Port-a-Cath Injuries
By Mia Wang What is a Port-a-Cath? A port-a-cath is used to give fluids, blood transfusions, chemotherapy, antibiotics, food, and other drugs through the blood vessels (intravenously). This device sits […]
We Are Proud to Announce the Appointment of Attorney Thomas Giuffra as Associate Village Justice for Scarsdale, New York
Thomas Giuffra, a partner in our firm has been appointed as an associate justice for Scarsdale, NY, a town and village located in Westchester County. Giuffra has garnered many honors […]
Camp Lejeune Water Settlement – DOJ and Navy Begin to Pay Damage Awards
By David B. Rheingold Recent developments as of March 27, 2024, have shed light on the progress and challenges surrounding the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Under this act, approximately 175,000 […]
Thousands of Women Report Paragard Breakage During Removal
It was marketed as the perfect contraceptive device. It was hyped as an innovative way in which women could avoid pregnancy without having to take a pill or use another […]
Paragard Bellwether Trial Update
The Paragard Multidistrict Litigation is moving forward after US District Court Judge issued the latest scheduling order concerning deadlines for discovery, including disclosure of experts and the filing of motions. […]
WanaBana Lead Poisoning Endangering Children and Bringing Lawsuits
By Alanna Chen Cinnamon in WanaBana, Schnucks and Weis applesauce has caused many young children around the country to have a high lead blood level, affecting their daily lives. Lawsuits, […]
Spice Fraud Leading to Lead Poisoning in Children: FDA Gets to the Bottom of Lead Contamination in Children’s Fruit Purees
By Amelia Thorp In the last few months, lead contamination has been a hot topic. Lawsuits for children with lead poisoning are being filed, and there is also the prospect […]
Understanding the CDC Health Advisory for High Blood Levels of Lead in Children
On November 13, 2023, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory about a lead recall for cinnamon applesauce pouches. Specifically, the following products have been […]
Small Bites, Big Dangers: Lead Recalls for Weiss and Schnucks Fruit Puree Pouches
In the last month, three companies have recalled their products because of lead contamination. It is especially concerning, as these fruit puree pouches are commonly consumed by young children. These […]
No Longer the “Ideal Snack for the Whole Family” – Wanabana Lead Contamination Results in FDA Recall
Wanabana, a food company that prides itself on providing the “ideal snack for the whole family”, has recently been under fire after lead was found in their products. This is […]