Blog: Lung Cancer Lawsuits - Page 2

A piece recently published by NPR highlighted an issue that we believe is critically important: access to alternative treatments for lung cancer and mesothelioma patients. Our team of lung cancer lawyers details this article and the inspiring story behind it. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network is an association made up of 26 esteemed cancer centers in the …

Managed care and health insurance companies are trying to set cancer drugs pricing based on how well they work for patients. These so-called pay-for-performance deals with pharmaceutical companies would greatly benefit patients and families struggling with the rising cost of cancer medications. Our team of lung cancer lawyers recently reported on the dangers of rising drug costs, …

An agreement between the Cuban Immunology Center and a New York cancer institute was recently finalized, bringing a new lung cancer vaccine to American patients. The vaccine, Cimavax, is expected to gain approval in six to eight months, with clinical trials set to begin in 2016. Our team of lung cancer lawyers is currently investigating lung cancer …

In July 2014, a Florida jury awarded the widow of a lifelong smoker $5.5 million for his smoking-related illness. The defendant in this case, Philip Morris USA, attempted to appeal the verdict, though the Florida appeals court upheld the July opinion. Lung cancer lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm detail this case, and how other former …

In the summer of 2014, a jury in Florida imposed a punitive damage award of $24 billion on R.J. Reynolds, the country’s second-largest tobacco companies. The lawsuit against Reynolds was filed on behalf of a man who died of lung cancer at the age of 36. Lung cancer lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm detail this …

A study by the American Cancer Society concluded with some interesting findings regarding patients diagnosed with lung cancer and e-cigarette usage. Researchers noted that e-cigarette usage is on the rise, and cancer patients who used e-cigarettes were more dependent on nicotine and less likely to quit smoking completely than those who smoked regular cigarettes. Lung cancer …

The widow of a long-time smoker recently won a $4 million jury verdict in California, after she sued Lorillard Tobacco Company for his death. Her husband died in 1998, from lung cancer, after smoking Newports for several decades. Lung cancer lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm are happy to report on this verdict, as we help …

Lung cancer lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report that the U.S. Supreme Court recently refused – for the eighth time in seven years – to hear appeals from cigarette manufacturers and lung cancer patients’ lawsuits. Their refusal lets the $70 million smokers have won thus far stand. These cases relied on a recent Florida …

Histoplasmosis is a rare form of lung disease most often diagnosed in workers employed in excavation and building construction – or anyone working out in the natural environment. The lung disease is also known as Bamboo Bonfire, and it is often resistant to antibiotics and accompanied by vague symptoms. Lung cancer lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law …

Lung cancer attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report on two recent developments in the tobacco litigation fight. First, in a surprising and immensely important move, CVS Caremark just announced it will begin phasing out tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco, which will be completed by October 1, 2014. In related news, a …

Acting U.S. Surgeon General, Boris Luchniak, recently asserted that filtered, or “light” cigarettes, may actually increase the risk of a certain lung cancer. As a result, lawyers predict litigation surrounding cigarettes and lung cancer will expand exponentially. Our team of lung cancer attorneys digs deeper into the issue and what it means for potential plaintiffs. In …

Mesothelioma lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report that four of the pharmaceutical industry’s biggest giants, AstraZeneca, Merck, Bristol-Myers, and Roche, are currently developing experimental drugs to treat lung cancer that many are calling game changers. Particularly, Roche’s progress seems to hold the most immediate promise, already engaging in clinical trials for non-small cell lung …

Asbestos lung cancer lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm highlight a recent clinical trial conducted on lung cancer patients using a new drug manufactured by Eli Lilly & Co. The company claims the experimental drug improved overall survival in late-stage trials of lung cancer patients. The medication, necitumumab (IMC-11F8), will be submitted for marketing to …

Mesothelioma attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report that the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recently issued a landmark recommendation for the use of CT scanning to detect lung cancer. High-risk populations, such as current or former smokers and those previously exposed to asbestos, are encouraged to be screened annually. The Task Force, which is …

Da Vinci Surgical Robot lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report that the robot’s manufacturer, Intuitive Surgical, recently fell 18%, ending the largest intraday drop since October 2008. Analysts and experts are downgrading Intuitive shares and speculating why da Vinci’s sales are slowing, asserting that it may be due to the recent instrumental issues and …

A new bill was recently signed into law addressing the need for research development for high mortality cancers. Mesothelioma attorneys commend Congress for passing the High Mortality Cancer Bill, which gives priority status to pancreatic and lung cancer research, and provides much-needed hope for its victims. This bill is the first of its kind, recognizing the …