Notice - Implantable Port Catheter Litigation, MDL No. 3081

The above multi-district litigation consolidates lawsuits that have been filed throughout the country and allege similar claims. The Implantable Port Catheter Litigation has been consolidated in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The ultimate issues and outcomes of the litigation will be determined by the judge and/or juries with each party having the opportunity to present legal arguments and evidence in support or in defense of the claims.

For clarification, Power Port, Slim Port, and MRI Implantable Port each refer to several vascular access devices, and not one specific device. Any recall in March of 2021 involving the Power Port Duo MRI Implantable Port was a voluntary recall by the company. The recall pertained to a limited number of lots of the PowerPoint Duo MRI Implantable Port and was not a result of catheter degradation, fracture migration, or infection issues.

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Factors courts will consider in a sexual harassment case

It’s one thing if an employee gets sexually harassed one day with unwanted sexualized comments. It’s another thing if an employee gets sexually harassed every day for a year with sexual comments, unwanted touching and threats. Although no form of

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Take these steps if you’re a victim of sexual harassment

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3 steps to take if you're being harassed by coworkers

Everyone wants to go to a workplace where they feel unthreatened and free of harassment. Imagine going to work every day and facing sexual harassment, harassment for your cultural background or discrimination because of the color of your skin. It’s

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What if I was assaulted at work and they fired me?

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Understanding your rights as a worker

You found a new job after moving to Missouri or Kansas, and you thought everything was going to be great. Shortly after you started, you began to notice that you were being treated differently than other employees. You weren’t sure

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The top 12 reasons workplace bullying continues

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Rights for workers who become pregnant

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The intersection of employee rights and the new economy

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The right attorney for your sexual harassment claim

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