Between an explosive political climate and a global pandemic, the ins and outs of the U.S. justice system are more convoluted than ever before. If you are looking for more help on the latest changes in the legal system, you will find it here.
A new study has found a link between hair-straightening chemicals and uterine cancer, which is concerning news for the millions of women who regularly use straightening products. Women have started to file lawsuits against beauty companies like L’Oréal, alleging that they knew or should have…
Premature babies are at a higher risk of experiencing health complications because their bodies haven’t fully developed. One of the most serious conditions is necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a gastrointestinal disease that affects preemies. Cow’s milk baby formulas can put newborns at a higher risk of…
When babies are born, an incredible joy surrounds families. As mothers begin to recover and feed their newborns, decisions are made about breastfeeding or formula feeding. Some mothers and babies experience difficulties breastfeeding through no fault of their own. Or, if a baby arrives before…
We are pleased to report that the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has now created and assigned MDL 3026 (IN RE: ABBOTT LABORATORIES, ET AL., PRETERM INFANT NUTRITION PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION) to the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer, Chief Judge of the Northern…
Baby formula is a quick, convenient and easily accessible way to give newborns all the nutrition they need, especially if a mother or baby struggles with breastfeeding. Grocery store aisles are lined with a variety of FDA-approved options to suit every parent’s preferences, and while…
Military service members thought they were protecting themselves with 3M Dual-Ended Combat Arms Ear Plugs. Unfortunately, the devices offered no protection when worn as instructed by the company, and as a result, hundreds if not thousands of service members are now experiencing life-changing hearing issues.…
Childers, Schlueter & Smith is pleased to announce Ashley Spires recently joined our team. Prior to joining the firm, Ashley was a partner with a National civil litigation defense firm where she successfully litigated and tried cases in defense of nurses, doctors, medical practices, product…
We are thrilled to report a jury in Hartford, Connecticut just returned a $542,645 compensatory award to our deserving clients: $42,645 for past medical expenses and $500,000 in non-economic/pain and suffering damages. The same jury indicated punitive damages are warranted to punish Boehringer Ingelheim for…
The FDA just released more information on Invokana and Farxiga related to acute kidney failure. A topic and drug Childers, Schlueter & Smith have been investigating for a long time now. Check out our: Top 10 Things Invokana Patients Need To Know… As…
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have only been around since 2004, too little time for researchers to complete definitive studies on their effects on human health, but Americans polled by STAT and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health believe that the devices are harmful. This…
