Injury Meaning And Legal Definition

In its broadest use, “injury” is another term for harm. But in a legal context, the meaning of injury refers to harm that one party causes another party either by taking an action or by failing to take an action... Read more

Amy Judkins

ATTORNEY Attorney Amy Judkins has dedicated her legal career to advocating for her clients, most notably for consumers in class-action lawsuits countering insurance companies and large corporations. She has been designated as class counsel in multiple settlement and litigated classes,... Read more

Takata Airbag Update: More Recalls on the Horizon?

Takata airbags have been linked to injuries and deaths dating back to the early 2000s. But the life-threatening defect was kept out of the national spotlight for years, as incidents were settled out of court. As a result, the defect... Read more

Florida Supreme Court Authorizes Punitive Damages in Tobacco Litigation

Yesterday the Florida Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in the case of Soffer v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, opening the door for juries to award punitive damages in Engle tobacco cases in courts throughout the state. This holding will... Read more

Despite Bladder Cancer Risk, European Medicines Agency Does Not Recall Actos

Despite a reported link to an increased risk of bladder cancer, European drug regulators have determined that a recall of the diabetes drug Actos is not necessary. On October 21, 2011 the European Medicines Agency issued a clarification of its... Read more

DePuy’s Defective Hip Replacement Devices Wreak Havoc On Patient’s Lives

In the midst of all the legal reports and descriptions of symptoms experienced by patients in class action and multi-district litigation suits against DePuy Orthopedics, individual patient experiences can get lost in the shuffle. However, it is this personal suffering... Read more

News Coverage Explores Plaintiffs’ Claims Over Yaz, Yasmin Adverse Effects

Seemingly scarce news coverage has emerged about the personal struggles endured by thousands of women who were prescribed Yaz since its approval by the FDA in 2006. One might expect such a large number of lawsuits to generate hundreds of... Read more

DePuy Hip Devices Leave Many Patients Handicapped for Life

When a drug or a medical device gets recalled for malfunctioning or endangering the health and lives of patients, it can profoundly affect the lives of the individuals involved. That is certainly the case with the nearly 100,000 patients around... Read more

Depuy ASR Hip Recall Symptomatic of Deeper Issues

The August 2010 voluntary Depuy ASR Recall and subsequent Depuy Hip Class Action Lawsuit cases have revealed more problems than patients might suspect. Johnson & Johnson seems to be facing a never ending onslaught of product recalls, factory closures, lawsuits,... Read more

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