Archive for July 2019
SPBMC Counsel James Wilkens’ Recent Multi-Million Dollar Verdict Published in the New York Law Journal
The details of a multi-million dollar verdict obtained by SPBMC Counsel James Wilkens’ were recently published in the New York Law Journal. The verdict was obtained after the delivery of Wilkens’ client, Somaya McCloud, was determined to be mismanaged, causing her to suffer severe physical and intellectual impairments. At approximately 4:00 am on August 31st,…
Read MoreSPBMC Partner Nicholas Papain Obtains $1.75 Million Settlement for U.S. Postal Worker in Slip-and-Fall Claim
SPBMC Partner Nicholas Papain recently obtained a $1.75 million settlement for a United States Post Office letter carrier who sustained a significant ankle injury after he fell on ice on a homeowner’s driveway. Mr. Papain’s client, a 40-year-old letter carrier, was delivering mail the day after a 14-inch snowstorm when he slipped and fell on…
Read MorePfizer Inc. Allegedly Hid Risks of Sepsis & Amputation on Xeljanz Labels; FDA Approves “Black Box” Warnings for the Drug
A recent lawsuit alleges that Pfizer Inc., the manufacturer of widely used arthritis drug Xeljanz, failed to warn U.S. customers that the drug can cause sepsis leading to amputation. After reviewing initial findings from recent clinical trials of the drug, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of “black box” warnings on…
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson Faces Criminal Investigation Over Denial of Asbestos Traces in Baby Powder
Johnson & Johnson, the world’s largest talc product manufacturer, faces a criminal probe by the U.S. Department of Justice concerning the company’s denial that asbestos fibers were found in its talc-containing products. Here, the New York product liability attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. discuss the latest events surrounding the federal…
Read MoreUpdates on the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Extension Legislation
House of Representatives Votes in Favor of VCF Extension On Friday, July 12th, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives voted by a large margin to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund until the year 2090. The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) provides compensation to those whose health has been impacted by 9/11 and…
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