Posts by The Block Firm
FDA Issues Warning Letter to Glenmark Pharmaceuticals – July 11, 2025
On July 11, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new warning letter to Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited. This letter outlines continuing significant violations of current good manufacturing practices (CGMP), particularly related to the production of extended-release potassium chloride capsules. Key Issues Identified by the FDA Inadequate Investigations: Glenmark failed to properly investigate…
Read MoreThe Block Firm Secures Preliminary Approval in Pharmaceutical Class Action Settlement
We are pleased to announce that the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey has granted preliminary approval of the proposed class action settlement in Butler v. Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc. This case involves a recall of millions of duloxetine pills (generic Cymbalta) containing carcinogens known as nitrosamines. This preliminary approval is an…
Read MoreThe Block Firm Files Class Action Against Strides Pharma Over Benzene-Contaminated Testosterone Gel
The Block Firm has filed a class action lawsuit against Strides Pharma, alleging that the company distributed testosterone gel products contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen. This legal action follows Strides Pharma’s recall of the affected products and aims to seek justice for consumers who may have been exposed to harmful substances. Background Benzene is…
Read MoreDid You See a Hair-Loss Ad from Hims? You Might Not Have Been Told the Whole Story.
Telehealth companies like Hims are spending millions on slick social media ads promoting topical finasteride—a spray version of a popular hair-loss drug. But here’s what some of those ads may not say: Topical finasteride is not approved by the FDA.The FDA has now issued a warning about serious side effects, including: Sexual dysfunction Depression and…
Read MoreThe Block Firm Investigates Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Carcinogen Contamination in Carvedilol (generic Coreg)
Recent disclosures reveal that Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has been forced to recall tens of millions of carvedilol pills due to contamination with carcinogens known as nitrosamines. Drug regulators consider nitrosamines as “high potency mutagenic carcinogens,” the presence of which is “unacceptable” in drugs. These carcinogens result from the drug manufacturing process, and the FDA requires drugmakers…
Read MoreWe’ve Filed a Class Action Over Recalled Potassium Chloride Capsules – Were You Affected?
The Block Firm has filed a class action lawsuit against Glenmark Pharmaceuticals following its recall of Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules. The recall stems from a manufacturing defect that may cause patients to receive the wrong dosage—putting their health at risk. If you or a loved one took recalled potassium chloride capsules, you may be eligible…
Read MoreThe Block Firm Investigates Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Carcinogen Contamination in Atomoxetine (Generic Strattera)
Recent disclosures reveal that Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has been forced to recall tens of millions of atomoxetine pills due to contamination with carcinogens known as nitrosamines. Drug regulators consider nitrosamines as “high potency mutagenic carcinogens,” the presence of which is “unacceptable” in drugs. These carcinogens result from the drug manufacturing process, and the FDA requires drugmakers…
Read MoreThe Block Firm Investigates Strides Pharma for Benzene Contamination in Testosterone Gel
Strides Pharma’s recall of benzene-contaminated testosterone gel raises serious concerns for patient safety and Stride’s business practices. Benzene causes cancer like leukemia and blood disorders, among other health effects. Benzene is so hazardous that it has been ranked as one of the worst carcinogens for more than forty years by health institutions like the International…
Read MoreApple’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…
Read MoreStrides 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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