November Firm Newsletter

November Firm Newsletter

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SEC Whistleblower Cases

The Securities and Exchange Commission has a whistleblower program through which people who have inside information about potential violations of the SEC’s regulations or any securities fraud can anonymously submit reports. This program contains substantial protections for the whistleblowers who report securities fraud and violations. Individuals who come forward to participate in this program might include anyone within a company that has information that is not publicly available about the actions of the company as well as people who have … Read more

Takata Defective Airbag Injury Claims

Takata Airbag Claims. Millions of Americans drive cars that contain defective airbags made by Takata. These airbags can malfunction and cause serious injuries or deaths to the occupants of the vehicles. The Los Angeles Times reports that 24 people around the world have been killed by these airbags, and hundreds have suffered serious injuries. Because of the dangers and risks, the airbags were recalled. The recall affected an estimated 41.6 million vehicles in the U.S. from a broad variety of … Read more

Exploding Lithium Batteries in E-Cigs and Cell Phones

Lithium-ion batteries are popular because they are rechargeable and last for a long time. They are used in smartphones, e-cigarettes, notebooks, and other electronic devices. Consumer demand for small devices led to a need for smaller cells. This has created problems because of the susceptibility of lithium-ion cells to violently explode. Public knowledge of the explosion risks became more widespread following Samsung’s recall of some of its Galaxy 7 smartphones in 2016 after multiple explosions were reported. In the past … Read more

Incretin Mimetics Lawsuits

Incretin mimetics lawsuits are being investigated by law firms across the United States. People naturally produce a hormone called incretin that tells the body when to release insulin. Insulin is a substance that lowers the level of sugar in the blood after you eat. People who have type 2 diabetes may be prescribed medications to help their bodies to produce sufficient amounts of insulin or that mimic the body’s natural incretins to lower blood sugar levels. One class of drugs … Read more

Tags: Incretin Mimetics, mass torts, Personal Injury

Zinbryta Lawsuits

Zinbryta is an MS drug causing terrible health problems. People in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina who suffer from relapsing multiple sclerosis may have been prescribed Zinbryta, which is an oral medication that was approved to treat the disorder in 2016 by the federal Food and Drug Administration. MS is an autoimmune disorder that interrupts some of the neural connections between the body and brain. The drug’s manufacturers are AbbVie and Biogen. These companies have withdrawn Zinbryta from international markets because … Read more

Pharmacist Negligence Prescription Misfill Lawsuits

Pharmacies and pharmacists at locations such as CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart in Myrtle Beach owe duties of care to their customers. They are legally responsible to fill prescriptions in such a manner that the health and safety of their customers. Pharmacists and pharmacies are required to follow strict state and federal regulations that cover almost all aspects of their business operations. The pharmacy is required to ensure the safety and quality of their customers’ prescriptions from the time that they … Read more

Allergan Breast Implant Lymphoma Lawsuits

Causation in this mass tort appears to be strong with a signature injury. 250,000 Allergan units were sold Millions of Americans have breast implants. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 313,735 breast augmentation cosmetic procedures were performed in 2018 in the U.S., and 101,675 breast reconstruction procedures were completed. Women may undergo breast augmentation surgery to achieve an aesthetic result that they want or get breast implants during a reconstruction process following mastectomies. Unfortunately, some types of implants … Read more

Tags: mass torts, Personal Injury

Church Sexual Abuse and the Child Victims Act

Millions of Americans have been the victims of child sexual abuse. Because of the nature of these types of offenses, many victims are unable to come forward to press charges or to file civil sexual assault lawsuits until the statute of limitations has passed. Recently, New York passed a law to address this problem called the Child Victims Act. This law extends the statute of limitations for filing civil sexual assault claims against the perpetrators and also allows claims that … Read more

August 2019 Firm Newsletter