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Surgeon talks complications, infection rates of pelvic mesh in J&J mesh trial
SAN DIEGO – A gynecological surgeon on Tuesday in a trial over a pelvic mesh product manufactured by a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary continued to compare the difficulty in removing pelvic mesh from a woman’s vagina like using a hammer and chisel to remove rebar in a sidewalk while protecting underground cables. -
Pelvic surgeon outlines risks of mesh, difficulty of removal in J&J mesh trial
SAN DIEGO – A female pelvic reconstructive obstetrician and gynecological surgeon on Monday told a California court about the complications of the use of mesh in women, including excruciating pain, infection and tissue damage, in a trial against Johnson & Johnson over alleged injuries from a pelvic mesh product. -
Ethicon doctor says 20 percent erosion rate okay, sales manager says company reps honest
SAN DIEGO – On Thursday, a doctor for Ethicon, a subsidiary for Johnson & Johnson, said he thought a 20 percent erosion rate for women was acceptable, while a company sales manager said sales reps had been honest about the risks of the company's pelvic mesh devices. -
During trial over vaginal mesh, Ethicon sales manager says reps not pushy
SAN DIEGO – A sales manager for Ethicon, the producer of vaginal mesh implants for women, on Wednesday told attorneys for the California attorney general that company sales reps were not pushy in selling the devices, but proceeded only if they sensed an unmet need. -
Marketing expert insists J&J pelvic mesh promotional material misleads consumers
SAN DIEGO – A marketing expert on Tuesday in a trial to determine if Johnson & Johnson sold injury-causing pelvic mesh implants to women by ignoring the dangers and through deceptive sales tactics continued to insist to J&J lawyers the company had downplayed the risks to make sales. -
Marketing expert testifies for state: J&J minimizes mesh implant risk in selling
SAN DIEGO – A marketing expert serving as a witness for state attorneys on Monday said Johnson & Johnson had downplayed the risks of its pelvic mesh implants to sell the devices to women in a trial to decide if the company put profits before safety. -
State’s witness portrayed as professional testifying millionaire in pelvic mesh case
SAN DIEGO – The lawyer for Johnson & Johnson on Thursday sought to portray an expert witness for the state as a highly paid plaintiff testifier in a trial over allegations the company sold dangerous bladder sling devices that injured women and falsely minimized the risks. -
Court not required to enforce settlement in dispute involving San Diego Multiple Listing Service
SAN DIEGO – On May 31, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California recommended that a motion to enforce a settlement be denied in a real estate dispute. -
Federal judge says United States Liability Insurance obligated to cover legal fees
SAN DIEGO – A federal judge has weighed in on whether an insurance policy should cover legal fees as damages or a loss. -
Breach of contract suit against Columbia Property Capital remanded to state court
SAN DIEGO – A federal judge remanded a portion of a breach of contract suit over five promissory notes to a state court. -
San Diego couple's suit over warranty claims against Ford, dealership remanded to state court
SAN DIEGO – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California recently granted a motion to remand a San Diego couple's lawsuit claiming Ford Motor Co. and a dealership violated the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, also known as the California Lemon Law, to San Diego Superior Court. -
Auburn attorney disbarred over allegations he misappropriated more than $127,000 in levied funds
SAN FRANCISCO – Auburn attorney Rick L. Raynsford has been disbarred following a California Supreme Court order and allegations he intentionally misappropriated more than $127,000 in levied funds in a mortgage foreclosure case. -
Oceanside man alleges debt collectors made false statements in suit
SAN DIEGO – An Oceanside consumer claims false representations made by a debt collector negatively impacted his legal rights and caused him confusion. -
'Tsunami' of ADA lawsuits regarding website accessibility
Website operators that fail to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act regulations making them accessible to the blind and people with other disabilities have been increasingly targeted in lawsuits. -
Judge Kreep receives severe public censure
SAN DIEGO – Other than being removed from the bench, the highest level of discipline for a magistrate is severe public censure. -
Gov. Brown appoints two judges to the 4th District Court of Appeal
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Jerry Brown recently announced the appointment of William S. Dato and Richard T. Fields to the 4th District Court of Appeal.