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Sort by date 16,482 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Veterans Day Is Nice, but Battles Remain in the Real World for Veterans
Nov-21-15 Washington, DC: As we are not too far beyond Veteran’s Day, the occasion when the nation pauses to honor and to remember those who fought and died for democracy and freedom, it’s useful to also pause and consider the real-world challenges faced by our nation’s veterans. Many of those challenges revolve around veteran benefits . VA b... - Risk of Infection from Heater-Cooler Devices Prompts FDA Safety Communication
Washington, DC: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning for all heater-cooler devices providing heated and/or cooled water to: oxygenator heat exchangers, cardioplegia (paralysis of the heart) heat exchangers, and/orwarming/cooling blankets. Through analysis of adverse event reports, the medical literature, and information fr... - Parents of Autistic Children Sue Disney Park
Nov-20-15 Los Angeles, CA: A 2013 change in the way Disney World accommodates persons with disabilities has sparked a discrimination lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts by a group of 25 parents and guardians of autistic children in California. “Anyone with an autistic child understands the issues,” says attorney Mike Arias. “We hope this wil... - Force-Placed Insurance Lawsuit Alleges Corruption
Nov-20-15 Miami, FL: A Force-placed insurance lawsuit appears to have all the mystery and intrigue of a novel, with allegations of money laundering and other claims against Homeward Residential Holdings Inc. (Homeward) and other defendants. Those defendants include but are not limited to QBE Insurance Corporation (QBE) and WL Ross & Co., a private equity... - The Bair Hugger Is Anything but a Warm Hug
Nov-16-15 Topeka, KS: We are just a few weeks away from the date during which the next set of arguments are to be heard regarding the consolidation of Bair Hugger lawsuits in the District of Minnesota. Plaintiffs are hoping to consolidate a collection of lawsuits before the Honorable Donovan W. Frank. Arguments with regard to In Re: Bair Hugger Forced Air Warmin... - $576.75M Cathode Ray Settlement Reached
Santa Clara, CA: A $576.75 million settlement has been reached in a price-fixing class action lawsuit pending against makers of Cathode Ray Tubes, (CRTs). These devices were sold separately or as the main component in TVs and computer monitors. The Settlement includes CRTs and CRT Products purchased for private use and not for resale. Purchases m... - 1,077 Mass Tort Cases Filed Over Hypertension Drug Benicar
Nov-19-15 As of mid-October, there were 1,077 mass tort cases filed over hypertension drug Benicar within a Benicar MDL 2606 docket in New Jersey, where discovery has begun. The medication causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms among consumers. The litigation not only involves Benicar, but also Benicar HCT, Azor, and Tribenzor, which have severe side effects... - Is Daytrana Worth the Side Effects?
Nov-12-15 New York, NY: Patients who use Daytrana have been told to watch for Daytrana side effects , including discoloration of the skin. Skin discoloration, which is not dangerous but can be permanent, has been linked to the use of the Daytrana patch, used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to the US Food and Drug Administration... - Gas Explosion - Propane Explosion, Natural Gas Explosion, Gas Explosion Lawyer
A Gas explosion can occur as a result of a defective product or human error—such as lack of proper safety training-- in the workplace, resulting in a gas line explosion and accidents in the home (e.g., propane explosion , natural gas explosion and barbeque propane explosions often cause severe burn injuries and sometimes death. People working i... - Energy Drink Impact on the Body Isn’t Pretty
Nov-15-15 Rochester, MN: There have been several high-profile lawsuits alleging Monster Energy Drink Deaths and Hospitalizations , each of which have settled for undisclosed sums. And while the debate over the safety of energy drinks and their contents continues to roil, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to evaluate the products, while researche... - Concern Over Crestor Side Effects Is Old News
Nov-18-15 Washington, DC: AstraZeneca, the manufacturer of Crestor, recently released its third-quarter (Q3) results for 2015 during which the company referenced various patent and personal injury lawsuits for the benefit of investors and analysts concerned, as they are, about all aspects of doing business. And a Crestor lawsuit , for a pharmaceutical firm, is si... - Jury Awards $14 Million in Asbestos Lawsuit
Nov-14-15 Spartanburg, SC: The family of a man who died of mesothelioma has reportedly been awarded $14 million in their asbestos lawsuit , which alleged that the man’s mesothelioma was linked to his time working at a polyester plant. In awarding the $14 million, the jury reportedly found that the owner of the polyester fiber plant, Celanese Corp., was negl... - Good News for Risperdal Gynecomastia Victims
Nov-17-15 Philadelphia, PA: Jury verdicts so far: Two in favor of Risperdal plaintiffs and one in favor of the defense: Janssen Pharmaceuticals of Johnson & Johnson. A Philadelphia jury has awarded a young man $1.75 million for damages from disfigurement and mental anguish, even though he continued to take Risperdal after the label change in 2006. In... - Fluoroqinolone Antibiotics Require Black Box Warning for Heart Rhythm Side Effects
Nov-17-15 Santa Clara, CA: Fluoroqinolone antibiotics, including Levaquin, Avelox and Cipro, should have a new black box warning regarding the risk of heart rhythm problems according to Public Citizen, a prominent national watchdog group. Levaquin, Avelox and Cipro are among the most widely used fluoroquinolone antibiotics, which are a controversial group o... - SJS Patient Had Eyes Sewn Shut
Nov-17-15 Nashville, TN: In the land of allergic reactions, the most common side effects involve hives and respiratory problems, which are the symptoms people watch for when cautioned about allergies. But patients who develop Stevens Johnson Syndrome (or SJS) know the damage that happens when other symptoms result in a missed or delayed diagnosis. Stevens Joh... - $1.6M Settlement Awarded in DuPont Tephlon Cancer Lawsuit
Santa Clara, CA: A jury has awarded a $1.6 million settlement in the case of a woman who developed cancer from exposure to tephlon. Clara Bartlett filed a suit against DuPont alleging that tephlon leaks at a DuPont plant before 2004 entered the local waterways which resulted in her developing kidney cancer. Bartlett' case is just one of some 3,5... - California Labor Law Class Action Settles for $2.5 Million
Nov-16-15 San Francisco, CA: A California labor lawsuit that reached right across the nation is poised for a fair and reasonable outcome after plaintiffs urged the presiding judge to approve a settlement worth $2.5 million. The California labor lawsuit , which involves former and current security guards employed by Securitas, alleged various violations to Califor... - GSK Had Zofran “In the Bag”
Nov-16-15 Boston, MA: Damning evidence against defendant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is cited in the latest Zofran lawsuit, portraying the drug giant as nothing short of evil. The complaint includes a catchy phrase developed by GSK for its sales staff to pitch to doctors about its premixed Zofran bag: “Profit Maximization - It’s in the Bag.” The... - Zimmer Persona Lawsuit: The Hell behind the Headlines
Nov-15-15 Warsaw, IN: With baby boomers continuing to advance toward retirement and move through their twilight years, medical device manufacturers are racing at lightning speed to bring new products to the demographic segment and capture as much market share over their competitors as possible. In so doing, there have been failures that unfortunately affect not clin... - When a Car Recall Leads to a Securities Lawsuit
Nov-14-15 New York, NY: A recent car recall has led to a securities fraud lawsuit being filed against an automaker. The lawsuit, filed against Fiat Chrysler, alleges the company made false and misleading statements linked to its securities. The Detroit News (11/6/15) reports that the lawsuit was filed against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, CEO Sergio Marchio...