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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 accepting cases from clients harmed by the Stryker Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant (SCI). The recalled device is reported to have a “higher-than-expected occurrence rate” of hazards. This includes higher revision and removal rates. Available in the U.S. since 2016, the device is used to treat big toe arthritis. If you or…
IMPORTANT UPDATE 2/5/2026: The FDA sent a Warning Letter to Abbott Diabetes Care on January 23. After visiting the manufacturing site at Abbott’s diabetes care division in Alameda, California, the FDA found that the actions taken by Abbott to remedy the reasons for the recall were inadequate in many respects. The FDA stated that “these devices…
Weitz & Luxenberg feels privileged to spread the news: Ellen Relkin received the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Lifetime Achievement Award. As many of us know, there is no one more deserving of this important award, highlighting Ms. Relkin’s achievements throughout her career. As a W&L partner and chair of the firm’s Drug and Medical…
Weitz & Luxenberg is accepting cases for investigation from clients who developed TASS after undergoing cataract surgery and receiving Bausch + Lomb recalled lenses. This recall involves specific models of intraocular lenses. Bausch + Lomb issued a voluntary recall of its enVista Aspire™, enVista Envy™, and certain enVista® Monofocal intraocular lenses (IOL) on April 3,…
Weitz & Luxenberg is accepting clients suffering due to the failure of the Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System. Many people now face revision surgery after a defective hip replacement. Recent research indicates a risk of post-surgical thigh bone fracture above that of other similarly designed hip systems. Zimmer Biomet issued a voluntary recall of its…
Weitz & Luxenberg is accepting cases from clients who suffered burns after they, or a loved one, underwent an electrosurgical procedure using Megadyne Mega 2000 or Mega Soft Patient Return Electrodes. Megadyne’s “patient return electrodes are used during monopolar electrosurgery.” These devices are used during surgeries. If you were badly burnt and injured by this…
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….
