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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Jury Awards $22M in Settlement of Goodyear Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawsuits
New York, NY: A jury hearing two consolidated asbestos lawsuits brought by the families of two former employees of Goodyear, has awarded $22 million to the plaintiffs' families. Eugene "Mac"McCarthy and Walter Koczur, who both died of asbestos-related lung cancer in 1998, reportedly worked for Goodyear during the 1960s and 1970s. Mr. McCarthy... - The Agony of Stevens Johnson Syndrome: "If I Had a Gun I Would Have Shot Myself"
Jul-31-11 Encino, CA It's not surprising that Jack had never heard of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome until he wound up in the hospital in horrendous pain and he was diagnosed with SJS. In Jack's case, he had a reaction to the sulfa drug Bactrim and possibly an antibiotic. Not a lot of people know about SJS, but they should—judging from the number of complain... - More Fallout from the Madoff Securities Fraud Lawsuits
Aug-19-11 New York, NY It has been two-and-a-half years since Bernard Madoff's securities fraud , in the form of a massive Ponzi scheme, came to light. Even now, the trustee in the securities fraud litigation is going after companies that were allegedly involved in the securities investment fraud. According to The Economic Times (08/18/11), Irving Picard, th... - Department of Energy Panel Seeks Information on Composition of Drilling Mud
Aug-19-11 Allentown, PA A US Department of Energy panel is reportedly seeking information from energy companies related to the composition of drilling mud in a technique that enables them to access large deposits of natural gas. According to the Press & Sun-Bulletin , the new technique has allowed for the creation of tens of thousands of new wells, but s... - DePuy Pinnacle Lawsuits Reportedly Consolidated
Aug-14-11 Houston, TX It has now been almost a full year since the DePuy ASR hip replacement devices were recalled, but so far the similar DePuy Pinnacle devices have not suffered the same fate. Even though lawsuits have reportedly been filed alleging patients suffered serious side effects from using the DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement, by DePuy Orthopaedics, no... - Unrecognized Traumatic Brain Injury Ends Policeman's Career
Aug-14-11 Ravenswood, VA Former Police Officer John M. knows only too well how traumatic brain injury (TBI), the kind that isn't physically visible, can go unrecognized. In John's case, he sustained a TBI as a result of a high-speed car chase, but rather than get support from his employer, John's cop career was terminated. "This brain injury ruined my career... - Man Infected with E. Coli Wins $695K Settlement in Food Poisoning Lawsuit
Worcester County, MI: A food poisoning lawsuit brought by a man who allegedly suffered an E.coli infection and subsequent complications, has been awarded $695K as settlement of his lawsuit. The plaintiff alleged that after eating food produced by the defendant, in May 2009, he had to be hospitalized for two weeks due to an E. coli infection. Comp... - $10.5 Million Settlement Reached in Aon Insurance Services Employment Lawsuit
Irvine, CA: Los Angeles Superior Court judge has given final approval to an overtime class action settlement involving Aon Insurance Services, Inc. (now known as Aon Private Risk Management of California Insurance Agency, Inc.), Aon Risk Services Companies, Inc. and Aon Corporation, which calls for a guaranteed payment of $10.5 million by the defendant... - Wright Profemur Total Hip and Z System Implants Alleging Defective Design
Washington, DC: Hip replacement is common place in North America, with many companies providing a wide variety of artificial hips, one of which being the Wright Profemur Z hip implant. In 2009, a report on data from the Australian Joint Registry stated that the Profemur Z hip implant, manufactured by Wright Medical Technologies (Arlington, TN), was ass... - Back and Neck Injury: Understanding Whiplash
Aug-18-11 Los Angeles, CA Because of the unethical actions of a few people out to make money, whiplash injuries may be the most misunderstood back and neck injury . When many people hear about a whiplash complaint, they assume the neck injury is a fake. But the truth is, whiplash can be just as serious as any back injury or neck injury, causing serious pain for v... - California Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Case Moves Forward
Aug-18-11 Los Angeles, CA A Stevens-Johnson Syndrome lawsuit filed against the manufacturer of Motrin is reportedly moving ahead, as jury selection has commenced, according to City News Service . The news source reports that 22-year-old Christopher Trejo claims he contracted the severe skin disease after taking the pain reliever, and the man initially filed... - Health Canada Issues Warning about Propecia Side Effects
Aug-13-11 Ottawa, Canada Health Canada has issued a warning about Propecia side effects . The health agency has warned patients that Propecia side effects in men could include an increased risk of male breast cancer. The new side effect, if it is proven to be linked to Propecia, is in addition to reported Propecia sexual dysfunction effects, which are the focus o... - Imported Ham Products Recalled Due To Potential Listeria Contamination
Washington, DC: Specialities Agro Alimentation, a Millington, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 5,700 pounds of imported boneless Serrano ham products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogene. The following products are subject to recall: Approximately 11 lb. cases of "Noel Jamón Serrano Boneless Spanish Dry-Cure... - Transvaginal Mesh Nightmare—from Sexual to Financial Problems
Aug-8-11 Warrenton, VA After having two children, Kathy, age 45, had incontinence issues so her doctor said the solution was to have a transvaginal mesh sling procedure . Unfortunately, Kathy trusted her doctor, just as doctors trust the makers of transvaginal mesh to treat Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) and Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP). "My doctor explaine... - Is Prozac Linked to Autism?
Aug-17-11 Boston, MA Amid concerns about Prozac side effects , specifically the link between Prozac and birth defects, comes news that medications such as Prozac could be linked to an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder. The news about this latest Prozac side effect could have pregnant women concerned over whether or not they should use the medication whil... - Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits Follow Warnings
Aug-17-11 Trenton, NJ With reports of Actos bladder cancer risks and multiple countries suspending the use of or recalling the diabetes medication, a number of lawsuits have already been filed against its manufacturer, according to The Associated Press . The news source reports that the drug is experiencing substantially diminishing sales numbers as Japanese... - FDA Warns Against Eating Evergreen Brand Alfalfa Sprouts or Spicy Sprouts
Washington, DC: The FDA is warning consumers not to eat alfalfa sprouts or spicy sprouts from plastic bags labeled "Evergreen Produce"or "Evergreen Produce Inc."The sprouts are possibly linked to 20 reported cases, including one hospitalization, of Salmonella Enteritidis in Idaho, Montana, New Jersey, North Dakota and Washington State. The elderly, in... - Nature Relief Instant Wart and Mole Remover Recalled
Washington, DC: Nature Relief and FDA notified the public of a recall of Nature Relief Instant Wart and Mole Remover. FDA has advised that the active ingredient, calcium oxide, can cause severe burns of the skin, particularly to areas of thin or sensitive skin, such as the face, area around the eyes, and genitalia. FDA has received a report of a... - Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Tablets Recalled
Washington, DC: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals today issued a voluntary nationwide retail level recall of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets USP, 50mg/325mg/40mg, and Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 7.5mg/500mg. This recall was initiated because an individual bottle of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets USP, 5... - Libby Asbestos Victims—Not Justice for All
Aug-12-11 Libby, MT More than 10 years ago Mike Crill was diagnosed with asbestosis and he subsequently filed an asbestos claim against W.R. Grace & Co., the corporation that operated the Libby asbestos mine from 1963 to 1990. But Mike says that his claim, and many other claims from Libby asbestos miners, has still not been settled. "I worked in the Libby...