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Defective products

“We hope by bringing a claim, our clients receive proper compensation for their suffering and it encourages companies to get it right the first time round” Boz Michalwoska, Partner

Leigh Day are experts in product liability or defective product claims involving medical devices, drugs and other consumer products . Our lawyers are known for their expertise in claims for product liability under the Consumer Protection Act. Our solicitors act for claimants on a range of faulty products and often get involved with support groups on particular issues.

News

New fears over safety of diabetic drug Rosiglitazone (Avandia) after links to heart failure: Diabetes drug trial raises fresh concern in US
Toyota recalls 180,000 unsafe cars in the UK: Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has been forced to recall thousands of cars in the UK
Seroquel needs stronger warnings: Potentially problematic side effects from antipsychotic drug Seroquel
Defective DePuy knee implant device leads to group claim: Widely used knee implant has caused problems for some patients
Acomplia - Robert's story: Robert explains the impact taking Acomplia has on his life
Acomplia ( Rimonabant) - defective diet drugs: Leigh Day instructed by clients who have suffered psychiatric events following prescription of Acomplia
Anti-obesity drug suspended: MHRA announcement on suspension of sibutramine (Reductil)
Maclaren prams withdrawn after reports of amputations: Maclaren USA has announced a product recall after some children’s fingers were amputated in buggy hinges
Prostate cancer kit may be unreliable: The MHRA has issued a warning about a home testing kit for prostate cancer
MHRA issues warnings on knee implant device: A knee replacement implant manufactured by DePuy may not be fit for purpose
US victory for baby with heart defect: An American jury has awarded £1.6m to a family in Philadelphia
Osteoporosis drug causes concern in the UK: There is a possibility that ‘dead jaw syndrome’ may be caused by taking Alendronic Acid
More concerns over diabetic drug Rosiglitazone: A recent article in the BMJ suggests the use of Rosiglitazone may not be justified
Diet drug Acomplia and depression: A number of people have reported psychiatric injury after taking Acomplia
Orlistat, also known as Alli and Xenical, comes under further review by FDA: Anti-obesity drug Orlistat (marketed as Alli or Xenical), manufactured by Roche, has come under further review by the FDA.
Medical device alert: defective modular hip and knee replacement systems: MHRA warning on hip and knee replacement devices
Compulsive gambling and Cabergoline: Simon Bent feels his life changed for the worse when he took Cabergoline to ease the symptoms of his Parkinson's disease
Worries about safe use of Seroxat by pregnant women: Scientific studies indicate that taking Seroxat when pregnant may increase the chances of birth defects
Concerns raised over slimming drug Orlistat (Alli): Orlistat (Alli) is currently being investigated by the FDA in the US
Pathological gambling in Parkinson’s disease patients: Some people suffering from Parkinson's disease have developed gambling habits
Possible link between birth defects and drugs used on girls in care: Concerns have emerged that women formerly in care may be more likely to give birth to children with birth defects
Diet drug Acomplia suspended: Please contact the product liability team if you are concerned about Acomplia
Northwick Park drug trial research published: Leigh Day solicitor Gene Matthews welcomes new drug trial research
Knee implant recall: The Stryker orthopaedics Kinemax plus revision TS tibial insert has been recalled by the MHRA.
UK victims welcome MPs support in ongoing fight for justice over Vioxx: UK Vioxx victims have welcomed support from MPs in their ongoing fight for justice against drug company Merck.
Smith & Nephew recalls knee implants: Smith & Nephew has announced the precautionary recall of knee implants from the TC-PLUS*, VKS* and RT-PLUS* knee ranges which have been found to have a higher than specified iron content.
Serious eye infection linked with Complete MoisturePLUS contact lens solution: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a Medical Device Alert on the voluntary recall by Advanced Medical Optics of their Complete MoisturePLUS Multi Purpose contact lens solution.
Doctors call on NICE to review diabetes drugs associated with increased risk of heart failure: The debate surrounding the commonly prescribed drugs Rosiglitazone reached a new high today as scientists called regulators to review their decision to recommend the drugs.
Depuy hip replacements personal injury claim: Victims of defective Depuy hip replacements launch group action, Bozena Michalowska-Howells is co-ordinating the case.
GlaxoSmithKline found guilty of misleading the public: Drugs watchdog finds GlaxoSmithKline guilty of misleading the public over its antidepressant, Seroxat. The complaint was supported by Leigh Day's specialist clinical negligence lawyer, Anne Winyard.