Apple’s Ongoing AppleCare+ Billing Practices: Are You Still Being Charged After Returning or Trading In Your Device?

Despite recent legal actions and refund initiatives, reports indicate that Apple may continue to charge customers for AppleCare+ subscriptions even after devices have been returned or traded in. This persistent issue raises concerns about Apple’s adherence to fair billing practices and consumer rights.​ Background of the Issue In August 2024, we filed a class action…

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Strides Pharma Recalls Testosterone Gel Due to Benzene Contamination

Strides Pharma Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of its Testosterone Gel 1% due to contamination with benzene, a known carcinogen linked to serious health risks. This alarming discovery raises major concerns for consumers who have used the product and may have unknowingly been exposed to a toxic substance.   The Problem: Benzene Contamination in…

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Is Hims Safe? The Legal and Health Risks of Hair Loss Treatments

The Hidden Dangers of Hair Loss Treatments: What You Need to Know For many young men, hair loss can feel like an urgent problem requiring immediate solutions. However, as recent reports reveal, some hair loss treatments may come with dangerous side effects, leaving patients with serious health complications. The Problem: Unregulated and Risky Treatments An…

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Exploring the World of Unregulated Vitamins and Supplements- Are They Safe?

Recent studies have raised significant concerns about the safety of certain herbal and dietary supplements, revealing potential risks of liver toxicity for millions of Americans. A study published in August 2024 highlighted that approximately 15 million U.S. adults consume herbal supplements that may be harmful to the liver.   Understanding the Risks  Herbal and dietary…

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Case Win: The Block Firm Successfully Resolves Lease Dispute for Main Street Burger Following Appellate Win.

After winning on all issues on appeal, The Block Firm has negotiated a successful resolution of the landlord/tenant dispute that threatened the existence of its small-business client, Main Street Burger. This case began after Main Street Burger’s landlords refused to honor the rent and renewal provisions in the parties’ lease ten years early, threatening to…

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Drug Recalls: What You Need to Know

As patients, we take for granted that our medicines are safe and pure and that the side effects have been honestly disclosed to us so that we can make informed decisions about what to put in our bodies. That is the ideal. Unfortunately, the reality is often quite different. Every year, tens of millions of…

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Update on Glenmark’s Recall of Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules

The Block Firm’s investigation continues into Glenmark’s recall of tens of millions of potassium chloride extended-release capsules. Here is what we have learned so far and what The Block Firm is doing about it. What is the Glenmark recall? Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has recalled approximately 90 million capsules of potassium chloride extended-release due to a safety…

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The Block Firm Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

At The Block Firm, we are committed to holding drug companies accountable when they prioritize profits over patient safety. We recently filed a class action lawsuit against Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for the company’s failure to meet essential safety standards for Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules. (read complaint here) The Issue: Dangerous Drug Practices Potassium chloride is…

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