Timothy E. McKenna, lawyers in Houston, TX, Texas

The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986

In the 1980s, there was increasing public debate over the safety of childhood vaccines. There were reports of serious injuries or death supposedly related to adverse reactions to childhood vaccines. Because of the threat of lawsuits, some companies stopped making vaccines. More...

Toxic Shock Syndrome Litigation

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a serious, sometimes fatal disease, caused by a toxin produced by certain types of bacteria. TSS first emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It showed up in women using highly absorbent menstrual tampons. The symptoms of the disease include high fever, a red rash, muscle ache, nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea, seizures, headache, and organ failure. Studies by the Center for Disease Control and by several state health departments show that a statistically significant link exists between tampon use and TSS. Certain brands of super-absorbent tampons were withdrawn from the market in the 1980s.More...

Product Liability and Microbial Foodborne Illness

According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 76 million people suffer foodborne illnesses each year in the U.S., accounting for 325,000 hospitalizations and more than 5,000 deaths. As a result, those afflicted with food-borne illnesses have sought redress in the legal system against food manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, and restaurants. More...

Lack of Causation as a Defense in Drug Products Liability Litigation

Drug products liability is an area of law dealing with personal injuries that result from using a drug or medical device. More...

The Food and Drug Administration's 2004 Initiatives for Dietary Supplements

Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), giving the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) power to adopt specific standards for dietary supplements. Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, amino acids, and nutraceuticals. More...