Waste in the Health Care System
On September 10, 2012, the New York Times published an article regarding a recent report released by the Institute of Medicine describing serious problems in the U.S. health care system.
John David Hart recognized by Thomson Reuters’ Texas Super Lawyers
Thomson Reuters’ Texas Super Lawyers has recognized John David Hart as one of the top personal injury attorneys in Texas for the tenth consecutive year. Fewer than five percent of the attorneys in the state are included on the list, which is based on a statewide poll of practicing Texas lawyers.
Parents of Good Samaritan shot and killed at Houston Chevron station file wrongful death lawsuit
A Texas mother and father have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the owner and operator of a Houston area gas station where their son was shot and killed in 2010.
Baby Seats Recalled for Repair by Bumbo International Due to Fall Hazard
On August 15, 2012, the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Bumbo International issued a joint voluntary recall of the company’s Bumbo Baby Seat product.
December Trial Off as Nevada Plaintiffs ‘Resolve’ DePuy ASR Claims
On August 7, 2012, HarrisMartin published an article regarding the recent resolution of three separate Plaintiffs’ claims against DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. regarding the ASR hip device.
DePuy ASR MDL Litigation Update
A DePuy ASR Multi-district case management conference was held on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at the U.S. District courthouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
Hospital Chain Inquiry Cited Unnecessary Cardiac Work
On August 6, 2012, the New York Times published an article detailing the unnecessary and possibly dangerous cardiac work being performed at HCA hospitals in Florida by physicians who may be seeking to increase profitability for the healthcare network by carrying out expensive heart procedures.
Potential DePuy ASR lawsuits may face August 24, 2012 filing deadline
Depending on their state of residence and individual case facts, many patients with the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular metal-on-metal hip replacement system may be required to file lawsuits related to the failed devices by August 24, 2012 or the suit may be barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
New warnings about LATCH system and car seat installation
Parents of children over the age of three who are still in car seats are urged to inspect the seats to ensure that the seat is appropriate for their child and that it is properly installed. Many parents are unaware that the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system, which has been required in […]
Judge approves $3 billion GlaxoSmithKline agreement
On July 5, 2012, the Associated Press published an article regarding the recent approval of the biggest settlement of health care fraud in U.S. history.