What harm did MoistureLoc cause?
June 26, 2006 17:35

As a direct and proximate result of his use of the product, users developed the fungal infection Fusarium Keratitis, a rare and serious condition that affects the cornea of the eye and causes unusual redness, light sensitivity, excessive tearing, eye discharge,... (Read Article)

What is the formulation of ReNu that could cause eye infections?
June 27, 2006 17:40

The unique characteristics of the formulation of the ReNu with MoistureLoc product increases the risk of Fusarium infection. For example, ReNu with MoistureLoc is unique in that it employs a preservative/disinfectant, alexidine, which is new to the ophthalmic... (Read Article)

What did Bausch & Lomb do wrong with ReNu? What are the lawsuits alleging?
June 28, 2006 17:41

It is believed that Bausch & Lomb knew or should have known of the dangerous risks of the product on or before May 15, 2006, when it withdrew the product from the worldwide market. It is clear that Bausch & Lomb knew at the latest in November 2005 of outbreaks... (Read Article)

Theories of Liability Against Bausch & Lomb for ReNu
June 29, 2006 17:45

Product Liability: Bausch & Lomb designed, manufactured, labeled, advertised, distributed, and/or sold the product in an unreasonably unsafe condition.Negligence:Bausch & Lomb had a duty to exercise reasonable care to properly prepare, design, research, develop,... (Read Article)

ReNu Litigation Conference
June 30, 2006 07:05

On July 26, 2006 at the Peninsula Hotel in Chicago, lawyers from across the country will convene to dissect and discuss pending Bausch and Lomb lawsuits. Topics to be discussed include: eye infections and residual problems, the different types of contact lens solutions and what are polymers, a timeline of important events leading up to Renu MoistureLoc recall, and what's next? Is a Renu class action suit in our future?

The conference presented by Harris Martin meets from 12:30 to 5 p.m.