FDA Receives Thousands of Reports of Defective IUDs, Prone to Breakage Stories of intrauterine devices (IUDs) breaking inside the uterus or migrating out of position have women concerned about whether the birth control product is safe for use. One IUD, Paragard, has come into the national spotlight as thousands of women report suffering severe harm…
Paragard MDL Led By Erin K. Copeland and Co-Counsel Allowed to Move Forward U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May has denied the defendant’s (Teva Pharmaceuticals and The Cooper Companies) motion to dismiss all claims against them in the Paragard multidistrict litigation (MDL) pending in the Northern District of Georgia. The decision comes as a huge…
Britney Spears’ IUD and Conservatorship Battle Pop Star Britney Spears was recently allowed to speak on her behalf in court proceedings involving her conservatorship. She revealed to the world that she was not allowed to have a baby because she has an IUD birth control device against her will. She was quoted as saying: “I’m…
5 Risks Associated with Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a long-term contraceptive (birth control) method. The t-shaped device is inserted into a woman’s uterine and works as a barrier to insemination. There are currently several IUD brands on the market that work either with the use of hormones (progestin) or copper. Despite their…
Why I-10 Is Regularly Ranked as One of the Most Dangerous Roads in the Country Any Texan knows that driving on Interstate 10 (I-10) can be a harrowing experience. Tragically, the stretch of interstate between Houston and Beaumont has proven not only to be dangerous but also deadly for far too many motorists. At Fibich,…
MDL Consolidates More Than 100 Cases Against Makers of Birth Control Device Paragard District Judge Leigh Martin May has selected attorney Erin K. Copeland of Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs and Timothy Clark of Sanders Phillips Grossman to lead the Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) against the makers of Paragard intrauterine devices. The Paragard IUD was originally…
Nearly 100 Vehicles Involved in Deadly Pileup in Southbound Lanes Earlier this morning, between 75 and 100 vehicles were involved in a major accident on I-35W near downtown Fort Worth. At least 5 people have been killed and dozens injured. Several 18-wheelers are believed to be involved in the tragic accident that left wreckage a…
Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation Represent Texas’ Top Legal Advocates Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs is pleased to announce that Greg Fibich has been elected to become a life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. The Board of Trustees for the State Bar of Texas selects Fellows based on their outstanding contributions to the legal profession,…
Tragedy Struck When an Interior Stairwell Collapsed Without Warning Commercial construction continues throughout the Houston area. Despite an economic slowdown, both new construction and renovations are underway. Construction sites can be dangerous for workers. A recent West Houston building collapse shows just how quickly a job site can become a tragedy. If you are injured…
Fatal Crane Accidents in Texas Are a Growing Problem Crane accidents aren’t just damaging, they’re often deadly. Falling from a crane can be an enormous drop, which may lead to catastrophic injuries or death. If a construction worker is dropped, thrown, or if they are struck by the crane from below, they could sustain brain…
