Products Liability Lawsuit Alleges “Fura-Zone” Ointment Causes Female Reproductive Problems
A group of horsewomen have filed a products liability lawsuit in federal court in California, suing the manufacturer of the commonly used equine topical ointment "Fura-Zone," claiming repeated exposure to the ointment caused them to suffer reproductive and fertility problems, including ovarian cysts and fibroids.
Another “Environmental Contamination” Defense Falls Flat
A New Jersey racehorse trainer unsuccessfully appealed stiff penalties imposed by the New Jersey Racing Commission after a post-race urine sample taken from a horse he trained tested positive for three banned substances: Oxycodone, an opioid used to treat pain; Carisoprodol, a medication used to treat musculoskeletal pain; and Meprobamate, a medication used to treat anxiety and insomnia.
Racehorse Trainer Fined $1,000 After Horse Tests Positive For Meloxicam
Renown Thoroughbred racehorse trainer, Todd Pletcher, recently appealed a $1,000 fine and 10-day suspension that was imposed on him by the New York Gaming Commission (“New York Racing”) after a horse he trained tested positive for Meloxicam after finishing in second place in a race held at the Saratoga Racecourse.
Equipment Failure: “Inherent Risk” or Proof of Negligence?
The Virginia trial court dismissed an injured rider's personal injury lawsuit against a stable on the basis of a pre-injury liability release signed by the rider. Relying on the signed release and Virginia's Equine Activity Liability Act ("EALA"), the trial court concluded the rider could not sue. The rider appealed.