Settlement reached in class action firefighting foam lawsuit Tyco Fire Products has settled a class action lawsuit for $17.5 million for PFAS contamination caused by firefighting foam. The company, which is known for mixing and testing foam containing ... Read More >
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Defective Knee Replacement Lawyers
If you had knee replacement surgery in 2011 or later, you may be eligible to receive compensation for a defective knee replacement, even if your knee replacement device hasn’t failed yet. Many early knee replacement device failures are being reported, and ... Read More >
IVC Blood Clot Filter Injuries
The attorneys at McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates have created the following video to help educate you about the potential injuries that may occur from using IVC blood clot filters. If you've suffered an injury caused by an IVC blood clot filter, ... Read More >
SlideShow – Defective Medical Products & How We Can Help
Defective medical products or prescription drugs are more common than you may think. When you or a family member has a medical device used on you or a prescription drug prescribed, you have the rightful expectation that everything will go according to ... Read More >
How Can I Claim My Volkswagen Settlement?
German automaker Volkswagen recently settled with the United States government over emissions tampering lawsuits, which began to appear after the company admitted to putting software in its diesel vehicles that was designed to cheat emissions tests. ... Read More >
Recent High-Profile Defective Product Cases
The last few months have seen a number of high-profile cases in which major companies were bringing defective products to market. These products often had the potential to cause millions of dollars in environmental and personal damages, but they were ... Read More >
Essure Birth Control Device Causes Medical Complications
The variety and effectiveness of birth control devices has risen significantly in recent years, making it easier than ever for couples to choose if or when they want to start a family. Unfortunately, not all of these devices are entire free of defects. ... Read More >
Lawsuits Filed Against Volkswagen for Emissions Fraud
Thirty-four lawsuits have been filed against German auto manufacturer Volkswagen after the company admitted to installing software in its diesel-engine cars that was designed to game emissions tests. These defective product lawsuits come from a variety of ... Read More >
Produce Companies Sued for Salmonella-Infected Cucumbers
Earlier this month, the food companies Custom Produce Sales and Andrews & Williamson Fresh Produce both recalled cucumbers infected with salmonella. The salmonella outbreak has caused 558 infections, 112 hospitalizations, and three deaths, at the last ... Read More >
Bair Hugger Device Leads to Surgical Infections
After years of increasing scrutiny, manufacturers of the Bair Hugger Medical Device have been hit with several lawsuits. The lawsuits claim that Bair Hugger's body temperature regulation device, which uses heated air to keep exposed skin warm, increases ... Read More >