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DarvonĀ® Lawyer & Lawsuit
Please note, The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP is no longer accepting Darvon 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. Darvon Users Beware: Withdrawal & Risk of Cardiac Activity If you or a loved one has been…
FDA Seeks Permanent Injunction Against Dietary Supplement Manufacturers
Last week witnessed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiate their first injunction against a dietary supplement manufacturer of considerable size. On November 23, 2011, the FDA took legal action against two dietary supplement companies for their neglect to comply with the dietary supplement current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations under the Federal…
Sandusky Scandal Leads to the Proposal of Two New Laws in California
In the wake of the recent child molestation scandal that took place at Penn State University, proponents of nonprofit institutions were left to reluctantly scrutinize the moral priorities of organizations once deemed trustworthy and benevolent. The actions of Jerry Sandusky have forever tarnished the once pristine reputation of nonprofit organizations across the United States…
U.S. Department of Justice Cracks Down on Fraudulent Dietary Supplement Manufacturing
An onslaught of fraudulent practices have recently been witnessed in the dietary supplement industry. A distinct lack of strict regulations, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has allowed countless manufacturers to adulterate and manipulate their products with unapproved drugs. As a testament to the misconduct of the dietary supplement industry, two considerably…
FDA Trial: Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Systems Are No Better Than Older Counterparts
Criticism regarding the use of metal-on-metal hip replacement systems has intensified after recent studies have suggested that they demonstrate a larger propensity for failure than their predecessors. Subsequently, newer metal-on-metal hip implants seem to be no more effective than older implants and may often exhibit more problematic adverse events. Data compiled from a number…
Study Discovers Abnormally High Levels of Arsenic in Fruit Juice
According to representatives at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the majority of fruit juices on store shelves contain minute traces of arsenic. Though ingesting high levels of arsenic may result in adverse health events, the FDA remains confident that the vast majority of fruit juices are safe to drink. However, recent studies…
Plight of Man Represented by The Senators Firm LLP who Received Liver Transplant as the Result of Defective Diet Supplement is Featured in Johns Hopkins Article
Due to a distinct lack of involvement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), several dietary supplement manufacturers have demonstrated a propensity for manipulation and adulteration for their products. As seen recently in numerous lawsuits, companies have substituted unapproved ingredients into their products and labeled them as dietary supplements, as to avoid strict…
Hollywood Representative of Young Actors Was Arrested on Multiple Counts of Molestation
With several high profile molestation cases receiving a lot of attention from mainstream media, a significant concern for child safety has been renewed. Subsequently, parents all over the nation have begun to question the moral integrity of the adults placed in charge of their children. Adding to the already large concern, police in Santa…