In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court overrode tough state regulations, claiming that makers of medical devices, such as breast implants or defibrillators, are now immune from liability for personal injuries if the device in question had premarket approval from the F.D.A. This is a victory for the Bush administration and big business that have […]
When Good Dogs Go Bad
In many states, there is something called the “one-bite” rule for dogs. This means that dog owners are generally not liable if their dog attacks someone, and that dog has been well behaved showing no vicious tendencies in the past. However, with the continuing popularity of animals, and the fact that twice as many Americans […]
Defective Monitor Destroys Man’s Heart
After going in for what was supposed to be a fairly routine bypass procedure at Providence Everett Medical Center, one of the top cardiac care hospitals in the Northwest, Paramjit Singh is now facing a new round of problems. In 2004, Singh suffered a minor heart attack and had successful bypass surgery. After the surgery, […]
Metal Shavings Found in Lollipops
Remember the good old days when the only worries with handing out candy were razor blades in apples at Halloween? It seems that age of innocence has passed, never to return. Last week, an elementary school in Polk County, Florida had their Valentine’s Day party crashed by metal shavings in their Pokemon lollipops. This was […]
Pharmacies, Prescriptions, and Mistakes: Who is at Fault?
Last year, a pregnant woman was prescribed the prenatal vitamin Materna by her doctor. According to a federal lawsuit she later filed, Walgreen’s gave her Matulane, a drug used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs, and one that hinders cell growth. The lawsuit claims she miscarried two months later after weeks of various symptoms, including […]
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