States taking action against businesses is not as common as individuals doing so when harmed by those organizations. But it happens. Government authorities file lawsuits against businesses that violate the law. The city of Cleveland initiated a lawsuit on Monday, July...
Lawsuits against drug makers and other businesses often come from individuals directly harmed by those organizations or their surviving family members. However, sometimes government authorities pursue legal action against businesses that have allegedly violated the...
The price tag of manufacturing an opioid crisis that led to the deaths of thousands of Americans in Ohio and nationwide is $26 billion. Four pharmaceutical giants have consented to pay this amount to settle the mountain of lawsuits lodged against them. Johnson &...
Many Ohio residents trust their doctors regarding the use of medication and medical devices. However, each year, the Food and Drug Administration determines that some medicines and medical devices pose risks that make them unacceptable for patients to use. The...
For those in Ohio and across the country who struggle with diabetes, maintaining a healthy glucose level is essential. High glucose levels can lead to serious complications, and many with diabetes rely on medications to help them regulate those levels and remain...
Cancer causing substances can show up in the most surprising places. One place most people in Ohio do not want those substances showing up is in their prescription medications. But the carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine -- NDMA -- has been found in a number of...
Living with a chronic health condition can be debilitating. Unfortunately for some people in Ohio, the medications prescribed for these conditions end up causing drug injuries far more harmful than the conditions themselves. This is often the result of pharmaceutical...
Millions of people in Ohio and across the country take prescription drugs. There are numerous reasons why a physician might prescribe a specific medication for a patient. When a person suffers drug injuries, it sometimes results in litigation against the...
Living with a chronic disease can be difficult, but advancements in medicine and technology have made it possible for many people to live long, happy lives despite their health issues. However, without the correct medication and dosage, these same individuals can...
Pharmaceutical companies may act as if they are on the side of the consumers, doing their best to provide the safest medications to help them live the healthiest lives possible. Unfortunately, this is often not the case. Purdue Pharma may have to pay $13 billion in...
