The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed the recent challenge to a lawsuit filed by two individuals affected by a well-known weed killer known as Roundup. Many people across the country have claimed that this product causes cancer. The German manufacturer, Bayer AG, however,...
Dangerous Products
Roundup verdict lands in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court
Manufacturers, sellers, distributors, suppliers, and others in the chain of consumer product distribution have a duty to ensure products they place in the hands of consumers are safe and free of dangerous hazards that could cause harm. If they don’t, and the product...
The FDA announces recall of Exactech knee and ankle replacements
Those who have had Exactech knee and ankle replacements should be aware of a recent recall by the company. The specific problem surrounds thousands of polyethylene plastic inserts due to potentially plastic wear occurring earlier than expected, resulting in failure of...
Lawsuits Filed Against Makers of Paragard IUD
Since the 1980s, Paragard has been prescribed as a form of birth control to those who seek a non-hormonal and more convenient alternative to the birth control pill. However, in recent years, Paragard has come under scrutiny due to a string of lawsuits that claim the...
Cancer-Causing Substance Discovered in Zantac (Ranitidine) Products
Ranitidine, marketed under the brand name Zantac, is an H2 blocker that treats stomach and intestine ulcers and prevents them from returning after they have healed.1 It can treat heartburn and other esophageal issues arising from too much acid in the stomach.2 The...
New Dangerous Side Effects Discovered in Bladder Protectant Drug Elmiron
Pentosan polysulfate sodium, marketed under the brand name Elmiron, is used to treat bladder pain and discomfort associated with interstitial cystitis (IC).1 While its exact function is not clear,2 it may work by forming a layer on the bladder wall to protect it from...
UPDATE: More Lawsuits Filed Against 3M on Behalf of Veterans
The attorneys at Montgomery & Ponder, LLC are continuing file cases against 3M Corporation related to earplugs used by soldiers in combat. The earplugs were worn by servicemen and women in the Army, Navy, and the Air Force from 2003 to 2015. Thousands of veterans...
Allergan Breast Implants Linked to Rare Cancer
The attorneys at Montgomery & Ponder, LLC are investigating cases related to textured breast implants made by Allergan. The FDA took action on July 24, 2019 by requesting that Allergan recall specific models of its textured breast implants from the U.S. market....
IVC Filter Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
Montgomery Ponder is investigating claims related to the ability of a medical device called an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter to cause serious personal injuries to recipients, including organ perforation, punctured veins, and death. What is an IVC Filter? An IVC...