Changes Possibly Coming to Connecticut Nursing Homes
In 2003, a fire in a Hartford nursing home killed 16 residents, but because of a dispute regarding funds available from the facility’s professional liability policy, the trial has yet to begin even after 10 years. In response to this incident, a recently-proposed bill awaiting a signature from Governor Malloy could make significant changes to…
Depakote Manufacturer Facing New Consolidated Lawsuit Related to Marketing Practices
Over the past few years, Abbott Laboratories has faced multiple lawsuits concerning Depakote, an anti-seizure medication approved by the FDA in 1983. Now, according to a report from Bloomberg, another lawsuit is directed toward the drug manufacturer – this time from Abbott’s shareholders. Although initially rejected last year, the lawsuit accuses Abbott’s directors of avoiding…
Trantolo & Trantolo Sponsoring PADRE’S RUN and Bike Blessing
Scheduled for Sunday, June 30, the 13th Annual PADRE’S RUN and Bike Blessing is scheduled from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Starting from and ending at the Church of the Holy Family, Hebron CT, in Amston, the event is being sponsored by Trantolo & Trantolo, and benefits the Fidelco Guide Dog Program. Registration lasts from…
Johnson & Johnson Ending Production of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
In the present, Johnson & Johnson is facing more than 10,000 lawsuits related to its metal-on-metal hip implants. On March 8, the company lost its first case after a Los Angeles jury determined the ASR hip replacements were defectively designed. At the same time these implants – not just from Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Orthopaedics…
“Like” Trantolo & Trantolo to Donate to Okla. Relief Fund
The tornado that passed through and devastated Moore, Okla., last week was one of the worst disasters of its kind in U.S. history. To help the families recovering, Trantolo & Trantolo is assisting with disaster relief. As part of our effort, our Connecticut law firm promises to donate $1 for every new “like” on our…
