Compensation for thalidomide rejected by Spain’s Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in Spain has upheld a ruling saying a drug maker does not have to compensate individuals for a drug related birth defect.
Pfizer considering request by FDA to change Zoloft warnings
The drug maker is reportedly weighing the request of the FDA to make modifications to its safety warnings for the antidepressant.
Two more women file lawsuits against drugmaker over Zofran heart defect risks
Two more lawsuits have been filed against drug maker GlaxoSmithKline over Zofran.
Kim Kardashian under fire for promoting controversial morning sickness drug
The reality star sparked controversy after posting a picture on social media of herself holding a morning sickness medication linked to birth defect fears.
Motorola Sued for Alleged Birth Defects Among Employee’s Children
News for Illinois personal injury lawyers: A lawsuit filed by former employees claim that chemicals used in “clean rooms” caused birth defects.
Medical Study—France: Assisted reproduction may contribute to birth defects
News for medical malpractice attorneys—French study showed increased risk of birth defects in children born through assisted reproductive technology.
Lawsuit filed in connection with undeclared PCBs in fish oil supplements
Legal News for Product Liability Attorneys. Ten tested fish oil supplements were found to contain PCBs. Product liability attorney alerts- Tested fish oil supplements contained PCBs, which can cause cancer and birth defects; lawsuit filed. Santa Cruz, CA (News)—Environmental advocates filed a lawsuit on Monday, March 1, 2010, in connection with the undeclared PCBs discovered […]
Clean-room chemicals may have caused birth defects
Legal news for Arizona personal injury attorneys. Ethylene Glycol Ether may be causing birth defects in children of chip making employees. Arizona Personal injury lawyer alert—Employees who have worked at chip manufacturers are linking birth defects in their children with Ethylene Glycol Ether. Phoenix, AZ—Across the valley dozens of families believe the reason their children […]