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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Former Clients File Arbitrations against William Tatro
Nov-9-11 Rochester, NY When stockbrokers and financial advisors such as William Tatro allegedly fail to recommend suitable investments for their clients, their clients may be eligible to file arbitration claims against them to recover money lost to those unsuitable investments. According to some reports, Bill Tatro and his firm, Eagle Steward, have repeatedly r... - Preliminary Approval Given for $25M Settlement against Tenet Healthcare
New Orleans, LA: Preliminary approval of a $25 million settlement of a class action lawsuit against Tenet Healthcare Corp and subsiaries has been granted by Orleans Parish Chief Judge Rosemary Ledet. The lawsuit was filed following and as a result of Hurricane Katrina in which Tenet's Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans was flooded, and dozens of... - Dry Cough Highlighted As One of the Side Effects of Lisinopril
Nov-8-11 Washington, DC An interesting finding associated with the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors shows that the development of a dry cough could be one of the side effects of Lisinopril , according to Dynamic Chiropractic . Lisinopril is a commonly prescribed ACE inhibitor and this type of medication is commonly used to decrease blood... - Denied Social Security Benefits? SSDI Attorney Advises
Oct-29-11 Tulsa, OK If you have been denied Social Security Benefits, Eric Brown, Oklahoma Social Security attorney at Garret Law Offices, advises that you seek legal help before you appeal. And because there are no legal costs involved, many people hire Brown during the initial process. "We are only paid if back pay is awarded," says Brown, "and we don't take... - Merck Faces Propecia Lawsuits
Nov-7-11 Denver, CO Propecia lawsuits have been filed against Merck, alleging men who used the drug suffered Propecia side effects including sexual dysfunction. According to the lawsuits, Propecia side effects in men are actually more long-term than the warning labels indicate, leaving some men to say that the Propecia side effects are not worth the benefits. ... - Beyond the Lawsuit We See the Stevens Johnson Syndrome Victim
Nov-7-11 Los Angeles, CA It's been little over a month since the landmark Stevens Johnson Syndrome lawsuit against drug juggernaut Johnson & Johnson and its wholly owned subsidiary McNeil Consumer Healthcare over injuries suffered by the plaintiff after taking Motrin for a week. However, given that US citizens appear to have a hate on for all things establi... - Pregnancy Drug Diethylstilbestrol Raises Cancer Concerns
Nov-7-11 San Diego, CA A federal study found that the pregnancy drug Diethylstilbestrol has been targeted as a medication that may potentially raise cancer risks, according to ABC 9 News Syracuse . The federal study found that the drug, which was used by millions of pregnant women several decades ago to prevent miscarriage and birth complications, has... - Physician and Attorney Discusses Depuy Hips Failure and Further Risks
Nov-2-11 Dallas, TX Attorney and Physician Dr. Shezad Malik represents a number of plaintiffs whose DePuy ASR hips and DePuy Pinnacle hips have failed, and many of these people are facing revision surgery. Dr. Malik explains how they are facing a "three-fold risk." Both the DePuy ASR and DePuy Pinnacle are metal-on-metal (MOM) devices and were designe... - Theme Park Accident Results in Hospitalization
Nov-6-11 Fenton, MO Just as amusement park accidents can happen at large-scale, fixed location parks, horrific theme park accidents can also happen at seasonal parks and attractions, such as at ski resorts or haunted houses, and can involve both guests and workers. Among recent theme park accidents was an incident that resulted in a teenage employee being hospi... - Death Toll in Cantaloupe Recall Rises
Nov-5-11 Los Angeles, CA As the death toll linked to the cantaloupe recall rises, lawsuits have been filed against the companies involved in the 2011 cantaloupe recall. Although there should no longer be any listeria cantaloupe in customer's refrigerators, there is still a chance that people who ingested the recalled cantaloupe could become ill, meaning the dea... - Mother Sues District for Son's Brain Injury
Nov-5-11 North Medford, OR The mother of a former North Medford, Oregon High School football player is suing the local school district due to a brain injury that was suffered by her son following a football game, according to the Medford Mail Tribune . Theresa Pinder, the mother of Nicholas Harris, filed the suit on behalf of her son after he was allegedly... - Protopic - Cáncer de piel
Protopic (tacrolimus) es una pomada tópica utilizada para el tratamiento del eczema. Protopic fue aprobado por la Administración de Drogas y Alimentos (FDA) en diciembre de 2004. Debería utilizarse sólo en las áreas de la piel que tienen eczema, y no debería tener contacto con la piel en estado normal. En marz... - Back and Neck Injury: Win, Loss and "Wild Card"
Nov-4-11 St Louis, MO According to a recent personal injury verdict (October 2011), chances are slim you'll receive a substantial back and neck injury settlement if the defense proves you already had existing back and neck problems. A St. Louis family, however, recently settled for more than $1 million after they suffered back and neck injuries in a tractor-tra... - Yasmin Birth Control Targeted for Increased Risk of Blood Clots
Nov-4-11 Washington, DC Safety concerns associated with Yasmin birth control have increased due to a report by federal health scientists regarding the alleged risk of dangerous blood clots resulting from the drug, The Associated Press reported. A new study that was released by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviewed the medical history of more t... - Capital One Credit Cards Blank Check Promotion
Capital One, during the pre-Christmas season of 2006, sent its card holders an offer promising "extra cash" and a "hassle-free holiday". Capital One enclosed blank checks with this promotional material and advised its cardholders to "give yourself what you really want. Take advantage of no transaction fees - and a rate on checks and transferred balances... - Home Fires Prompt Dehumidifier Recall
Washington, DC: LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance is recalling 98,000 Goldstar or Comfort-Aire dehumidifiers because they pose a serious fire and burn hazard, and are believed to be responsible for more than one million dollars in property damage. The problem appears to be that the power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circu... - Study: Terbutaline during Pregnancy Raises Risk of Complications in Children
Nov-3-11 Washington, DC Women who ingest Terbutaline during pregnancy could increase the risk of complications for the child, according to new research cited by HealthDay . When used alone, the asthma medications known as long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs) can also be harmful to children who are taking the drugs without steroids. Increased risk of hospitaliz... - $14M Settlement Reached in Marcellus Shale Rights Class Action
Pittsburgh, PA: An out of court settlement of $14 million has been signed off by a Westmoreland judge, ending a two year civil suit brought by 230 property owners against State College-based Rex Energy. The lawsuit involved Marcellus shale drilling rights. In their lawsuit, filed in 2009, property owners in the rural areas of Cook, Derry, Fair... - Dilantin SJS - Dilantin Side Effects, Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) - LawyersAndSettlements.com
The anti-epileptic drug Dilantin has been linked to Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN). More than 20 percent of TEN cases, which can develop from SJS , are believed to be caused by SJS Dilantin . Dilantin Stevens Johnson Syndrome Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a potentially deadly skin disease, u... - Weight Loss Drug Included in Programs despite Alli Side Effects
Nov-2-11 Portland, OR A combination of weight loss programs that focus on behavioral changes and medications have been found by a review to help people shed pounds, despite the Alli side effects , according to HealthDay News . The review was released by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research after a series of trials and was published in the October...