For years, the manufacturers of Johnson’s Baby Powder have fought allegations that the product caused ovarian cancer by calling the evidence “junk science”. Now, that
One would think that New York’s private schools would have to report suspected incidents of child abuse. However, that’s not the case. In fact, until
Law Dragon, a legal media outlet that provides news and commentary concerning the legal profession has recognized Attorney Thomas Giuffra, a partner with the Rheingold Giuffra
New York’s Child Victims Act will expire on August 14, 2020, unless the state Legislature acts to extend the deadline. Because of the coronavirus, the
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office has announced that Harvey Weinstein will face a new charge of sexual abuse, this time on the West Coast.
The Australian High Court has overturned a guilty jury verdict against Cardinal George Pell, the highest-ranking Vatican official to be accused of the sexual abuse
The sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church did not begin with the Boston Globe’s Spotlight investigation of the Archdiocese of Boston in January 2002. However, that
Attorney Thomas P. Giuffra of the New York law firm Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP has blasted a proposed settlement of legal claims
The administrators of the Independent Victim Compensation Program (ICP) for New Jersey’s five Catholic dioceses, including the Archdiocese of Newark, has been extended to January
JAMA Research Letter Confirms Birth Defects from Provigil and Nuvigil We are often asked: If I Take a Stimulant while Pregnant, Will that Affect my
Many of our firm’s cancer case inquiries have included colon cancer, prostate cancer, and bladder cancer. Different cancers have various treatment options, including: HOW IS
Our firm is being contacted by prisoners and inmates who have used Zantac and ranitidine and have been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer rates in incarcerated
Do I Have Zantac Cancer Symptoms? Zantac and ranitidine contain high levels of NDMA (N-Nitrosodimethylamine) which may be linked to several types of cancers that
NDMA is an extremely potent carcinogen. In recent news, the recall of the over the counter drug, Zantac (ranitidine), was due to the potential carcinogen
An important question is brought into play, such as how do stimulants affect unborn children in utero? This question is being asked by mothers due
The Stimulants Provigil and Nuvigil (Generics: Modafinil and Armodafinil) that are often used to combat sleep apnea and narcolepsy are not the subjects to new
In 2010, Attorney Thomas P. Giuffra was hired by a New York City mother, Tiesha Jones, whose daughter was diagnosed with lead poisoning. Since 1999,
By Sherri Plotkin, Esq. In recent shocking litigation, there have been dozens of violated women banding together to file a class-action suit against California hospitals
The blood pressure medication known as Diovan and generically known as Valsartan is being recalled by the FDA, beginning with the valsartan made in factories
The de Blasio administration recently came under fire after it became public that the administration had not conducted appropriate tests for lead in public housing
Our firm provides aggressive representation on behalf of injured clients. Recently, we were able to obtain a major settlement on behalf of our client whose
The New York City Housing Authority has exposed thousands of New York City apartments to lead poisoning, as a result of falsely claiming proper inspections
A compensation program has been set up by the Archdiocese of Brooklyn to pay compensation for children who were abused in the past by priests
When Invokana was released in 2013 by Johnsons & Johnson, it was hailed by its manufacturers as the pinnacle of innovation in diabetes medication. Invokana
Safety issues stemming from the use of birth control pills containing drospirenone, such as Yaz and Yasmin, have been a concern for years. Studies conducted
Widely used among consumers of all ages, talcum powder is a popular product found in any drug store. However, the easily accessible product has many
Eva Echeverria had used Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder as part of her feminine hygiene routine since the age 11, unaware of the product’s link
In the United States, an estimated 800,000 people rely on implantable defibrillators to regulate their heart rhythm. However, when this life-saving device starts malfunctioning, the
The New York State Senate recently approved a bill that would amend the New York Civil Law and Practice Rules (CPLR) in order to make
Invokana has now been associated with several amputations. As of May 2017, the FDA has sounded the alarm by adding warnings for this severe side effect.
In the Journal of the American Medical Association, Dr. Rita F. Redberg calls for a stop of the use of Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters,
As a commonly used over-the-counter and prescription drug, Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are meant to remedy heartburn and prevent the formation of ulcers in the
The severe consequences of medical errors have come with an enormous cost. The British Medical Journal reported that medical error is the third leading cause
In a recent 8-1 decision, Supreme Court justices set a dangerous precedent that holds severe implications for injured victims. In a lawsuit against Bristol-Meyers Squibb,
Most people who take PPIs remain on the drugs for years. However, due to increasing evidence suggesting the acid reflux drugs can lead to a
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable people on public roads, and their lack of protection puts them at an increased risk of suffering serious or even
