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Michael E. Schmidt is recognized as one of America’s most passionate, accomplished and skilled trial lawyers. Mr. Schmidt is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, American Association for Justice “Presidents Club”, the American Bar Association and the International Society of Barristers. Mr Schmidt has been elected as a 2009 Super Lawyer and is listed in Best Lawyers in America, the Lawdragon Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America and countless other prestigious legal organizations.
Collen A. Clark's amazing success in the coutroom has earned him national recognition as one of the top tiral lawyers in America. Throughout his career he has been involved in over $60,000,000 in verdicts or settlements through either direct representation of his clients or through co counsel with other attorneys.
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If you or somebody you know has purchased a dietary supplement product sold by Bodybuilding.com, you may be entitled to a refund.
As you may know, Bodybuilding.com is conjunction with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recalled approximately 65 dietary supplement products on November 3, 2009. The products that were recalled contain ingredients that the [...]
On November 3, 2009 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in association with Bodybuilding.com issued an urgent, nationwide recall of approximately 65 dietary supplement products. The various products were recalled because they contain ingredients that the FDA considers and believes to be steroids. These indigents are as follows: “Superdrol,” “Madol,” “Tren,” “Androstenedione,” [...]
Another Case of Rituxan Induced PMLOn October 23, 2009 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued an urgent warning to patients and physicians regarding Rituxan. The FDA and the drugs manufacturer have learned of a third case of Rituxan induced progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
Provided below are links to the FDA and manufacturers website(s). To learn more about Rituxan [...]
The popular birth control pills Yaz, Yasmin, Yasminelle, Aida and Petibelle have been linked again to the increased risk of serious, life-threatening blood clots or venous thrombosis. In a recent study published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ), the authors of the study found that birth control pills like Yaz, which contain the hormone drospirenone [...]
Reglan Tardive Dyskinesia Lawsuit UpdateIn May 2009, the plaintiffs in the currently filed Reglan lawsuits sought to consolidate their claims through Multidistrict Litigation (MDL), however the MDL panel issued an order denying the request. This denial of a Reglan MDL simply means that any Reglan lawsuits must proceed as individual lawsuits, which will not be formally coordinated.
Background on Reglan [...]
Tardive dyskinesia is a rare neurological syndrome caused by the long-term use of neuroleptic drugs. Neuroleptic drugs are generally prescribed for psychiatric disorders, as well as for some gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements. Features of the disorder may include grimacing, tongue protrusion, lip smacking, puckering and pursing, [...]
New York Times Reports on Yaz & Yasmin Birth Control ProblemsOn September 25, 2009, The New York Times published an article titled, “Health Concerns Over Popular Contraceptives.”
The article focuses on discussing the life-threatening side effects of Yaz and Yasmin, both top-selling oral contraceptives and manufactured by Bayer HealthCare. In addition, the authors report on published medical studies of the birth control pills, recently filed Yaz [...]
Janumet® Pancreatitis LawsuitJanumet (sitagliptin/metformin) has recently been linked to an increased risk of serious life-threatening cases of pancreatitis, including acute, hemorrhagic and necrotizing pancreatitis.
Why You Should Choose Schmidt & Clark, LLP: Our law firm is one of the most active firms in the country regarding the ongoing Byetta pancreatitis litigation and was the first to file in the [...]
Januvia (sitagliptin) has recently been linked to an increased risk of serious life-threatening cases of pancreatitis, including acute, hemorrhagic and necrotizing pancreatitis.
Why You Should Choose Schmidt & Clark, LLP: Our law firm is one of the most active firms in the country regarding the ongoing Byetta pancreatitis litigation and was the first to file in the [...]
On September 11, 2009 Smiths Medical in association with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued an urgent nationwide recall of Portex Uncuffed Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tubes (sizes 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 mm).
The FDA recall notice stated that a small number of tubes were manufactured with internal diameters slightly smaller than indicated on the labeling, [...]
Gardasil® Side Effects LawsuitGardasil, manufactured by Merck & Co is a cancer-prevention vaccine approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to vaccinate young girls against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Unfortunately, Gardasil has been linked to a large number of serious, life-threatening side effects and deaths in the very girls that it is supposed to [...]
Evenflo® Envision and Majestic High Chair Recall Lawsuit Evenflo in association with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued two (2) high chair recalls involving both the Envision and Majestic models due to reports of fall and choking hazards or injuries.
If your child has been injured by a defective Evenflo high chair, you should contact us immediately. You may [...]
On February 2, 2009, Arrow International issued an urgent nationwide recall regarding certain volume connectors for its 30cc, 40cc and 50cc Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IAB) Catheters.
On April 13, 2009, Teflex Medical and Arrow International in association with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) reclassified the Intra Aortic Balloon Pump Catheter recall as a [...]
On November 21, 2008 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in association with Animas Corporation initiated a nationwide class 1 recall of certain battery caps used in the OneTouch Ping System, Animas 2020 Insulin Pump, Animas IR1200 Insulin Pump, and Animas IR1250 Insulin Pump.
Class 1 recalls are the most serious type of recall [...]
The type 2 diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) increases the risk of heart failure and death more than another drug in the same class, Actos (pioglitazone), new Canadian research contends.
On August 19, 2009 Canadian researchers released the findings of a six-year study comparing heart attack risk between 39,736 patients ages 66 and older who were enrolled [...]
On August 20, 2009 — Two Additional Infant Deaths Prompt Re-announcement of Simplicity “Close-Sleeper/Bedside Sleeper” Bassinets … Consumers urged to immediately stop using the 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 bassinets, including those with Graco logo and “Winnie the Pooh” motifs.
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On August 27, 2008 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an urgent nationwide [...]
On August 24, 2009 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) notified healthcare professionals and patients that it is reviewing new safety information regarding reports of liver-related adverse events in patients taking orlistat. Orlistat is marketed in the United States as a prescription product, Xenical, and as an over-the-counter (OTC) product, Alli.
Between 1999 and October [...]
Xenical® Liver Injury LawsuitOn August 24, 2009 the U.S.Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they were reviewing new safety information regarding the popular weight loss drug Xenical (Orlistat) due to reports of serious liver injury and liver failure.
If you or a loved one have taken the Xenical weight loss product and developed a liver related injury, [...]
On August 24, 2009 the U.S.Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they were reviewing new safety information regarding the popular weight loss drug Alli (Orlistat) due to reports of serious liver injury and liver failure.
If you or a loved one have taken the Alli weight loss product and developed a liver related injury, disease [...]
The popular denture adhesive, Fixodent has been linked to a number of serious health problems including Zinc Poisoning, Hypocupremia, Hyperzincemia and Neuropathy.
If you or a loved one have use the Fixodent denture adhesive or denture cream and since developed Zinc Poisoning, Hypocupremia, Hyperzincemia or Neuropathy, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to [...]
The popular denture adhesive, Poligrip has been linked to a number of serious health problems including Zinc Poisoning, Hypocupremia, Hyperzincemia and Neuropathy.
If you or a loved one have use the Poligrip denture adhesive or denture cream and since developed Zinc Poisoning, Hypocupremia, Hyperzincemia or Neuropathy, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to [...]
The Ocella birth control pill, marketed by Barr Laboratories, Inc. is the generic version of YAZ or Yasmin that has been linked to a number of serious, life-threatening side effects.
Schmidt & Clark, LLP is currently evaluating Ocella side effect claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has used the Ocella birth [...]
The Yasmin birth control pill, manufactured and marketed by Bayer Pharmaceuticals has been linked to a number of serious, life-threatening side effects.
Schmidt & Clark, LLP is currently evaluating Yasmin side effect claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has used the Yasmin birth control product and since suffered from an adverse [...]
The YAZ birth control pill, manufactured and marketed by Bayer Pharmaceuticals has been linked to a number of serious, life-threatening side effects.
Schmidt & Clark, LLP is currently evaluating YAZ side effect claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has used the YAZ birth control product and since suffered from an adverse [...]
On July 17, 2009 the U.S. Food & Drug Adminsitration (FDA) in association withLuv N’ Care, LTD issued an urgent, nationwide recall of various gel filled baby/infant teeters after the FDA discovered that some lots of the Nuby, Cottontails and Playschool Teethers contained Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus circulans.
The Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus circulans bacteria generally do not [...]
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