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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- In Utero Estrogen - DES - Linked to 40% Increased Risk for Breast Cancer
Oct-6-11 Washington, DC Results from a study released in this week's issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) show a causal association between diethylstilbestrol (DES) and health problems including cancer. The retrospective review, by Palmer et al, found that on long-term follow-up of approximately 4,600 women over the age of 40, women who were e... - Excessive Bank Overdraft Fees Continue to Rise
Oct-6-11 Miami, FL Despite regulators' attempts to curb excessive overdraft fees , a new study indicates that bank overdraft fees continue to rise. The good news for consumers, according to reports, is that overdraft fees are not rising as quickly as they used to. The bad news is that as more consumers choose not to join programs that charge excessive bank overd... - A Surge in Avaulta TVM Claims and Reclassification
Oct-6-11 Washington, DC As attorneys are dealing with a deluge of Bard's Avaulta transvaginal mesh claims, even manufacturers of transvaginal mesh—including Bard—agree that more safety studies (clinical trials) and labeling changes warning of potential risks are needed. More TVM clinical trials beg the question: Why was the mesh FDA-approved and... - California Files for $17 Million in Back Wages, Unpaid Overtime from ZipRealty
Oct-6-11 San Francisco, CA The labor commissioner from California has filed a $17 million lawsuit against San Francisco-based real estate brokerage ZipRealty Inc. seeking back wages and unpaid overtime following the company's use of an Internet-based sales strategy, the Los Angeles Times reported. The amount that Julie Su, the labor commissioner, and her o... - Woman Injured in Accident with Garbage Truck Awarded $2.4M
Essex, NJ: A motorist who was rear-ended and sustained traumatic brain injury and coma as a result, has been awarded $2.4 million in settlement of her car accident injury lawsuit. In her lawsuit, Sofia Torres alleges she was injured after colliding with a garbage truck, from behind, when on Route 46, in Fairfield. The suit claims that the truck's... - FDA Warns About Zinc-Containing Denture Adhesives
Oct-5-11 Washington, DC The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public about overuse of zinc-containing denture adhesives and associated adverse events such as nerve damage and numbness. The warning was prompted by case reports in the literature as well as the agency's own adverse event reporting data, showing a link between these side effects an... - Study Suggests Lexapro Side Effects May Include Increased Bleeding
Oct-5-11 Montreal, Quebec A new study found that heart attack patients who take both selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants and antiplatelet drugs could have a higher risk for bleeding, highlighting some of the potential Lexapro side effects , according to HealthDay . These side effects emerge at a higher rate for patients who take bot... - Teenager Sexually Assaulted In Ambulance Awarded $12.5 Million
Wayne County, MI: A 14-year old girl who was allegedly raped by Matt DeFillipo, a convicted felon who was working as ambulance attendant, has been awarded $12.5 million in settlement of her sexual assault lawsuit. The girl, who was being transported between hospitals by Superior Ambulance, was reportedly assaulted while strapped to a gurny during... - $1.4M Settlement Reached by LACMTA for Man Killed by Bus
Los Angeles, CA: The Los Angeles County Metro Transit Authority has settled a lawsuit lawsuit filed by the father of a man who was killed in an accident involving the LACMTA in 2009. Donald A. Barrett, the 40-year old victim, was on the crosswalk on Pacific Avenue in Venice, CA, when a LACMTA bus made a right turn into the crosswalk, hitting him... - DePuy ASR Litigation Update: Do You Qualify for a Claim?
Oct-4-11 Minneapolis, MN "As are lawyers around the country, we are currently preparing DePuy ASR hip cases for trial, and continue to investigate and meet with experts, including medical experts with a specialty in metal-on-metal devices," says attorney Tim Becker, a founding partner of Johnson Becker. Late last year, the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular hip device... - Unum Group Shares Tumble As Lawsuits Continue to Pile Up
Oct-4-11 New York, NY In the current state of the global economy, a number of companies have taken a severe hit when it comes to the value of their stocks, but Unum Group is facing bigger problems as its shares reached a 52-week low recently. According to the Financial News Network , shares of the disability and special risk insurance provider fell to $20.2... - Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Lexapro Birth Defects
Sep-24-11 Las Vegas, NV Since at least 2009, research has shown that all SSRIs—and that includes Lexapro —put developing infants at risk for a wide range of birth defects and serious illnesses after birth. Lexapro is now considered a pregnancy Category C medication, meaning the antidepressant may not be safe to use during pregnancy. Yet it takes some... - Studies Suggest Celexa Birth Defects Link, but Results Conflict
Oct-3-11 San Antonio, TX When it comes to pregnancy, there is a great deal of debate over whether women should be concerned about things such as Celexa birth defects . The debate comes in part because unlike with alcohol or smoking during pregnancy—which have been consistently shown to cause harm to a fetus—studies on Celexa side effects and other me... - Cantaloupe Listeria Risk Could Last for Months, CDC Warns
Oct-3-11 Washington, DC Officials from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are warning the public that the risk of illness from Listeria-contaminated cantaloupes, which were recalled in many states across the US recently, could go on for months. Lola Russell of the CDC, told the Kansas City Star that people who may have consumed the tainted melons coul... - Federal Agency Looks to Amend ERISA Plan
Oct-3-11 Washington, DC The Employee Benefits Security Administration is reportedly looking to make changes to a portion of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ( ERISA ), according to The New York Times . The news source reports that the Labor Department said recently that it will reconsider a proposed new regulation that would require investment prof... - LA Dodgers Dodging Premises Liability?
Sep-28-11 Los Angeles, CA Over the past few years, the Los Angeles Dodgers have had Los Angeles Premises Liability lawsuits filed against them, among other allegations. In June 2011, the Dodgers settled their September 2009 negligence and premises liability lawsuit with Stephen Suarez for an undisclosed amount. The suit alleged that the team failed to provide... - California Labor Law Class Action or Individual Lawsuit? Attorney Explains
Sep-22-11 Beverly Hills, CA Say that your employer refuses to provide you with meal breaks and/or rest periods, or your employer misclassifies you as an independent contractor to avoid overtime payment—you know your employer is violating the California Labor Law , so should you file an individual lawsuit or a class-action suit? Employment attorney Shaun Set... - Propecia Canada, Propecia Side Effects, Propecia Sexual Dysfunction, Propecia Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed in Canada alleging serious Propecia side effects including Propecia sexual dysfunction . The lawsuit, filed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, alleges Propecia side effects in men can have a devastating and permanent impact on patients. The Canada Propecia lawsuit was filed against Merck Frosst Canada and affiliated com... - FDA Advisory Panel Discusses Topamax Side Effects
Oct-1-11 Washington, DC On September 23, 2011, an advisory panel for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) met to discuss Topamax side effects and side effects of other medications in children. The focus of the meeting was safety reviews of Topamax side effects in children. Results of the advisory committee meeting about topiramate side effects are not yet... - Shares of AstraZeneca Drop Following Study Comparing Statin Drugs
Oct-1-11 London, England Shares of drugmaker AstraZeneca recently fell to their lowest level in two weeks in London trading following a study comparing statin drugs in which Crestor failed to achieve its main goal. According to Bloomberg , shares of the drug company dipped 3.7 percent after the study showed a benefit of Crestor over Pfizer Inc.'s Lipitor, b...