Pharmaceutical companies have made some incredible breakthroughs when it comes to developing drugs that can help people cope with a variety of conditions. In some cases, these drugs can provide a life-changing solution for people who suffer from painful and debilitating conditions. For all their benefits, however, pharmaceuticals can pose…
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The First Question in a Medical Injury Claim: Do the Allegations Fall Under Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice claims often require additional evidence, including expert testimony, affidavits, and special administrative procedures. For this reason, the first issue in any case alleging the negligence of a medical provider may be whether or not the allegations fall under medical malpractice in the first place. In a recent case,…
Johnson & Johnson May Have to Pay More For TVM Settlements
Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Ethicon may be slapped with higher than anticipated costs for the settlement of the nearly 50,000 product liability claims brought regarding the company’s transvaginal mesh device. Last year, Johnson & Johnson agreed to enter a $5 million settlement with a plaintiff who sued Johnson…
Four-Year-Old Cannot Be Negligent, Court Says
People of all ages can cause accidents—even children. But in cases in which the parents did nothing wrong, when can a child be held liable for his or her actions? One state’s supreme court addressed this issue in a recent case. While a woman was babysitting a four-year-old, the boy threw…
Government’s Inability to Pay Settlements During Budget Stalemate Example of Obstacles When Suing a Government
Federal, state, and local governments control much of our everyday life these days, and they have a vast number of employees. Bringing suit against the government can be very tricky. There are often issues of governmental immunity. Sometimes there are issues about when you will be able to receive the…
New Report Names Strawberries as Most Contaminated Produce Item
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has issued a new 2016 Shopping Guide, indicating that strawberries are now the most heavily contaminated item in the produce section. According to the report, 40 percent of all strawberries contained residues from at least 10 hazardous pesticides. Some of the compounds found on the strawberries included known…
County Fair Not Liable for Woman’s Injuries after She Falls Through Rotten Board
No one expects to be injured while attending a fair. However, accidents can happen anywhere. And as one woman found out, sometimes the purpose of the event can be the determining factor in whether or not a person can receive compensation for their injuries. In a recent case, a woman…
$1.5M Settlement Reached with Bayer in Birth Control Pill Case
Moll Law Group and Bayer have entered into a settlement agreement under which Moll Law Group agreed to dismiss with prejudice the pending litigation on behalf of its client in The United States District Court of and for the Southern District of Illinois. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement,…
Plaintiff Seeks $300 Million in Damages After Da Vinci Surgical Robot Malfunctions
Medical technology has led to some incredible breakthroughs and has allowed doctors to heal certain injuries and conditions that were previously next to impossible to address. For all their benefits, however, there are some instances in which medical devices do more harm than good. One current example involves surgical robots…
Spring 2016 Moll Law Group College Scholarship Winner is . . .
Moll Law Group is dedicated to promoting education as well as injury prevention. By offering a semi-annual $1,000 scholarship award to the student who submits the best injury prevention essay, Moll Law Group wishes to help students alleviate the cost of college expenses. The following are the recipients of the Spring 2016 Moll Law…