Nausea medication linked to birth defects GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the manufacturer of anti-nausea drug Zofran, is facing numerous birth defect lawsuits in connection with Zofran. The suits allege that GSK engaged in fraudulent marketing practices to encourage pregnant woman to use...
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Stryker Corporation, a medical technology manufacturer, has come under fire in recent lawsuits alleging manufacturing defects in Stryker hip implants. Many implant patients allege that Stryker’s hip implants fail prematurely, leading to a host of medical complications. Between 2009 and...
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Cummins Falls remains inaccessible following the June 10 drowning of 2-year-old Steven Pierce. Although the park itself is not closed, the access trails leading to the falls (the park’s main attraction) have not reopened. The following message is posted on...
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If an intoxicated customer leaves a bar and causes a wreck which injures several others, who is liable? Only the drunk driver, or also the bar that sold him alcohol? Tennessee “dram shop” laws address this question by outlining when...
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Allergan, a major breast implant manufacturer, issued a worldwide recall on its textured implants in light of recent studies tying the implants to a rare form of cancer. The July 24 recall came shortly after the FDA asked the company...
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Without a doubt, case rejections are one of the most frustrating challenges of starting a case. It’s not uncommon for clients to consult with several lawyers before finding one who will take their case. Some attorneys openly discuss their reason...
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If you or a loved one are involved in a personal injury, wrongful death, or auto accident lawsuit, you’ll need to request medical records. If you have already retained an attorney, he or she may be able to obtain these...
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What is mediation? If your attorney suggests a mediation session between you and your opponent, you’ll likely feel some apprehension. Most people have only a vague idea of the purpose and process of mediation, and may wish to proceed directly...
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The family of a 2-year-old drowning victim has filed a claim against the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for their child’s death. The toddler’s death occurred at Cummins Falls State Park in early June, when a sudden flash flood...
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July 1 saw the passage of several dozen new Tennessee laws, including e-scooter regulations, school bus cameras, and the hot-button cell phone bill. Below, we’ve compiled and explained four new laws that every Tennessean should be know. For a complete...
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