May 7, 2019
Johnson & Johnson has recently been in the news for asbestos in their talcum powder. Now they are facing additional backlash for their blood thinner drug, Xarelto. Xarelto, also known as rivaroxaban, is a prescription drug developed by Bayer and Johnson & Johnson. The drug is an oral medication originally approved by the FDA to [...]
April 30, 2019
The FDA has issued a warning to parents regarding common teething remedies for babies. Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and teething jewelry may seem like good options, but they can lead to serious injury or even death. Teething Bracelets, Necklaces and Other Jewelry Teething necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry worn by either an adult or child, marketed [...]
April 23, 2019
While hard to believe, asbestos was once considered the “miracle mineral.” The fibers were considered cutting-edge and multi-faceted, used in everything from fake snow to pipes. Today, it is considered a dangerous and deadly substance banned by many countries. Mesothelioma, often the outcome of asbestos exposure, is responsible for the illnesses and deaths of countless [...]
April 18, 2019
In what continues to be a world-wide concern, asbestos exposure has once again made the news in Great Britain. Workers were repairing a burst pipe in Cranleigh, 40 miles south of London, and they found that asbestos was present in the cement used to fabricate the pipes. Upon inspection, it was discovered that almost a [...]
April 16, 2019
For decades, asbestos was a component in thousands of products. These products ranged from consumer cosmetics, to construction materials, to Navy vessels. The reasoning behind its use was simple – asbestos was a cheap and resistant to heat. From protecting workers and sailors from hot water pipes to protective clothing worn by oil refinery workers, [...]
April 2, 2019
Former Brayton Purcell client, Linda Reinstein, is making strides towards a ban on asbestos in the United States. Within the last month the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the 25th National Asbestos Awareness Week Resolution (April 1-7). Mrs. Reinstein also introduced the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 to the House and Senate with [...]
March 5, 2019
U.S. Veterans have accused 3M of knowingly selling defective earplugs used for combat in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the United States. Soldiers who filed lawsuits claim that they now suffer from permanent hearing loss or tinnitus as a result of using the defective earplugs they were required to wear. Some claim that manufacturers knew the earplugs [...]
March 5, 2019
Of all products that are presumed to be safe, baby powder would likely be towards the top of that list. While use of the talc is not limited to infants needing diaper changes, the notion of any health risks over its use is difficult, if not impossible to imagine. For decades, Johnson & Johnson has [...]
February 26, 2019
Asbestos exposure can impact the lives of workers from a seemingly endless list of occupations – as well as their families. From construction workers to auto mechanics – from factory workers to miners – the threat of asbestos exposure is a daily concern often with fatal consequences. Is your employer doing everything they can to [...]
