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Injury Alerts

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Laxatives Used Before Colonoscopy Linked To Kidney Failure

Potts Sadaka LLC is litigating on the behalf of victims of kidney failure after colonoscopy. Laxatives used in preparation for a colonoscopy have been linked to a condition called acute phosphate nephropathy, a type of severe kidney injury, since its introduction in 2000. If you or someone you love suffered from kidney injury after using the Visicol or OsmoPrep laxative, you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact one of our Visicol and OsmoPrep injury lawyers as soon as possible to protect your legal rights. Read more…

Potts Sadaka LLC is filing lawsuits for victims of Hydroxycut Recall

Our Hydroxycut recall liver injury lawyers are investigating cases of liver failure associated with Hydroxycut. We are also investigating cases of muscle pain, seizures and heart attack. Read more…

Potts Sadaka LLC is filing lawsuits on behalf of Women injured by Yasmin, Yaz, and Ocella

Potts | Sadaka LLC is filing lawsuits on behalf of women who suffered heart attacks, cardiac arrhythmias, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), strokes, gallbladder disease, hepatic adenomas or benign liver tumors, and other serious injuries and sudden death. Read more…

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Raptiva linked to deadly PML infection

consumer injury lawyer | August 20th, 2009 | No Comments »

Do you have psoriasis?

Were you treated with the drug Raptiva?

Did you suffer a brain infection?

Our firm’s Raptiva injury lawyers are investigating cases of Raptiva caused progressive multifocal leukoencephalophathy or PML. PML is a rare but deadly brain infection. Raptiva was pulled off the market on April 8, 2009 due to an increase in reports of PML infection among the users of Raptiva.

What is Raptiva?

Raptiva was a drug indicated for the treatment of Psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic immune-system disease which causes red, thick patches to develop on the skin. It is most common in people with diabetes, obesity, and heart disease and affects up to 7.5 million people in the United States.

FDA Issues Warnings About Raptiva

In October 2008, the FDA required Genentech to add a Black Box Warning – the strongest warning the agency can issue — on Raptiva’s packaging. The new warning was designed to alert physicians and users of the increased risks of PML from taking Raptiva. The FDA also ordered the drug’s maker to develop a medication guide and other literature for the drug’s packaging to address the risks of PML.

Withdrawal of Raptiva from the Market

On April 8, 2009, Genentech announced that it was suspending sales of Raptiva in the U.S., due to reports of people taking the drug developing PML. The company advised physicians to immediately stop prescribing Raptiva for new psoriasis patients and to contact patients currently taking the drug to determine the best course of action for treatment. The company’s phased withdrawal of the drug was expected to culminate by June 2009, when Raptiva would no longer be available.

Contact a Raptiva Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one developed life-threatening PML or another injury after taking Raptiva, contact one of our Raptiva Injury Lawyers to protect your legal rights. Contact Potts Sadaka, LLC for a free, no-obligation review of your possible Raptiva injury case by calling 1-888-99POTTS (1-888-997-6887) or by completing our online form.

Humira linked to deadly fungal infections

consumer injury lawyer | August 20th, 2009 | No Comments »

Do you have rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease or any other autoimmune conditions?

Are you being treated with Humira?

Then you maybe at risk for a deadly fungal infection.

Our firm’s Humira lawyers and attorneys are investigating cases of serious fungal infections after the use of Humira. The fungal infection is called histoplasmosis and it exhibits symptoms similar to the flu. Histoplasmosis is what is called an “opportunistic” infection, which means that it effects people whose immune system is compromised.

What is Enbrel?

Humira is part of a class of drugs called tumor necrosis factor alpha blockers (TNF blocker) which suppress the immune system. These drugs are approved to treat one or more of several diseases, including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, and ankylosing spondylitis.

The labeling for these drugs already includes warnings about the risk of serious infections, including fungal infections. But based on reports reviewed by FDA, cases of histoplasmosis and other invasive fungal infections have not been recognized consistently, and that has delayed antifungal treatment and led to death in some patients.

FDA warns about deadly fungal infections

On September 4, 2008, the FDA ordered a stronger warning for Humira. The FDA has ordered that the manufacturer’s must warn users that they are at risk of developing potentially fatal fungal infections. In its announcement the agency reports that 240 users of the drugs have contracted a fungal infection called histoplasmosis. 45 of the reported cases have resulted in death.

Serious Histophasmosis infections linked to Humira

Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that exhibits symptoms similar to the flu. It is most prevalent in states bordering the Ohio River valley and the lower Mississippi River. (Positive histoplasmin skin tests occur in as many as 80% of the people living in areas where H. capsulatum is common, such as the eastern and central United States.)

Unless an individual’s immune system is suppressed the fungus remains asymptomatic. However, the immune systems of patients taking TNF inhibitors become suppressed as a result of therapy making them more likely to become symptomatic.

In patients who are immune suppressed, most have respiratory complaints like cough or shortness of breath. Others complain of unusual weight loss, fatigue and fevers. Their have also been reports of sores on the skin, bone sores, sores in the mouth or intestines and in some instances neurological complaints.

If untreated, these fungal infections be fatal in 90% of people who are on TNF blockers. Death could occur in as little as three weeks after symptoms were observed.

Contact an Humira Injury Lawyer

If you or someone you love suffered from fungal infections or cancer as a result of Enbrel you have valuable legal rights. Please fill out our online form or call 1 800 99 POTTS (1-800-997-6887) as soon as possible to discuss your case with one of our Humira injury lawyers.


Latest Humira Injury News

  • FDA warning on vaginal slings

    FDA Public Health Notification: Serious Complications Associated with Transvaginal Placement of Surgical Mesh in Repair of Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence Issued: October 20, 2008 Dear Healthcare Practitioner: This is to alert you to complications associated with transvaginal placement of surgical mesh to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). [...]

  • Vaginal mesh linked to erosion and infections

    Did you have surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence? Are you experiencing vaginal pain and bleeding, or discharge? Your vaginal tape may have eroded increasing your risk of serious infection and injury. Our vaginal tape injury lawyers are investigating serious injury, including erosions and infections, caused by the implantation of vaginal surgical mesh for the [...]

Cimzia linked to deadly fungal infections

consumer injury lawyer | August 20th, 2009 | No Comments »

Do you have rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease or any other autoimmune conditions?

Are you being treated with Cimzia?

Then you maybe at risk for a deadly fungal infection.

Our firm’s Cimzia lawyers and attorneys are investigating cases of serious fungal infections after the use of Cimzia. The fungal infection is called histoplasmosis and it exhibits symptoms similar to the flu. Histoplasmosis is what is called an “opportunistic” infection, which means that it effects people whose immune system is compromised.

What is Cimzia?

Cimzia is part of a class of drugs called tumor necrosis factor alpha blockers (TNF blocker) which suppress the immune system. These drugs are approved to treat one or more of several diseases, including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, and ankylosing spondylitis.

The labeling for these drugs already includes warnings about the risk of serious infections, including fungal infections. But based on reports reviewed by FDA, cases of histoplasmosis and other invasive fungal infections have not been recognized consistently, and that has delayed antifungal treatment and led to death in some patients.

FDA warns about deadly fungal infections

On September 4, 2008, the FDA ordered a stronger warning for Enbrel. The FDA has ordered that the manufacturer’s must warn users that they are at risk of developing potentially fatal fungal infections. In its announcement the agency reports that 240 users of the drugs have contracted a fungal infection called histoplasmosis. 45 of the reported cases have resulted in death.

Serious Histophasmosis infections linked to Cimzia

Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that exhibits symptoms similar to the flu. It is most prevalent in states bordering the Ohio River valley and the lower Mississippi River. (Positive histoplasmin skin tests occur in as many as 80% of the people living in areas where H. capsulatum is common, such as the eastern and central United States.)

Unless an individual’s immune system is suppressed the fungus remains asymptomatic. However, the immune systems of patients taking TNF inhibitors become suppressed as a result of therapy making them more likely to become symptomatic.

In patients who are immune suppressed, most have respiratory complaints like cough or shortness of breath. Others complain of unusual weight loss, fatigue and fevers. Their have also been reports of sores on the skin, bone sores, sores in the mouth or intestines and in some instances neurological complaints.

If untreated, these fungal infections be fatal in 90% of people who are on TNF blockers. Death could occur in as little as three weeks after symptoms were observed.

Contact an Cimzia Injury Lawyer

If you or someone you love suffered from fungal infections or cancer as a result of Cimzia you have valuable legal rights. Please fill out our online form or call 1 800 99 POTTS (1-800-997-6887) as soon as possible to discuss your case with one of our Cimzia injury lawyers.


Latest Cimzia Injury News

  • FDA warning on vaginal slings

    FDA Public Health Notification: Serious Complications Associated with Transvaginal Placement of Surgical Mesh in Repair of Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence Issued: October 20, 2008 Dear Healthcare Practitioner: This is to alert you to complications associated with transvaginal placement of surgical mesh to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). [...]

  • Vaginal mesh linked to erosion and infections

    Did you have surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence? Are you experiencing vaginal pain and bleeding, or discharge? Your vaginal tape may have eroded increasing your risk of serious infection and injury. Our vaginal tape injury lawyers are investigating serious injury, including erosions and infections, caused by the implantation of vaginal surgical mesh for the [...]

Latest Recalls

consumer injury lawyer | August 20th, 2009 | No Comments »

    Zicam linked to loss of smell

    consumer injury lawyer | August 4th, 2009 | No Comments »

    Did you use Zicam?

    Did you loose your sense of smell?

    Zicam could have caused your injury.

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    If you use Zicam intranasal cold remedies and have lost your sense of smell, you should know that the zinc in Zicam maybe to blame. Our Zicam injury lawyers are currently representing people who have been stricken with loss of smell because of the zinc in Zicam intranasal products. If you are interested in filing a Zicam injury lawsuit, we urge you to get in touch with us immediately.

    In June 2009, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers not to use three Zicam intranasal cold remedies: Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel; Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs; and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size. The warning came after the agency had received over one hundred reports of loss of smell occurring in people using these three Zicam products. At the same time, the agency issued Matrixx Initiatives a warning letter that cited its failure to provide adequate warnings about the risks of these dangerous Zicam products.

    The link between Zicam intranasal products and loss of smell has been known for quite some time, yet Matrixx continued to market these drugs without warning consumers that they could cause some people to permanently lose their sense of smell. If you or someone you love has used Zicam intranasal products, and have since lost your sense of smell, you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact one of our Zicam injury lawyers right away to protect your legal rights.

    FDA Zicam Injury Alert

    Consumers need to know that the FDA did not require that Zicam undergo clinical testing for safety because it is considered a homeopathic remedy.

    In its June 2009 public safety alert, the FDA said it had received 130 reports of loss of smell associated with the use of Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel; Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs; and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size. During a conference call to announce the Zicam alert, the FDA also said Matrixx had received an additional 800 reports it hadn’t made available to the agency. The FDA warned consumers to stop using and discard or return the Zicam zinc-containing intranasal products.

    Our Zicam injury lawyers are in the process of filing lawsuits on behalf of people who have suffered from anosmia as a result of Zicam intranasal products. If you or someone you love has used Zicam intranasal products and lost the sense of smell, our Zicam injury lawyers can help. Please fill out our online form or call 1-888-997-6887 to discuss your potential Zicam injury lawsuit.

    Latest Zicam Injury News

    • FDA sends Zicam warning letter

      June 16, 2009 Dear Mr. Hemelt: This letter concerns your firm’s marketing of the products Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs, and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size. FDA has concluded that these products may pose a serious risk to consumers who use them. Specifically, FDA has received more than 130 [...]

    • FDA warns about Zicam Injury

      On June 16, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to stop using and discard three zinc-containing Zicam intranasal products due to Zicam related injuries. The products may cause a loss of sense of smell. Intranasal products are administered through the nose. What products are affected by this warning? FDA’s action affects Zicam’s [...]

    • Zicam linked to loss of smell

      Did you use Zicam? Did you loose your sense of smell? Zicam could have caused your injury. If you use Zicam intranasal cold remedies and have lost your sense of smell, you should know that the zinc in Zicam maybe to blame. Our Zicam injury lawyers are currently representing people who have been stricken with [...]

    Mentor ObTape linked to erosions, infection

    consumer injury lawyer | May 29th, 2009 | No Comments »

    Do you have problems with bladder control?

    Did you have surgery to treat incontinence?

    You may be at risk for serious complications.

    Our Mentor ObTape Vaginal Sling injury lawyers and attorneys are investigating claims of serious complications associated with the implantation of this device.  Mentor ObTape Vaginal Sling is a medical device manufactured to surgically treat female stress urinary incontinence. Stress urinary incontinence affects about 13 million people, mostly women.

    What is the Mentor ObTape Vaginal Sling?

    The Mentor ObTape Vaginal Sling is structure designed to replace eroded or weakened muscles in the urethra. The intention is to reinforce the muscles that control the flow of urine from the body.

    Mentor ObTape Vaginal Sling Injury

    Seventeen to eighteen percent of women who had the Mentor ObTape Vaginal Sling implanted experienced complications. Many women had serious Mentor ObTape Vaginal Sling injuries, including impaired healing, vaginal extrusion and urinary tract erosion that manifested itself in extreme vaginal pain, vaginal discharge, and infections. The non-woven design of the Mentor ObTape Vaginal Sling blocked much needed oxygen and nutrients while woven vaginal slings produced by other companies allow oxygen and nutrients to pass through.

    ObTape Vaginal Sling Removed from Market

    A study published in the October 2006 Journal of Urology discussed the widespread nature of the injuries caused by the Mentor ObTape Vaginal Sling and erroneously claimed that the Mentor ObTape Vaginal Sling was recalled. The study involved 67 women who had been implanted with the Mentor ObTape Vaginal Sling. Of those, more than 13 percent developed vaginal extrusions. Another eight developed a chronic vaginal discharge, and one patient developed an abscess of the left thigh that tracked to the incision site.

    Mentor ObTape Vaginal Sling Injury Lawsuit Lawyers

    If you or a loved one suffered from a Mentor ObTape Vaginal Sling injury you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact our experienced defective medical device lawyers and attorneys for a free Mentor ObTape Vaginal Sling injury lawsuit case review by calling 1-888-997-6887 or by filling out the form to the right.

    Keywords:  mentor obtape, vaginal sling, urinary tract erosion, extreme vaginal pain, vaginal discharge, infections

    Product Liability

    consumer injury lawyer | May 17th, 2009 | No Comments »

    Consumer Fraud

    consumer injury lawyer | May 17th, 2009 | No Comments »

    Consumer fraud is a broad term used to describe unfair or deceptive business practices, perpetrated by companies with the intent to obtain financial advantage at the expense of consumers. In many cases, these fraudulent companies commit unscrupulous practices against countless numbers of consumers. Because individuals are not typically in the financial position to pursue independent legal action, our qualified attorneys prosecute these claims as consumer fraud class action lawsuits, helping all consumers aggrieved by a similar act of fraud to obtain compensation for their financial losses.

    Whether your loss is relatively small (under $100) or in the range of hundreds or even thousands of dollars, a class action claim can help you recover your losses and hold the deceitful business responsible for their actions. Find legal help now. Call us today, 1-888-997-6887, or report a fraud in the Free Case Evaluation form to the right.

    Types of Consumer Fraud:

    Credit card fraud
    Movie ticket fraud
    Bank fraud
    Phone company fraud
    Internets services / Internet usage fraud
    Dry cleaner fraud
    Prize/sweepstakes fraud
    Shop-at-home/catalog sale fraud

    Latest Consumer Fraud News

    • Dealing with Debt Collectors

      Debt collectors do not have the right to harass you. If they threaten, use obscene language, broadcast your debt to a third party or call outside the times from 8am until 9pm then they are breaking the law and you have rights. Contact our consumer fraud lawyers for a free legal consultation. Potts Sadaka LLC [...]

    • Consumer Fraud

      Consumer fraud is a broad term used to describe unfair or deceptive business practices, perpetrated by companies with the intent to obtain financial advantage at the expense of consumers. In many cases, these fraudulent companies commit unscrupulous practices against countless numbers of consumers. Because individuals are not typically in the financial position to pursue independent [...]

    • FDA scientists blast Agency as corrupt

      This is a letter to President Obama from FDA Scientists within the Agency. Dear Mr. President: The purpose of this letter is to draw your attention to the frustration and outrage that FDA physicians and scientists, public advocacy groups, the press, and the American people, have repeatedly expressed over the misdeeds of FDA officials. Recent [...]

    • Two Miami-area residents pleaded guilty today in connection with a $10 million Medicare fraud scheme involving HIV infusion clinics

      WASHINGTON, DC (March 26) – Two Miami-area residents pleaded guilty today in connection with a $10 million Medicare fraud scheme involving HIV infusion clinics, Acting Assistant Attorney General Rita M. Glavin of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta of the Southern District of Florida announced. Dr. Carmen Del Cueto, 65, and Alexis [...]

    • Clinical Trial Fraud Exposed by Coast IRB

      Colorado Springs, CO (March 11, 2009) – On Friday, March 6, 2009, Coast IRB notified Criminal Fraud unit of the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI, the FDA, and the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions of a fraudulent clinical test. Coast Independent Review Board discovered that a protocol submitted for review of a [...]

    Vaccine Injury

    consumer injury lawyer | May 17th, 2009 | No Comments »

    vaccine injury lawyer, gardasil injury lawyerSociety teaches us that vaccines are harmless. That is not true. Vaccines are NOT harmless. Vaccines can cause serious injury, including death, stroke, and a host of neuromuscular and immune system disorders. What society fails to explain is that individuals injured by vaccines are accepted as a loss for the betterment of society as a whole. In other words, society really teaches us that vaccine injuries are tolerable.

    Our vaccine injury lawyers do not accept that teaching. Vaccine injuries are often serious, life-threatening, and require a qualified vaccine injury lawyer.  Vaccine injury claims are not like traditional personal injury claims and require an attorney admitted to the vaccine court in Washington, DC. Our Vaccine injury lawyers represented numerous clients injured by vaccines.

    Vaccines are NOT always Safe

    In fact, because of the concern about vaccine safety, Congress created the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) to award compensation to individuals who suffer vaccine related injuries. Vaccine injury claims are filed in the United States Court of Federal Claims in Washington, DC where it will be heard by a special master.

    A lawyer from the Department of Justice ,who represents the Secretary of Health and Human Services, will defend the case. The special master will make a determination whether or not there was a vaccine related injury based on expert testimony and presentation of the case. If the special master finds a vaccine injury, compensation will be awarded for the vaccine injury victim’s past and future medical needs, future lost wages, and past and future pain and suffering.

    Vaccines can cause SERIOUS INJURY

    Vaccines are associated with many serious and deadly conditions, including the following vaccine injuries (see side bar for more details):

    -vaccine related death

    -vaccine related encephalopathy

    -vaccine related seizures

    -vaccine related multiple sclerosis

    -vaccine related Guillain-Barre syndrome

    -vaccine related autoimmune hepatitis

    -vaccine related lupus

    -vaccine related connective tissue disorders

    Common Vaccines are Associated with Injury

    Vaccines covered by the National Vaccination Injury Compensation Program include the following:

    -Tetanus toxoid-containing vaccines (DTaP, Tdap, DTP-Hib, DT, Td, TT)

    -Pertussis antigen-containing vaccines (DTaP, Tdap, DTP, P, DTP-Hib)

    -Measles, mumps and rubella virus-containing vaccines in any combination (MMR, MR, M, R)

    -Rubella virus-containing vaccines (MMR, MR, R)

    -Measles virus-containing vaccines (MMR, MR, M)

    -Polio live virus-containing vaccines (OPV)

    -Polio inactivated-virus containing vaccines (IPV)

    -Hepatitis B antigen-containing vaccines (Engerix-B, Recombivax HB, Twinrix)

    -Hemophilus influenzae (type b polysaccharide conjugate vaccines)

    -Varicella vaccine (Varivax chickenpox virus vaccine and ProQuad)

    -Rotavirus vaccine (Rota Teq )

    -Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (Prevnar)

    -Hepatitis A vaccines (Havrix, VAQTA, and Twinrix)

    -Trivalent influenza vaccines (Flu vaccines including FluMist, a live attenuated influenza virus vaccine; and injectable influenza vaccines FluShield, Fluvirin, Fluzone, and Afluria)

    -Meningococcal vaccines (meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4) and meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4), and Menactra)

    -Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines (Gardasil and Cervarix)

    The Vaccine Court Covers Lawyer’s Fees

    Importantly, lawyers’ fees and costs are paid separately out of the same Vaccine Injury Fund from which awards of compensation are paid, so you don’t have to pay your lawyer with your own money and the lawyer’s fees and costs do not come out of the award of compensation for your vaccine injury.

    Contact a Vaccine Injury Lawyer

    At Potts Sadaka, LLC, we can assure you that if you are injured by a vaccine we will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. In most instances, with rare exception, you only have three years from the date of injury to file a claim in vaccine court, so contact our offices today, toll-free, at 1-888-99-POTTS (1-888-997-6887) or fill out our online form for a free case evaluation.

    Latest Vaccine Injury News

    • JAMA questions Gardasil Safety

      In 2006, the FDA licensed Gardasil and approved its use for females ages 9 to 26. Unfortunately, it is not safe to base decisions regarding receipt of the Gardasil vaccine on FDA approval alone. The FDA has proven time and time again that it is simply incapable of fully protecting the public’s health. As a [...]

    • Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

      Vaccine injury claims are not like traditional personal injury claims and require an attorney admitted to the vaccine court in Washington, DC. Our Vaccine injury lawyers have represented numerous clients injured by vaccines. The Vaccine Court In 1986, Congress created the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) to award compensation to individuals who suffer vaccine [...]

    • Bowel Obstruction

      What is intussusception? Intussusception is the invasion one segment of intestine into another adjacent segment of the intestine. Intussusception is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction in children between 3 months and 6 years of age. It is extremely rare in children under 3 months of age or in older children and adults. Vaccines [...]

    • Anaphylaxis or Anaphylactic Shock

      What is Anaphylactic Shock? Anaphylaxis is an severe, whole-body allergic reaction. After being exposed to a substance like bee sting venom, the person’s immune system becomes sensitized to that allergen. On a later exposure, an allergic reaction may occur. This reaction is sudden, severe, and involves the whole body. Tissues in different parts of the [...]

    • Vaccine Injury

      Society teaches us that vaccines are harmless. That is not true. Vaccines are NOT harmless. Vaccines can cause serious injury, including death, stroke, and a host of neuromuscular and immune system disorders. What society fails to explain is that individuals injured by vaccines are accepted as a loss for the betterment of society as a [...]