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Drugs & Medical Devices

C.R. Bard Denied New Trial Following $3.6 Million Verdict in Federal IVC Filter Case

An Arizona federal judge has denied C.R. Bard’s motion for judgment as a matter of law in the wake of an adverse $3.6 million award in an IVC filter case, ruling the evidence supported the jury’s finding that the manufacturer negligently failed to adequately warn the plaintiff’s doctor of the device’s risks.

Benzene & Emerging Toxic Torts Litigation

Pa. Court Denies 3M’s Motion for Summary Judgment in Silica Exposure Action

A Pennsylvania federal court has denied 3M’s motion for summary judgment in a silica exposure action, saying that while the plaintiffs had not presented evidence regarding levels of airborne respirable silica, there is “record evidence” that a sheet metal worker such as the plaintiff would be overexposed to airborne respirable silica when wearing the defendant’s mask.

Talcum Powder Litigation Report

3rd Circuit Hears Arguments Relating to Dismissal of Talcum Powder Class Action Suit

The 3rd Circuit has heard arguments relating to the dismissal of a talcum powder class action suit and is poised to weigh in on whether the plaintiffs had sufficiently alleged an injury-in-fact.

Talcum Powder Litigation Report

Whittaker, Clark & Daniels Move to Dismiss Asbestos Cosmetic Talc Claims on Jurisdiction Grounds

Whittaker, Clark & Daniels has moved to dismiss an asbestos cosmetic talc suit on grounds that the court cannot exercise personal jurisdiction over the defendant since the contacts the company has with Florida are “insufficient.”