Tepezza Causes Hearing Loss “Manufacturers of pharmaceutical drugs and infusions are required to disclose serious side effects of their products, so patients and their physicians can fully evaluate the benefits versus potential risks of using a new drug on the market. This especially true in a situation, like here, where TED patients who are at…

Weitz & Luxenberg is taking cases of severe hearing damage in adults who took Tepezza to treat thyroid eye disease (TED). People across the country have filed lawsuits against Horizon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., for their pain and suffering. The suits state the patients were not sufficiently warned that Tepezza could cause severe, permanent, hearing damage including…

In one year, “an estimated 12,900 people suffered fireworks-related injuries,” according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) acting chair. That year was 2017. (2)  The statistics were still not encouraging five years later. In 2021, firework accidents killed 9 people and injured 11,500, according to the CPSC. (3) Types of Firework Accidents Life-threatening injuries…

Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys Ellen Relkin and Danielle Gold continue to lead efforts against Exactech due to recalled hip and knee implant failures. The ongoing multidistrict Litigation (MDL) is set in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Since being appointed to leadership positions in December 2022, the W&L team…

Weitz & Luxenberg has a long-standing tradition of participating in critical legal learning opportunities. This spring is no different. Several of our attorneys are participating at the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) Boardwalk Seminar 2023. The event is being held from April 26 to 28, at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. W&L…

Nowhere is this sentiment more desirable than in the work of the Appellate Unit. Meredith Abrams is part of Weitz & Luxenberg’s demanding and talented team. As part of our Appellate Unit, she focuses on assisting our asbestos exposure litigation team. Ms. Abrams also covers clients and cases for our other W&L practice groups, including…

Weitz & Luxenberg is investigating claims that using EzriCare Artificial Tears or Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears can lead to blindness or death. The manufacturer, Global Pharma Healthcare Primary Limited, voluntarily recalled these over-the-counter products because of potentially debilitating, even life-threatening complications. (1) (2) “These are not prescription medications,” says attorney Ellen Relkin, W&L partner and…

Once again, Weitz & Luxenberg has been listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 2023 Best Law Firms in the United States. This listing is an important honor. We are grateful to our exceptional teams of attorneys and support staff for their continued dedication and hard work. The rankings for 2023…

Recently, Weitz & Luxenberg attorney EricaRae Garcia joined a distinguished group of attorneys at HarrisMartin’s MDL Conference: Hair Straightener & Social Media Litigation. Attorneys from across the country attended the event, which took place in Miami, Florida. HarrisMartin is a leading provider of litigation news and continuing legal education conferences for attorneys, both plaintiff and…

Weitz & Luxenberg Partner Ellen Relkin has been selected by the Milestone Charitable Foundation to receive its newly launched Compassionate Counsel award. She and three of her distinguished peers were named to the award’s 2023 inaugural class. They are being honored at a ceremony on January 22, 2023, in Miami, Florida. “It is a supreme…