Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) like Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid, are medications used to treat heartburn, indigestion, and acid reflux. PPIs work by blocking the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid. Recent studies show that patients who regularly...
A Reputation For Being Tough, Since 1953
Banner Image Of Attorneys
Month: June 2016
Bair Hugger Forced Air Warming Blanket
Patients who receive a Bair Hugger® forced air warming device during hip and knee replacement surgery face a significant risk of deep-joint infection. The air that is circulated by the forced hot air warming system is contaminated with bacteria. When the contaminated...
Fred Meyer discharged Katherine Whaley
Katherine “Kathy” Whaley worked for Fred Meyer for 26 years before it fired her for taking a day off to take her grandchildren to emergency medical evaluations. Ms. Whaley had worked her way up to become manager of the Santa Clara Fred Meyer Electronics Department,...
Essure Birth Control Device
The FDA has received numerous reports of injury and complications related to the Essure® permanent birth control device. Side effects include: Ectopic Pregnancy Pelvic Pain Migration of the Coils Perforation of the Uterus or Fallopian Tubes Rash and Itching (nickel...