Articles Posted in Dangerous Drugs

Many jurisdictions, including Massachusetts, have a “dog bite” law that makes owners accountable for any harm their dogs inflict to unwitting victims. While the statute does not require proof of carelessness in order to seek damages, it does require proof of other components, such as ownership. A Massachusetts court recently…

Numerous plaintiffs from across the country have initiated lawsuits against drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline, LLC, alleging that its drug Zofran caused a host of birth defects like cleft palate, club foot, and heart defects. During the early 1990s, the company received approval for the drug from the United States Food and Drug…