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Sort by date 16,482 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- "Good News for Yasmin and Yaz Lawsuits," Says Attorney
Jan-6-12 Dallas, TX Cardiologist and attorney Dr. Shezad Malik says the recent Yasmin and Yaz litigation, including other oral contraceptives with drospirenone, is good news for thousands of women who have suffered side effects, which range from gallbladder problems to DVTS to stroke. And even death. The first bellwether trials were set to take place this Ja... - It's Not Just a Baby, It's a Life: Zoloft Birth Defects
Jan-6-12 Washington, DC Birth defects happen for a variety of reasons: genetic predisposition, fate, or worse—a preventable cause. While any birth defect is a parent's worst nightmare, one that might have been preventable is the cruelest blow. Such is the case for a Washington woman who launched a zoloft heart birth defect lawsuit against Zoloft manufactu... - Reports of Eye Pain Prompt Avaira Toric and Avaira Sphere Contact Lenses Recalls
Washington, DC: CooperVision is recalling certain lots of Avaira Toric and Avaira Sphere contact lenses due to the presence of the residue (silicone oil). The presence of the residual oil may cause hazy vision or discomfort, severe eye pain or eye injuries requiring medical treatment. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms. Since the initiation of... - Wal-Mart To Settle Netflix DVD Antitrust Lawsuit
New York, NY: A potential settlement agreement looks possible in an antitrust class action lawsuit brought by current and former Netflix customers against Wal-Mart and Netflix. Emails were recently sent out announcing that Wal-Mart wants to settle. Netflix has decided to continue its fight. The lawsuit, filed in 2009, alleges "This antitrust cla... - What Is the Link Between Use of SSRI and Autism?
Jan-5-12 Des Moines, IA When it comes to treating maternal depression, doctors must weigh the risk of links between SSRI and autism , making the decision to medicate expectant mothers an important one. Although the exact link between SSRIs and autism is not clear, some studies suggest that a link does exist, and it appears to show that some SSRIs could be linked... - The High Cost of Hip & Knee Replacement Hell
Jan-5-12 Groveland, IL At the end of the year, The New York Times carried an ominous accounting of Hip & Knee Replacement Implant Failure and, specifically, hips. And while various companies and manufacturers have been targeted for criticism over the premature failure of their products, the issue is bigger than any one company. Indeed, the entire class is... - First YAZ/Yasmin Lawsuit Sent to Mediation
Jan-5-12 New York, NY The first lawsuit scheduled to go to trial next week, filed against Bayer AG alleging the pharmaceutical company mislead women about the safety of its oral contraceptives YAZ/Yasmin, has been sent to mediation instead. Bayer is currently facing more than 10,000 personal injury lawsuits alleging YAZ/Yasmin causes blood clots. Lawyers r... - Fentanyl Side Effects Fatal for Some
Jan-5-12 Dallas, TX When it comes to issues such as Duragesic side effects , many patients are probably aware of the risks associated with certain medication interactions. Some medications cannot be taken at the same time without a risk of serious consequences. But patients may not be aware about risks associated with certain behaviors when they use a Duragesic... - $31 Million California Labor Code Class-Action Lawsuit Launched
Jan-5-12 Berkley, CA Roberto "Bobby" Rodriquez could be forgiven for fading quietly into the sunset of retirement. He's earned it, after working 33 years in the California steel industry. But even though he retired from Pacific Steel in 2010, his work is unfinished—now that he is speaking out in support of California labor law on behalf of his current and... - Pain Pump Surgery Not the Only Way to Heal Shoulder
Jan-5-12 Auburn, NY There are many things that contribute to shoulder problems, and these various factors may point to why using pain pump surgery may not be the best form of treatment for affected individuals. Pain pumps can provide a sense of relief for a patient with shoulder problems, but the device can also cause severe and irreparable damage. According... - Avaulta - Bard Avaulta Mesh System, Avaulta Lawsuit
Serious complications have been associated with transvaginal surgical mesh , which is used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). Lawsuits have been filed against C.R. Bard, the manufacturer of Bard Avaulta mesh , alleging the Bard Avaulta System is defective. Avaulta Mesh An increasing number of... - FriendFinder Securities
Boston, MA: On November 15, 2011, a securities lawsuit was filed against FriendFinder Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFN) ("FFN" or the "Company"). FFN's officers, directors and two underwriters – Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. and Imperial Capital LLC (the "Underwriters") – are also named as defendants. The lawsuit, captioned Greenfield Childrens P... - Is Fracking Causing Earthquakes?
Jan-4-12 Cleveland, OH A recent earthquake in Ohio has experts debating whether activities related to hydraulic fracking for natural gas, which involves high-pressure liquid injection, may be the cause. On New Year's Eve a 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck at a depth of approximately 2 miles. As a result, Ohio's Department of Natural Resources suspended opera... - European Medicines Agency Concerned Over Orlistat Liver Damage; FDA Falls Silent
Jan-4-12 Washington, DC It's been about 18 months now since the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) articulated its latest cautionary initiative regarding Orlistat , the weight-loss drug that is sourced by prescription but is also available in a different strength over the counter (OTC) as Alli. That's when the FDA approved new safety labeling for both Alli an... - Rare Thigh Fractures among Fosamax Side Effects
Jan-4-12 Toronto, Ontario Health Canada is alerting Canadians that one of the potential Fosamax side effects , or complications arising with similar osteoporosis drugs, is a higher risk of a rare but serious bone fracture, according to The Canadian Press . The news source reported that this break, known as an atypical femur fracture, was seen as a significan... - Morgan Keegan Faces Mutual Fund Lawsuits
Dec-30-11 Memphis, TN Morgan Keegan reportedly faces mutual fund lawsuits worth more than $1 billion, which could be a factor in the financial firm not being sold. According to The Commercial Appeal (12/01/11), Morgan Keegan mutual fund lawsuits involve mutual fund losses in eight failed funds. Although the firm is for sale, buyers could reportedly be put off... - Guaranty Financial Group, Inc GFG Securities Fraud
Company: Guaranty Financial Group, Inc Ticker Symbol: GFG Class Period: Dec-12-07 to Aug-24-09 Date Filed: Nov-14-11 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Jan-13-12 Court: Northern District of Texas Allegations: Bensalem, PA: A securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of purchasers o... - Olympus Corporation OCPNY Securities Fraud
Company: Olympus Corporation Ticker Symbol: OCPNY Class Period: Nov-7-06 to Nov-7-11 Date Filed: Nov-14-11 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Jan-13-12 Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania Allegations: New York, NY: A securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District... - Human Genome Sciences, Inc HGSI Securities Fraud
Company: Human Genome Sciences, Inc Ticker Symbol: HGSI Class Period: Jul-20-09 to Nov-11-10 Date Filed: Nov-14-11 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Jan-13-12 Court: District of Maryland Allegations: West Hartford, CT: A securities lawsuit seeking class action status has been filed in the United... - Nevada Man Exposed to Radiation Filing CardioGen-82 Lawsuit
Jan-3-12 Las Vegas, NV Early last year Ken saw his doctor for a stress test. He found out months later that the CardioGen-82 machine failed, which has resulted in Ken having "higher than normal" radiation levels. "It's ironic, I go for a stress test and now I am even more stressed out," says Ken. "If my stress doesn't kill me, what will the radiation do?" Ke...