In September 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to consumers: “Watch out for unapproved stem cell therapies!” The warning comes from the agency in response to the mounting concern of patients seeking cures and pain remedies who are vulnerable to stem cell treatments that are …

Our clients pay thousands of dollars for medical treatment—and then have to pay hundreds or thousands more to send their records to their lawyers. But there’s a way around that $1.50 per page charge: the HITECH Act of 2009. It allows patients to request their electronic health records at a

Baltimore, Maryland—May 27, 2020— Today, Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman (WVFK&N) announced the firm will not pursue any COVID-19 related medical malpractice cases. This firm-wide decision acknowledges the overwhelming strain on the medical system at this time and demonstrates the firm’s solidarity with frontline workers. In reaching this decision, …

The pilot of a Bellanca 8GCBC Scout, Registration N4116Y, died when the aircraft crashed at Byron Airport on May 9th.  According to a witness, the tow plane took off pulling a glider. While still at a low altitude, the glider climbed abruptly.  The maneuver pulled the tail of the tow

Millions of Americans rely on ranitidine, popularly known by its brand name Zantac, for treating their heartburn and other acid reflux symptoms. Yet the Food and Drug Administration has recently demanded that all ranitidine products be removed from the market immediately. This recall follows an ongoing investigation into levels of …

On April 1, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested the removal of all ranitidine products, including those sold under the brand name Zantac. The request was issued after sources found unhealthy levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in some ranitidine products. NDMA is classified as a possible carcinogenic by …

In early April, the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis asking for conditional immunity against liability for organizations providing COVID-19 related treatment. While granting this protection may allow Florida nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and health professionals to make hard decisions in a difficult …

At Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman, LLC, client satisfaction is our number one goal, and our firm is known for our results. This year, many of our attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon on the 2020 Lawdragon Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list. Lawdragon honorees include: Mary Koch (Partner) …

Before the Covid-19 pandemic started, I had just finished teaching Advanced Trial Advocacy at the University of San Diego, School of Law. Because I experimented this year with a new schedule, I am one of the few professors who finished teaching before California’s Shelter in Place orders took effect. I’ve

From the outset it looked to me as though the Kobe Bryant crash was a simple case of “continued VFR into IMC” — a crash caused by a pilot wandering into clouds and fog and losing control of the helicopter and crashing. The NTSB’s update seems to confirm just that. 

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A preliminary investigation by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives reportedly shows that serious safety deficiencies may have caused or contributed to the Conception boat fire. The fire, which killed 34 people, was the worst maritime disaster in California history. The passengers on