First Three Abilify Gambling Cases Settle
In April, the makers of Abilify settled the first three bellwether cases that were scheduled to go to trial this past June.
Judge M. Casey Rodgers also ordered both sides to begin work on the framework for a global settlement …
RPWB Accepting DePuy Elbow Implant Cases
RPWB attorneys are representing patients who had to replace their faulty DePuy Synthes elbow implant, a defective medical device that was pulled from the market years ago yet it still causing problems.
In late 2016, the DePuy Synthes elbow implant …
16 RPWB attorneys named to Best Lawyers List
CHARLESTON – Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman was again recognized as South Carolina’s top-listed plaintiff law firm for product liability cases and mass tort/class actions by The Best Lawyers in America® in their 2019 edition released in August 2018.
In …
Should I be worried about one-time asbestos exposure?
Most people are aware of the dangers of asbestos. And most people would be justifiably concerned if they were exposed to asbestos.
This is what happened after a steam pipe exploded in New York City’s Flatiron District in July. Asbestos …
Pipe Explosion May Have Caused Asbestos Exposure for Hundreds
Innocent people in South Carolina can be exposed to asbestos through any number of means. Although contaminated baby powder and irresponsible renovations are perhaps the most well-known situations, these are far from the only situations that might lead to asbestos …
Where and When Did My Asbestos Exposure Occur?
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the outer lining of the lungs (the mesothelium). Mesothelioma can also affect other areas of the body (including the stomach, heart, and testicles) but these forms of cancer are much more rare.…
Victim Settles Mesothelioma Claim With Colgate-Palmolive
Baby powder is frequently associated with the company Johnson & Johnson, but many other brands produce and distribute this product. Colgate-Palmolive is another such brand, and it recently settled a claim that its baby powder products caused mesothelioma for an …
Victims May Not Recognize Asbestos Exposure When it Happens
Most people know that asbestos is dangerous and can lead to a number of health issues. However, few understand exactly what this toxic substance is or why asbestos exposure is so harmful to human health. By better understanding the substance …
Construction Worker Blames Lung Cancer on Asbestos Exposure
Most people in South Carolina know that inhaling asbestos can lead to developing the deadly cancer mesothelioma. Less common knowledge, however, is that asbestos exposure can also cause other serious health issues. One woman claims that her lung cancer is …
Is a Cure For Mesothelioma On The Horizon?
We recently published a Slideshare discussing a hopeful new treatment for mesothelioma patients. Please view these slides to learn more.
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