In 1985, the Massachusetts Supreme Court carved out an exception to the learned intermediary doctrine for oral contraceptives. The court held that the manufacturer of an oral contraceptive could not rely on warnings to doctors to satisfy its duty to warn
Fiberglass is a man-made material, constructed from thin, needle-shaped rods of glass. Over 30,000 commercial products contain fiberglass. For example, fiberglass is used for thermal insulation of industrial and residential buildings, as acoustic insulation, for fireproofing, as a reinforcing material in plastics, cement, and textiles, in automotive components, in gaskets and seals, and many other products.
Drugs can be very harmful if misused. Only a licensed practitioner (physician, osteopath, nurse practitioner, or other licensed healthcare provider) can order prescription medication. Licensed nurses are permitted to administer medication to patients under medical supervision. A nurse cannot give medication to a patient without a physician's order. This article discusses a nurse's responsibility and liability in administering prescription drugs.
For over forty years, asbestos litigation has been a part of the American judicial landscape. Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that has been used in building materials for many years, often for insulation. While nearly everyone in the U.S. has been exposed to asbestos at some time, many people who are exposed to asbestos over a long period of time have become ill.
Smoke detectors are invaluable in saving lives. It is estimated that three-fifths of all deaths from home fires occurred in homes without smoke detectors. But what happens when a smoke detector fails to alert residents of the presence of smoke? Who is responsible for smoke detector failure?
