February 2025

The legal landscape surrounding aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) toxic tort cases has undergone significant transformations over the years. AFFF, commonly used by firefighters to extinguish fuel fires, contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have been linked to serious health issues.  The increasing awareness of these risks and the alleged long-standing knowledge of manufacturers about…

The Bard PowerPort was once a popular implantable vascular access device. Such devices provided long-term, secure access to a patient’s bloodstream for drug administration and fluid withdrawal. However, its legacy is now complex, characterized by both innovation and controversy.  Let us look at the reasons for the Bard PowerPort’s development, its utility and shortcomings. Also,…