Blog Posts in December, 2017
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How to File a Premises Liability Claim in Kentucky
Posted By Brett H. Oppenheimer, PLLCIf you are injured on someone else’s property, you may be able to pursue compensation through a premises liability claim. However, there are certain conditions that must be met. In order to prove liability, you must show that the landowner owed you a duty of care, breached that duty of care, and directly caused your injuries. The state of Kentucky categorizes 3 types of visitors on a property: ...Continue Reading -
St. Louis Judge Upholds $110 Million Talc Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson
Posted By Brett H. Oppenheimer, PLLCIn May of 2017 a Missouri jury awarded $110 million to a plaintiff who claimed she developed ovarian cancer after prolonged use of Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder. The verdict was one of five decisions against Johnson & Johnson. The jury’s verdict was appealed by the defense who argued that the award should be thrown out due to a lack of jurisdiction in the state of Missouri. However, in late ...Continue Reading -
FARXIGA AND RISKS OF KIDNEY PROBLEMS
Posted By Brett H. Oppenheimer, PLLCWhat is Farxiga®? Farxiga® is one of a class of type II diabetes drugs called Sodium-Glucose Costransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors. SGLT-2 Inhibitors work by altering the normal kidney function so that less sugar is reabsorbed into the blood and the surplus glucose is excreted through the urine. Farxiga® received FDA approval in January of 2014. Farxiga® was originally developed by Bristol-Myers ...Continue Reading
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