M. Brandon Smith - Childers, Schlueter & Smith Newsletter

Lead Based Paint Plaintiffs Seeing Recent Success In Courts

For years now paint manufactures have been winning almost every case filed against them wherein Plaintiffs allege lead based paint injuries. However after a recent Plaintiff’s verdict in Rhode Island which held a major paint manufacture accountable for lead paint related injuries based on the theory

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 8 Aug 2006

Lead Based Paint Plaintiffs Seeing Recent Success In Courts

New Vehicle Crash Test Results Published: August 6, 2006

The Institute For Highway Safety recently released its latest crash test results after evaluating four cars and two small SUVs which updated results the Institute published earlier this year. The study showed although manufactures have improved somewhat in the areas of front and side crashes, most s

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 8 Aug 2006

New Vehicle Crash Test Results Published: August 6, 2006

Ketek Linked To Liver Failure

The FDA is now warning of new dangers associated with Ketek, the first antibiotic of the ketolide class. Primarily used in treatment for chronic bronchitis, acute bacterial sinusitis and varying levels types of pneumonia, Ketek has been linked to rare cases of serious liver injury and liver failure.

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 7 Aug 2006

FDA Approval Preempts Inadequate Warning Claims

In an ongoing battle between the FDA and those who desire to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for their inadequate warnings, two fairly recent cases have been decided declaring FDA approval a preemptive measure against inadequate warning claims. According to the decisions in Abramowitz v. C

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 7 Aug 2006

FDA Approval Preempts Inadequate Warning Claims

Bad Nursing Homes Are Everywhere According To Consumer Reports

According to a recent report issued by Consumer Reports, a consumer tip group, nursing homes around the U.S. are still giving inadequate care for our loved ones and seniors. According to the report, not-for-profit homes generally provide better care than those operated for profit, although most, reg

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 7 Aug 2006

Bad Nursing Homes Are Everywhere According To Consumer Reports

Infants Tylenol Warning Found Defective By Jury

A Philadelphia jury recently awarded $5 million to the family of a 1-year-old infant who died from acetaminophen toxicity after three days of use. The Family argued the warning labels and directions were inadequate and not clear. According to Law.com For children who fit the age-and-weight descripti

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 7 Aug 2006

Infants Tylenol Warning Found Defective By Jury

Blame It On The Drug: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Chances are if you are reading this blog either you or someone you know has been adversely affected by Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) or its elevated equivalent Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN). It is a often times deadly reaction, usually linked to the recent use of a sulfa containing medication, t

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 6 Aug 2006

Blame It On The Drug: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

KFC Suit To Promote Postive Public Health Policy

A class action has been filed against Kentucky Fried Chicken because of its menu with contains a staggering amount of trans fat. Insiders close to the case explain the suit is not about money. Instead, it is more about educating the public about the dangers of trans fat and to get the attention of t

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 6 Aug 2006

KFC Suit To Promote Postive Public Health Policy

Tort Reform Affects The Poor: Just Look At The Facts

Tort reformers say caps need to be placed on punitive and non-economic damages because there is a crisis in the litigation areas of personal injury and medical malpractice. What these pro-tort reformers often fail to realize or do not care about at all is that at its very essence, tort reform punish

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 6 Aug 2006

Tort Reform Affects The Poor: Just Look At The Facts

Health Risks Linked To Over-The-Counter Erectile Drugs

The Federal Drug Administration recently issued a health advisory warning against over the counter dietary supplements designed to treat erectile dysfunction. Some of the drugs specifically listed in that advisory are: Zimaxx, Libidus, Neophase, Vigor-25. Actra Rx, and 4Everson. The problem associat

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 5 Aug 2006

Health Risks Linked To Over-The-Counter Erectile Drugs

FDA Warns Against Use Of Bismacine

The FDA recently issued a warning against the use of Bismacine, also known as Chromacine, which is reportedly used to treat lime disease. The drug which is mixed by druggists and not considered a pharmaceutical, is usually proscribed and administered by doctors of alternative health or by others cla

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 5 Aug 2006

Many Deaths Result From Painkiller Patch Abuse

Fentanyl patches, first made Johnson and Johnson under the brand name Duragesic, have increasingly become an area for concern in recent years. Primarily designed for cancer patients and others with chronic pains, these prescription only patches are causing an alarming number of deaths in the United

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 5 Aug 2006

Many Deaths Result From Painkiller Patch Abuse