Tennesseans affected by Fentanyl Patch Recall
On December 31, 2008, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson recalled two lots of 50 mcg Duragesic pain patches due to potential tears in the product. If the product has a rip or tear, there is a potential for direct exposure to the powerful drug within the patch, fentanyl. Direct exposure to the fentanyl gel can result severe reactions up to and including a fatal overdose caused by the medication. Many patients throughout Tennessee and the United States received these potentially defective patches. Out Tennessee Law office has already received multiple calls with concerns.
As a result of the problems with fentanyl patches over recent years, there have been several multimillion dollars verdicts against the manufacturers in products liability cases. Products Liability law have developed to protect people from products that are flawed in either there design, development, or manufacture. Drug cases fall under the products liability umbrella because these case typically involve the defective manufacturing or defective design of the products or drugs that cause the injuries.
At the Higgins Firm, we handle cases and work with other nationally recognized firms across the country involving defective drugs and will fight for your rights. If you have been injured as a result of a leak or other problem with a duragesic pain patch, call Jim Higgins or speak to our staff.
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
