The Food and Drug Administration says that there is a rare risk that acetaminophens could cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). The risk exists in both over-the-counter and prescription meds that contain this fever reducer/pain reliever. If you developed any of these…
Drug-Induced Stevens – Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is an immune-complex-mediated hypersensitivity disorder caused by an adverse allergic reaction to medications. While there may be several causes of general SJS, Drug-Induced SJS is caused by a severe allergic reaction to both over the counter and prescribed medications including Cox-2 Inhibitors, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory…
A Plymouth, Massachusetts jury has awarded the family of Samantha Reckis $63 million dangerous drug verdict for the severe allergic reaction she experienced from taking Johnson & Johnson’s Children’s Motrin 10 years ago. Samantha T. Reckis was just 7 when she developed Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN).If the trial judge upholds…
A judge has determined that no errors of law were made in the $10M dangerous drug verdict that was awarded to the family of Brianna Maya. The girl, then 3, reportedly showed symptoms of Stevens-Johnson syndrome after taking Children’s Tylenol and Children’s Motrin for a fever. Maya was hospitalized after…
The US Supreme Court will hear the issue of whether the makers of generic drugs can be sued for products liability despite the fact that federal law bars such lawsuits from proceeding. The case, Mutual Pharmaceutical Co v. Bartlett, U.S. Supreme Court, No. 12-142, involves Mutual Pharmaceutical Co.’s efforts to…
If you or someone you love developed Stevens-Johnson Syndrome while taking medication, you should contact our dangerous drug lawyers at Altman & Altman, LLP right away. We represent victims who have suffered serious reactions from taking prescription medication or an over-the-counter drug. Your first case evaluation with one of our…