Health Data Cyberattacks on the Rise
Health Data Breaches The healthcare industry has become a frequent victim of various cyber attacks in an attempt to steal patient data. Health data stolen in these attacks are frequently sold on the dark web and used for fraud. Because of this, the monthly average of class actions lawsuits filed against these companies has roughly […]
Supreme Court Rules Against Biden Student Debt Relief Plan
Student Debt Relief Generally President Biden attempted to relieve roughly $400 billion in student debt from borrowers around the nation. He announced his plan to do so in August of 2022, which would be supported by the HEROES Act of 2003. In the time following this announcement, the relief plan has been challenged by several […]
Google Maps Lawsuit
Unfortunate Death The family of a North Carolina man is suing Google for negligence relating to its updating of usable roads on its maps app. On September 30, 2022, state troopers found the man drowned in his overturned pickup truck beneath a collapsed bridge. This bridge had collapsed nearly a decade earlier and was flagged […]
$12.5 Billion 3M PFAS Settlement: Addressing ‘Forever Chemicals’
Introduction In a landmark development, the global manufacturing giant 3M has reached a groundbreaking settlement with U.S. cities and towns. Under the agreement, 3M will pay at the very least $10.5 billion and as much as $12.5 billion in settlement. Public water utilities around the country have filed claims accusing 3M of contaminating drinking water […]
Eligibility for the 3M PFAS Settlement: Who Qualifies?
Introduction In recent years, concerns about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination have surged, given their severe health implications. 3M Corporation, a prominent manufacturer of PFAS-containing products, faced extensive legal liability regarding its role in contaminating groundwater and other public drinking water sources. After years of hard-fought litigation in federal court, 3M agreed to pay […]
Understanding Radiation’s Impact
The British Medical Journal recently published a new study titled “Cancer Mortality and Low Dose Radiation.” The goal of the study was to explore effects of radiation, especially low doses, on the risk of developing cancer. Research Design: A Multinational Approach A comprehensive multinational cohort study forms the basis of this paper. This means that […]
FDA Issues Information on Hernia Mesh Medical Devices
The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the regulation and safety of drugs and medical devices. In doing so, it publishes important safety notices on its website. The FDA recently provided information on its website regarding the use of hernia mesh for hernia repair. Why did the FDA issue a hernia mesh notice? The communication […]
Drugs Recently Approved by the Food & Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the approval, regulation and safety of drugs and medical devices. Below are two drugs that the FDA has found safe and effective enough to approve for use. Approval of First Nonprescription Oral Contraceptive The FDA recently approved a pill to prevent pregnancy that can be obtained without a […]
PFAS Exposure from Swimming Pools
Brian Martinez and his team from the University of Florida conducted a study examining PFAS in swimming pools. Swimming pools are an under researched water matrix for PFAS exposure. They published their findings in Chemosphere under the title “Swimming with PFAS in public and private pools.” PFAS in Pools The team found PFAS in every […]
FDA Approves Drug to Prevent RSV In Young Children
The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently approved a drug called Beyfortus. Beyfortus was approved to prevent RSV in babies and children under 24 months. What is RSV? Respiratory Syncytial Virus (“RSV”) is a very contagious lower respiratory tract disease that often occurs in babies and toddlers. The virus causes acute respiratory infections. Symptoms may […]