Posts by Ellie Oglesby
Attorney 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…
Read MoreFDA Recalls Duloxetine: The Block Firm continues to investigate
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued a recall for duloxetine, a medication commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety. If you or a loved one has been taking duloxetine, this news may be concerning. At The Block Firm, we understand the impact such recalls can have on your health and well-being. Our…
Read MoreThe Block Firm Investigates the Presence of Carcinogens in Duloxetine (Generic Cymbalta)
Millions of Americans take the drug duloxetine—a generic form of Cymbalta—for depression, pain, and anxiety. According to a recent FDA announcement, tens of millions of duloxetine tablets sold by Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. are being recalled because they are apparently contaminated with a carcinogen in the nitrosamine family. Drug regulators consider nitrosamines as “high potency mutagenic…
Read MoreThe Block Firm Investigates Unapproved Thyroid Drug, Adthyza
The Block Firm is investigating a new potential case regarding Adthyza, an unapproved thyroid drug manufactured by Azurity. At The Block Firm, we believe that patients are entitled to safe and effective medication. By refusing to seek FDA approval for Adthyza, Azurity refused to prove that this drug meets federal standards for safety, efficacy, and…
Read MoreUnapproved Prescription Drugs Are Rampant—and Can Harm Your Health.
Many Americans trust that prescription drugs have been approved by the Food & Drug Administration and are safe and effective for patients to take. After all, the U.S. health care industry is highly regulated, the FDA exists to police unsafe products, and multiple state and federal laws, starting with the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act,…
Read MoreNeptune’s Fix Elixir Recalled by the FDA Due to Potentially Harmful Ingredient, Tianeptine
The Block Firm is investigating a potential class action lawsuit against Neptune’s Resources, LLC, the manufacturer of Neptune’s Fix Elixir, Neptune’s Fix Extra Strength Elixir, and Neptune’s Fix Tablets. These products were recalled by the FDA on January 28, 2024 due to the presence of tianeptine, a potentially dangerous substance that is illegally sold with…
Read MoreThe Block Firm Receives Preliminary Approval of $46.5 Million Class Action Settlement
Since 2022, The Block Firm has been pursuing a class action against Acella Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of NP Thyroid. The class action alleges that Acella knowingly distributed adulterated thyroid medication that did not contain the amount of active pharmaceutical ingredient Acella claimed. Improper dosing of thyroid medication can have serious health consequences, and the class…
Read MoreThe Block Firm Investigates a Potential Class Action Against MiMedx Group, Inc.
The Block Firm is investigating a potential class action lawsuit against MiMedx Group, Inc., the maker of the AXIOFILL wound treatment. According to a recently released FDA Warning Letter, MiMedx Group has been selling AXIOFILL without proper approval for safety and efficacy. Additionally, FDA determined that MiMedx Group has been violating federal safety standards known…
Read MoreWarning: SugarMD Advanced Glucose Support is subject to a recall due to “hidden drug ingredients” that can be harmful to health
Testing by the Food & Drug Administration found hidden glyburide and metformin, the active ingredients in diabetes medications that are only available with a prescription, not in unapproved supplements like SugarMD Advanced Glucose Support. The presence of these hidden ingredients means consumers are not getting what they paid for—they are getting hidden drugs that “may…
Read MoreThe Block Firm Investigates Reports of Lead and Other Toxins in Children’s Snacks
The Block Firm is investigating reports that popular children’s snacks, including apple sauce, are contaminated with lead and other toxins. Lead is extremely dangerous to children and should never be in food. Federal health and safety rules essentially forbid the presence of lead in food, but some companies cut corners when they source ingredients, manufacture…
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