Archive for November 2020
New York Product Liability: Belviq Cancer Lawsuits Rise After FDA Orders Product Withdrawal
On February 13th, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration asked pharmaceutical distributor Eisai Inc. to voluntarily pull their weight loss drug Belviq off the market after a five-year study conducted on Belviq pointed to a link between the drug and cancer. What is Belviq, the Popular Weight Loss Drug Recalled by the FDA? …
Read MoreCan I File a Lawsuit for a Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis in New York?
If you are a New York resident and a victim of breast cancer misdiagnosis where your medical physician failed to accurately or promptly diagnose your condition, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit in the state of New York. Below, firm Partner and leader in medical malpractice litigation, Elizabeth Montesano, explains the process for…
Read MoreSPBMCC Associate Beth N. Jablon Recovers Damages Totaling $900,000 for Victim of Vehicle Collision
On August 6th, 2020, Associate Beth N. Jablon obtained a $900,000 settlement for a woman who suffered multiple injuries in a T-bone collision in New York. 62-Year-Old Woman Suffers Injuries After Serious Automotive Collision The plaintiff, a 62-year-old female, was a front-seat passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a T-bone collision.…
Read MoreWhat to Do if You Have Developed Cancer After Using Talcum Powder
Johnson & Johnson has been under extensive legal fire in the past few years due to thousands of allegations that their talcum powder-based products, such as Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower, cause cancer. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer or mesothelioma after using a talc-based product manufactured by Johnson &…
Read MoreWhat is Comparative Negligence in New York Car Accidents?
Oftentimes, when a car accident occurs, it is because of the negligence of one party—who clearly and without a doubt failed to follow the rules of the road. Whether that be stopping at a red light or adhering to the speed limit, their negligence leads to a collision occurring. However, what if both parties were…
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