Weitz & Luxenberg associate attorney EricaRae Garcia has written “Get Prepped for DMEs,” appearing in the May 2022 issue of Trial. The magazine is published by the American Association for Justice (AAJ). In her article, Ms. Garcia offers guidance on the complexity of addressing defense medical examinations (DMEs). These exams are sometimes given the misnomer…

UPDATE 3/8/2024: Read the most current information about this litigation.  Philips announced a voluntary recall of some of its sleep and respiratory care devices in mid-June. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall was issued for multiple devices, based on the risk of injury. The FDA has not classified this recall. However, on…

The Department of Justice of the United States has settled for $9.1 million with manufacturer 3M Company to recover damages for allegedly defective combat earplugs that 3M sold to the U.S. military for over a decade, without any admission of liability by 3M. The lawsuit and settlement allege 3M knew the earplugs were defective even…

Weitz & Luxenberg is now accepting cases of individuals who were injured or required hospitalization because of a malfunctioning EpiPen. Cases from families who have lost a loved one due to EpiPen failure are also encouraged to reach out to us. EpiPens, and the smaller EpiPen Jr, are used to control severe, life-threatening allergic reactions….

Weitz & Luxenberg has launched an investigation of a device that may spread cancer in some surgical patients. Laparoscopic power morcellators, electric tools inserted into the abdomen to remove uterine fibroids and perform hysterectomies, appear to be spreading concealed sarcomas. A set of spinning blades used to cut tissue can accidentally stir up tumor cells,…

Weitz & Luxenberg is currently accepting legal cases from clients who became seriously ill, or had a loved one die, after using an Amplatzer Steerable Delivery Sheath cardiac catheter. This medical device is used in heart procedures and was manufactured by Abbott. Abbott recalled its Amplatzer Steerable Delivery Sheath (ASDS) due to a recognized increased…

Weitz & Luxenberg is pleased to announce our women partners — Lisa Nathanson Busch, Robin Greenwald, and Ellen Relkin — are presenting at multiple legal events this winter. They are sharing their knowledge and experience at several professional events. Among their goals are connecting with colleagues who are also striving to achieve the best outcomes for clients….

Weitz & Luxenberg attorney, EricaRae Garcia, served as a panelist on a Mass Torts Made Perfect Webinar on the Chemical Hair Relaxer Litigation. The event was held virtually. Ms. Garcia is a key member of W&L’s Drug and Medical Device Litigation unit. Since her arrival, Ms. Garcia has been passionate about seeking justice for clients…

Weitz & Luxenberg partner Ellen Relkin remains as busy as ever this November, with two more speaking engagements lined up. The first is George Washington University Law School’s conference titled Bench, Bar & Bankruptcy: Complex Litigation Forum 2022. It is scheduled for November 17-18 in Washington, DC. The second is HarrisMartin’s MDL Conference: Navigating Current…

Weitz & Luxenberg’s request for consolidation of cases filed in numerous federal courts into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) and to transfer actions against Exactech to the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn was approved on October 7 by the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. The MDL is No. 3044 – In re: Exactech…