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Press Releases

 March 15, 2010 Joseph L. Messa at American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Conference
Founding attorney, Joseph L. Messa, Jr. of Messa & Associates, P.C., recently took part in a symposium at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual conference in New Orleans, La.
 March 4, 2010 Philadelphia Jury Awards Plaintiff $954,000.00 in Slip and Fall Case
Philadelphia attorney Joseph L. Messa Jr. of Messa & Associates, P.C., represented Sam Agresta, who was injured in a slip and fall at the Springton Pointe Condominium Association, located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. On March 2, 2006, Mr. Agresta fell on the icy common area of the community property in front of his home.
 February 23, 2010 They Knew and Failed To
America has witnessed major recalls over the years from a variety of companies who specialize in the upkeep of family homes, health, and safety. In the report "They Knew and Failed to…" from the U.S. Chambers Institute for Legal Reform, informs the public of a variety of corporations such as GlaxoSmithKline and Chiron, who knew that their products were dangerous, but failed to inform the public due to expenses.
 January 5, 2010 Messa & Associates, “Philadelphia’s Finest Attorneys”, Featured in Newsweek
Messa & Associates, P.C., was featured in the special 2009 year-end issue of the national magazine, Newsweek...more
 October 12, 2009 A jury awarded over $435,000 against the University of Pennsylvania to Mr. Frank Reynolds.
A jury awarded over $435,000 against the University of Pennsylvania to Mr. Frank Reynolds, in a case involving breach of contract and violations of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law....more
 September 15, 2009 Messa & Associates Published in National Magazine
Philadelphia’s very own Joseph L. Messa, founder of law firm Messa & Associates, was recently quoted in the September issue of Money Magazine...more
 July 30, 2009 Trial Begins Monday for the Death of Toddler at Local Day-Care Center
Monday, August 3, 2009, begins the trial of two-year old Shahadah Bell who lost her life as a result of not being properly supervised at Brightside Academy, Philadelphia's largest daycare provider.
 July 2009 PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER, AND UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH SYSTEM, UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR BOTCHED TREATMENTS
Dr. Gary D. Kao has been accused of giving the wrong radiation dose to dozens of prostate-cancer patients at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. The U.S. Senate hearing began yesterday, June 29, 2009.
 May 2009 Attorneys For Victims Of Cement Truck Rollover Accident I-26 At College Park Road
On May 12, 2008, Marcushire "Cushire" Akabi-Davis entered I-26 eastbound toward Charleston from College Park Road with her mother and twin sister traveling as passengers when her vehicle was struck by a fully loaded cement truck.
 April 2009 Pistachio Recall
According to the FDA.gov, the FDA and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are investigating Salmonella contamination in pistachio products sold by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc, Calif.
 January 26, 2009 Over-the-Counter-Children's Motrin Causes Liver Failure in Little Girl
Little Girl in Need of a Second Liver Transplant Remains on Waiting List After Pediatrician Prescribed Over-the-Counter Motrin to Treat a Virus
 November 10, 2008 Woman’s Life Spared By Misfire Of Gun By Roommates Boyfriend
Gun Aimed at Woman’s Head Misfired Twice before finally going off: Man takes his own life inside Residence of Girlfriend
October 30, 2008 Messa & Associates Recovers $2.75 Million For Sixty-Four Year Old Man Permanently Injured In Motorcycle Accident
Plaintiff Underwent Three Surgeries and Two Years of Rehabilitation Due to Negligence of Lex Electric Co., Inc.’s Truck Driver
October 1, 2008 Messa & Associates Is Pleased To Announce The Recent Addition Of Thomas N. Sweeney, Esq To The Firm
Messa & Associates is happy to announce that Thomas N. Sweeney, ESQ has joined its team of trial council. Mr. Sweeney has practiced in both state and federal courts, as well as represented clients before the American Arbitration Association. His practice focus is on complex personal injury cases including toxic tort, medical malpractice, premises liability, products liability, and other catastrophic injury cases.
 July 24, 2008   Nationwide Federal Class-Action Lawsuit Regarding the Drug Digitek
On April 8th 2008, the FDA announced a Class-1 Recall of lots of Bertek and UDL Laboratories Digitek Tablets Manufactured and Distributed by Generic Drug-Maker Actavis and Mylan Pharmaceuticals because tablets may contain up to DOUBLE the dose of the drug Digoxin.
July 08, 2008  
Messa & Associates Retained in Products Liability Case
Messa & Associates has recently been retained to represent a family and their 5 year old little girl who was severely
July 08, 2008   New Attorney: Richard J. Heleniak
Messa & Associates is proud to announce the recent addition of Mr. Richard J. Heleniak Esq. to our firm.
May 22, 2008  
JOSEPH L. MESSA, JR. INDUCTED INTO THE VERDICT CLUB
Premier litigators group honors Messa for million-dollar awards
March, 2002 Tractor Trailer Accident Leaves Driver a Quadriplegic
Joseph L. Messa, Jr. of Messa & Associates was successful in having the Superior Court of Pennsylvania over reverse order by the trial court...
 
Pharmaceutical Drug Alerts

2010-01-05 New Warnings for a Popular Rub-on Pain Reliever
A federal agency has announced new warnings for all products containing diclofenac sodium, including Voltaren Gel, because the medications have been linked to reports of serious liver damage resulting in transplants and deaths. Voltaren is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, which is typically prescribed for osteoarthritis pain. Many favor Voltaren Gel over pills because it is thought to be less likely to cause stomach irritation and bleeding, and it has been lauded as a safer pain reliever, particularly for elderly patients. …more

2009-11-20 Vicks nasal spray recalled after bacteria found
The Procter & Gamble Co. has recalled some 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company found bacteria in samples during routine testing. The product has been recalled voluntarily after small amounts of the B. cepacia bacteria was found at the German plant where it's made. No illnesses have been reported yet, but the bacteria could harm people with chronic lung problems or weakened immune systems. …more

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Acromed
$120 Million total settlement for plaintiffs injured as a result of implantation of spinal ... more.

Gustafsson v. Trigen-Philadelphia Energy Corp.
$85 Million jury verdict in February of 2008, against Trigen-Philadelphia Energy Corporation on behalf of a University of Pennsylvania medical student ... more.

Confidential
$20 Million dollar total settlement for clients injured as a result of ingestion of ... more.

Berry v. Samaritan Health Corp.
$16.5 Million jury verdict for failure to investigate ...more

Schuster v. Ponzio
$12 Million verdict in Medical Malpractice Suit. more

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2010-03-18--Government Recalling over 1 Million Highchairsmore

2010-03-18--Boston Scientific Recalls Seven Brands of Implantable Defibrillatorsmore

2010-03-10--CPSC to issue safety warning about popular baby slingsmore

2010-03-02--Children Toy Recalls Occur During the Month of Februarymore

2010-03-02--GM to recall 1.3M compacts for steering problemmore

2010-03-02--What should you do if a vehicle is accelerating uncontrollably?more

2010-02-24--Allreds Does Voluntary Recall on Baby Productsmore

2010-02-24--Controversial Diabetic Medicine could be Removed from the Marketmore

2010-02-24--YAZ Birth Control Possibly Linked to Hazardous Side Effectsmore

2010-02-07--Obama officials step up pressure on Toyotamore

2010-02-02--UPDATE - Toyota Recallmore

2010-01-29--Honda Recalls 646,000 Unitsmore

2010-01-29--Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazardmore

2010-01-28--Johnson & Johnson Issues Massive Recall of Tylenolmore

2010-01-27--Toyota Halts Sales Of Some Models For Safety Problems, including the Camrymore

2010-01-25--Alli 60 mg. Capsules, Counterfeit Product UPDATEmore

2010-01-21--Alli 60 mg. Capsules, Counterfeit Productmore

2010-01-20--One Million Graco Strollers are Recalled after Amputations of Kids’ Fingertipsmore

2010-01-20--Dorel Asia Recalls Cribs; 1 Infant Death Reportedmore

2010-01-13--Cheese Recall Impacts Target, Whole Foods and other storesmore

2010-01-05--New Warnings for a Popular Rub-on Pain Relievermore

2009-12-23--Volvo recalls over 140K 2001-2005 and 2010 MY vehicles over fuel system issuesmore

2009-12-21--FDA Investigates Radiation Overdose at Hospitalsmore

2009-12-04--They Knew and Failed to.. New Report Details Corporations that Skirt Responsibility and Shun Consumer Safety to Save Moneymore
2009-11-25-- Toyota to replace 3.8M gas pedalsmore
2009-11-24--Elmo and a dinosaur make bad toy listmore
2009-11-09--Stroller company announces major safety recallmore
2009-11-02--Two deaths possible in ground beef recallmore
2009-10-14--Ford Recalls 4.5M from Defective Switchmore
2009-10-13--What's the Wharton Name Worth?...more
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