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The Rising Concerns Around Depo-Provera: What You Need to Know About Meningioma Lawsuits

10/25/2024

Depo-Provera, a popular contraceptive injection, has been at the center of recent legal action due to its potential link to serious health issues, particularly meningiomas—tumors that form in the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Pfizer, the pharmaceutical giant responsible for Depo-Provera, is facing lawsuits representing women who have developed these brain and spinal tumor...

Fisher-Price Recalls Over 2 Million ‘Snuga Swings’ Following Reports of Infant Deaths

10/15/2024

Fisher-Price has issued a recall of more than 2 million "Snuga Swings" due to a suffocation risk, with five infant deaths linked to the product between 2012 and 2022. The swings were reportedly used improperly for sleep, and in many cases, the infants were unrestrained, with added bedding materials contributing to the fatal outcomes. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the ...

Members of Congress Call for Ban on Herbicide Linked to Parkinson’s and Cancer

10/15/2024

A group of 47 members of Congress, led by Rep. Greg Casar, has called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban the herbicide paraquat, which has been linked to Parkinson's disease and cancer. This urgent plea follows mounting evidence showing the harmful effects of paraquat on farmers and communities exposed to the chemical. A growing body of scientific research has found paraquat to be...

Acadia Healthcare is Holding People Against Their Will to Maximize Insurance Payouts

10/04/2024

Acadia Healthcare, one of the largest psychiatric hospital chains in the U.S., has been mired in controversy for years due to allegations of unethical practices and fraudulent detainment of patients. The company has faced numerous investigations and lawsuits, including a recent $19.85 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over claims that it billed for medically unnecessary servic...

Oxbryta® Recall: Pfizer Pulls Sickle Cell Medication Due to Severe Side Effects

09/27/2024

Pfizer has issued a global recall of Oxbryta, a drug approved for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD). Oxbryta, which aimed to improve oxygen transport in red blood cells, offered hope to many individuals suffering from this debilitating condition. However, recent findings have revealed that the drug may pose serious life-threatening risks that outweigh its potential benefits, leading to th...

West Dundee Welcomes Country’s Largest Truck Stop: What it Means for Safety on the Road

09/24/2024

Next month, the country's largest truck stop is set to open just off Interstate 90 in West Dundee, Illinois. This massive project, developed by Outpost, aims to address one of the biggest issues truck drivers faces finding secure and accessible parking. For truck drivers, this truck stop represents a huge improvement in safety. With designated parking spots, drivers can take mandatory rest breaks ...

Meyers & Flowers Successfully Defend $43.5M Verdict for Former NFL Player Chris Maragos in Appeals Court

09/05/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Meyers & Flowers and The Beasley Firm Secure Victory in Appeals Court Upholding $43.5 Million Verdict for Former NFL Player Chris Maragos Philadelphia, PA (September 3, 2024) - Chicago, IL - Meyers & Flowers, in partnership with The Beasley Firm, achieved a significant victory in the Pennsylvania Superior Court this past Friday. The court upheld a previous jury verdic...

Aldi Recalls Ambiano Coffee Makers Due to Burn Hazard: Meyers & Flowers Investigating Injury Cases

08/23/2024

Aldi has recently issued a significant recall of their Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers due to a serious burn hazard. This recall has garnered attention as it affects consumers nationwide who may have purchased these popular coffee makers. The Issue: Burn Hazards from Hot Water According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall was initiated after reports surfaced that the co...

$8.1 Million Wrongful Death Settlement Secured with Chicago Hospital

08/21/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Meyers & Flowers secure $8.1 million settlement in wrongful death suit against John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County Chicago, IL - August 21, 2024 - Meyers & Flowers Trial Attorneys Craig D. Brown and Thomas M. Connelly recently secured an $8.1 million settlement against John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County. Our client, John*, presented to the emergency r...

Meyers & Flowers Files Lawsuit Against Timberline Knolls for Sexual Assault of Patient

08/19/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicago, IL - August 6, 2024 - In a case that sheds light on severe breaches of trust and care, trial attorneys Craig Brown, Peter Flowers, Jonathan Mincieli, and Lauren Edmunds of Meyers & Flowers, along with Kevin Frost of Clark Frost Zucchi, have filed a lawsuit against Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center. This suit stems from the repeated sexual assault of ...

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