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Sort by date 16,482 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- The Tragedy and Complexity of Asbestos Drilling Mud: A Deferred Death Sentence
Jul-13-13 Austin, TX In today’s modern society, it is generally held that the host, sponsor or employer is at least equally accountable, and in some cases, solely accountable for the safety of guests or employees on premises. If you throw a party, the hosts are responsible for making sure attendees make their way home and don’t wind up behind the wheel,... - Airbag Injury Plaintiff Awarded $14 Million
Jul-12-13 Windsor, ON The venerable airbag has now escalated beyond a valued safety feature to become a source for injury itself, either through inadvertent deployment when a sensor goes wonky or a failed deployment that results in airbag injuries . And now the airbag has become the focus of a juicy “whodunit” in Ireland after a former airline pilot w... - $3.2 Million Debt Collector Harassment Penalty Largest So Far
Jul-11-13 Washington, DC The quest against debt collector harassment scored a major victory with a $3.2 million civil penalty levied against a formidable debt collection agency by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). According to The Washington Post (7/10/13), it’s the largest penalty ever obtained from a debt collector. The case is the latest salvo in... - $11.75M Wellbutrin XL Class Action Settlement Reached
New York, NY: An $11.75 million settlement has been tentatively agreed in the Wellbutrin XL antitrust class action filed against Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc, and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). If you bought Wellbutrin XL® or its Generic equivalent, the proposed class action settlement could affect you. This matter is a lawsuit against Valean... - Supreme Court Hands Drugmakers a Victory in SJS Lawsuit
Jul-6-13 Washington, DC A recent decision in a Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) lawsuit has given drugmakers a victory, and hurt patients and consumers. The lawsuit focused on allegations that a drug caused SJS symptoms, resulting in severe injuries to the plaintiff. Although lower courts found for the plaintiff, the US Supreme Court found for the drug maker. ... - $1.8M US Nursing Unpaid Wages Class Action Settlement Reached
San Francisco, CA: A unpaid wages wages class action lawsuit filed against US Nursing has reached a tentative $1.8 million settlement. The lawsuit claims that US Nursing Corp failed to adequately compensate California nursing staff that were sent to replace striking employees. The named lead plaintiff in the wages and hour class action, Shameka B... - Asbestos Exposure Not Limited to Heavy Industry
Jul-5-13 Charleston, WV When it takes decades for asbestosis to appear and an employee to file an asbestosis lawsuit, it can be difficult to know which employers or suppliers were primarily responsible for the plaintiff’s asbestos exposure. This is particularly true if the employee worked in an industry where exposure to asbestos is routine. But a study b... - Accutane Shattered Dreams of Navy Seal Career
Jul-5-13 Sammamish, WA When Chris started taking Accutane , his acne was so bad to the point where he couldn’t wear his military uniform because the seams would rub on his back. The naval hospital prescribed Accutane medication and he took it for seven months. He was only 19 but remembers signing a waiver saying he understood that Accutane side effects can... - Unum Giving More of the Usual “Runaround”
Jul-9-13 Tampa, FL Jody applied for short-term disability benefits with Unum , her health insurance company, and was approved for three months, with the understanding that long-term benefits would be automatic. Not so with bad faith insurance practices. Even though her physician sent her complete medical records and all the documentation requested by the insu... - “A DaVita Granuflo Lawsuit Can Help Bring Justice”
Jun-30-13 Waltham, MA The DaVita and Fresenius lawsuits are increasing as plaintiffs realize their mothers or fathers may have died at a DaVita Dialysis Center because of Granuflo and Naturalyte products. Add another Granuflo class-action lawsuit to the 161 actions pending (as of May 14, 2013) in the Granuflo/Naturalyte multi-district litigation (MDL) for the D... - Internet Payday Loan Companies Under Fire for Unethical Practices
Jun-30-13 Charleston, WV Five debt collection companies have reportedly settled a lawsuit filed by the West Virginia Attorney General that alleged the companies were attempting to collect on illegal Internet payday loans . Because they are available over the Internet, online payday loans are sometimes made available to consumers in states where the loans are ille... - Morality Clause at Issue in Ohio Labor Lawsuit
Jul-4-13 Cincinnati, OH When it comes to state labor laws, such as Ohio labor laws , when do Ohio employee rights take precedent over morality clauses? That was the question before a federal jury, who was asked to consider whether Ohio employment labor law was violated by a morality clause. The situation, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer (6/4/13), was t... - Pre-Settlement Funding Becoming More Commonplace, but Do Your Homework
Jul-8-13 New York, NY Anyone wary of this latest phenomenon known as pre-settlement funding need only remember back to the genesis of other financial products and strategies commonplace and accepted today. Lease a car lately? There was a time when only corporations and businesses requiring entire fleets of vehicles had access to a car lease. Now, any consume... - Depakote New Warning - Decreased IQ Scores
Jul-8-13 San Diego, CA Not once during Catherine’s pregnancy was she told to stop taking Depakote . “I always read warning labels on every medication and I don’t remember reading any warnings not to take Depakote during pregnancy,” says Catherine. “I don’t know whether or not I qualify for a Depakote lawsuit but I should ha... - Firefighter Dad Exposed to Asbestos
Jun-25-13 San Jose, CA “I filed an asbestos claim with LawyersandSettlements because I believe everyone should know the risks our firefighters take,” says Sheri, whose fireman father (pictured) died of lung cancer. “I’m not looking for compensation - something should be done because even young firefighters are getting diagnosed with asbestosis and mesoth... - Study Links Statins to Side Effects
Jul-3-13 Tacoma, WA A recently published study suggests musculoskeletal conditions can be added to the list of Crestor side effects and side effects experienced by users of other statin medications. The study was published online in JAMA Internal Medicine (6/3/13) and investigated whether the use of statins was associated with musculoskeletal conditions... - ERISA Does Not Automatically Provide Awards for Attorney’s Fees
Jul-3-13 Philadelphia, PA When filing an ERISA lawsuit , it is important for plaintiffs to note that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) does not necessarily provide awards for attorney’s fees. This does not mean that lawsuits regarding ERISA plans should not be filed, but it is something for plaintiffs to be aware of, and it is something a... - Yasmin Birth Control Suspected in Deaths of Canadian Teens
Jul-7-13 Toronto, ON In spite of 24 deaths, six of them teenagers, amongst patients of Yasmin birth control in Canada, health regulators north of the border have no plans to recall the product, and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada maintain that both Yaz birth control and the Yasmin pill are safe and effective. But tell that to the mot... - Man Accused of Running $13.6 Million Securities Fraud Scam
Jul-7-13 Fort Lauderdale, FL Type securities fraud into any Google News search and dozens of results come up. The unfortunate truth is that stock fraud happens, and sometimes honest people get scammed by fraudsters. The good news is that officials can catch and prosecute those who prey on innocent investors; but even with jail time and stiff fines, there is no... - San Francisco Plane Crash – Airport Also Under Investigation
Jul-7-13 San Francisco, CA The Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 that crashed Saturday morning while landing at San Francisco International Airport has left two people dead and 182 people sent to hospitals, 50 of whom are in critical condition. Reports from various sources say it is “incredible” and “lucky” there are so many survivors. Fli...