The Cochran Firm Legal Blog

A class action defective product lawsuit was filed in Memphis, Tennessee against the manufacturer of the denture cream Fixodent on March 10, 2009. Fixodent is one of the most popular denture creams and is used by approximately 35 million Americans.

The lawsuit claims that the high level of zinc contained in Fixodent is not properly indicated on the warning label and there is not an appropriate warning about the dangers of too much Zinc intake. A healthy, balanced diet needs a small amount of zinc. However, normal daily use of this denture cream has been known to cause an abnormal amount of Zinc to be absorbed by the gums and ingested through the mouth. High levels of zinc ingested in the body may cause:

• Decrease in copper levels
• Zinc poisoning
• Neuropathy
• Neurological problems

Any of these conditions may leave the user permanently disabled and the user may need the aid of a walker or a wheelchair.

Defective Products Affecting You

Serious personal injuries may be caused by many types of defective products:

• Defective automobiles
• Defective medical devices
• Defective drugs
• Defective consumer products

Any defective product may potentially cause you harm. When a serious injury occurs, the parties responsible for these defective products must be held accountable and give you the compensation you deserve. Our defective product attorneys can help.

A defective product may cause you or a loved one undue pain and suffering. If you live in the Memphis area and need legal advice, please contact our Defective Product Lawyers at our Memphis office for a confidential consultation.

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