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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- FDA Warns of Serious Burns with Over-The-Counter Topical Muscle and Joint Pain Relievers
Washington, DC: FDA is alerting the public that certain over-the-counter (OTC) products that are applied to the skin for the relief of mild muscle and joint pain have been reported to cause rare cases of serious skin injuries, ranging from first- to third-degree chemical burns, where the products were applied. When applied to the skin, the produc... - Test for Asbestosis—Don’t wait for Autopsy
Oct-25-12 Miami Beach, FL Mini’s father had respiratory problems for many years before he passed away. She believes he had asbestosis lung disease caused by exposure to asbestos when he was an airplane mechanic in World War II. “I know I can’t file an asbestos lawsuit because he wasn’t diagnosed with asbestosis or mesothelioma or a... - The Weight Behind Consumers Reports Warning Against Actos
Oct-29-12 Yonkers, NY There has been various writings, and warnings against Actos and specifically, Actos bladder cancer . One such warning was released this past August when Consumer Reports , published by Consumers Union since 1936, went on record as suggesting Actos should only be used as a last line of defense against Type 2 diabetes due to serious side effe... - Overturning ERISA Practice: Public Justice Attorney Weighs In
Oct-29-12 Washington, DC Matt Wessler, an attorney at Public Justice, is defending James McCutchen (U.S. Airways v. McCutchen) who has been sued by his self-funded employer-based health plan for the money it paid to cover his medical expenses after he was seriously injured in an auto accident. McCutchen, in his early 50s, won’t ever be able to work again... - What is a Brain Injury Worth?
Oct-20-12 Chicago, IL A brain injury can be catastrophic, especially when it involves a newborn. Consequently, a brain injury lawsuit must take into consideration the costs of raising a brain-injured child and a brain injury lawyer will do the utmost to obtain a fair settlement, such as the $19.2 million brain injury settlement last year. A Florida jury award... - Ubiquiti Networks, Inc UBNT Securities Fraud
Company: Ubiquiti Networks, Inc Ticker Symbol: UBNT Class Period: Oct-14-11 to Aug-9-12 Date Filed: Sep-11-12 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Nov-10-12 Court: Northern District of California Allegations: Atlanta, GA: A securities class action lawsuit has been filed on be... - When a Birth Control Pill Takes a Life
Oct-24-12 Toronto, ON When one of the national television networks in Canada aired an in-depth consumer report on Yasmin birth control in 2011, not only was it one of the most-watched programs of the year, it triggered a flood of response. Some of the response had tragic overtones. One viewer who contributed to the comments section of the official website... - Another Zimmer NexGen Lawsuit Filed
Oct-28-12 Sherman, TX Another Zimmer NexGen lawsuit , alleging problems with the Zimmer NexGen knee replacement, has been filed, this time in Texas. The lawsuit alleges the Zimmer knee replacement is defective and caused the plaintiff pain and emotional distress. According to the lawsuit, as reported by The Southeast Texas Record (10/18/12), the plaintiff, B... - Valence Technology, Inc. VLNCQ Securities Fraud
Company: Valence Technology, Inc. Ticker Symbol: VLNCQ Class Period: Aug-3-11 to Jul-12-12 Date Filed: Sep-10-12 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Nov-9-12 Court: uthern District of New York Allegations: San Diego, CA: A securities class action lawsuit has been filed in th... - DGSE Companies DGSE Securities Fraud
Company: DGSE Companies Ticker Symbol: DGSE Class Period: Apr-15-11 to Apr-17-12 Date Filed: Sep-10-12 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Nov-9-12 Court: Northern District of Texas Allegations: New York, NY: A securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of inve... - Toshiba Settles LCD Antitrust Class Action for $30M
San Francisco, CA: Toshiba Corporation announced today that it has settled claims of alleged antitrust violations in the LCD business brought by direct purchasers of LCD panels and certain products containing such panels. Toshiba will pay US$30 million, and the Plaintiffs will relinquish all claims for damages, fees, costs and other relief. The a... - Studies Suggest St. Jude Device Not Effective
Oct-27-12 Miami, FL Two studies suggest a St. Jude Medical device may not be as effective as thought. The device, known as the St. Jude Amplatzer PFO Occluder was designed to close holes in the patient's heart following a stroke, but two studies suggest the device is no better at preventing repeat strokes in patients than non-surgical treatments. In 2000, certain... - Aurora Organic Dairy Settles Consumer Fraud Class Action for $7.5M
Boulder, CO: Aurora Organic Dairy, based in Boulder, has agreed a $7.5 million settlement potentially ending a five-year-old consumer fraud class-action lawsuit against the company. The lawsuit was filed against the dairy, which supplies many U.S. grocery chains, on behalf of two St. Louis-area mothers in 2007. They alleged the dairy employed unfa... - Lawsuit Funding Helps Car Accident Victim Get a Better Settlement
Oct-22-12 Citrus Heights, CA Two young boys were hit by a driver accused of being under the influence of a controlled substance as their mother, Maria Perez, walked them to school in Citrus Heights, CA. One child has been released from the hospital, but his younger brother remains in a coma. The driver is accused of driving under the influence and driving on a sus... - Reverse Mortgage Lenders Allegedly Prey on Seniors
Oct-26-12 Chicago, IL For some seniors, the money offered through a reverse mortgage can be a lifesaver. People living on a fixed income might not have enough money to make ends meet in the case of illness or injury, so money obtained from a reverse mortgage lender can seem like the ideal solution. Unfortunately, some reverse mortgage lenders are accused of unet... - How Lawsuit Funding Can Make an Auto Accident Lawsuit Stronger
Oct-26-12 Southfield, MI Here is a personal account from a client who benefited from pre-settlement lawsuit funding after suffering serious injuries in an auto accident. To protect privacy at the client’s request, we have removed any reference to his name. “I was in a head-on auto accident when a speeding driver rounded a curve and slammed into my car. I... - Bjork Shiley Lawsuits Settled Decades Ago, Could More be Filed?
Oct-26-12 New York, NY With the Bjork Shiley heart valve removed from the market in 1986, it makes sense to think that all lawsuits related to the Bjork Shiley valve would already have been filed and cleared from the courts. And indeed, some Bjork Shiley lawsuits have been settled. But that does not mean that people who suffer a failure of the Bjork Shiley valve... - Wrongly Denied Disability Can Affect Anyone
Oct-25-12 Gravenhurst, ON There is a certain stereotype when it comes to wrongly denied disability claims : individuals who are injured on the job requiring medical attention and rehabilitation, service personnel returning from battle in need of treatment and / or disability due to the inability to function due to, say, post traumatic stress disorder. However, wr... - Customers Complain About Home Warranty Companies
Oct-25-12 Oklahoma City, OK Customers wanting peace of mind about their appliances and home repairs often turn to home warranty companies . Home warranty insurance, covering appliances, electrical repairs and plumbing issues, can provide important coverage in case something breaks down. But home warranty lawsuits, alleging bad faith insurance on the part of some... - Medical Device Lawsuit Pitted One Manufacturer Against Another
Oct-20-12 Washington, DC It is somewhat ironic that a company itself having faced allegations of defective medical devices, has litigated against a rival citing an allegedly defective product. Given the spike in complaints over hip & knee replacement implant failure , such an allegation is nothing new, save for the twist that saw the complaint stem from a com...