Posts by Ellie Oglesby
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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe Block Firm Files Lawsuit Against Apple Over AppleCare Warranty Practices
We are proud to announce that our law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against Apple Inc. on behalf of a client who has experienced issues with Apple’s AppleCare warranty services. Our client purchased an AppleCare extended warranty plan, believing it would provide reliable and comprehensive coverage for their devices. However, Apple’s handling of…
Read MoreGlenmark Drug Recall: Potassium Chloride Extended Release Capsules
On June 24, 2024, the FDA published a recall of certain batches of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals’ Potassium Chloride Extended Release Capsules because they failed to meet the required dissolution specifications. According to the FDA, due to this defect, the “capsules may cause high potassium levels, also known as hyperkalemia, which can result in irregular heart beat that…
Read MoreUnderstanding Class Action Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
If you’ve ever heard about class action lawsuits but weren’t quite sure what they entailed, you’re not alone. These legal actions can seem complex, but they play a crucial role in our justice system. At The Block Firm in Atlanta, we specialize in class action lawsuits, and we’re here to break down what they are,…
Read MoreVictory for Main Street Burger in Lease Renewal Dispute
The Block Firm is thrilled to announce a significant legal victory for our client, Main Street Burger, Inc., in their recent appellate case against the Estate of David W. Collier and associated parties. This decision marks a pivotal moment in a prolonged lease dispute involving the revitalization efforts of the Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority (KDDA)…
Read MoreBreckenridge Duloxetine Recall Expands—Now Approximately 70 Million Pills
As The Block Firm previously revealed, Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. has recalled at least 50 million tablets of Duloxetine due to the presence of nitrosamines, potent carcinogens, in excess of FDA levels. As a result, The Block Firm filed a class action on behalf of Duloxetine patients, seeking to hold Breckenridge accountable for selling adulterated drugs.…
Read MoreCourt Grants Final Approval to $46.5 Million Class Action Settlement
This month The Block Firm obtained final approval of a $46.5 million class action settlement, which will benefit over a million class members nationwide. The settlement, in the case of Faulkner v. Acella Pharmaceuticals (N.D. Ga.), resolves allegations that a drugmaker sold a defective thyroid medication on the basis of false advertising about the drug’s active ingredient.…
Read MoreThe Block Firm Files Class Action About Contaminated Drugs
This week The Block Firm, partnering with our good friends at Anderson & Shah, filed a class action (read complaint here) against the manufacturer of a generic form of Cymbalta (duloxetine). The defendant, Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc., recalled more than 50 million pills because they were contaminated with nitrosamines. Nitrosamines are a known byproduct of unsafe…
Read MoreAttorney Max Marks Argues on behalf of Fitzgerald Fruit Farms in front of the Supreme Court of Georgia in Case Whitaker Farms LLC vs. Fitzgerald Farms LLC
On May 16, 2024 Max Marks argued on behalf of Fitzgerald Farms in front of the Supreme Court of Georgia, defending his victories at trial and before the court of appeals in Whitaker Farms, LLC vs. Fitzgerald Farms LLC, No. s23G1162. In that case, Max represents a family farmer whose crops were destroyed as a result of what two…
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