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Covers Georgia product liability Law, including news and events dealing with defective drugs, and medical devices.

Author: Sam Levine is a solo practitioner in Atlanta who also authors Atlanta Injury Attorney Blog.

Blawg Related Categories: Tort Law • Product Liability Law • States • Georgia • Solo / Small Firm

Recent Posts from Product Liability Lawyer Blog

MRI Dye, Gadolinium Possibly Linked To Skin & Kidney Problems
According to experts, the MRI contrast, Gadolinium has been connected to a rash of skin diseases and kidney related problems, this according to an October 25, 2008 study. MRI's are routinely administered to help doctors…
Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Recalled Over Drowning Hazard
Aqua Lung America, a California based maker of scuba diving regulators recently announced that it is cooperating with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in a voluntary recall of defective scuba diving regulators over concerns…
Tire Blowouts Caused By Defective Tire Valves
Some 30 million tires on the road are believed to have defective tire stems that have been linked to serious and deadly car accidents. The defective tire stems, imported from China, have been recalled after…
Hip Maker Stryker Investigated By Feds Over Alleged Payoffs
Stryker Corp, one of the nations largest artificial hip and knee makers, is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations that one or more representatives of Stryker illegally paid surgeons to motivate…
Ford Motor Company Sued By Border Agent After Pickup Rolls Over
A U.S. Border Patrol agent severally injured last October after his Ford F250 pickup truck rolled over has filed suit against Ford Motor Company. The lawsuit, filed recently in Pima County Superior Court in Arizona…
Diabetes Drug Byetta Linked To 2 Deaths
According to the FDA, two people have already died after taking the diabetes drug, Byetta marketed by San Diego based Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Eli Lily & Co. The FDA confirms that earlier warnings were…
150,000 Cars Recalled By BMW Over Defective Airbag Sensor
German auto maker, BMW, has announced a recall of 150,000 cars with the model year 2004-2006 over defective front passenger airbag sensors. The specific models affected are the 2006 3-Series, 2004-2006 5-Series and the 2004-2006…
Doctor Complaints Result In Suspension Of Zimmer Artificial Hip
Complaints by medical doctors have caused Zimmer Holdings to suspend sales of its artificial hip. Zimmer Holdings is the nation's largest maker of orthopedic devices. According to reports, various physicians have complained that the defective…
Croc Shoes To Blame For Multiple Foot Injuries On Atlanta Airport Escalators
Crocs shoes are responsible for foot and toe injuries to at least four children so far this summer while on escalators at the Atlanta Airport. The injuries have occurred on the escalators at the airport…
Pfizer Hit With First Lawsuit Over Smoking Cessation Drug Chantix
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed within the past couple of weeks against Pfizer over allegations that its smoking cessation drug, Chantix, caused David Collins of Gas City, Indiana to commit suicide. The wrongful death…