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Talcum Powder: Dangers and Lawsuits

Talcum Powder: Dangers and Lawsuits

Talcum powder, also known as talc, has a very muddied medical history. Since the 1930s, people have been skeptical to use it as a self-care product at home. A 1975 study discovered that a whopping 75% of ovarian tumors had talc particles in them. Finally, in 2020, self-care titan Johnson & Johnson discontinued the sale ...
Do You Have Ovarian Cancer After Using Talcum Powder?

Do You Have Ovarian Cancer After Using Talcum Powder?

Talcum Powder Linked to Cancer It has been found that the use of talcum powder routinely, for feminine hygiene practice, has been linked to cancer. Johnson & Johnson specifically has been held liable in many cases since 2016.  There is enough evidence to expose the fact that Johnson & Johnson has hidden information and knowingly ...

Inside Look – Developments in the Roundup Cancer Lawsuit

On this Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks, Steve is back to cover a few interesting developments in the recent Roundup cancer lawsuits that have been piling up against Monsanto. Former NFL Player Sues Monsanto Over Roundup Weedkiller! Recently, former NFL player and ESPN analyst Merril Hoge also filed a lawsuit against Monsanto for its herbicide ...
Former NFL Player Merril Hoge Says Roundup Caused His Cancer

Former NFL Player Merril Hoge Says Roundup Caused His Cancer

If you’ve followed the news lately, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about Monsanto’s herbicide named Roundup. It’s the most popular weedkiller sold in the world. Recently, Roundup has been facing a large amount of controversy. Across the country, thousands of lawsuits are pending against the company that produces Roundup. These lawsuits all claim ...

Unanimous Verdict Delivered: Monsanto Facing Thousands of Lawsuits

On this week’s Inside Look by Brooks, our host, Steve Brooks, will discuss the recent verdict by a federal jury in a Roundup cancer related case. Monsanto is currently facing more than 9,000 lawsuits across the country, and this is the second major verdict against Roundup in less than 12 months. Unanimous Verdict Delivered: Monsanto ...
Your Weed Killer May Be Linked to Cancer

Your Weed Killer May Be Linked to Cancer

Our country relies on the hard, often thankless, job of farmers and farmworkers. The sprawling fields full of crops help ensure that we have the food we need as a country to thrive. The agricultural industry has to fight pests and pervasive weeds to nurture their crops from mere seeds to the fully-grown product we ...
Generic High Blood Pressure Drug Valsartan Linked to Toxic Carcinogen

Generic High Blood Pressure Drug Valsartan Linked to Toxic Carcinogen

In the past few decades, we’ve all witnessed the rise of Chinese manufacturing. While it has decreased costs on many consumer products, it has not come without controversy. Beyond the loss of American jobs, there’s the question of safety standards. Are the countries we’ve outsourced to maintaining all the safety standards we’ve come to expect? ...

Gadolinium, the MRI Contrast Agent

On this Friday’s Inside Look By Brooks, Steve Brooks discusses the MRI contrast agent called Gadolinium. What is it, what are the risks, and what can you do about it? Transcript: Good afternoon, Steve Brooks here with Friday’s Inside Look By Brooks. Welcome! I was at a conference last week with a few of my ...
Explosive Airbags: The Takata Recall and Downfall

Explosive Airbags: The Takata Recall and Downfall

As automobile technology has increased, so have the safety features and regulations. Today, our cars are safer than ever. They come standard with features that keep us all better protected on the road, from antilock brakes to traction control. Some of the newest luxury cars come equipped with futuristic features like accident avoidance systems. We ...
Xarelto: A Drug That Can Cause a Patient to Bleed Out

Xarelto: A Drug That Can Cause a Patient to Bleed Out

If you have AFIB or have had a hip or knee replacement you are probably familiar with Xarelto. What is Xarelto? Xarelto is a drug used to prevent blood clots from forming by blocking specific proteins in your body. The dosage taken is different for each specific case; therefore, always follow your doctor’s directions carefully ...

Video: Inside Look at IVC Filters and Injury Cases

Today on Inside Look by Brook’s, Steve Brooks talks about IVC Filters. Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brookslawgroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxLC66RmQTGyn_Xv898Gung? Twitter: https://x.com/BrooksLawGroup Introduction Good afternoon and welcome to Friday’s Inside Look by Brook’s. I’m Steve Brooks with offices in Tampa, Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Auburndale. We’re an all injury law firm practicing here in the State ...
Invokana… Doing More Good Than Bad?

Invokana… Doing More Good Than Bad?

Diabetes is affecting millions and millions of people in the United States today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 30.3 million people have diabetes; this means that about 1 in 10 people have it and unfortunately 1 in every 4 don’t know they have it. Once you are diagnosed with diabetes, ...

Have You Had Physio-Mesh Hernia Repair Surgery? Important Info

What is a Hernia? According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a hernia “occurs when an organ, intestine or fatty tissue squeezes through a hole or a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue.” The FDA explains that “hernias often occur at the abdominal wall.” Signs of a hernia “can be visible ...

Know Your Medications Before You Get Behind the Wheel

For some people, driving represents freedom or independence and enables people to get to the places they want or need to go. For many people, driving is important economically as it is their way to get to and from work. Driving is a complex skill and requires the driver’s full attention at all times. The ...

Protecting Your Medication

70% of people 12 and older who abuse prescription medications say they got them from a friend or relative, according to a 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Office of Applied Studies. National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). When used as directed, prescription medicine provides great benefits ...

Mother in New Jersey Files New Lawsuit Against Zofran

Although originally hailed as a Godsend for expectant mothers, the anti-nausea drug Zofran (routinely prescribed to pregnant women to combat debilitating nausea and vomiting) is now turning out to be more of a hazard than a relief. Reports of women who used the drug during pregnancy having babies with various birth defects, including clubbed feet, ...

Johnson & Johnson to Pay Out $72 Million in Talcum Powder Lawsuit

Johnson & Johnson has been a household name for decades. Many mothers and grandmothers have sworn by their products, touting them as essential tools for soothing babies and providing reliable feminine hygiene products. However, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has recently been in the news, and not in a good way. This past Monday, a St. ...

Energy-Drink Manufacturer Monster Beverage Accused of Negligence

We’ve all been there: groggily sloughing through a late-night test or early-morning trip on a sleep-deprived tank. Many turn to coffee just to get them through the challenging period in question. For some, however, coffee just doesn’t cut it. Some crave an energy jolt that’s immediate, more intense, and longer term. Monster Energy Drinks, in ...

GM’s First Federal Ignition Switch Trial Ended Today

News surfaces regarding General Motors’ ignition switch defect quite frequently: stories about the tragic accidents that resulted from the defect, updates on new vehicles being recalled, and articles regarding the impending lawsuits resulting from these accidents. To recap, GM’s ignition-switch defect caused small cars, mostly from its pre-bankruptcy era, to turn off suddenly when the ...

Parents: Keep an Eye out for These Dangerous and Defective Toys

The week after Christmas is always a fun week for children: they get to play with their toys and enjoy the fruits of all of their parents’ hard work. Naturally, all parents only want their children to play with toys that are safe. Nationwide, parents rely both on toy manufacturers to place safe products for ...