The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) classifies benzene as a human carcinogen, according to the agency’s recall notice.
The Voluntary Recall
The FDA released the recall notice on September 30, 2021, noting that the recall was a voluntary
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How to Properly Document Expert Witness Research
For example, Rule 26(a)(2)(B) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure requires witness reports to include a statement of all opinions and the basis and reasons for them. This includes all facts and data considered in forming the opinion, among
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What to Do with “Borderline” Medical Malpractice Cases: A Physician’s Perspective
Some medical malpractice case evaluations can solidly distinguish slam dunk cases from completely meritless ones. But, more often than not, most cases do not fall within the two extremes. Oftentimes, an expert’s review of records can result in a “borderline”
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NuVasive’s MAGEC Rod Complications Prompt FDA Warnings
The devices, which brace the spines of children with scoliosis, were the subject of recalls in 2020. The company reportedly fixed the previous mechanical issues. However, the FDA has since received complaints about other risks associated with the devices. Although
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Site Inspection Checklist for Expert Witnesses
Performing a site inspection for a legal matter for the first time can be intimidating. Whether you’re an expert witness inspecting a workplace, construction site, office building, or hotel, the legal team that hired you is relying on your opinion,
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Updates to Faulty OSHA Standards May Impact Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Cases
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversees a number of topics related to workplace safety. These include issues related to machine accidents, from the necessary signage and safety equipment to the due diligence required by employers to keep
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Rule 26, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: A Disclosure Guide for Expert Witnesses
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure’s Rule 26 and the Duty to Disclose
Overall, the Rules can provide information about proceedings that may help orient an expert witness to the process.
Rule 26 covers a number of details related to the
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Pennsylvania Superior Court Redefines “Cause of Death” in Medical Malpractice Cases
The case in point was Reibenstein v. Barax, 236 A.3d 1162 (Pa. Super. 2020), a medical malpractice case. The Superior Court reversed and remanded the trial court’s summary judgment ruling in favor of the defendants. The opinion required the
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3 Ways Attorneys Can Speed Up Their Case Timelines
Time is money, and few professionals are more aware of this than attorneys. For lawyers, time can affect the availability or quality of evidence and the ability to handle a case effectively.
Several tools allow attorneys to reduce the time
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Pfizer Expands Chantix Recall Due to Potential Cancer Risks
Pfizer, the drug manufacturing giant, has recently expanded its prior recall of its popular anti-smoking medication, Chantix. The expanded recall is contemporaneous to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent test results. The FDA discovered high levels of
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