Latest Risperdal Case Developments: New Study, Start of Bellwether Trial, $2.2 Billion Settlement
With 900 pending Multi-District Litigation cases in Philadelphia, the first bellwether trial concerning Risperdal’s side effects started on Monday. The Nov. 3 trial (Re: Risperdal Litigation, Case No: 100300296, in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas) is the start of three to determine how the jury will respond. The second has been scheduled for January…
Risperdal’s Side Effects: Range and Severity
Risperdal, an atypical antipsychotic approved for treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in adults and autism and bipolar disorder in children, has been the subject of multiple lawsuits at the state level. Plaintiffs claim manufacturer Johnson & Johnson never provided sufficient warning about side effects, and stated false claims concerning risks in advertising. As well,…
Control Your Dog: What Do Connecticut Laws Say About Responsibility Regarding Dog Bites and Attacks?
States define animal control laws, encompassing bites, attacks, and an owner’s responsibility in the process. In a case concerning any one of these instances, such laws assist with attributing responsibility. In Connecticut, what points should you be aware of, should a bite or attack occur? Leash and Roaming Laws As a dog’s owner or keeper…
How to Avoid Negligent Nursing Homes in Connecticut
Few things are worse than finding a loved one being cared for at a nursing home has been abused, neglected, violated, or exploited in some way. While Connecticut itself consistently has nursing homes with five-star ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), generally good performance is of little comfort when you find…
FORE! PERSONAL LIABILITY OR ERRANT GOLF SHOTS
By Adam (AJ) Allegro Recently, a friend called me to discuss an incident that occurred while he was playing a round of golf. He explained that while teeing off, he drove the ball into the window of a house located on the left side of the golf course on the other side of a fence….
