lawsuit Leads To ADHD Prescription Pause
MedTruth Editors · May 18, 2022
The lawsuit alleges that Cerebral’s business practices emphasized profits over patient safety and well-being.
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