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Government Probes J&J Prescription Drug Marketing Practices

The federal government has widened its probe of prescription drug maker Johnson & Johnson for its marketing practices. Specifically, the company is coming under further scrutiny for its antipsychotic Risperdal; Topamax, a treatment for epilepsy and migraines; and Natrecor, for patients suffering fro

By The Legal Examiner

/ 13 Mar 2007

Jury Awards Vioxx Victim $47.5 Million

An Atlantic City jury has awarded an Idaho man $47.5 million, $27.5 million of the total comprised punitive damages in the ongoing litigation against the pharmaceutical giant Merck. The verdict in the case of Frederick “Mike” Humeston, who was granted a second trial in light of new evidence, means M

By The Legal Examiner

/ 12 Mar 2007

La mantequilla de mani contaminada con salmonella

La mantequilla de mani contaminada con salmonella se extiende a los fabricantes de helados y a un vendedor mayorista de cubierta para postres. La AdministraciÃ³n de Alimentos y Drogas de los Estados Unidos (FDA) anuncio hoy que una planta en el estado de Tennesee tambien tiene salmonella.

By The Legal Examiner

/ 2 Mar 2007

Carvel and Sonic Hit by Peanut Butter Recall

The same peanut butter that was recalled a few weeks ago due to salmonella contamination is now being linked to peanut butter used in Carvel Ice Cream stores and Sonic restaurants. This peanut butter had been shipped from the ConAgra plant in Sylvester Georgia to its sister plant in Humboldt Tenness

By The Legal Examiner

/ 2 Mar 2007

What is Premises Liability?

Premises Liability, also known by many people as “slip and fall” (a term meant to be disparaging to the victims of property owners’ negligence) refers to the condition of a property being unreasonably unsafe and at the risk of, or causing someone injury. For more information, see the premises liabil

By The Legal Examiner

/ 24 Feb 2007

Peanut Butter Contamination Recall Broader than First Thought

The FDA has expanded its warning concerning Peter Pan peanut butter recall. Initially, the warning advised consumers to discard peanut butter jars with the product code of 2111, but now it has advised consumers to throw out all Peter Pan peanut butter jars that were purchased after May 2006. However

By The Legal Examiner

/ 21 Feb 2007

FDA Recalls Baby Food for Botulism

The FDA has warned consumers not to use not to use certain jars of Earth’s Best Organic 2 Apple Peach Barley Wholesome Breakfast baby food because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum,which can cause botulism, a life-threatening illness. The manufacturer, Hain Celestial has recalled t

By The Legal Examiner

/ 17 Feb 2007

Children Especially at Risk from Peanut Butter

We all know peanut butter & jelly sandwiches are a staple for our kids. The recent recall of Peter Pan & Great Value peanut butter is especially worrisome for parents and children. Children are at an increased risk of serious illness due to this foodborne illness. Recent experience with e coli and h

By The Legal Examiner

/ 16 Feb 2007

Florida Gets Peanut Butter Contamination Cases

I received two calls this afternoon, one from a local Florida person who has been stricken with food poisoning from contaminated peanut butter. The principal cause of the foodborne illness with the peanut butter is salmonella which started showing up in August 2006. The peanut butter in question has

By The Legal Examiner

/ 16 Feb 2007

Save the Peanut Butter Jar

Attorney Richard Schleuter, our Injury Board colleague in Atlanta, has brought up an important point about the peanut butter recall. If you’ve been sick or been poisoned by salmonella as a result of eating Peter Pan peanut butter, save the jar of peanut butter, it’s evidence and will prove that you

By The Legal Examiner

/ 16 Feb 2007

Peanut Butter Recalled After Salmonella Found

Federal health officials have recalled two brands of peanut butter because the product has been linked to a salmonella outbreak. Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter brands beginning with a product code “2111” were being removed from store shelves yesterday. The salmonella outbreak, which began l

By The Legal Examiner

/ 16 Feb 2007

Taser Retraction

In a February 14th posting, I inadvertently wrote that Taser International had settled a lawsuit in Colorado. In actual fact, the lawsuit involving a taser weapon was settled by the town of Carbondale, not Taser International. I want to thank Michael Brave of Taser for contacting us and drawing our

By The Legal Examiner

/ 16 Feb 2007