Drummond Distributes Opioid Settlement Funds to Cities, Counties
Oklahoma AG identifies areas within the state that will receive opioid distributor settlement funds.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Florida Man Claims Defective Surgical Robot Caused Fatal Tear in Wife’s Intestine
Attorneys for the estate of the late Sandra Sultzer claim that Intuitive Surgical Instruments failed to warn patients that its ‘da Vinci’ robot had a known defect that could cause it to “leak” electricity, potentially burning internal organs and causing other injuries.
OTC Tianeptine, AKA “Gas Station Heroin” a Major Health Concern
A very legal over-the-counter drug is causing significant issues, according to health experts.
Opioid Overdose Survivors Rarely Receive Life-saving Medication
Actively addressing barriers to access will help those with OUD have a better chance of recovery.
Experts Fear Xylazine Users Won’t Get Help Due to Shame
Animal tranquilizer is responsible for many drug-related deaths, and yet shame is keeping users from seeking treatment.
Canada’s Fentanyl Labs are Impacting the U.S.
Secret fentanyl operations are being discovered all over Canada, leaving the U.S. vulnerable to large imports.
McKinsey to Pay $78 Million in Landmark Opioid Settlement
Drug consulting firm settles plaintiffs’ opioid epidemic claims.
Arlington County Doc Convicted of Painkiller Conspiracy
A Virginia pain physician has been charged with doling out excessive pain pills to her patients.
Understanding the Legal Controversy Behind Ozempic
The Ozempic lawsuits shed light on the complex and often contentious relationship between pharmaceutical companies, medication safety, and patient care.
Texas A.G. Files Politically-Charged Lawsuit Accusing Pfizer of Exaggerating Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccine
In a statement pushed to social media, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he was seeking justice for Americans subjected to “tyrannical” vaccine mandates.