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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Both Sides Digging In for Pending Zimmer NexGen Lawsuit
May-24-13 Warsaw, IN The continuing controversy surrounding Zimmer Knee Replacement is destined for the courts, with the first bellwether NexGen lawsuit expected in 2014. And while Zimmer continues to hold that NexGen total knee replacement systems are reliable and some of the most widely used, the existence of a sizable product liability case serves to temper t... - California Call Center, Call Center Overtime, Call Center Employees
A number of California overtime class action lawsuits have been filed against California call centers , claiming that call center employees are not paid for the time spent logging into their computer systems and other required programs before and after their shift. The wage and hour class action against call centers alleges that call center overtime... - $3M Haier Freezer Class Action Settlement Proposed
San Francisco, CA: A $3 million settlement has been agreed by defendant Haier America Trading LLC, in the consumer fraud class action lawsuit alleging the company sold freezers that do not meet national energy consumption standards. Filed in 2011, the lawsuit, entitled Christopher Collins, et al. v. Haier America Trading LLC, et al, alleges Hai... - Cigna Settles Denied Disabilities Claims
May-23-13 Bangor, ME Cigna has agreed to settle wrongly denied disability claims with a variety of states. The states alleged three Cigna-operated companies improperly handled insurance claims. Improperly denied insurance claims can lead to bad faith insurance lawsuits against insurance companies. Maine Insurance Superintended Eric Cioppa announced on May 22,... - Health Canada Updates Label for Zithromax
May-23-13 Ottawa, Canada Health Canada has announced it is updating the Zithromax side effects label to warn about a risk of cardiovascular events. The updated warning does not involve the reported risk of Zithromax Stevens Johnson Syndrome, an allergic reaction that occurs in response to some medications. In 2012, the maker of Zithromax received a warning lette... - $55M Settlement Reached in Online Hotel Booking Sites Class Action Lawsuit
Los Angeles, CA: A $55 million settlement has been reached in the unfair business practices practices class action pending against Hotels.com LP, Expedia Inc., Hotwire Inc. and eight other online travel companies. District Judge Orlando Garcia ordered the defendants to pay the settlement, effectively ending allegations the companies failed to... - Amiodarone Increases Risk for Cancer Study Finds
Washington, DC: Men taking the antiarrhythmia drug amiodarone (Nexterone, Baxter Healthcare Corp), are at increased risk for cancer, according to a study published online in Cancer. The study also showed that men who had been exposed to the drug extensively, were at particularly high risk. The retrospective study found that the risk for cancer in... - Asbestos: A Killer, 40 Years Later
May-18-13 New Orleans, LA Anyone who has lived with someone with mesothelioma or asbestosis will tell you that such diseases, caused by asbestos exposure, are horrific and painful for their victims. Unfortunately for victims, exposure to asbestos fibers 40 years ago can result in such fatal conditions today. And it is not just the people who worked directly with... - Januvia Sales Slow Down
May-22-13 New York, NY Merck & Co has reported that Januvia experienced a drop in quarterly sales, although there is no word on whether that drop is related to recent concerns about Januvia side effects . The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it was examining data suggesting a link between Januvia and pancreatic cancer. Januvia has... - Pre-Settlement Funding: Understand the Terms
May-21-13 Washington, DC While not exactly new, pre-settlement funding is beginning to weave its way into the public consciousness as a welcome resource for plaintiffs in the throes of litigation and in need of any settlement funding that may be forthcoming. The idea is to have immediate access to settlement or compensation funds through a third party while liti... - Another Defect in da Vinci Robot
May-11-13 Sunnyvale, CA Intuitive Surgery, the company that makes an instrument that goes with the da Vinci robot , sent an urgent device notification (May 8, 2013) to hospitals regarding a “potential issue” with its device. The instrument in question, EndoWrist Monopolar Curved Scissors, also known as Hot Shears, could develop small, invisible cra... - Fen-Phen Still Counting Victims and Fen-Phen Lawsuits
May-15-13 Dallas, TX When it comes to Fen-Phen , “it ain’t over til I’m over,” says Rosemary, who was recently diagnosed with primary pulmonary hypertension, or Fen-Phen PPH in Fen-Phen consumers. Even though Rosemary settled with Wyeth in 2007, her injuries have worsened - she settled when her complaint and diagnosis was mitral valve r... - Antidepressant Use While Pregnant Linked to Autism Risk
May-19-13 Seattle, WA Yet another study suggests a risk of birth defects associated with using certain antidepressants while pregnant. Although this study does not examine Effexor birth defects or Effexor side effects in infants, the study does examine antidepressants similar to Effexor. Effexor is in a class of antidepressants known as serotonin-norepinephri... - FDA to Issue New Warnings Over Depakote Birth Defects
May-19-13 Washington, DC Continued concern over Depakote and its association with potential birth defects has prompted the federal drug regulator to issue additional warnings about valproate (Depakote). The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be adding new warnings to the drug’s labeling. Depakote, which is indicated for the treatment of bipolar dis... - Amusement Park Government Regulation Urged
May-14-13 Boston, MA If more federal and state oversight would reduce the number of amusement ride injuries , lawyer Jonathan Karon would be happy to have fewer clients in his office. The first amusement park injury case Karon handled involved a little girl who suffered a torn scalp after coming into contact with an “unguarded motor.” “Her in... - Hourly or by the Load? Truckers Seek Class Action
May-18-13 Wilmington, CA In yet another overtime lawsuit , plaintiffs have alleged they were misclassified to avoid being given overtime pay for hours worked. In this case, the plaintiffs allege California overtime laws were violated because the workers - truck drivers - were misclassified as independent contractors. The lawsuit, which seeks class-action statu... - Car Manufacturers on Track for Airbag Recall Record
May-17-13 Detroit, MI Airbags, including side airbags and curtain airbags, have become synonymous with automobile safety. Automobile manufacturers loudly proclaim the safety of their vehicles using the number of airbags as proof that their products are safe. But according to reports, this year the number of airbag recalls could break a record set just last year,... - Monster Energy Drink Dangerous to Children
May-17-13 San Francisco, CA: Monster Beverage Corporation, the maker of the controversial Monster Energy Drink, is facing yet another lawsuit, this one contending that the company’s marketing to children as young as six is in violation of California law. Monster Beverage’s highly caffeinated energy drinks are a cause of concern to health officials... - Fresenius Allegedly Failed to Warn, Say GranuFlo Lawsuits
May-17-13 Washington, DC Considering the growing number of plaintiffs who are filing a GranuFlo lawsuit , it’s no surprise that GranuFlo actions have been consolidated, as requested, into multi-district litigation. In recent weeks, the Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation (MDL) consolidated GranuFlo lawsuits to MDL 2428 (In re: Fresenius GranuFlo/Nat... - What Happens to Asbestos Drilling Mud After the Fact?
May-8-13 Santa Barbara, CA The health effects of drilling mud have long been the basis of research and conjecture, as well as litigation. Workers toiling on oil rigs within close proximity to drilling mud that allegedly contained asbestos, either recently or years previous, have remained concerned over the potential for long-term health effects. Many workers have t...