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Can a Medical Device Manufacturer Be Sued for Hiding Safety Problems from the FDA?

Can a Medical Device Manufacturer Be Sued for Hiding Safety Problems from the FDA?

by Blair E. Weigand | Jun 11, 2026 | Health, Law, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

That question is now before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, and the answer could significantly expand the legal options available to patients harmed by defective implanted devices in this state. The case is Plourde v. Sorin Group USA, Inc., and it involves a...
When a Shoulder Injury Becomes a Wrongful Death: The SJC’s Bennett v. Collins Decision

When a Shoulder Injury Becomes a Wrongful Death: The SJC’s Bennett v. Collins Decision

by Blair E. Weigand | Jun 4, 2026 | Health, Law, Medical Malpractice

Ronald Bennett went to a Cape Cod emergency room with shoulder pain. He was told he had rotator cuff tendinitis and cellulitis, given antibiotics, and sent home. He came back two days later in a rapidly deteriorating state. By August 8, 2020, he was dead, killed by...
When Newborn Jaundice is Missed, the Consequences Can Be Permanent

When Newborn Jaundice is Missed, the Consequences Can Be Permanent

by Blair E. Weigand | May 27, 2026 | Health, Law, Medical Malpractice

Earlier this year, a Massachusetts federal court awarded $3 million to a child who suffered permanent neurological injuries after a nurse practitioner failed to properly diagnose and manage severe jaundice in the days following birth. The child was born small for...
What the SJC’s Bellmar Ruling Means for Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Patients

What the SJC’s Bellmar Ruling Means for Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Patients

by Blair E. Weigand | Mar 27, 2026 | Health, Law, Medical Malpractice

If you’ve been seeing a doctor for years and suspect that ongoing negligent care contributed to a serious illness or death in your family, a recent ruling from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court may have opened a door you thought was closed. The Seven-Year...

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