Meyers & Flowers in the News
Check out the Meyers & Flowers press room for all the latest news about recent notable Meyers & Flowers case filings, settlements and firm information. For more on any of the items you see here, please contact our office at 877-221-2511. You can also reach our office by emailing .
2017
Meyers & Flowers Granted New Trial In Carol Strum Vs. DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. And Premier Orthopaedic Sales By Cook County Circuit Court In Illinois
Meyers & Flowers announced today the firm’s request for a new trial has been granted by the Cook County Circuit Court in Carol Strum vs. DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. and Premier Orthopaedic Sales, an Illinois Corporation.
EpiPen Update – FDA issues warning letters to Meridian Medical Technologies
On September 5, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the second of two warning letters to Meridian Medical Technologies, the manufacturer of two epinephrine auto-injectors known as EpiPen and EpiPen Jr.
$3.5 Million Resolution for Three-Year-Old Girl who lost her Leg after malpractice at a Chicago hospital
In 2014, Paige* was born with a rare birth trait, which greatly increased her future risk of cancer. Her parents made the difficult decision to alleviate this risk through a series of complex surgical procedures that began when Paige was just four months old.
Meyers & Flowers Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Schaumburg Apartment Complex As A Result Of The Rape And Murder Of Tiffany Thrasher
Today, Meyers & Flowers Partners Ted Meyers, Craig Brown and Jonathan Mincieli filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the Estate of Tiffany Thrasher against Home Properties Schaumburg LLC, Estrella Drywall Inc. and Bulmaro Mejia-Maya.
Meyers & Flowers welcomes two Associates
Meyers & Flowers has announced that Paul C. Meyers and Jeffrey T. Theriault have joined the firm as Associates.
$3.6 Million Resolution for the family of Beloved Grandparents Killed by Negligent Driver
The Meyers & Flowers team led by Partner Michael Lenert worked tirelessly on behalf of the family of Betty and John Fassig in a wrongful death lawsuit against John Goldone III and his insurers, which was settled this summer for $3.6 million.
Peter J. Flowers Selected As Co-Lead Counsel Of The Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee In Stryker V40 Hip Replacement Recall Multidistrict Litigation
The LFIT V40 Femoral Head is a widely-used component for hip replacement surgery in the United States. The FDA announced a recall of certain variations of these devices in Fall of 2016.
Meyers & Flowers Tees Up For The Golf.Give.Gala.
Meyers & Flowers joined with ALE Solutions and the St. Charles community at Golf.Give.Gala. this May to welcome hosts Michael Phelps, the world’s most decorated Olympian, and Jason Day, one of the world’s best PGA golfers.
FDA warns Invokana patients of increased risk of Foot and Leg Amputations from the Type 2 diabetes drug
Recent news from the Food and Drug Administration may have stunning consequences for those taking the popular diabetes drug, Invokana. The FDA is warning patients that canagliflozin causes an increased risk of leg and foot amputations.
Peter J. Flowers and Michael W. Lenert Recover $5 Million for Chicago Firefighter Killed in Line of Duty
On March 31, 2017, after more than five years of litigation, the Court approved a $5 Million settlement secured by Peter J. Flowers and Michael W. Lenert, partners at Meyers & Flowers, for the adult children of a Chicago Firefighter killed in the line of duty.
Meyers & Flowers Sponsors Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth’s 2017 Spring Awards Dinner
Meyers & Flowers is honored to support Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth’s many volunteer and mentoring efforts by sponsoring the organization’s 2017 Spring Awards Dinner.
Meyers & Flowers Gives Jury Selection Presentation At National Truck Litigation Seminar
The trial lawyers at Meyers & Flowers regularly speak at litigation seminars all over the country on a variety of important litigation topics. On April 24, 2017, Meyers & Flowers Partner Craig Brown gave a lecture on jury selection techniques.
Meyers & Flowers proudly sponsors the Tuskegee NEXT Foundation Red Tail Ball
Meyers & Flowers is a proud sponsor of the Tuskegee NEXT Foundation Red Tail Ball. Tuskegee NEXT is an innovative organization that honors the heroic Tuskegee Airman by bringing aviation education and career path opportunities to at-risk youth as a way to give back and strengthens their communities.
Meyers & Flowers warns Home Cooks of Catastrophic Injuries and Major Burns due to Defective Pressure Cookers
The pressure cooker, a fast and convenient cooking appliance, has surged in popularity in the last few years. Hidden behind the rave reviews and Pinterest pins are devastating stories of major burns and trauma.
Meyers & Flowers joins the City of Rockford, Illinois to fight Price Gouging by Mallinckrodt
Meyers & Flowers Partner Peter J. Flowers is part of the City of Rockford’s legal team in its lawsuit against Mallinckrodt for violations of Federal antitrust laws and the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act associated with the sale of its drug, Acthar.
Meyers & Flowers Attorneys Named to the 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers List
Meyers & Flowers is pleased to announce Peter J. Flowers, Craig Brown, Ryan Theriault, Brian Perkins, Michael Lenert and Kim Brancato were named to the prestigious 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list.
FDA EpiPen Recall can have Deadly Consequences for Children and Adults
Meyers & Flowers is alerting all EpiPen users of a serious recall. Due to potentially deadly defect, the lifesaving epinephrine product in your purse, gym bag or your child’s backpack may be deadly.
Class 1 Recall issued for the Zimmer Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder recalled by the FDA due to Serious Device Fractures
Meyers & Flowers has learned that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class 1 Recall for the Zimmer Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder. It has been found that the shoulder replacement devices are fracturing at a higher rate than stated in Zimmer Biomet’s labeling.
Lawsuit Filed On Behalf Of College Student Severely Injured By A Drunk Driver In Dekalb County Crash
Meyers and Flowers recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of Evan Cortez, a 23-year-old Northern Illinois University student who was severely injured by a drunk driver while he was a passenger in a car traveling on Route 38 in DeKalb, Illinois
Peter J. Flowers featured speaker at Hot Topics in Mass Tort Litigation Conference in Miami, Florida
With an agenda focused on medical mass tort litigation, Pater J. Flowers, a partner at Meyers & Flowers, will be a featured panelist at the American Association for Justice’s (AAJ) Hot Topics in Mass Tort Litigation on January 25, 2017, in Miami, Florida.
Peter J. Flowers honored to join Top Legal Minds as a speaker at the Masters of Mass Tort Conference
Meyers & Flowers Partner Peter J. Flowers is honored to be invited speak at the distinguished Masters of Mass Tort Conference in Cancun, Mexico from January 18 to January 20, 2017.
FDA Recalls more than 40,000 Stryker LFIT Anatomic V40 Femoral Heads, Patients at Risk of Severe Injuries and Painful Replacement Surgeries
In what may be one of the largest hip replacement device recalls in the last decade, The Food and Drug Administration has officially recalled the Stryker LFIT Anatomic V40 Femoral Head.
2016
Meyers & Flowers Law Firm Announces a New Settlement with Stryker Corp. establishing a second Unlimited Compensation Fund for the Victims of Defective Hip Implant Replacement
The Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) Plaintiffs’ lead counsel committee, chaired by Peter J. Flowers of Meyers & Flowers, a Chicago-based law firm, reached a new settlement agreement for numerous patients involved in on-going litigation against Stryker Corporation and Howmedica Osteonics Corp. for complications involving the defective Stryker Modular Rejuvenate and ABG II Femoral Hip Implants.
Hospitals Alerting Cardiac, Open Heart Surgery Patients about Deadly Bacterial Infections tied to Sorin 3T Heater-Cooler Devices
The CDC and FDA recently began issuing warnings that potentially affect more than a million open-heart surgery patients. The Sorin 3T Heater Cooler device, manufactured by LivaNova PLC, has been linked to the exposure of patients to the nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM). This slow growing bacterium causes invasive, and at times deadly, infections that can be very hard to treat.
Meyers & Flowers supports the Illinois Bar Foundation’s legal aid and equal justice programs
Meyers & Flowers was honored to sponsor the Illinois Bar Foundation Gala held in Chicago this past October. On this evening, the Meyers & Flowers team joined with our colleagues and fellow trial lawyers to celebrate our peers while also honoring the countless hours of legal counsel the Illinois Bar Foundation donates to the people throughout the state.
Stryker issues Urgent Recall for LFIT Anatomic CoCr V40 Femoral Heads
For millions of Americans, hip replacement devices from Stryker, Depuy, Wright and Zimmer promised mobility and relief, but due to these companies’ defective medical devices, many patients have been left crippled and facing painful revision surgeries.
$2.15 Million resolution for Elderly Man in suburban Medical Malpractice Case
Arthur, a 68-year-old man, was admitted to a Chicago Suburban Hospital in 2013 for prostate surgery. After his surgery, Arthur’s nurses and one of his surgeons negligently failed to diagnose an arterial blood clot in his left leg.
FDA warns of carotid endarterectomy patients of serious bleeding risks due to Baxter’s Vascu-Guard Peripheral Vascular Patch
In breaking news, the Food and Drug Administration is reporting that the agency has received multiple adverse event reports from Baxter International Inc. regarding its Vascu-Guard Peripheral Vascular Patch, also known as the Vascu-Guard patch.
Alere’s INRatio® System recalled for putting Warfarin Patients at risk for life-threatening Blood Injuries
In July 2016, Alere began its voluntary recall of INRatio® and INRatio®2 Monitoring Systems from the market because of incorrect low INR/anti-coagulation readings, which has resulted in patients being at risk of having major or fatal bleeding issues.
$10 Million Resolution for Family of Man Killed in Industrial Accident
In January of 2015, Meyers & Flowers received a phone call from Julie concerning a lawsuit she had filed against a major US corporation.
FDA Updates Warning for Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics - Serious Disabling and Potentially Permanent Side Effects Possible
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its strongest warning about fluoroquinolones (FLQ), a class of oral and injectable antibiotics, due to a number of serious debilitating and potentially permanent side effects.
FDA issues additional warnings to diabetics taking Invokana, Inokamet
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently strengthened its warning for diabetics taking Invokana, Invokamet (canagliflozin). According to a June 14, 2016, FDA statement, from March 2013, when canagliflozin was approved, to October 2015, FDA received reports of 101 confirmable cases* of acute kidney injury, some requiring hospitalization and dialysis, with canagliflozin or dapagliflozin use.
KATU Portland interviews Peter Flowers on Oregon Train Derailment
The fuel tanker train derailment in Mosier, Oregon, is the latest in a long line of fuel tanker catastrophes and echoes the 2013 Lac-Mégantic disaster. Meyers & Flowers' Peter J. Flowers, spoke with KATU, the Portland-based ABC affiliate, about the the devastation fuel tanker train derailments can cause to communities.
Medical Errors third-leading cause of death in U.S. according to Johns Hopkins study
As a point of reference, in 2014 only heart disease, at approximately 611,000 deaths, and cancer, with an estimated 585,000 deaths, outranked medical error as the first- and second-leading causes of deaths, while car accidents were responsible for 32,675 deaths, according to the CDC.
Popular Antibiotics Avelox and Levaquin Cause Increased Risk of Life-threatening Side Effect – Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection.
Taken by more than 20 million people each year, fluoroquinolone antibiotics notably Levaquin (levofloxacin) and Avelox (moxifloxacin) have a serious side effect that is rarely talked about: aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection.
Peter J. Flowers inducted into the International Society of Barristers
Meyers & Flowers Partner, Peter J. Flowers, has been inducted into the International Society of Barristers. This exclusive legal society is made up of plaintiff and defense attorneys from across the U.S. and around the world.
Peter J. Flowers - Taking on Goliath in the Battles of Personal Injury Law
Pete Flowers shares his experience and viewpoints regarding his success in personal injury law, a subject that involves taking on some behemoth adversaries.
Meyers & Flowers Partners Honored to be Named to the 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Meyers & Flowers is proud to announce partners Peter J. Flowers, Craig Brown, Ryan Theriault, Brian Perkins and Michael Lenert have been selected to the 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers list.
Meyers & Flowers Move Syngenta Litigation Home to Williamson County Court for Illinois Corn Farmers to Seek Damages
Meyers & Flowers, an Illinois-based law firm, leading the Syngenta litigation for the Plaintiffs, Illinois corn farmers, announce the cases will be transferred to the Circuit Court of Williamson County, Illinois, to secure local farmers’ participation in court proceedings. Meyers & Flowers can now file all cases for farmers in the United States against Syngenta Seeds, Inc.
2015
Five Things You Should Know about Invokana
The Food and Drug Administration’s recent safety review of Invokana resulted in new warnings for diabetics taking the medication. Meyers & Flowers wants you to know what the new warnings mean if you or a loved one have taken Invokana?
Daughter Of Fallen Chicago Firefighter Who Died In Abandoned Building Fire Five Years Ago Calls For Tougher Penalties Against Building Owners
In light of the tragic death of Chicago firefighter Daniel Capuano yesterday, Meyers & Flowers' Peter Flowers and Jennifer Singer are speaking to the media about the need for stricter code enforcement for abandoned buildings in Chicago.
Boston Scientific Recalls Cardiology devices, RotaWire Elite Guidewire and wireClip Torquer Guidewire, used in Atherectomy Procedures
Boston Scientific has recalled its RotaWire Elite Guidewire and wireClip Torquer Guidewire devices. Used in atherectomy procedures, the company issued the recalls because the devices’ core wires may crack or separate from the Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System causing serious and life-threatening injuries to cardiac patients.
Meyers & Flowers Invites Farmers to Syngenta Town Hall Meetings Throughout Illinois
Meyers & Flowers, an Illinois-based law firm, invites corn farmers across Illinois to join them at one of their Town Hall meetings regarding the Syngenta litigation. The firm will be hosting a series of informational meetings throughout Illinois from November 30 through December 10, 2015.
Meyers & Flowers Partners Selected as Emerging Lawyers
MMeyers & Flowers is pleased to announce that Partners Ryan P. Theriault and Brian J. Perkins have been selected to the 2015 Emerging Lawyers list. These Emerging Lawyers have been identified by their peers as the TOP LAWYERS in Illinois who are age 40 or younger or have practiced no more than 10 years. Less than 2% of all lawyers licensed in Illinois have received the distinction of Emerging Lawyer.
Meyers & Flowers to sue Canadian Pacific on behalf of the Victims of the Lac-Megantic Train Derailment
Peter J. Flowers, Meyers & Flowers’ partner and lawyer for the families of 41 of the 47 victims of the Lac-Megantic train derailment, recently spoke to the Associated Press and members of the U.S. and Canadian media regarding the latest settlement news and Canadian Pacific’s ongoing refusal to contribute to the victim’s settlement fund.
Meyers & Flowers Law Firm Announces Illinois Claimants Opt-In to Takeda Pharmaceutical’s $2.4 Billion Actos Diabetes Drug Product Liability Resolution Program
Peter J. Flowers, partner of Meyers & Flowers Law Firm and the Co-Lead Counsel for the Plaintiffs in the Illinois State Court litigation against Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., announces that plaintiffs have opted in to the $2.4-billion Actos (pioglitazone) product liability resolution program.
FDA issues a Class I Recall on PROFEMUR Neck Varus/Valgus CoCr 8 Degree
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for PROFEMUR Neck Varus/Valgus CoCr 8 Degree, Part number PHAC 1254, a hip replacement device by MicroPort Orthopedics.
Meyers & Flowers Gives Safety Lecture to Product Manufactures at National Product Liability Conference
Meyers and Flowers was invited to lecture at the 27th Annual Product Liability Conference in Madison Wisconsin by a prominent Chicago law firm that defends product liability cases.
'Low T' Lawsuit Challenges Safety Of Male Hormone-Boosters
Meyers & Flowers' partner Brian Perkins recently spoke with CBS Chicago on the dangers of testosterone medications. Perkins and the firms’ attorneys are key court appointed leaders in the Testosterone Replacement Therapy Products Liability Litigation.
Meyers & Flowers participate in Race Judicata® 2015
On September 10th, Meyers & Flowers participated in the Race Judicata® 2015. Race Judicata is a 5K Run/Walk along Lake Michigan, benefiting Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation. It is the mission of CVLS to ensure that the law works for everyone. Meyers & Flowers had a team of 18 participating in the Run/Walk, including 6 attorneys and 12 staff members.
Ron Simon & Associates and Meyers & Flowers Files First Stuffed Chicken Salmonella Lawsuit
Today the national food safety law firm of Ron Simon & Associates, along with local counsel Meyers & Flowers, filed the first lawsuit stemming from salmonella-contaminated frozen stuffed chicken products manufactured by Aspen Foods, a division of Koch Meat Co. The products were sold at Kroger retail outlets across the nation.
Meyers & Flowers Senior Associate Named Outstanding New Lawyer in Kane County
On June 11, 2015, Michael Lenert received the Outstanding New Lawyer Award at the Kane County Bar Association’s Annual Membership Dinner.
Meyers & Flowers Law Firm Announces $2.4 Billion Settlement for Plaintiffs in Suit Against Takeda Co., Maker of Actos Diabetes Drug
Peter J. Flowers, of Meyers & Flowers Law Firm and Co-Lead Counsel for the Plaintiffs in the Illinois State Court litigation against Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., reached a $2.4 billion settlement today for 9,000 victims who developed bladder cancer while taking the manufacturer’s diabetes medication, Actos (pioglitazone).
Meyers & Flowers Associate Elected New KCBA New Lawyer Co–Chairwoman
An associate of Meyers & Flowers, Kim Brancato, has been elected the new KCBA New Lawyer Co-Chairwoman.
Meyers & Flowers Train Settlement Statement
The settlement for the Lac-Mégantic train derailment was announced today, proposing a payment totaling $77.2 million. We will be closely reviewing this settlement in detail to determine whether these defendants are paying sufficient funds and whether these funds are properly allocated to the victims.
Peter J. Flowers' Career-Defining Multi-Plaintiff Case Featured in Chicago Lawyer Magazine
Meyers & Flowers’ partner Peter J. Flowers was recently showcased in the prestigious Chicago Lawyer Magazine for his work in the 200 million-dollar multi-plaintiff train-derailment lawsuit as well as his many other accomplishments in his career.
Meyers & Flowers Earns $3 Million Award For Widow
Roger lived with his wife Donna in a 4 story condominium complex in Palatine. On July 30, 2013, Roger returned home from work and realized he accidentally dropped his cell phone down the trash chute that was down the hall from their 4th floor condo. The trash chute emptied into a trash compactor that was located in a locked room in the basement.
Zimmer Persona Knee Implant Recalled by the FDA
On March 12, 2015, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall on Zimmer Persona Knee replacement implants due to the loosening of the components in more than 11,000 devices in the U.S. and worldwide.
Meyers & Flowers speaks on Electronic Discovery in Illinois
On February 19, 2015, Hon. Keith Brown (Ret.), will be a featured panelist on the “Practical Application of E-Discovery in Illinois” seminar presented by the Illinois Judges Association and Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel in Chicago.
Meyers & Flowers Sponsors the Norris Cultural Arts Center
Meyers & Flowers sponsors the 2015 “Music in the Gallery” concert series at the Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles, Illinois. This grant, given to the Norris Cultural Arts Center, provides a strong financial foundation for the production of all six events in the gallery concert series.
MMA Railway Settlement Announcement - $200 Million for Lac-Mégantic Train Derailment Disaster Victims
CHICAGO— In accordance with a draft Plan of Compromise and Arrangement filed with the Quebec Superior Court today in the CCAA case for Montreal Maine and Atlantic Canada Co. (MMAC), nearly $200 million in settlement funds will be distributed to the victims of the Lac-Mégantic, Quebec train derailment disaster that occurred on July 6, 2013. According to the trustee for Montreal Maine and Atlantic Canada Ltd.
2014
Meyers & Flowers Presents at Medical Malpractice Seminar
On December 6th, 2014, attorney Peter Flowers was a featured speaker at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association’s Medical Malpractice seminar in Chicago.
Meyers & Flowers works with NIU Law Students
Attorneys, Frank Cesarone and John Harp, from Meyers & Flowers participated in a practitioner negotiation with the law students at the Northern Illinois University College of Law last month.
Meyers & Flowers Law Firm Announces Billion Dollar Settlement Reached for Patients Suffering from Stryker Corp. Medical Devices
One of the Largest Global Medical Device Settlements With an Unlimited Compensation Fund for Victims of Defective Hip Implant Replacements
The MDL Plaintiffs’ Lead Counsel Committee Chair, Peter J. Flowers, of Meyers & Flowers, a Chicago-based law firm, reached a global settlement today for thousands of plaintiffs involved in multidistrict product liability litigation against Stryker Corporation and Howmedica Osteonics Corp. for complications involving the defective Stryker Modular Rejuvenate and ABG II Femoral Hip Implants. The settlement, one of the largest of its kind, will have an unlimited compensation fund and will potentially provide more than one billion dollars in restitution to the plaintiffs throughout the United States.
Meyers & Flowers supports the Illinois Bar Foundation
The Firm proudly sponsored the Illinois Bar Foundation Gala Event in Chicago on October 17, 2014.
Meyers & Flowers Partner Selected as a WILG Top 100 Injured Workers’ Attorney
Ryan Theriault, a partner at Meyers & Flowers, was recently recognized by the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocay Group® as one of the Nation’s Top 100 Injured Workers’ Attorney for 2014.
Meyers & Flowers Welcomes Hon. F. Keith Brown
Former Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Kane County, Hon. F. Keith Brown, has joined the Meyers & Flowers team as of counsel.
Meyers & Flowers Files Lawsuit Against Nursing Home
The firm recently filed a Cook County lawsuit against The Alden Town Manor Rehabilitation and Health Care Center on behalf of a woman who was a resident of the facility for 5 weeks as recovered from pneumonia.
Meyers & Flowers appointed to Testosterone Litigation
Partners Brian Perkins and Pete Flowers are appointed key representatives in the Testosterone Replacement Therapy Products Liability Litigation.
Chicago Law Firm Representing 41 Victims of the Quebec Train Derailment
Meyers & Flowers, a Chicago Law Firm representing 41 victims of the 47 killed in the Quebec train derailment disaster, supports the findings of the Canadian Transportation Safety Board’s final report released today.
Meyers & Flowers speaks on Defective Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Drugs
In March 2014, Attorneys Peter Flowers and Brian Perkins were invited to be featured speakers on "Medical Malpractice" for the Illinois State Bar Association and the ISBA Tort Law Section at the ISBA Regional Office in Chicago.
Former Chief Judge Partners with Meyers & Flowers
In September of 2014, former Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Kane County, Hon. F. Keith Brown, will join the Meyers & Flowers team as of counsel.
One Year Later, Lac-Mégantic Families Continue to Seek Justice for Victims of the Train Derailment
As the one-year anniversary of the tragic train derailment passes, downtown Lac-Mégantic, Quebec reverberates with construction noise from cranes and cement trucks as new buildings rise from the ashes of the devastating July 6, 2013 disaster. In the midst of Lac-Mégantic's rebuilding efforts, the families of 41 victims represented by Meyers & Flowers law firm continue their fight to hold the authorities responsible for the accident.
Meyers & Flowers Continues to Support Local Law Enforcement
Given the firm’s continued commitment to public safety, Meyers & Flowers has volunteered to be a Hole Sponsor for this year’s Kane County Chiefs of Police Annual Golf Outing set for July 18, 2014. The annual event raises much needed funds for the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, Fire Investigation Task Force, the Bomb Squad & Bomb Dog, the Auto Theft Task Force, and the Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team.
Stryker Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuit News Update
Litigation for the Stryker hip replacement recall lawsuit is continuing as the Plaintiffs’ Lead Counsel Committee Chairperson, Peter J. Flowers, of Meyers & Flowers, a Chicago-based law firm, is preparing for 5 trials to be set for summer of 2015 in the Federal Muiltidistrict Litigation...
Meyers & Flowers Sponsors the Decalogue Society of Lawyers
Meyers & Flowers and Attorney Steve Rizzi, proudly sponsored the Decalogue Society of Lawyers 80th Anniversary Dinner. This event took place on Monday June 16, 2014 at the Union League Club in Chicago. Over 300 people attended the event including Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, whom was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Steve said, “It was a wonderful evening and it was great to see so many of prominent attorneys and members of the Judiciary at the event.”
Boehringer Ingelheim agrees to pay $650 Million to compensate the nearly 4,000 individuals who allege they were injured as a result of Pradaxa usage
Meyers & Flowers is pleased to announce that the Pradaxa litigation is set to be resolved by settlement. Boehringer Ingelheim, which manufactures the drug, and lead plaintiffs’ counsel, reached an agreement yesterday that will resolve all pending lawsuits in the United States, as well as a large number of as-yet-unfiled cases.
Meyers & Flowers on Expert Panel Regarding Doctor's Depositions
On May 15, 2014 Attorney Ryan Theriault was an invited panelist regarding "Doctor's Depositions…A Meeting of the Minds" jointly sponsored by the Kane County Bar Association and the Kane County Medical Society.
Meyers & Flowers Sponsors the Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth Awards Dinner to Support Inner City Youth With Mentorship and Educational Programs
Meyers & Flowers, a Chicago Law Firm, sponsored the Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth Spring Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 30, 2014.
Meyers & Flowers speaks on Defective Medical Devices
Recently, Attorneys Peter Flowers and Brian Perkins were invited to be featured speakers on "Medical Device Cases" to a Medical Malpractice Continuing Learning Education (CLE) seminar held for Illinois State Bar Association.
Stryker Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuit News: Trial Dates
The Plaintiffs’ Lead Counsel Committee Chairperson, Peter J. Flowers, of Meyers & Flowers, a Chicago-based law firm, says that 3 to 5 trials have been set for summer of 2015 in the Federal Muiltidistrict Litigation. The Stryker hip replacement recall lawsuit could potentially be one of the largest medical device lawsuits in the United States.
Meyers & Flowers Wins Appeal for Carpentersville Police Officer
A critical victory was secured for a Carpentersville Police officer, represented by Meyers & Flowers, along with all police officers and firefighters in the State of Illinois. The Second District Appellate Court issued its opinion in the consolidated cases of Cecala v. Village of Carpentersville and Springborn v. Village of Sugar Grove.
Meyers & Flowers Wins $315,000 Verdict for Injured Pedestrian in Uninsured Motorist Case
The firm’s client, Jimmy, was standing on a Chicago street corner when he was struck by a car that did not have liability insurance. The trauma caused injuries to his right thigh and left calf. Fortunately, Jimmy had uninsured motorist coverage through his own car insurance policy.
Meyers & Flowers Files Lawsuit for Family of Man Crushed To Death by a Trash Compactor
On July 30, 2013, Roger Mirro, 56, was killed by a trash compactor in the basement of his condominium in Palatine, Illinois while he was searching for a cell phone he believed was accidentally dropped down a garbage shoot.
Meyers & Flowers Continues to Fight For Thousands of Women Injured By Transvaginal Mesh
Trial attorney Craig Brown traveled to Boston Massachusetts last week to take the deposition of an employee of Boston Scientific Corporation who was responsible for obtaining a specific type of resin used by Boston Scientific Corporation to make their transvaginal mesh.
Meyers & Flowers Earns Sexual Abuse Settlement Against School District
The firm filed a civil lawsuit against the West Aurora School District, the former Principal of West Aurora High School and the former Superintendent of the School District in September of 2012 on behalf of a young woman who was sexually abused by her band teacher.
Meyers & Flowers Wins $500,000 Underinsured Motorist Award for Motorcycle Driver
On March 27, 2013 the firm’s client, Dave, a 60 year old carpenter, suffered severe injuries to his leg when a motorist insured by Allstate made a left turn in front of his motorcycle.
Meyers & Flowers Partners Selected to Super Lawyers
Meyers & Flowers is pleased to announce that Partners Peter J. Flowers and Craig D. Brown have been selected to the 2014 Illinois Super Lawyers list.
Meyers & Flowers published on Illinois Workers' Compensation Law
Ryan Theriault, a partner at Meyers & Flowers, was recently acknowledged for authoring the Workers' Compensation chapter of the 2014 Edition of Illinois Causes of Action, a book published by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
2013
Meyers & Flowers supports the Decalogue Society of Lawyers
The Firm proudly sponsors the Decalogue Society of Lawyers annual Reception Honoring the Judiciary in Chicago on December 18, 2013.
Defendant Boehringer Ingelheim Sanctioned for $931,500.00 in the Pradaxa Litigation
Meyers & Flowers represents the interests of people who have suffered serious injury while taking Pradaxa, an oral anti-coagulant developed and marketed by the defendant pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim.
Meyers & Flowers Presents at Medical Malpractice Seminar
On December 7th, 2013 Attorney Peter Flowers was a featured speaker at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association’s Medical Malpractice seminar in Chicago. Pete spoke on cross examination of defendant and defense experts.
Meyers & Flowers Speaks on Expert Testimony
On December 3rd, 2013 Attorney Peter Flowers was invited to be a featured speaker on “How to present a causation expert for testimony in a mass tort trial” at the AAJ Metal on Metal Litigation Group in Las Vegas, Nevada.
J&J to Pay at Least $2.5 Billion in Hip Settlement
From WSJ.com: Johnson & Johnson said it agreed to pay about $2.5 billion to resolve thousands of lawsuits filed by patients who allege they were hurt by some of the health-product maker's artificial hips...
Read the full article on WSJ.com »
Meyers & Flowers Announce $2.5 Billion Settlement in the DePuy Orthopeadics, of J&J, for ASR- Hip Implant Failures in Patients
Meyers & Flowers, a Chicago law firm concentrating in medical device litigation, announced the $2.5 billion settlement by DePuy Orthopaedics, of Johnson & Johnson, for the more than 8,000 patients suffering from defective ASR-hip replacement devices implanted in their bodies. The announcement followed the settlement agreement approved in a federal court in Toledo, Ohio on Tuesday.
Defendant Boehringer Ingelheim Sanctioned for Discovery Violations in the Pradaxa Litigation
The Plaintiffs continue to gain momentum against Boehringer Ingelheim in the Pradaxa Litigation. After a series of blatant discovery violations and disregard for court orders, Judge Herndon ordered corporate officers of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals to personally appear in court.
Peter J. Flowers Designated Lead Counsel Committee Chairperson in Stryker Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuit
The Plaintiffs’ Lead Counsel Committee Chairperson, Peter J. Flowers, of Meyers & Flowers, a Chicago-based law firm, was designated in the Stryker hip replacement lawsuit according to a Federal court order filed on November 5, 2013 in the United States District Court of Minnesota.
Meyers & Flowers Gives Presentation Regarding New Medicare Laws
Given the firm’s ongoing commitment to public safety officials, Meyers & Flowers sponsored “Coptoberfest” on October 13, 2013. All net proceeds from the event benefitted C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors), a non-profit organization helping families of police officers killed in the line of duty.
Meyers & Flowers Supports Law Enforcement
Given the firm’s ongoing commitment to public safety officials, Meyers & Flowers sponsored “Coptoberfest” on October 13, 2013. All net proceeds from the event benefitted C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors), a non-profit organization helping families of police officers killed in the line of duty.
Meyers & Flowers supports the Illinois Bar Foundation
The Firm proudly sponsored the Illinois Bar Foundation Gala Event in Chicago on October 18, 2013.
Meyers & Flowers speaks on Stryker Litigation
On October 11th, 2013 Attorney Peter Flowers was invited to be a featured speaker on "Stryker: MDL vs. State Court Options -- Why the Minnesota MDL Makes Sense" at the Mass Torts Made Perfect seminar in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Meyers & Flowers speaks on Defective Medical Devices
On October 9th, 2013 Attorney Peter Flowers was invited to be a featured speaker on "Product Liability for Medical Devices" to a joint Tort Litigation/Civil Practice meeting held at the Chicago Bar Association.
Meyers & Flowers Gives Presentation on Lac Megantic Train Disaster to Canadian Transportation Convention
On July 6, 2013, unimaginable explosions and fires killed 47 people in Lac Megantic, Quebec, Canada after a train derailed and spilled millions of gallons of oil into the streets.
Meyers & Flowers Supports the Sports Legacy Institute (SLI) and the Chicago Concussion Coalition (CCC)
The SLI is a Boston-based non–profit organization founded in 2007 by Christopher Nowinski and Dr. Robert Cantu in reaction to new medical research indicating that brain trauma in sports had become a public health crisis.
Meyers & Flowers Mentors Law Students
Recently, Meyers & Flowers attorney, Ryan Theriault, was asked by DePaul University to serve as an alumni mentor to law students in the College of Law’s inaugural mentorship program.
Meyers & Flowers attorney appointed to Chair the Decalogue Society Ways and Means Committee
Steven Rizzi, Attorney at Meyers & Flowers, was recently appointed as the Chair of the Ways and Means Committee of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers.
Dr. Herbert Phillips Joins Legal Team at Meyers & Flowers
Dr. Herbert Phillips, an orthopedic surgeon, has joined the firm as an of counsel trial lawyer specializing in representing people who have been seriously injured by defective medical products.
Meyers & Flowers Files Suit Against Charlestowne Mall
The Firm recently filed a personal injury lawsuit against Charlestowne Mall Investments LLC on behalf of a woman who suffered multiple wrist fractures when she tripped on uneven pavement while walking to her car which was parked in the Von Mauer parking lot.
Meyers & Flowers Recovers $1,581,000 for Injured Construction Worker
December 8, 2008 the firm's client, a 32 year old demolition laborer, suffered severe injuries to his neck and shoulder when an overhead pipe fell on his head during a demolition project at a Chicago area hospital.
Meyers & Flowers named as a Chicago’s Best Lawyer
In the 2013 edition of Chicago’s Best Lawyers, Meyers & Flowers was named one of the best lawyers for Workers’ Compensation Law in Chicago.
Patricia Bobb, Of Counsel, Meyers & Flowers rated #1 in Illinois
In the August 2013 edition of Leading Lawyers Magazine, Patricia C. Bobb, of Counsel to Meyers & Flowers was named the #1 Leading Woman Consumer Lawyer and #8 Leading Personal Injury Plaintiffs' Lawyer in Illinois.
Well-known Chicago Trial Attorney Joins Meyers & Flowers
On August 1, 2013, Steven J. Rizzi joined Meyers & Flowers. Steve has 25 years of trial and appellate experience.
Meyers & Flowers Partners with Habitat for Humanity
On Friday July 19th, Attorney Frank V. Cesarone, representing Meyers & Flowers, served with a group of attorneys on a park revitalization project in San Francisco, California.
Meyers & Flowers Plans to Expand, Starts with Bobb
By adding veteran trial lawyer Patricia C. Bobb, a suburban-based law firm plans to expand its Chicago presence. Last month, Bobb became of counsel at Meyers & Flowers LLC, a 17-lawyer firm with offices in St. Charles and Chicago.
First of Many Lawsuits Filed by Meyers & Flowers for Quebec Disaster
Victims of the Quebec railway disaster have launched further legal action against companies linked to the derailment that obliterated their town — and one lawyer insists the multimillion-dollar cascade has only begun.
Lawsuit filed in U.S. court by Meyers & Flowers over Quebec rail disaster, first of many
Victims of the Quebec railway disaster have launched further legal action against companies linked to the derailment that obliterated their town -- and one lawyer insists the multimillion-dollar cascade has only begun.
Meyers & Flowers File First U.S. Case in Quebec Train Derailment
The estate of a Quebec man killed this month in a train derailment in that Canadian province filed a lawsuit Monday in Cook County alleging negligence by a local businessman and his company, which is affiliated with the railroad in the accident.
Meyers & Flowers Obtains Wrongful Death Settlement for Elgin Family
On July 4, 2011, an 18 year old boy named Guillermo was shot and killed by Donald Rattanavong, an Elgin Resident, who fired a “warning shot” intended to scare a group of teenagers who were playing in front of his home.
Meyers & Flowers Supports Local Law Enforcement
Given the firm’s ongoing commitment to public safety, Meyers & Flowers has volunteered to be the exclusive ball sponsor of the Kane county Chiefs of Police Golf Outing set for July 19, 2013.
Meyers & Flowers Represent Plaintiff in Early Pradaxa Trial
Attorneys Peter J. Flowers and Brian J. Perkins represent individuals who have suffered serious injuries after taking the anti-coagulation drug Pradaxa.
Meyers & Flowers Provides Ethics Training to Trial Lawyers
This June, Attorney Brian J. Perkins was asked to provide training to litigation attorneys as a presenter at the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education's "Ethics for Litigators" program.
Meyers & Flowers Wins Motion to Lift Discovery Stay in Sexual Abuse Case
Attorneys Craig Brown and Brian Perkins represent a young woman who was sexually assaulted for over 18 months by her band director while she was a student at West Aurora High School.
Meyers & Flowers Addresses the Bar on AMA Ratings
Recently, Attorney Ryan P. Theriault, addressed the emerging and evolving issue of American Medical Association Impairment Ratings under the amended Illinois Workers Compensation law.
Meyers & Flowers represented at Illinois State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting
Attorney Ryan Theriault will represent both Illinois’ 16th Judicial Circuit and Meyers & Flowers at the Illinois State Bar Association’s 137th annual meeting in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on June 22, 2013.
Meyers & Flowers represents clients affected by Actos
Meyers & Flowers represents thousands of people who have taken the diabetic drug Actos and developed bladder cancer.
Meyers & Flowers Deposes Key Surgeons in Transvaginal Mesh Litigation
Attorney Craig Brown traveled to Arizona last week to depose a gynecologist who surgically implanted transvaginal mesh into one of the firm's clients.
Meyers & Flowers supports Well Child Center in Elgin, Illinois
Attorney Craig Brown was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for the Well Child Center in Elgin, Illinois. The Center is a not for profit organization dedicated to providing food assistance and dental care to low income families with young children who cannot afford proper medical and dental care.
Notable Chicago Trial Attorney Partners with Meyers & Flowers
In June of 2013, accomplished Chicago Trial Attorney Patricia Bobb partnered with Meyers and Flowers, LLC bringing along with her decades of knowledge and experience to the firm’s mutual clients.
Meyers & Flowers defeats Defendant’s Motion to Transfer Wrongful Death Case out of Cook County
On June 3, 2013 Chicago Judge Jeffrey Lawrence denied a motion filed by Ford Motor Company to transfer a wrongful death products liability case filed by Attorney Craig Brown from Cook County to Southern Illinois.
Meyers & Flowers speaks to the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission
Recently, Attorney Ryan P. Theriault was a featured speaker at the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission Annual Judicial Training Seminar, a seminar for those that determine the rights of injured workers in the State of Illinois.
Attorney Ryan P. Theriault’s fight for justice for injured police officer continues
Last year, Meyers & Flowers attorney Ryan P. Theriault, representing former Carpentersville police Officer Joseph Cecala, won a lawsuit against the village. Now that award is being challenged, and Theriault is speaking out.
What is Actos, and why should I be concerned?
Actos is the brand name for the diabetes medication pioglitazone, and it has been linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer.
Actos is a leading medicine in a small class of drugs to treat blood sugar levels in Type II diabetes. France and Germany suspended use of Actos, and the U.S. FDA has for over a year been informing the public about the dangers associated with its use, nevertheless, the drug is still available in the United States.
2012
Pradaxa: Dangerous Side Effects Need Immediate Attention
Pradaxa (dabigatran) is known as a direct thrombin inhibitor, and is a drug often prescribed to assist in reducing the risk of blood clots that are frequently associated with atrial fibrillation.
$625,000 Award For Doctor In Car Crash
Meyers & Flowers trial attorneys Craig Brown and Brian Perkins recently obtained a substantial award for a Kane County physician seriously injured in an automobile collision.
TRIAL TICKER
Back surgery case set for trial in Chicago on August 22, 2012
Attorney Craig Brown’s client was stopped at a red light when he was rear ended by a car traveling 40mph. A Winfield, IL area doctor performed surgery on the man’s lumbar spine to repair damage caused by the trauma, and now the plaintiff cannot lift more than 50 pounds.
People with all-metal hip replacements need to be cautious, have blood tested
According to the most recent estimates, approximately 500,000 Americans have had hip replacement surgery using all-metal artificial hips. Unfortunately, they are failing at an alarming rate resulting in thousands of patients being forced to undergo painful revision surgery.
Pete Flowers discusses dangers of metal on metal hip replacements.
Pete Flowers participated in a recent program on NPR and gave a fairly comprehensive overview of the dangers of metal on metal hip replacement devices. A link to the the program is provided below.
Titled "Prone to failure, some all-metal hips need to be removed early," the report originally aired on NPR’s Morning Edition, and includes an interview with a woman who is waiting for revision surgery to remove her failing artificial hip.
Craig Brown warns what can happen when old becomes new.
I doubt there are many drivers who would knowingly buy tires to put on their vehicles that are five or six years old, but knowingly or not, it happens frequently. I also doubt many of us are aware just how old our "new" tires might be, and the older a tire is, the more dangerous it becomes.
Most drivers know they should watch for excessive tread wear on their tires, but they're unaware the age of the tire itself is also a risk factor. Unscrupulous dealers sometimes sell consumers tires that look new but have been sitting on a tire rack for years. Drivers who don't use a particular vehicle very often, such as a second car or truck, may think minimal wear on its tires means the tires are still safe and they can delay purchasing new tires.
Craig Brown warns what can happen when old becomes new.
I doubt there are many drivers who would knowingly buy tires to put on their vehicles that are five or six years old, but knowingly or not, it happens frequently. I also doubt that many of us are aware just how old our "new" tires might be, and the older a tire is, the more dangerous it becomes.
Most drivers know they should watch for excessive tread wear on their tires, but they're unaware the age of the tire itself is also a risk factor. Unscrupulous dealers sometimes sell consumers tires that look new but have been sitting on a tire rack for years. Drivers who don't use a particular vehicle very often, such as a second car or truck, may think minimal wear on its tires means they can delay purchasing new ones.
$7.5 Million Medical Malpractice Award For Severely Disabled Client
Attorneys Craig Brown and Peter Flowers recently obtained a $7.5 million settlement for their severely disabled client in a case that was pending in Kane County for less than 2 years.
2011
FDA Looking At Stricter Hip Implant Device Rules
We have been following developments with defective hip implants for several years, starting even before August of 2010, when DePuy Orthopaedics, a Johnson & Johnson company, recalled certain ASR metal-on-metal hip implant devices that had been given to as many as 93,000 medical patients worldwide.
Peter Flowers discusses faulty ASR hip replacements with Pam Zekman on Channel 2, Dec. 8, 2011
Peter Flowers discusses faulty ASR hip replacements with Pam Zekman on Channel 2, Dec. 8, 2011
Flowers and Theriault file lawsuit on behalf of firefighter's family after deadly collapse
The family of a firefighter who died in a building collapse last year filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the owners of that building.
FDA Report: Surgical placement of mesh to repair pelvic organ prolapse poses risks
FDA Report : Surgical placement of mesh to repair pelvic organ prolapse poses risks. Agency says other options may expose women to less risk than transvaginal procedure.
FDA issues warnings on Topamax and Actos
The FDA has issued warnings about the seizure and migraine medication Topamax, and the diabetes drug Actos.
$3 Million settlement for misdiagnosed medical condition
Margaret Sperl, presented to the emergency room at Lutheran General Hospital on April 5, 2004 complaining of weakness, loss of balance, hearing loss and an inability to walk 20 minutes earlier.
$875,000 Settlement in Death of Bicyclist
Arlene "Kay" Marshall was a well-known and well-liked resident of St. Charles, Illinois. A retired school aide, Kay was a familiar figure, often seen riding her bicycle as she made her way around town.
Guide to Workers’ Compensation Benefits Proves Popular
A handy guide to Illinois Workers’ Compensation benefits published by Meyers & Flowers has proved so popular extra copies have had to be ordered.
2010
Settlement for Estate of Mother of Two
Meyers & Flowers represented Ms. Wenstrup’s estate, and reached a confidential settlement with the general surgeon and the plastic surgeon who treated her.