FDA Tackles Talc Safety: Uncovering Cancer Risks & Protecting Consumers December 30, 2024 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a proposed rule aimed at improving the methods for testing, detecting, and identifying asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic products. Talc, a common ingredient in products such as baby powder and makeup, has come under intense scrutiny due to its potential contamination with asbestos, a known carcinogen, as […] Read More
ONEWHEEL SKATEBOARDS: ‘NOT WORTH DYING FOR’ December 12, 2024 by Madeline Pendley [Originally published in the Florida Justice Association Journal – Issue #642 (Nov/Dec, 2024) at page 50”] From Limes, to Birds, to Razors, the demand for e-bikes and e-scooters has exploded over the last decade. With the popularity of these devices, manufacturers have effortlessly capitalized on consumers’ desperation for convenience and simplicity. Recently […] Read More
California Woman Sues Pfizer for Brain Tumor Allegedly Resulting From Depo-Provera Contraceptive Shots December 10, 2024 Levin Papantonio (LP) law firm has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Alicia Wilson, a resident of Upland, San Bernardino, California, against Pfizer, Inc.; Viatris, Inc.; Greenstone, LLC; Pharmacia and Upjohn Company LLC; Pharmacia, LLC; and Prasco LLC. The complaint (Civil Action No.: 5:24-cv-02524) alleges that the defendants manufactured, promoted, and sold the prescription drug Depo-Provera without adequately […] Read More
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