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The Construction Industry’s Fatal Four
August 6, 2019
The construction industry’s term, the “fatal four,” refers to the four most common causes of workplace fatalities. They include falls,...
Allergan Recalls Textured Breast Implants Linked to Rare Cancer
August 1, 2019
The Food and Drug Administration recently urged Allergan to recall its BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders from the...
SPBMC Counsel James Wilkens’ Recent Multi-Million Dollar Verdict Published in the New York Law Journal
July 30, 2019
The details of a multi-million dollar verdict obtained by SPBMC Counsel James Wilkens’ were recently published in the New York...
SPBMC Partner Nicholas Papain Obtains $1.75 Million Settlement for U.S. Postal Worker in Slip-and-Fall Claim
July 26, 2019
SPBMC Partner Nicholas Papain recently obtained a $1.75 million settlement for a United States Post Office letter carrier who sustained...
Pfizer Inc. Allegedly Hid Risks of Sepsis & Amputation on Xeljanz Labels; FDA Approves “Black Box” Warnings for the Drug
July 25, 2019
A recent lawsuit alleges that Pfizer Inc., the manufacturer of widely used arthritis drug Xeljanz, failed to warn U.S. customers...
Johnson & Johnson Faces Criminal Investigation Over Denial of Asbestos Traces in Baby Powder
July 22, 2019
Johnson & Johnson, the world’s largest talc product manufacturer, faces a criminal probe by the U.S. Department of Justice concerning...
Updates on the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Extension Legislation
July 19, 2019
House of Representatives Votes in Favor of VCF Extension On Friday, July 12th, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives voted...
SPBMC Member Eleni Coffinas Obtains $1.5 Million Settlement for Disabled Client in Medical Malpractice Case
July 16, 2019
SPBMC Member Eleni Coffinas recently obtained a $1.5 million settlement for a previously disabled client who suffered further disabling injuries...
SPBMC Proudly Sponsors 22nd Annual Thurgood Marshall Junior Mock Trial Competition
June 21, 2019
SPBMC Managing Member Thomas J. McManus, Member Vito A. Cannavo and Associate Steve V. Fils-Aime recently attended the 22nd Annual...
House Judiciary Committee Unanimously Votes in Favor of VCF Extension After Testimony from SPBMC Client and Jon Stewart, Among Others
June 17, 2019
After powerful testimony from several key figures, including SPBMC client and retired FDNY Lieutenant Michael O’Connell and former Daily Show...
Vast Archive of Defective Medical Devices To Be Opened
June 11, 2019
Since 1999, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented an Alternative Summary Reporting program for medical device manufacturers. Under...
Johnson & Johnson Order to Pay $300 Million in Talc Damages
June 7, 2019
In May, a New York jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $325 million in total damages to a woman...