Parker Waichman Alonso LLP Files Suit Against the Manufacturers of Super PoliGrip(R) and Fixodent(R) on Behalf of a Victim of Denture Cream Zinc Poisoning

GREAT NECK, N.Y., Nov 02, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Parker Waichman Alonso LLP announces that they have filed a lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline and Proctor & Gamble on behalf of an Iowa woman who was diagnosed with neuropathy attributed to the use of Super PoliGrip(R) and Fixodent(R) denture adhesive creams.

According to her complaint, Shawn Renay Rankin, 48, received dentures several years ago, and has used Super PoliGrip(R) and Fixodent(R). Ms. Rankin stopped using the denture adhesive creams in March 2009 after she was diagnosed with neuropathy. Ms. Rankin's lawsuit alleges that because of her use of Super PoliGrip(R) and Fixodent(R), she ingested excessive amounts of zinc, which over time caused her to suffer copper depletion, as well as neurological and permanent injuries. The complaint further alleges that defendants failed to provide adequate warnings about the zinc in their products or provide adequate instructions to prevent deviation from accepted use. Ms. Rankin's lawsuit names GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of Super PoliGrip(R), and Proctor and Gamble Manufacturing Corp., the maker of Fixodent(R), as well as their subsidiaries, as defendants.

The complaint maintains that Super PoliGrip(R) and Fixodent(R) contain a form of zinc, which is bonded to an unknown formulation. A small amount of zinc is necessary for a balanced diet. However, being exposed to an excessive amount of zinc can result in copper depletion and serious negative adverse neurological effects. In August 2008, the peer reviewed journal "Neurology" reported on four patients suffering from neuropathy and other neurological symptoms typical of zinc poisoning and copper depletion. It was determined that excess use of denture cream could have been responsible for their symptoms.

This lawsuit is the latest of many filed by Parker Waichman Alonso LLP on behalf of the victims of zinc-containing denture adhesive creams.

Ms. Rankin's lawsuit, along with dozens of others filed before it, has been consolidated for centralized and coordinated pre-trial proceedings in the Denture Cream Products Liability Litigation in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division, before the Honorable Judge Cecilia Altonaga (MDL No. 2051). Andres F. Alonso Esq., a partner with Parker Waichman Alonso LLP, was appointed Co- Lead Counsel to the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in the litigation by Judge Altonaga in an order filed on July 13, 2009. On October 22, 2009, Mr. Alonso attended the most recent case management conference in the Denture Cream Products Liability Litigation.

Parker Waichman Alonso continues to offer free consultations to the victims of denture cream zinc poisoning. If you or a loved one uses or have used Super PoliGrip(R) or Fixodent(R) and now suffer from neurological problems, please contact our office by visiting www.yourlawyer.com. Free case evaluations are also available by calling 1 800 LAW INFO (1-800-529-4636).

About Parker Waichman Alonso LLP Parker Waichman Alonso LLP is a leading personal injury law firm that represents plaintiffs nationwide. The firm has offices in New York, New Jersey and Florida.

Parker Waichman Alonso LLP has assisted thousands of clients in receiving fair compensation for injuries resulting from defective drugs, medical devices and other products.

For more information on Parker Waichman Alonso LLP, please visit: www.yourlawyer.com or call 1-800-LAW-INFO (1-800-529-4636).

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