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Blood Thinners – Pradaxa

Siskinds is not pursuing any further litigation with respect to this medication. Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) is an anti-coagulant (blood thinner) manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim and approved for use in Canada. Pradaxa is prescribed to treat or prevent conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, as well as atrial fibrillation and sometimes following certain surgeries,...

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Zofran

Siskinds LLP seeks to recover compensation for Canadians born with birth defects resulting from their mothers’ use of prescription Zofran to treat morning sickness. Siskinds’ Québec-based affiliate, Siskinds Desmeules, also filed a similar action on behalf of Québec residents. Zofran is approved to treat nausea and vomiting in patients following chemotherapy, radiation or surgery. Zofran...

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Surgical Staplers

Siskinds LLP has launched class action lawsuits against Covidien and J&J, manufacturers of surgical staplers, on behalf of Canadians who have suffered serious injuries and complications arising from the use of their products. Surgical staplers are used internally during surgeries such as bowel resections, bariatric surgery, and thoracic surgery to anastomize or join tissues together....

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In Our Community

Energize, Inspire, Create Energizing good ideas and inspiring others is an apt description of Siskinds’ approach to community service. While Siskinds lawyers and staff volunteer, sponsor, participate and serve on the boards of amazing causes, we’re also proud of what we create. Following are some examples of our events and projects. Jordan’s Run-The-Runway – September 20,...

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BetterHelp

Siskinds has filed two proposed privacy class actions against BetterHelp, Inc. (“BetterHelp”) in Ontario and British Columbia. These proposed class actions arise from the plaintiffs’ allegations that there was improper and unauthorized disclosure of intimate personal health information, which BetterHelp collected from consumers through its provision of mental health services, despite its assurances that it...

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