Product Liability | March 16, 2026

For decades, companies marketed Roundup as a safe and effective weed killer. Families sprayed it in their gardens. Workers used it on farms, parks, and school grounds. However, many people never received clear warnings about potential cancer risks. I am Michele Mirman, a New York City personal injury attorney, and I have spent my career… read more

Product Liability | March 2, 2026

At Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C., I regularly speak with clients who have cancer and want clarity about cancer-causing ingredients in everyday products, most particularly talc, which has been implicated in cancers affecting women. And women have started to hold manufacturers responsible in lawsuits. What Is Talc? Talc is a naturally occurring mineral made of… read more

Product Liability | February 20, 2020

Almost 4.5 million women in the U.S. use an intrauterine device or IUD as their preferred method of birth control. Its popularity is second only to birth control pills. Mirena, the most prescribed IUD in New York and throughout the country, may cause side effects referred to as the Mirena Crash.  What is the Mirena… read more

Product Liability | January 31, 2020

You would expect that the products you buy in New York are safe for you and your family to use. However, this isn’t always the case. Some companies cut corners to save costs. Others rush them to market before testing them properly. A few even push products for sale knowing that they contain risks without… read more