Breast

Fasken Advocates for Justice: Navigating Class Actions and Individual Lawsuits on Behalf of Allergan Breast Implant Clients

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In Dallas, Texas, a wave of class action lawsuits has emerged involving Allergan and its breast implants. These legal challenges center on health concerns associated with the devices, which have raised significant alarms among consumers and health professionals alike. Legal representatives from Fasken, a prominent law firm, are at the forefront of these actions, advocating on behalf of individuals affected by the products. The lawsuits claim that Allergan’s breast implants may be linked to serious health risks, prompting many individuals to seek justice and compensation for their alleged injuries. The controversy began when reports surfaced … Read more

"Legal Storm Brews: BioZorb Device Faces Backlash as Breast Cancer Survivors File Lawsuits Against Hologic"

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Boston, Mass. — Women treated for breast cancer are at the center of ongoing lawsuits against Hologic, Inc. over allegations that its BioZorb Marker, a device designed to assist in post-surgical monitoring of tumor sites, has caused serious health complications. Legal action commenced in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts in November 2022, following mounting reports of injuries allegedly linked to the BioZorb Marker, a small, coiled device with titanium clips. In early 2024, Hologic issued a safety notification, alerting healthcare providers to the risks associated with the product, prompting more attorneys to take on … Read more

Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Insurer Illegally Charged Women for Essential Breast Imaging Services

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A class action lawsuit filed in California alleges that a health insurance company unlawfully required women to pay out of pocket for breast imaging services, which should have been covered by their insurance plans. The suit claims that this practice not only violates state and federal laws but also disproportionately affects women, exacerbating existing healthcare inequalities. According to legal documents, the insurance provider in question supposedly implemented a policy to deny coverage for certain breast imaging procedures, forcing many women to pay for these essential services themselves. This action has sparked outrage among consumers and … Read more

$421 Million Verdict Shakes Healthcare: Louisiana Jury Finds Insurance Giant Committed Fraud in Breast Surgery Payments

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NEW ORLEANS — In an electrifying legal triumph, the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery and St. Charles Surgical Hospital won a landmark judgment of $421 million against Louisiana’s largest health insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Following an arduous 18-year legal battle over accusations of fraudulent practices and withheld payments, a jury sided with the medical center, signaling a significant verdict in the ongoing struggle between healthcare providers and insurance companies over procedure reimbursements. The case centered on Blue Cross’s practices regarding the authorization and subsequent payment for breast reconstruction surgeries. According to court … Read more