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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Proving Nexium Side Effects Caused Fractures
Apr-12-13 Boston, MA Patients who began taking Nexium before an updated warning was issued about the risk of Nexium side effects may be eligible to file a lawsuit if they suffered a fracture or bone degradation, but they must speak to an attorney soon. That is because the statute of limitations began running when the updated warning was announced. Furthermore, t... - Auto Accident Lawsuit Funding Is the Right Choice in Wrong-Way Auto Accident Lawsuits
Apr-12-13 Someone who has been injured or has lost a loved one at the hands of a wrong-way driver may be able to obtain compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. A victim may be able to recover damages for medical expenses, physical therapy or rehabilitation expenses, funeral and burial expenses, and lost wages. Once the suit is filed, the innocent victim can ap... - Actor Comes to Aid of Theme Park Accident Victim
Apr-12-13 Parkland, FL A teenager who suffered horrific and lasting injuries in an Amusement Park Accident , and a well-known actor who languished in negative headlines for weeks early last year, have come together in a story that injects a bit of cheer into an otherwise tragic storyline. That’s because Teagan Marti, a 15-year-old resident of Parkland, F... - Knee Replacement Triggers Airport Metal Detectors
Apr-7-13 Chicago, IL Compared to the pain that Joseph has endured since getting a knee replacement in 2008, setting off metal detectors at airports is only a minor irritant. “I have arthritis and ligament damage, quite a bit I was told, so I was (apparently) a prime candidate for a replacement,” say Joseph. “I wasn’t crazy about the i... - Sixteen Years On, It’s Fen-Phen All Over Again
Apr-11-13 Washington, DC It may have been pulled off the market 16 years ago, but for some, Fen-Phen remains a scourge. That’s because the once-popular diet pill combination of Fenfluramine and Phentermine is alleged to foster serious side effects that can take years to materialize. To that end, there are about a hundred cases pending in Fen-Phen Multid... - Another Study Weighs In on SSRI Birth Defects
Apr-11-13 Chicago, IL A new study suggests that SSRI birth defects might not be as much of a concern as previously thought. The study, which examined whether SSRI side effects might affect an infant’s growth, found that exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) prior to birth did not have a significant impact on the infant’s growth... - Did Merck Know About Fosamax Fracture Risk?
Apr-10-13 New York, NY Merck may have buried data on Fosamax fracture risk, according to media reports of the second Fosamax (Alendronate) lawsuit currently before the courts. According to a report by Bloomberg.com, Paul Pennock, the attorney representing Bernadette Glynn, Merck knew there was a risk of bone brittleness and an increased fracture risk with the... - Unum Lawsuit Results in Attorneys’ Fees to Plaintiff
Apr-10-13 Los Angeles, CA An Unum lawsuit has resulted in the court awarding attorneys’ fees to the plaintiff. The lawsuit, which originally alleged an unfairly denied Unum insurance claim by Unum life insurance, was found in favor of the plaintiff. According to Courthouse News Service (4/2/13), the plaintiff, Tanya Mondolo, was awarded $119,000 in at... - A Tale of Two Home Warranty Insurance Claims
Apr-9-13 Vancouver, BC Given the pace and variety of construction when it comes to new homes, home warranty insurance is a must. But just as a contractor can often be taken to task for shoddy workmanship, so too can an insurance company when they drop the ball, or at the very least keep the homeowner in limbo. As reported by North Shore News (3/15/13), a c... - “Beware Muscle Pain,” says Yasmin Pulmonary Embolism Victim
Apr-4-13 Houston, TX “I hope I can save someone’s life by telling my story,” says Tresa, a fitness instructor, who suffered a Yasmin pulmonary embolism. “I was misdiagnosed by the doctor and again in the hospital and I should be six feet under by now,” she adds, laughing. What a trooper. Although 45-year-old Tresa is making a ra... - Australian Study Links Fetal Malformation to Topamax
Apr-8-13 Melbourne, Australia A new study conducted by researchers in Australia suggests that Topamax side effects could include a risk of Topamax birth defects. The study, which included both valproate and topiramate side effects, examined the link between the use of antiepileptic drugs while pregnant and the incidence of birth defects. For the study, publi... - Is a Beyaz Lawsuit a Simple Component of Doing Business for Bayer?
Apr-8-13 Washington, DC While Beyaz manufacturer Bayer A.G. continues to stand behind its drospirenone-based oral contraceptive as safe and effective, Beyaz side effects are nonetheless articulated in both Beyaz advertising and corporate reporting. On the corporate side, pharmaceutical blogger Tom Lamb posting to DrugInjuryWatch.com noted while there is a... - $55M Settlement Reached in Empire State Realty Trust Securities Class Action Lawsuit
New York, NY: Plaintiffs in the securities class action regarding the proposed consolidation of several real estate entities, including the entities that own and operate the Empire State Building, into a publicly traded real estate investment trust to be known as Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., announce that the settlement of the class action has been... - Force Would Not Accommodate Veteran Police Officer, Denied
Apr-7-13 San Francisco, CA A former police officer with the San Francisco Police Department who was stricken with a heart attack and given a desk job for a year after an inability to return to active duty has failed in his bid to seek compensation from his employer for not making his desk job permanent. It is not known if there is a long-term disability claim, or i... - Call Center Employees Not Always Paid for Hours Worked
Apr-6-13 San Francisco, CA Donning and doffing lawsuits usually refer to situations in which employees are required to put on or take off extensive safety gear and uniforms outside of work hours (either before or after shift, or at the start and end of breaks). Depending on the equipment worn, this off-the-clock work can add up to 30 minutes or more of unpaid w... - Stock Broker Fraud Case “One of the Worst Cases of Churning Ever Seen”
Apr-6-13 Nacogdoches, TX A semi-retired logger and lumber company owner is alleged to have lost about $1 million dollars in his investment account due to stock broker fraud , Reuters reported in January. Brokers working on behalf of Oppenheimer & Co. (Oppenheimer) are alleged to have participated in excessive trading, or “churning,” in order t... - Merrill Lynch Agrees $12M Settlement in Unpaid Overtime Class Action Lawsuit
New York, NY: A $12 million settlement has been agreed by Merrill Lynch ending an unpaid overtime class action brought by employees who provided support services to brokers. The settlement still requires court approval. The lawsuit, filed in June 2011, alleges Merrill Lynch client associates were paid overtime based on an incorrect and low regular... - DePuy Hip Settlement: Attorney Weighs In
Apr-5-13 Los Angeles, CA A major verdict in the first DePuy hip case that went to trial last month in California State Court is seen as a victory for more than 10,000 DePuy Hip Replacement victims, says Dr. Shezad Malik, a DePuy attorney and Texas medical doctor. Although punitive damages were not awarded, the jury found $8.3 million in damages for the plain... - Backlog of VA Disability Benefits Claims
Apr-5-13 Washington, DC Veterans face an increasingly lengthy wait to receive their VA benefits , according to reports. In the last four years, the wait times for VA disability benefits have jumped, as have the number of claimants waiting more than a year for their benefits. According to the Center for Investigative Reporting (cironline.org; 3/11/13), the ave... - Zithromax SJS: “We Didn’t Know If He Was Going to Pull Through”
Apr-5-13 Scottsbluff, NE While most medications are bedeviled by adverse reactions that would cause some to question why they are taking the medication in the first place, Zithromax side effects can translate into much more than mere inconvenience. It can put you in the hospital with Zithromax Stevens Johnson Syndrome. The tragedy is that often a medicati...