US Bard PowerPort litigation heating up
The Bard PowerPort is a type of implantable catheter product that allows long-term access to major veins in the body. Studies have linked certain implantable catheter products with serious injuries, including thromboembolism, infection, hemorrhage, device migration, heart attack, stroke, and death.[1] In the U.S., several people who have suffered similar injuries after implantation with the...
Continue reading the post titled US Bard PowerPort litigation heating upNorthstar Inc. and the Ministry of the Environment: Are Directors and Officers Responsible for Environmental Remediation?
How much responsibility do Directors and Officers bear for environmental contamination? The answer is not clear from the text of the Environmental Protection Act and currently the Ontario Courts are considering the issue in Baker v Ministry of the Environment. In this blog post, Paula Lombardi looks at the history of this developing issue.It is...
Continue reading the post titled Northstar Inc. and the Ministry of the Environment: Are Directors and Officers Responsible for Environmental Remediation?No fault contaminated site liability in Nova Scotia
IMP Group International Inc. appealed unsuccessfully from a Nova Scotia Minister of the Environment Order to study and remediate offsite groundwater contamination that it did not cause.
Continue reading the post titled No fault contaminated site liability in Nova ScotiaRemedies of a Commercial Landlord in Ontario
If a tenant defaults on their obligations under a commercial lease, a landlord may wish to pursue a remedy. There are two types of tenant defaults – monetary or non-monetary. The type of default will determine the landlord’s available remedies. A monetary default occurs when the tenant fails to pay an amount due to the...
Continue reading the post titled Remedies of a Commercial Landlord in OntarioCan municipal bylaw stop Hydro One Transformer Station?
Can the Municipality of Clarington, Ontario, by bylaw, force Hydro One to submit a groundwater study in order to build a $296 million transformer station, that has been directed to be built by the Ontario Power Authority, and approved by the Ministry of the Environment?
Continue reading the post titled Can municipal bylaw stop Hydro One Transformer Station?Cantaloupes contaminated with salmonella
Siskinds LLP has commenced a class action in relation to injuries arising from a large outbreak of Salmonella infections caused by contaminated “Malichita” and “Rudy” brand cantaloupes from agricultural company Agropecuaria Malichita S.A de C.V, and a series of recalls associated with the outbreak. Siskinds is working with Slater Vecchio LLP in prosecuting the class...
Continue reading the post titled Cantaloupes contaminated with salmonellaTrademarks
In a crowded digital world, ensuring ownership and control of your brand identity is more important than ever.
Continue reading the post titled TrademarksZantac (ranitidine)
Siskinds are class counsel in proposed class proceedings against manufacturers and distributors of Zantac-brand drugs and other pharmaceuticals containing the active ingredient Ranitidine. Zantac/Ranitidine is used to treat gastrointestinal conditions such as acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. The ingestion of Zantac/Ranitidine has been linked to exposure to high levels of NDMA,...
Continue reading the post titled Zantac (ranitidine)Testosterone Therapy
Testosterone therapy (or testosterone replacement therapy) is used to treat low testosterone levels, also known as hypogonadism or “low T,” in men. Prescription testosterone is available in several forms, including: The “testosterone therapy” class action alleged that the defendants failed to adequately warn patients and physicians that the use of testosterone therapy increases the risk...
Continue reading the post titled Testosterone TherapyElmiron (pentosan polysulfate)
Siskinds LLP seeks to recover compensation for Canadians suffering vision loss resulting from their use of prescription Elmiron to treat chronic bladder issues. Siskinds’ Québec-based affiliate, Siskinds Desmeules, also filed a similar action on behalf of Québec residents. Elmiron (Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium) is an oral medication manufactured by the Janssen Inc pharmaceutical company. It is...
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