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Johnson & Johnson Featured in “The Bleeding Edge” Netflix Documentary
July 30th, 2018 | Personal injuries
The new medical-device documentary “The Bleeding Edge,” which released on Netflix this past weekend, prominently features Johnson & Johnson. The film takes aim at pharmaceutical giants for their recalled, defective, and soon to be discontinued medical devices and products. Such products and devices injure thousands of people each year. HOLDING BIG PHARMA ACCOUNTABLE “The Bleeding […]Read More
Netflix Documentary ‘The Bleeding Edge’ Exposes Dangerous Medical Devices
July 27th, 2018 | Personal injuries
From birth-control devices to hip implants, the majority of medical devices hit the market without proper testing. Sometimes these untested devices, meant to improve lives, ruin them instead. Pharmaceutical and medical device companies make billions. Patients often pay with their health. These are the horrors exposed in the terrifying new documentary “The Bleeding Edge.” The film, which […]Read More
Essure Permanent Birth Control Dangers Featured on Good Morning America
July 26th, 2018 | Product liability
As featured today on “Good Morning America,” Bayer Pharmaceuticals announced that it will no longer sell the controversial permanent birth control implant Essure starting at the end of this year. The move follows thousands of lawsuits, as women stand up to “Big Pharma” and hold corporations responsible for serious injuries such as device migration, organ perforation, […]Read More
Cory Watson Staff Headed to Law School
July 25th, 2018 | Firm news
Congratulations to the three staff members at Cory Watson Attorneys who are headed to law school this fall. We are incredibly proud of Hunter Phares, Nicole LeMier and Nwando Anwah for their hard work and dedication. Hunter Phares is from Dothan, Alabama and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Accounting. Hunter recently married […]Read More
Bayer Discontinues Controversial Essure® Permanent Birth Control
July 20th, 2018 | Product liability
Today, pharmaceutical giant Bayer announced it was discontinuing sales of its Essure® birth control device, no longer selling or distributing the product after December 31, 2018. This announcement comes after the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) took an extraordinary step in April by limiting sales to doctors who ensured that they were actively informing women […]Read More
$4.7 Billion Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson in Talcum Powder Lawsuit
July 17th, 2018 | Talcum powder cancer
$4.7 Billion Talcum Powder Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson On July 12, 2018, a St. Louis jury awarded a $4.7 billion verdict to 22 women who say Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products gave them ovarian cancer. The women accused the company of failing to warn them about the cancer risks associated with its popular baby powders. […]Read More
$4.69 Billion Verdict for Johnson & Johnson In Talcum Powder Lawsuit
July 12th, 2018 | Talcum powder cancer
$4.69 Billion Verdict for Johnson & Johnson In Talcum Powder Lawsuit Johnson & Johnson was hit with a multi-billion dollar talcum powder verdict on Thursday, one that marked one of the largest product liability verdicts in the nation’s history. The company was ordered to pay $4.69 billion to 22 women and their families, who claimed […]Read More
America’s Most Dangerous Holiday
July 2nd, 2018 | Personal injuries
We look forward to backyard barbecues, poolside fun, and dazzling fireworks each year on the 4th of July. It’s a great time to reflect on our freedoms and spend quality time with friends and family. However, this all-American holiday has a dark side if you don’t take the right precautions. July 4th has been named […]Read More
Summer Safety Tips: Heat Safety
June 27th, 2018 | Personal injuries
Summer is a time for enjoying the great outdoors with family and friends. However, it’s important to remember that the long, hot days of summer can be dangerous if you don’t take the right precautions. At Cory Watson Attorneys, we are committed to helping victims who have suffered personal injuries and passionate about keeping our […]Read More
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month
June 18th, 2018 | Dangerous drugs
June is the time to celebrate the men in our lives. It’s also recognized as National Men’s Health Awareness Month! June is a great time to get a checkup, address nagging health issues, or learn more about the health of men that you love and respect. Use these tips to improve your health and the […]Read More