Thomas J. Lamb Law Blog

Diabetes Drug Byetta Linked To Kidney Problems And Cases Of Renal Failure

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 by Thomas J. Lamb

October 2009 Byetta Label Change Follows Earlier Alert From U.K. About Kidney-Related Side Effects

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Topic: Personal Injury

Large Asbestos Jury Verdict For Mesothelioma Victim Reversed By Florida Appeals Court

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 by Thomas J. Lamb

(Posted by Tom Lamb at www.AsbestosHUB.com on November 3, 2009; see http://bit.ly/3nndxV)

As we reported back in Spring of 2008, a Miami-Dade County jury found Honeywell International negligent for selling asbestos brakes awarding Stephen E. Guilder and his family almost... Read More

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Topic: Asbestos Litigation

Estate Of Niagra Falls Plant Worker Awarded $2.25 Million In Asbestos Lawsuit

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 by Thomas J. Lamb

Almost 4 years after his death, a worker from the Niagra Falls Hooker Chemical plant gained victory over Fisher Controls, a St. Louis-based supplier of industrial control valves.  The plant worker was diagnosed with mesothelioma after working on these valves for 18 years.  The valves contained gaskets made of asbestos.

Most disturbing is that the company knew of asbestos’ deadly effects as early as 1946, 40 years before this... Read More

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Topic: Asbestos Litigation

Yasmin And Yaz Birth Control Pills Are Under Scrutiny By Drug Regulators In Europe

Friday, October 23, 2009 by Thomas J. Lamb

Bayer Confirms To German Newspaper There Are 129 Yasmin / Yaz Lawsuits In U.S. As Of Mid-October 2009... Read More
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Topic: Drug and Medical Device Litigation

On The Other Side Of Mesothelioma: A Doctor's Story Of His Own Diagnosis

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 by Thomas J. Lamb

In a sobering account of one doctor’s diagnosis of mesothelioma, Dr. Kieran Sweeney seeks to expose the dire shortcomings of healthcare professionals’ interactions with their patients.... Read More
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Topic: Asbestos Litigation

First Zometa-ONJ Personal Injury Lawsuit Against Novartis Goes To Jury This Week

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 by Thomas J. Lamb

Montana Woman's Case Is First To Trial; More Than 500 Other Jaw Side Effect Cases Filed In Federal MDL And New Jersey Courts... Read More
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Topic: Drug and Medical Device Litigation

FDA's Sentinel Initiative Project: An Overview, Progress To Date, And Next Steps

Friday, October 16, 2009 by Thomas J. Lamb

Presentation Made At September 17, 2009 FDA Drug Safety Oversight Board Meeting

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Topic: Drug and Medical Device Litigation

A Closer Look At Mesothelioma Types: Pericardial Mesothelioma (Part 3 of 3)

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 by Thomas J. Lamb

Pericardial mesothelioma is very rare. It occurs as a result of extended exposure to asbestos. This type of mesothelioma is characterized by the growth of cancer cells around the heart.... Read More
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Topic: Asbestos Litigation

A Review Of Recent Research On Issue Of Whether Januvia Can Cause Pancreatitis

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 by Thomas J. Lamb

Is Pancreatitis A Januvia Side Effect Or Is There An Increased Risk Of This Medical Condition Among Type 2 Diabetics Across All Treatments... Read More
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Topic: Drug and Medical Device Litigation

Waiting For The Results From Swissmedic Safety Analysis Of Yaz And Other Drospirenone-Containing Contraceptives

Monday, October 12, 2009 by Thomas J. Lamb

Prompted By Investigation Into Death Of Young Woman Who Died While Using Yaz; Results Of Analysis Expected In Late October 2009... Read More
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Topic: Drug and Medical Device Litigation
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