June 2013

Members of Congress Call on FDA to Protect Generic Drugs

Submitted by Jennifer Fuson on Wed, 06/26/2013 - 11:31

In response to Monday's Supreme Court decision in Mutual v. Bartlett, ruling that generic drug companies cannot be held responsible for the design of the drugs they make, members of Congress have sent a letter to the FDA urging for action to address the disparity between the safety requirements for brand and generic drugs.

Supreme Court Expands Immunity for Big Pharma

Submitted by Jennifer Fuson on Mon, 06/24/2013 - 16:51

The U.S. Supreme Court gave pharmaceutical companies another gift today, largely shielding the generic industry from lawsuits for the design of their drugs.  This is the second Supreme Court decision giving the generic drug industry immunity.

Asbestos "Wonder Woman" Janelle Bedel Dies

Submitted by Roxanne DeMarco on Fri, 06/21/2013 - 21:52

In a small Indiana town, June 6th is known as “Wonder Woman Day” after Janelle Bedel, an asbestos-cancer fighter. Sadly, this wonder woman couldn’t win every fight- Wednesday her long battle with mesothelioma ended.

Unsafe Trucks and Outdated Laws Hurt Trucking Crash Victims

Submitted by Jennifer Fuson on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 11:55

An outdated economic model allows unsafe trucking companies to operate on U.S. roads, according to a new report released today by the American Association for Justice (AAJ).  “Truck Safety Alert: Rising Danger from Trucks and How to Stop It” details safety hazards in the trucking industry, including a compensation program that promotes fatigued driving and ignores safety risks, as well as  inadequate insurance limits that shift the cost burden to taxpayers, medical insurance carriers, and Medicare.