Articles Posted in Mass Torts

This page is about Veozah lawsuits for victims who have suffered a liver injury.

Veozah, a medication commonly used by women to alleviate hot flashes during menopause, has recently been linked to reports of serious liver injuries. Many women have turned to Veozah. It is, everyone seems to agree, an effective solution for many managing the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause, such as sudden sweating, intense heat, and rapid heartbeat that disrupt daily life. Yet, despite its effectiveness in reducing these symptoms, emerging evidence suggests that Veozah may pose a risk to liver health, leading to potentially severe complications.

Understanding Veozah and Its Use

The Fosamax lawsuit suffered a long and slow death.  The plaintiffs did not deserve this long and awful ride.  But the litigation over a decade later appears to be (nearly) dead. This post was first written in 2013 and has been updated in 2023 and 2024.

September 2024 Foxamax Lawsuit Update

In a ruling that revives these lawsuits, the Third Circuit ruled that the FDA letter denying Merck’s proposed labeling changes for its osteoporosis drug, Fosamax, does not amount to a final agency action that preempts state law “failure to warn” claims. The decision centers on over 500 plaintiffs who allege that Merck failed to provide adequate warnings about the risk of atypical femoral fractures associated with the drug. The court concluded that the New Jersey federal judge wrongly prioritized FDA informal communications over the plaintiffs’ arguments against preemption.

Snapchat, the popular social media platform operated by Snap Inc., has faced a series of Snapchat lawsuits in recent years alleging that its design features and inadequate safety measures have made it a breeding ground for “sextortion” and other forms of extortion and exploitation, particularly targeting minors. These legal actions have highlighted significant concerns parents have about this app’s responsibility to protect its young users from predators who misuse its features. The consequences when this happens can be tragic.

Snapchat

Snapchat, launched in 2011, quickly gained popularity, especially among younger demographics, for its unique features, such as disappearing messages, which kids love for obvious reasons, and multimedia sharing.