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September 2023 News & Updates
MOLL Law Group
Ozempic and Mounjaro
Ozempic and Mounjaro are drugs used to treat adult type 2 diabetes patients. Unfortunately, these diabetes drugs have been prescribed "off-label" as weight loss drugs and are now linked to many thousands of adverse events.

Recently, Ozempic and Mounjaro have been linked to a serious medical condition called gastroparesis or stomach paralysis. Other notable medical problems include thyroid tumors, pancreatitis, vision changes, kidney failure, gallbladder issues and cancer.

If you or a loved one suffered injuries or a disease following use of Ozempic or Mounjaro, please contact Moll Law Group at 312.462.1700 or fill out our form at molllawgroup.com.

VRURC portable chargers that are sold exclusively on Amazon.com were recently recalled. Consumers have been asked to immediately cease use of the recalled chargers and to ask the manufacturer for a free replacement. However, this remedy may not address the losses associated with burns or other injuries inflicted by the defective product.

A judge rejected Johnson & Johnson's attempt to limit talc-related cancer lawsuits, deeming their bankruptcy petition filed in bad faith. Tens of thousands of women claim they suffer from gynecological cancers due to Johnson & Johnson's talc products, claiming the company knew the risks.


A recent case revealed a plaintiff who secured an $18.8 million award after linking his mesothelioma to Johnson & Johnson baby powder exposure, separate from the gynecological cancer cases that the company faces. Despite the verdict, Johnson & Johnson intends to challenge it, denying talc's carcinogenic nature. The company's bankruptcy filing encounters resistance as numerous plaintiffs continue legal action.

A family received an $800,000 settlement against McDonald’s following an incident where their toddler was burned by scalding Chicken McNuggets, similar to the earlier lawsuit from the ‘90s involving burning hot coffee. The jury held both the corporation and the franchise responsible for not adequately cautioning about potential injuries caused by the hot nuggets distributed at the drive-thru.

A recent report revealed the significant toll of misdiagnoses, leading to hundreds of thousands of deaths and permanent disabilities annually. Approximately 371,000 people lose their lives, while 420,000 experience enduring disabilities due to medical misdiagnoses, with strokes and spinal abscesses are two of the most common misdiagnoses. The study centered on diagnostic errors in hospitals and medical practices, but the issue might be more significant for those who didn't receive timely care due to late diagnoses.