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Sort by date 16,482 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- For Victims of GranuFlo Heart Attack, It’s No Ordinary Day at Dialysis
Oct-6-13 Boston, MA Any GranuFlo lawsuit will feature a common backdrop: a patient attends a kidney dialysis clinic for the regular filtering of his or her blood through a machine. This is done on a regular basis, generally a few times per week. And it happens like clockwork. You build your weekly schedule around your dialysis appointments, after which you atte... - California to Take a Tougher Stance on Financial Elder Abuse
Oct-6-13 San Diego, CA California is expected to pass three bills that will take a tougher stance on financial elder abuse than existing laws currently do. Those laws, which deal with elderly financial abuse, would not only update the definition of undue influence as it relates to elder abuse, but would also require notary publics to report suspected elder abus... - When It Comes to Home Warranty Companies, Not All Are Created Equal
Sep-27-13 Sparks, NV When consumers purchase home warranty insurance , the expectation is that the home warranty companies that offer the warranties are properly licensed and able to conduct business. Unfortunately, some consumers find out too late that their home warranty company is improperly conducting business in their state, sometimes leaving the home owners... - Shimano Disc Brake Calipers Recalled in US and Canada
Sep-27-13 Washington, DC Consumers in the US and Canada are being advised by Shimano, the US Consumer Product Safety Board and Health Canada to immediately stop using bicycles with recalled Shimano brakes. Shimano has recalled the defective calipers due to reports that the disc brakes can fail, posing a collision hazard. The recall involves roughly 6,... - One Strike You’re Out: Wrongful Termination
Oct-1-13 Rialto, CA Juan believes he was wrongfully terminated : he didn’t show up for work one day because he was in jail - a situation obviously out of his control. His employer fired Juan because he was “unreliable” but he had never even been late for work. Is that fair? As an “at will” employee in the state of California, fai... - Former College Player’s Dream Dashed by Concussion and Brain Injury
Oct-5-13 Pullman, WA A forthcoming book on brain injury and concussions in the National Football League slams the NFL barely a month after the announcement of a brain injury lawsuit settlement over concussions suffered by former NFL players, and the alleged dismissal of concern by the league. Meanwhile, a young college athlete who had dreams of playing in the N... - Stryker Rejuvenate Revision Surgery: More Questions Than Answers
Sep-30-13 Columbus, OH Sam’s surgeon wants to replace his current Stryker Rejuvenate hip with another Stryker hip. But Steve doesn’t think that’s a good idea after learning of the Stryker Orthopedics Rejuvenate Modular Hip System Recall. “How can I know if this device will work better than the one I already have?” asks Sam. &ldq... - Zimmer NexGen Recipient “Caught between a Rock and a Hard Place”
Sep-30-13 Madera, CA Gina says that her Zimmer NexGen knee replacement forced her into an early retirement and her life has “changed severely” since getting a NexGen knee. “Now I’m caught between a rock and a hard place: should I have revision surgery?” Gina (not her real name) is hesitant because the Zimmer Knee Replacement surg... - California Overtime Lawsuit Granted Class-Action Status
Sep-30-13 San Francisco, CA An unpaid overtime lawsuit filed against Valero Corner Stores has been granted class-action status. The lawsuit, alleging violations of overtime laws, was filed in 2009, but had been voluntarily moved to arbitration. Plaintiffs in the case allege they were forced to work off the clock for the company and not paid either regular or ove... - Auto Price Finder Spam Text Message Class Action Settlement Reached
Chicago, IL: A notification program is underway, as ordered by the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois (the "Court"), to alert those who received an unsolicited text message advertisement , in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), regarding car price quotes about a proposed class action settlement that may affect their rights... - $5.95M Awarded in Asbestos Lawsuit Against Dow Chemical
Baton Rouge, LA: The Dow Chemical Company was found liable on all counts in a civil asbestos lawsuit filed in Louisiana state court relating to its use of asbestos and allegedly causing cancer in its workers. The case was decided by a Plaquemine, Louisiana jury, which awarded $5.95 million in damages. Dow Chemical' Louisiana division is headqua... - Surgeon’s View: What to Consider Before Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery
Oct-4-13 Park Ridge, IL Much has been made about the impact robotic surgery has had on the medical profession, and subsequent impact to patients. Reports of operating room injuries related to the use of the da Vinci surgical robot have fostered headlines and triggered debate over traditional surgery v. a robot-assisted procedure with surgeons operating from a highl... - New York Wrongful Termination Results in Lawsuits
Oct-4-13 New York, NY Although New York is an at-will employment state, there are circumstances in which an employee can file a New York wrongful termination lawsuit. If an employee has been fired for discriminatory reasons, for example, he or she could allege violations of federal and New York employment law. A New York wrongful employment termination lawsuit... - Avoid the Financial Hurdles during a Pending Lawsuit with Litigation Funding
Oct-4-13 It is stressful enough when you or a family member is seriously injured, without worrying about losing everything. When things are at their worst, many plaintiffs turn to litigation funding . “I was seriously injured in an auto accident and unable to return to work. I needed surgery to repair a ruptured disk, but the defendant was contesting liabilit... - Is Beyaz Worth the Risk?
Sep-21-13 Chicago, IL When it comes to deciding whether or not to take a medication, some patients weigh the risk of side effects with the benefits of the drug. So in the case of choosing a birth control, some women might ask whether the risk of taking Beyaz birth control is worth the benefits. After all, Beyaz side effects reportedly include an increased risk o... - Fracking Company Sent Packing
Sep-25-13 Rockingham County, VA Rockingham County had a problem. A hydro-fracking company had leased a swath of land. Residents were concerned that fracking for natural gas in their backyards would jeopardize their health, their water and land, and the local infrastructure. But the community rallied together and sent the oil and gas company packing. How... - Propecia Sexual Side Effects Don’t “Go Away”
Sep-29-13 Portland, OR Tom started taking Propecia soon after its FDA approval in 1997 for male pattern hair loss. Just a few months later he complained to his doctor of testicular pain and asked about Propecia side effects in men. His doctor said there was no link between Propecia and sexual side effects so Tom continued Propecia finasteride. “I have suff... - Wading Through the FDA’s Mirena Reports
Sep-29-13 Washington, DC As with many other drugs, Mirena side effects run the gamut from mild to severe. And also similar to many other drugs, the Mirena birth control side effects that are severe are reportedly life threatening. But as a news report shows - and as Mirena side effects lawsuits allege - there is some concern among women and critics that the risk... - What Is the Point of a Variable Annuity That Cannot Be Cashed In?
Oct-3-13 Dallas, TX In the world of investing, there are people who can tolerate a great deal of risk and those who cannot. When it comes to people purchasing a variable annuity , many people purchase the annuity because they believe the annuity to be a safe, guaranteed investment. As such, people who are close to retirement may be purchasing variable annuities,... - Four-Year-Old Iowa Tot Survives Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Oct-3-13 Waterloo, IA No child should have to go through what Emma Miller went through. Not even kindergarten age, the Iowa girl was stricken with Stevens Johnson Syndrome last year. She’s recovered now and a vibrant participant in her school’s kindergarten class, but in 2012, it was a different story. According to the Daily Iowan (9/27/13), it...