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Having all but removed drinking water from the equation, sports drinks have recently become the most desired means of hydration for fitness oriented individuals. Subsequently, their current reign at the top of the industry is due, largely in part, to a decisive and persuasive marketing campaign targeting the average consumer. Furthermore, manufactures of such…

In an uncharacteristic turn of events, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has required the manufacturers of metal-on-metal hip replacement systems to conduct further studies of their implants. The inquiry by the FDA is due to adverse health reports that acknowledge concerns for unusually high failure rates and severe health effects in patients….

SimplyThick has been labeled by many as the next-generation in food and beverage thickening. It was developed to aid in the process of swallowing for those who, otherwise, have problems doing so on their own. However, recent SimplyThick lawsuits indicate that the thickening agent may be responsible for a severe, life-threatening condition known as…

A study published in the current issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) adds to the growing body of evidence as to the serious risks associated with a class of drugs used to treat osteoporosis. The drugs, known as bisphosphonates such as Fosamax (Alendronate Sodium), Zometa (Zoledronate), Didronel (Etidronate), Aredia (Pamidronate),…

A new study by researchers at the National Research Center for Women & Families in Washington, DC and the prestigious Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio has found that most recalled medical devices were not approved by the Food & Drug Administration as the result of rigorous pre-market testing…

In a recent edition of The Lancet Neurology, an international team of researchers conducted a study that involved four of the most widely used epilepsy medications on the U.S. market. Their findings have added an unprecedented weight to the long-suspected link between epileptic drugs and their inherent ability to increase the risk of severe,…

Please note, The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP is no longer accepting Lap Band claims. If you feel that you may have a potential case, we urge you to locate another law firm adequately suited to handle your claim. Lap band surgical procedures were developed with the intentions of assisting in the treatment of obesity….

The Senators (Ret.) Firm LLP has been actively involved in litigation arising from illnesses and diseases caused by tainted produce and other processed and unprocessed foods. While many cases of food poisoning are mild and cause symptoms for only a day or two, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that each year roughly…