Diabetes Drugs Carry Vision Risks
On June 11, 2012, the New York Times released an article concerning a recent study published by The Archives of Internal Medicine indicating that a certain type of drug used for treatment of Type 2 diabetes may lead to an increased risk for vision problems, including blindness.
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Issues ‘Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving,’ Announces $2.4 Million for California, Delaware Pilot Projects
On June 7, 2012, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a press release presenting U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s plan, titled “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving,” that provides the department’s strategy on how to address the risks presented by cellphone use while driving.
Fracking Trucks Hauling Sand Subject to Workday Limit, U.S. Says
On June 5, 2012, Bloomberg published an article regarding a recent rule change released by the U.S. Department of Transportation meant to clarify the number of hours that fracking truck drivers are allowed to work per day.
Evenflo Recalls Convertible High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
On June 5, 2012, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a voluntary recall notice with Evenflo Inc. regarding a model of high chairs manufactured by the company, the Convertible High Chair.
Voluntary Market Withdrawal of Hip Component
On June 1, 2012, Smith & Nephew, an orthopedic firm headquartered in the U.K., issued a press release stating that the company is voluntarily recalling an optional metal liner used in its all-metal hip system, the R3 Acetabular System.
Johnson & Johnson Tells Judge It Will Stop Sales of Vaginal Implants
On June 5, 2012, Bloomberg published an article regarding a June 4 letter submitted by Johnson & Johnson to the judge overseeing the Ethicon, Inc. Pelvic Repair System Product Liability Litigation (MDL No. 2327).
DePuy ASR MDL Litigation Update
A DePuy ASR Multi-district litigation status conference was held on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the U.S. District courthouse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Employees Are Getting the Word about Safer Driving
On May 28, 2012, the New York Times published an article concerning the growing number of companies imposing bans on their employees that prohibit all cellphone use while driving.
Multidistrict Consolidation Sought in Pradaxa Litigation
A motion was filed on May 30, 2012 with the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) petitioning for the creation of a coordinated federal MDL for all cases concerning the anticoagulant drug Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate). The motion seeks to transfer pending cases and future claims relating to Pradaxa to the United States […]
Health Canada Issued Public Communication on Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
On May 9, 2012, Health Canada issued an announcement regarding a recent letter disseminated by the agency to Canadian orthopedic surgeons. Health Canada is the federal department that is responsible for overseeing public health in the country. In the letter, Health Canada advises orthopedic surgeons of the possible risks posed by metal-on-metal total hip devices.