Breast implant manufacturer Allergan faces national scrutiny amidst growing awareness of BIA-ALCL, a cancer of the lymph nodes. BIA-ALCL is specifically linked to certain types of silicone implants, particularly the ones Allergan manufactures. A recent article from Fortune magazine exposes...
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The “Operation Candy Crush” lawsuit will move forward in federal court following an appellate decision in the plaintiffs’ favor. Defendants argued for dismissal of the suit, which arises from a 2018 sting operation. Both the District Court and Sixth Circuit...
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Tennessee saw a sharp increase in workplace complaints as the COVID-19 virus swept across the state. The spike in complaints began when Governor Lee declared a state of emergency on March 12. Through March and April, the Tennessee Occupational Safety...
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A nursing home in Cookeville has lost three residents to COVID-19 following a sudden outbreak this month. The tragedy at Signature HealthCARE of Putnam County adds to growing public concern over outbreaks at Tennessee care facilities, where the state’s most...
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The Tennessee health commissioner refuses to release statistics on COVID-19 infections in nursing homes across the state, despite growing concerns over recent outbreaks. In an interview with News Channel 5, Dr. Lisa Piercey acknowledged that COVID-19 infections in Tennessee nursing...
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Paragard, a popular intrauterine birth control device, faces lawsuits from consumers who claim that the device broke, embedded, or caused metal poisoning by copper toxicity. The experienced defective medical device attorneys at David Randolph Smith are prepared to seek compensation...
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A nursing home in Gallatin, TN underwent an emergency evacuation on March 27-29 after nearly 100 residents tested positive for COVID-19. Additional testing showed that 33 staff members were also infected with the virus. All infected residents were transported to...
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Recent statements by the FDA indicate that weight loss drug Belviq puts consumers at a heightened risk of pancreatic, lung, and colorectal cancer. The FDA’s conclusions lead Belviq manufacturer Eisai to issue a voluntary recall of the drug in February....
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Prescription medication Truvada is under scrutiny in light of recent lawsuits alleging that the drug has dangerous side effects. Multiple plaintiffs allege that Truvada can cause serious and sometimes permanent damage to the liver, kidneys, and bones, and that the...
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A federal judge has appointed Nashville products liability attorney David Randolph Smith to the steering committee in a multi-district litigation against breast implant manufacturer Allergan, amid accusations that Allergan’s implants cause a dangerous form of cancer. The litigation arises from...
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