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- Serevent, Advair, Foradil & Symbicort Asthma Inhalers
- 1) FDA issues Safety Alert on AVANDIA® Diabetes Medication
- FDA Release
- 2) Bard® Composix® Kugel® Hernia Patch Recall
- FDA Release
- 3) FDA Warns of Birth Defects with Paxil®
- FDA Release
- 4) Paxil® Can Increase Suicidal Behavior
- FDA Release
- 5) September 2006 Ortho Evra® Safety Alert
- FDA Release
- 6) FDA Adds Boxed Warning for Heart-related Risks to Anti-Diabetes Drug Avandia
- FDA Release
- 7) Medical Device Recalls Class I Recall: Certain Medtronic LIFEPAK 500 Automated External Defibrillators
- FDA Release
- 8) Public Health Advisory
Gadolinium-containing Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Omniscan, OptiMARK, Magnevist, ProHance, and MultiHance - FDA Release
- Defective Medical Devices
Automobile and Truck Crash Cases
WRONGFUL DEATH - 35 year old driver was killed in a head-on collision by the driver of another vehicle with a revoked license who crossed the center line on a two lane road. CONFIDENTIAL settlement for insurance policy limits
WRONGFUL DEATH - 72 year old driver killed when struck by a truck while backing out of his driveway. Settlement $615,000.00
18 year old driving a moped was struck by another vehicle at an intersection. Client suffered soft tissue injuries and fractured bones requiring surgeries to leg, knee and wrist. Settlement $450,000.00
WRONGFUL DEATH - 46 year old passenger in a vehicle was killed on Interstate I-95 when a tractor trailer truck overturned in front of the vehicle. Settlement $427,500.00
81 year old driver hit in rear by another vehicle going 55 mph while client was stopped at a stop-light. Client suffered concussion, neck strain and herniated spinal discs requiring surgery. Settled during trial $200,000.00
20 year old college athlete was a passenger in a vehicle which crashed and rolled over when the driver fell asleep at the wheel. Client suffered torn tendons and ligaments in knee and leg requiring surgery. Settlement $125,000.00
31 year old passenger in a vehicle which the driver lost control and the vehicle left the roadway at high rate of speed and crashed. Client suffered broken collar bone, broken ribs, collapsed lung and scarring. Settlement $120,000.00
84 year old passenger involved in T-Bone collision. Client suffered multiple fractured ribs and punctured lung. Settled during Arbitration $75,000.00
68 year old driver was struck by large commercial dump truck. Client suffered back injuries. Settlement $75,000.00
79 year old driver was involved in a head-on collision. Client suffered cervical strain and contusion chest wall. Settlement $60,000.00
19 year old college student involved in rear-end collision. Client suffered neck, back, and soft tissue injuries. Arbitration Award $60,000.00
19 year old back-seat passenger in vehicle struck from the rear by SUV. Client suffered concussion, fractured wrist and tongue laceration. Settlement $45,000.00
64 year old woman in a vehicle hit by commercial truck. Settlement $40,000.00
Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Cases
In 2009, we reached a CONFIDENTIAL settlement on behalf of clients who suffered heart attacks and strokes as a result of the pain reliever, Vioxx.
In 2009, we reached a CONFIDENTIAL settlement on behalf of clients who suffered heart injuries and death as a result of the anti-inflammatory, Bextra.
In 2008, we reached a CONFIDENTIAL settlement on behalf of a client who was injured as a result of a defective defibrillator.
In 2007, we reached a CONFIDENTIAL settlement on behalf of a client who suffered stroke after ingesting a prescription cold medication.
In 2007, we reached a CONFIDENTIAL settlement on behalf of clients who suffered heart injuries as a result of diet pill medication.
In 2006, we reached a CONFIDENTIAL settlement on behalf of clients who suffered heart injuries as a result of diet pill medication.
In 2006, we reached a CONFIDENTIAL settlement on behalf of clients who were injured as a result of prescription medication
In 2004, we reached CONFIDENTIAL settlements on behalf of clients who were injured as a result of a defective hip implants.
In 2004, we reached CONFIDENTIAL settlements on behalf clients who suffered rabdomyelosis as a result of cholesterol lowering medication.
In 2004, we reached CONFIDENTIAL settlements on behalf of clients who died of liver failure as a result of diabetes medication.
In 2001, we reached CONFIDENTIAL settlements on behalf of clients who suffered heart injuries as a result of diet pills.
Medical Malpractice
Local counsel in medical negligence case arising out of an interventional radiology procedure. CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT REACHED.
Wrongful death case alleging medical negligence in the death of mother and twin fetuses. CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT REACHED.
Class Action
In re Pozen Securities Litigation. MDNC, 04-00505. Local counsel in securities litigation case which settled for $11,205,000.
Forced Place Insurance Litigation. Co-lead counsel in NC class action case where consumers were unfairly force placed with automobile insurance. Pitts v. American Securities Insurance Company, et al, 96-CVS-658 (Pitt County, NC). Court Approved Settlement fund created for $1.6 million.
In re Hytrin. Served as North Carolina Counsel in a civil anti-trust action for unfair methods of competition and unfair trade practices arising out of drug manufacturer efforts to prevent the marketing of a generic version of Hytrin, a highly successful drug used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and benign prostetic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Nationwide Settlement.
In re Lupron
In re Cardizem CD
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