Judge Rules in Favor of $9 Billion Actos Award

Takeda Pharmaceuticals Co. and Eli Lilly & Co. lost the battle to overturn a $9 billion punitive damage award based on claims that the companies failed to warn the public about the potential risk for developing bladder cancer when taking

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FDA Reclassifies Transvaginal Mesh as “High Risk”

The FDA’s decision to fast-track transvaginal mesh products has backfired as thousands of women allege injuries from mesh erosion and infection. The FDA approved transvaginal mesh products without conducting human trials because there were similar products already on the market

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Legal Help for Victims of San Diego Wildfires

As the wildfires burn through San Diego County, The Law Office of Melinda J. Helbock A.P.C. wants San Diego residents to know you are all in our thoughts. According to CNN, three dozen fires raged throughout the night Wednesday, eight

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Any Amount of Alcohol Poses Risk for Fatal Car Accidents

According to researchers from the University of California, San Diego, even the smallest amount of alcohol could significantly increase the risk for auto accidents. Results from a study conducted by the UCSD researchers found that drivers with blood alcohol content

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New Allegations Added in Teen Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The family of a California teenager who was killed in October by a sheriff’s deputy has amended its lawsuit against the deputy and the county with new allegations. The Union-Tribune San Diego reports that Rodrigo and Sujey Lopez, the parents

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Tanning Beds Still Popular, Despite Cancer Risks

Despite increasing evidence linking the use of tanning beds to skin cancer, Americans continue to love their tans. In fact, a recent study published in JAMA Dermatology found that the state of Florida currently features more tanning salons than McDonald’s

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