Defective Drugs & Products

Hach & Rose Can Help if A Dangerous or Defective Product Has Injured You

If any product or drug injures you, you should speak to a New York personal injury lawyer about possibly pursuing a product liability lawsuit. The skilled New York product liability lawyers of Hach & Rose, LLP can assist you in bringing a lawsuit seeking financial compensation for your injuries.

Products are supposed to be safe to use and consume, and manufacturers of defective products may be held liable for any injuries their defective products inflict. If you have been injured using a consumer product, the manufacturer of the product or drug may be responsible. Call (212) 779-0057 today for capable and committed legal representation.

How We Can Help with Your New York City Product Liability Claim

By retaining the services of a member of our team, you will stand a better chance of reaching a successful outcome in your dangerous product lawsuit. Our team will work with you to prove that:

• The product was in a defective condition and unreasonably dangerous even if used in the way it was intended to be used
• The defect caused the injury
• You suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm
• The danger was not open and obvious

New York Defective Drug Lawsuits

Millions of medication prescriptions are written each year to help cure or ease the effects of an illness or disease. While most pharmaceutical products are safe and effective, there is always a chance that these products could harm users. Too often, drug companies put their corporate profits and shareholders ahead of patient safety. Recent recalls have shown that the FDA, which ensures pharmaceutical safety, often fails to prevent dangerous drugs from hitting the market.

Many people don’t research the drugs or medical devices that their doctors are prescribing. People seldom think that drugs or medical devices prescribed by doctors will do any harm. However, over the last few years, several drugs have illustrated why knowing what medications you are putting into your system is so important. Hach & Rose, LLP is committed to helping the victims of dangerous prescription medications and defective medical devices. Through a successful pharmaceutical defects lawsuit, you may be able to recover compensation for medical bills, prescription drug costs, and other losses you have suffered because of a dangerous drug. 

IVF Contamination Lawsuit

A company named CooperSurgical has sold contaminated embryo growth solutions to IVF clinics. Very few of the embryos that were grown in this solution made it past a key developmental stage. The solution has been recalled, but the damage has been done. If you lost embryos because of this gross oversight from CooperSurgical, you may be able to seek compensation for the trauma your family has endured.

Oxbryta Lawsuit

Oxbryta is a sickle cell disease treatment that has been linked to serious complications, including strokes, organ damage, and even deaths. As a result, the drug has been recalled by the FDA and around the world.

Ozempic Lawsuit

Ozempic and Mounjaro are FDA-approved drugs for treating Type 2 diabetes. While they are effective diabetes treatments, they have become popular for off-label use: weight loss. People who have been using Ozempic as a weight loss aid were not adequately warned of some of its most severe side efects, which include stomach paralysis, gallbladder issues, and changes in vision.

Suboxone Lawsuit

Suboxone is a sub-lingual film that is designed to help individuals recover from opiate addiction. However, it has the effect of drying out some users’ mouths to such a degree that long-term use can cause tooth decay.

Tylenol Autism Lawsuit

Recent studies have linked Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism spectrum disorders in children.

Zantac Lawsuit

Zantac is a popular heartburn medication that is available in both prescription and over the counter strengths. The FDA recalled it in April of 2020 after seeing compelling evidence that the drug contained extremely high levels of a carcinogenic substance.

Depo-Provera Lawsuit

Depo-Provera is a widely used birth control injection that has been linked to an increased risk of meningioma, a type of brain tumor. Women who used the drug long-term and were later diagnosed with a brain tumor may be entitled to compensation.

Dupixent Lawsuit

Dupixent is a biologic medication used to treat eczema, asthma, and other chronic inflammatory conditions. Emerging research suggests that long-term use may be associated with the development of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a rare form of skin cancer.

Olympus Scope Lawsuit

Certain Olympus duodenoscopes used during ERCP procedures have been linked to outbreaks of drug-resistant bacterial infections due to a design flaw that made the devices difficult to fully sterilize. Patients who developed a serious infection after this procedure may have a legal claim.

Defective Food Product Lawsuits

Food products go through a long, complex process from field or farm to consumer. Throughout this entire process, it is crucial that everyone involved in food production, distribution, and preparation takes care to avoid any possible food contamination or food spoilage. If a food product is not handled properly at any of these steps, it may lead to the spread of food-borne illnesses that can cause serious health problems for consumers, potentially warranting expensive medical care and time away from work to recover.

As many food items are distributed nationwide, a single error in food production can cause thousands or even millions to sicken before public health officials know the danger. To prevent these mistakes and keep consumers safe, food producers, distributors, and vendors must adhere to important food-handling safety precautions. From food producers to chefs, everyone in the chain of food production has a duty to consumers to uphold food safety regulations. Failure to do so puts innocent people at risk of severe illnesses.

Defective Vehicle Lawsuits

Automotive designers and manufacturers are responsible for providing customers with safe, well-functioning vehicles that will not pose serious safety risks. Because of motor vehicles’ considerable power and force, even small manufacturing defects can have far-reaching consequences. However, not all automobile producers are as careful as they should be, leading to an estimated 600 auto recalls yearly. Sadly, not all recalls occur in time to protect innocent consumers from devastating car accidents. 

If a person is injured because of a defective vehicle, the designer or manufacturer at fault may be held accountable for the costs associated with that individual’s injuries.

According to the law, vehicle producers are held to high safety standards and can be held responsible if these standards aren’t met. Whether subpar safety testing, dangerous manufacturing practices, or other factors contribute to an auto defect, these mistakes can threaten the safety and lives of drivers and their passengers.

Defective Children’s Products Lawsuits

Designers and manufacturers of children’s toys and products are responsible to consumers for testing these items before distribution properly. If they fail to do so, innocent children can suffer catastrophic injuries or even death. In these situations, parents are legally entitled to file lawsuits against the negligent company at fault for the flaw, allowing them to fight for compensation to cover their children’s medical bills and other damages. These injuries can affect a child well into adulthood, so these claims can be important for handling long-term medical expenses.

Products specifically created for children must be carefully designed, manufactured, and tested to prevent devastating accidents such as choking or exposure to toxic substances. Unfortunately, the following defects are common in children’s products and lead to thousands of recalls yearly. Parents should not be forced to cover the costs of their children’s injuries without full and generous remuneration from the party at fault for the damages.

Baby Formula Lawsuit

Premature and low-birth-weight infants are at a higher risk of developing a dangerous condition called Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) when fed formulas based on cow’s milk. If your child was given a cow’s milk-based formula and later developed NEC, you may be able to seek compensation for the suffering your family has endured.

Toxic Baby Food Lawsuit

Some of the largest baby food manufacturers in the country have been accused of knowingly selling baby foods containing unsafe levels of toxic heavy metals, including arsenic, lead, and mercury. Parents of babies who were affected by the toxic food claim that their children have suffered developmental delays or developed conditions, including AHDH and autism. If your baby has issues like these, the food might be to blame. Speak with an attorney to learn more about your legal options to hold these negligent baby food manufacturers accountable and show them that families will not tolerate the mistreatment of their most vulnerable.

Defective Construction & Protection Equipment Lawsuits

Workers on a construction site should not only be able to trust that their tools and vehicles will work properly but also passersby, as they can all suffer serious injuries if these pieces of equipment malfunction. Because of the extreme danger construction equipment can pose, every piece should be built and tested adequately by the product’s manufacturer, reducing the possibility of a serious malfunction.

If a worker or innocent passerby is injured due to a defective piece of equipment, that machine’s manufacturer may be held liable due to their negligence in allowing such hazardous equipment to be released. In these cases, injured claimants must prove that the product was responsible for the injury, and the manufacturer may be financially responsible as a result.

If you are hurt by a flawed product, retaining the product as evidence is important. Note everything you can, including the original packaging, manual, and receipt or invoice. Contact our NY construction accident injury lawyers as soon as possible after your injury.  A New York injury attorney at our firm can assist you with properly preserving the evidence that may be required to prove your case.

Asbestos and Toxic Exposure Lawsuit

In the US, asbestos was banned from most uses in the 1970s. This is because inhaling or ingesting asbestos fibers can lead to severe health complications, including asbestosis and mesothelioma. However, asbestos can still be found in buildings built prior to the ban. Construction workers often encounter it when working on or near old buildings, so asbestos exposure is sadly not a thing of the past yet. If you or a loved one are suffering from an asbestos-related disease, our attorneys can help.

Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Lawsuits

Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) is a spray that firefighters commonly use in their line of work. This chemical compound is an effective flame suppressant and is used by firefighters in both training and the field. However, long-term exposure to AFFF has been linked to a slew of illnesses. AFFF contains dangerous chemicals that do not easily break down naturally and contaminate the soil and water table. As a result, innocent people are often exposed to them as time passes.

Defective Household Product Lawsuits

The products we bring into our homes should be safe to use as directed. When product manufacturers fail to deliver this basic necessity, it falls on them to make it right.

Benzene Lawsuit

Hach & Rose, LLP is investigating links between benzene found in certain aerosol deoderants and serious medical conditions, including leukemia and anemia.

Ezricare Eye Drops Lawsuit

In January of 2023, the CDC issued a warning urging the public to avoid using EzriCare Artificial Tears after it came to light that the drops contained drug-resistant pathogens that can cause severe eye infections.

Hair Straightener Lawsuit

Hair straighteners and chemical relaxers have been linked to the development of uterine cancer and other reproductive health issues, including complications that could require hysterectomy.

Paraquat

Paraquat is a widely used herbicide. Some long-term Paraquat users have had the misfortune of developing Parkinson’s disease from their exposure to the toxic compound. The product’s maker is accused of knowing about this risk, but not disclosing it to the public. When companies fail to disclose such life-altering risks associated with their products, they deserve to be penalized heavily. They won’t lift a finger to help the people they’ve hurt. It’s up to their victims and their families to force accountability. Our New York Paraquat attorneys are here to help everyday people do just that.

PFAS Lawsuit

PFAs, also known as “forever chemicals,” have widespread uses. However, they can accumulate in areas and in water supplies. Some individuals have become sick due to prolonged exposure to PFAS, sometimes developing cancer and other serious illnesses.

Roundup

Exposure to Roundup, a popular weed killer, has been linked to serious health complications. Lawsuits allege that long-term exposure to the Roundup can cause non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, as well as other issues.

All Other Mass Tort Cases

Hach & Rose, LLP represents individuals and families in complex mass tort and product liability cases involving serious injuries, defective products, dangerous drugs, unsafe consumer products, and corporate misconduct.

Our attorneys are currently evaluating claims involving a range of emerging and established mass torts, including video game addiction, online child exploitation, defective medical devices, talcum powder, infant formula and NEC, hotel sex trafficking, and asbestos exposure.

Video Game Addiction Lawsuits

Video game addiction lawsuits involve allegations that certain video game companies designed their products with features intended to encourage excessive use, particularly among children and teenagers.

Potentially relevant features may include:

• Loot boxes and variable rewards
• Microtransactions and in-game purchases
• Endless gameplay loops
• Notifications and rewards that encourage continued play
• Social pressure and fear of missing out
• Game mechanics designed to maximize engagement

Claims may involve children diagnosed with Internet Gaming Disorder who experienced significant educational, emotional, physical, or social harm.

Hach & Rose is currently evaluating claims involving games such as Roblox, Minecraft, and Fortnite.

Discord and Online Platform Lawsuits

Hach & Rose, LLP is investigating claims involving children who were allegedly groomed, sexually exploited, or otherwise harmed through Discord and other online platforms.

These cases may involve allegations that platform features, including private messaging, servers, voice communication, and inadequate age verification or safety measures, allowed predators to contact and exploit minors.

Potential evidence may include:

• Screenshots and message history
• Usernames and account information
• Discord server information
• Platform reports
• Police reports
• Medical or counseling records
• Other digital evidence

The circumstances of each case are different. An attorney can review what happened, the platforms involved, the available evidence, and the applicable law.

Boston Scientific Accolade Pacemaker Lawsuits

Hach & Rose is investigating claims involving certain Boston Scientific Accolade pacemakers.

A recall involving certain Accolade pacemakers followed reports of a manufacturing defect that could cause the device to enter an irreversible Safety Mode. Patients who experienced device malfunction may have required unexpected or emergency replacement procedures and may have suffered additional complications.

A potential claim may involve someone who:

• Received an affected Accolade pacemaker
• Experienced a device malfunction or Safety Mode event
• Required premature or emergency replacement
• Suffered complications related to the device
• Lost a loved one following complications allegedly associated with the device

Medical records and device information can be important when evaluating these claims.

Talcum Powder Lawsuits

Talcum powder litigation involves allegations that exposure to talc-containing products may contribute to serious illnesses, including certain cancers.

Claims have focused particularly on concerns involving asbestos contamination in talc and whether manufacturers adequately warned consumers about potential risks.

Talc has historically been used in products including:

• Baby powder
• Body powders
• Cosmetics
• Deodorants
• Other personal care products

Talc litigation has involved claims involving ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other serious illnesses.

A potential claim depends on the specific product used, the individual’s exposure history, diagnosis, medical evidence, and other circumstances.

Similac and NEC Lawsuits

Hach & Rose, LLP is investigating claims involving premature infants who developed necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, after receiving Similac, Enfamil, or other cow’s milk-based infant formula.

NEC is a serious gastrointestinal condition that primarily affects premature and low-birth-weight infants. It can cause intestinal inflammation and tissue damage and may result in serious complications, including surgery, intestinal perforation, sepsis, and long-term health problems.

A potential claim may involve an infant who:

• Was born prematurely
• Received bovine milk-based formula
• Subsequently developed NEC
• Experienced serious complications or lasting harm

Medical records and feeding history are important when evaluating a potential NEC claim.

Hotel Sex Trafficking Lawsuits

Hach & Rose, LLP represents survivors pursuing civil claims involving sex trafficking at hotels, motels, and other hospitality properties.

These lawsuits may allege that hotel owners, operators, management companies, or other businesses knew or should have known that trafficking was occurring but failed to respond to warning signs.

Potential warning signs may include:

• Repeated short-term room rentals
• Frequent unrelated visitors
• Visible signs of physical abuse
• Minors accompanied by unrelated adults
• Guests appearing controlled or fearful
• Repeated requests for towels or linens
• Evidence of commercial sexual activity

Potential claims may arise under federal and state laws, including the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.

The availability of a claim depends on the survivor’s circumstances, the conduct of the business, available evidence, and applicable filing deadlines.

Asbestos Exposure Lawsuits

Hach & Rose, LLP represents individuals and families affected by asbestos-related diseases.

Asbestos exposure has been linked to serious conditions including:

• Mesothelioma
• Lung cancer
• Asbestosis
• Pleural plaques
• Pleural thickening
• Other asbestos-related conditions

Exposure can occur through occupational settings, construction materials, older buildings, industrial products, and other sources.

Because asbestos-related diseases can take decades to develop, determining where and when exposure occurred can be an important part of investigating a claim.

A potential claim may depend on the source and duration of exposure, diagnosis, location, companies or products involved, and applicable filing deadlines.

Who May Have a Mass Tort Claim?

Every mass tort case is different. You may have a potential claim if you or a loved one suffered a serious injury or illness that may be connected to a defective product, dangerous product, unsafe business practice, or other conduct involving a corporation or other potentially responsible party.

Our attorneys can review factors including:

• The product, company, or platform involved
• The nature of the injury or diagnosis
• When and where the exposure or incident occurred
• Medical treatment and resulting losses
• Available documentation and evidence
• Applicable statutes of limitations

Meeting certain criteria does not automatically mean a lawsuit can be filed. Each potential claim requires an individual evaluation.

How Can a Mass Tort Lawyer Help?

Mass tort and product liability cases can involve extensive evidence, complex medical questions, corporate defendants, and complicated legal issues.

Hach & Rose, LLP can investigate the circumstances of your case, review medical and other records, identify potentially responsible parties, preserve evidence, and determine whether you may have a viable claim.

Our attorneys handle complex litigation against large corporations and other defendants and represent qualifying clients on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there are no upfront attorney fees.

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Contact Our NYC Defective Drug and Dangerous Product Lawyers Today

The New York product defect attorneys of Hach & Rose have the experience necessary to facilitate the negotiation of settlements with insurance companies and other parties on your behalf. Our lawyers are also skilled trial attorneys who know how to aggressively represent you in your product liability case at trial. We can explain your legal options, guide you through the legal process, and pledge to work hard to resolve your legal problems and get you the fair compensation you deserve. Use our email form and contact us, or to speak to a skilled injury lawyer, call (212) 779-0057 today.