Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Bayer Loses Early Battle to Keep Essure Lawsuits Out of State Courts
Pharmaceutical giant Bayer currently faces upwards of 17,000 lawsuits throughout the country over Essure, its “permanent birth control” device which is tied to serious injuries. Although no Essure case has gone to trial as of this writing, Bayer is mounting an aggressive legal defense. In addition to denying that Essure is defective–despite announcing plans… Read More »
Bayer AG Withdraws Essure Birth Control Devices from U.S. Market
Many Tennessee women use implantable “permanent” birth control devices to protect against accidental pregnancy. But are these devices actually safe? In recent months approximately 16,000 women have filed lawsuits against Bayer AG alleging its popular Essure device have caused a variety of medical complications, including damage to their uterus and Fallopian tubes. In response… Read More »
Missouri Court Upholds $1.5M Judgment in Amusement Ride Accident Lawsuit
Many amusement park and amusement ride accidents are the result of improperly trained staff. Patrons trust the people operating rides to know what they are doing, especially when it comes to safety. But in too many cases, amusement operators fail to provide proper training–or even adequate staff–and the results may be catastrophic for a… Read More »
Bruce Fox – 2017/2018 President of TTLA
We are so proud of our own, Bruce Fox! Seen below Bruce is the new 2017/2018 President of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association! Last week he received the “Passing of the Gavel”. We are very proud of Bruce and his dedication to protecting the rights of others.
Bruce Fox is voted “Top Attorney” by City View
City View, Knoxville’s Premiere Magazine has just published the Top Attorneys Edition. The Attorneys in the greater Knoxville Area have voted, and Bruce Fox is the only attorney in Anderson County to be listed as a “Top Attorney” in the following categories: Workers Compensation; Wrongful Death- Plaintiff; Product Liability- Plaintiff; Personal injury –Motorcycle; Personal Injury-Auto Accidents; Nursing Home… Read More »