Insys Seeks to Resolve U.S. Probe of Subsys Spray
This month, news broke that Insys Therapeutics, the makers of the fentanyl-based opioid spray Subsys were in talks with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve their probe into the company and its predatory practices. As the country tries to mitigate its overdose and addiction crisis – much of which is perpetuated by prescription opioid…
Read MorePatty Nixon Blows the Whistle on Insys Therapeutics: NBC News Reports
Insys Therapeutics, makers of the fentanyl spray Subsys, is facing considerable pressure from authorities for their deceptive marketing practices, which could be linked to a number of opioid-related overdoses throughout the country. McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC, has been aggressively pursuing justice on behalf of Subsys patients, and their families, who have been wrongfully…
Read MoreGetting to the Bottom of the Elizabethkingia Anophelis Outbreaks
If you’ve never heard of Elizabethkingia anophelis, don’t worry: you’re not alone. It’s a bacterial strain found most often in the gut of mosquitos, most often in Africa. But in 2015 and 2016, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed reported an outbreak of the bacteria in the state. In total, they had 63 confirmed…
Read MoreMcGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC Helps Bring Class-Action Lawsuit Against McDonald Electric
There is something thrilling about buying a new house. Yes, the mortgage might be a bit daunting, and yes, hiring movers (or doing it yourself) can cause some anxiety, but it’s still exciting. You pore over every document from the bank, review the inspection reports, and do your final walkthrough before the realtor hands you…
Read MoreVA Health Initiative is Reducing MRSA Cases
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) a serious problem in hospitals throughout the country. That is why an initiative by the Veterans Health Administration looks so promising. At a recent conference, the VHA reported a reduction in “Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections by 89 percent over four years in a Veterans community living center (CLC) in North Carolina.”…
Read MoreAnother Physiomesh Lawsuit Moves Forward
Gary Goodson thought he was going into the hospital to repair a recurrent hernia. Instead, since his hernia surgery, he has had continuous complications. In May of 2017, he filed a suit in the Southern District of Illinois against Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon, Inc., stating, “the multi-layer coating prevented adequate incorporation of the mesh…
Read MoreJury Awards $17.6 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict for Overprescribing Opioid Pain Killers
Brian and Michelle Koon won a $17.6 million medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Henry D. Walden and St. Louis University for overprescribing opioid pain medication. Koon was a city parks employee who went to see Dr. Walden for back pain. Dr. Walden prescribed three different kinds of opioids: Oxycontin, Vicodin and Oxycodone. Koon became addicted,…
Read MoreHospital-Acquired Infection in NICU from Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Caused by Contaminated Tap Water
Hand hygiene has become a vital tool in preventing the spread of infection in a health care setting. But what happens when the water used to wash those hands is contaminated? A story in the journal Healio highlights the findings of a report published in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. There was an outbreak of…
Read MoreCould an EPA Staffer Have Colluded with Monsanto About Shutting Down Glyphosate Investigation?
A story in the politics section of the Huffington Post reveals that the Inspector General (IG) of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking into possible collusion between an EPA staffer and Monsanto. Documents and emails that have been released because of a lawsuit against Monsanto, manufacturer of the herbicide glyphosate, mention Jess Rowland, who…
Read MoreIs AT&T Overcharging You?
A recent CBS story reported that AT&T and DirecTV might be overcharging its customers for promotions on cable and Internet services. The investigation revealed over 4,000 complaints from disgruntled customers about their bills being higher than they agreed. The catch? When they signed up for a promotional deal, the fine print has them signing away…
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