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FDA: Ranitidine poses an unacceptable risk to patients
Last year, the Food and Drug Administration issued a notice about the over-the-counter heartburn drug ranitidine, brand name Zantac. It had found a “probable” cancer-causing contaminant across multiple brands. At the time, the agency recommended that patients continue...
Toledo doctor charged with sexual assault
Toledo-based plastic surgeon Dr. Manish Gupta was arrested March 6 for aggravated sexual assault, sex trafficking and illegally dispensing controlled drugs. A board-certified plastic surgeon licensed in Ohio and Michigan (he has offices in both states operating under...
Uninsured doctors can leave you with few options to sue
You might expect that a plastic surgeon would carry medical malpractice insurance, but many states like Ohio do not require it. This legal loophole leaves the patients of botched surgeries with few options of receiving compensation for their injuries. It makes sense...
Attorney Chad Tuschman Selected to Ohio 2020 Super Lawyers® List
Williams DeClark Tuschman Co., L.P.A. is proud to announce Attorney Chad Tuschman’s latest achievement: He has been named to the 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers® list. The honor, which is bestowed upon only 5% of attorneys in any practice area, recognizes his superior...
Several Types of Surgical Staplers Recalled for Hazardous Defects
Surgical staple devices manufactured by Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, Ethicon, were recalled because of injury-causing defects. Stapling devices are used for many different types of surgery, for the purpose of connecting body structures during procedures. Surgical...
Prescription Drug Companies Reach Settlement with Ohio Counties in Opioid Litigation
Four major pharmaceutical corporations reached an agreement with Ohio’s Cuyahoga and Summit counties to settle a case related to the damages of the opioid crisis. AmerisourceBergen Corp., Cardinal Health Inc., McKesson Corp., and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd....
Study Reveals the Prevalence of Toxic Metals in Baby Foods
A non-profit organization tested for the presence of toxic metals and chemicals in baby food. Data from the study uncovered that approximately 95% of the examined products contained dangerous substances. The research was conducted by Healthy Babies Bright Future...
How is Negligent Hiring and Training Liability Proven in a Truck Accident Case?
In truck accident cases, there are often two parties that are liable for the damages: The driver and their employer. Although drivers are responsible for their actions, the negligence of their company could be a cause. An example of employer liability in a truck...
How Do I Know if I Have a Mass Tort Claim?
Mass tort claims are a form of litigation which aims to hold businesses accountable for harming their consumers. These claims differ from individual product liability claims and class action lawsuits. Although you may have suffered from an injury caused by a product,...
Johnson & Johnson Pays $20 Million to Ohio Counties for Opioids
Janssen Pharmaceuticals – owned by personal care giant Johnson & Johnson – recently settled for $20.4 million with two Ohio counties over its role in expanding the opioid epidemic there. The two counties are Cuyahoga and Akron’s Summit, both of which fall within...
