FDA Ruling Will Make Generic Drug Makers Disclose All Health Risks A proposed new federal rule would close a legal loophole that has protected generic drug manufacturers from personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits due to undeclared side effects. "In the current marketplace, approximately 80% of drugs dispensed are generic drugs," the FDA said according to The Los Angeles Times. "Accordingly, there is a need for [generic drug producers] to able to independently update product labeling to reflect certain newly acquired safety … [Read more...]
Jackson Family’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit Coming to a Close
September 25, 2013 By
After 5 Months at Trial, Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed on behalf of Michael Jackson Ending Soon Reportedly, on Wednesday, September 18th, the defense attorneys, in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the Jackson family on behalf of Michael Jackson, will rest their case. This will bring to a close the 5-month-long wrongful death trial. Michael Jackson’s mother and three children are suing AEG Live, a concert promoter, for liability in the King of Pop’s death after the company hired, retained, or supervised the doctor responsible for Jackson’s … [Read more...]
Texas Teen Dies When He Accidentally Shoots Himself After Drinking
June 13, 2012 By
A 17-year-old Texas boy was drinking with his father and brother when he was shot and killed while playing with a loaded gun. Israel Torres has been drinking heavily with his father, Torres shot the gun at a butane tank that ricocheted back and hit him in the head, killing him. According to police, Torres tried to convince his girlfriend to shoot the gun, but when she refused to take it, Torres removed the gun"s clip and pointed it at the butane tank. Thinking it wasn"t loaded, he pulled the trigger. In Texas, it is legal for minors to drink … [Read more...]
