LAWSUITS NEWS & LEGAL INFORMATION
Search Results for
Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Chlorine Spill at Cal Expo in Sacramento Causes Hospitalizations
Aug-16-11 Sacramento, CA Several people became ill at Raging Waters park in Cal Expo in Sacramento Monday afternoon, some of whom were hospitalized for respiratory issues, resulting from a chlorine accident. According to new reports, a large amount of chlorine was released into the park pool as a result of a mechanical malfunction. As a result, nine children... - Stockbroker Arbitration: Investors File Arbitration Claims to Recover Money
Aug-16-11 New York, NY Investors who trust their money to a stockbroker or financial firm may not realize that in their contract is a clause forcing them to file a stockbroker arbitration to resolve any disputes. Although lawsuits have been filed against financial firms, many require their clients to take allegations of stockbroker fraud through a stock fraud ar... - Levaquin Injury "So Severe for Doing So Little"
Aug-16-11 Palmdale, CA "Just two months after I was prescribed Levaquin for walking pneumonia I ruptured my Achilles tendon," says Teresa, "but it took years to connect this drug to my injury??"I was shocked when I did find out…Levaquin changed the quality of my life forever." Teresa wonders how on earth an antibiotic could cause such an injury. It's n... - FDA Issues Warning over Vaginal Mesh Implants Such As Avaulta TVM
Aug-16-11 Washington, DC The US Food and Drug Administration recently issued a warning about the use of vaginal mesh implants such as C.R. Bard's Avaulta TVM , which has been the subject of lawsuits in the past. According to a release from the federal agency, there are complications that have been associated with the transvaginal placement of surgical mesh to... - "I Pray That I'll Never Need an Antibiotic," Says Ibuprofen SJS Victim
Aug-11-11 Bridgeport, CT Since being diagnosed with Stevens Johnson Syndrome two years ago, Sandra, a mother of two, is terrified that one of these days she might need to take an antibiotic. She will definitely never take Ibuprofen again—the medication that could have killed her. "In May of 2009, I took Ibuprofen for a headache and that evening I fe... - Five Killed at Indiana State Fair
Aug-14-11 Indianapolis, IN An outdoor concert stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair Saturday night, killing five people and injuring more than 45, including children. Authorities said that some of the injured are in critical condition. About 12,000 attendees were evacuated from the fair grounds around 2100 local time. A safety announcement was given on st... - California Settles Suit against State Trooper for $4.5M
San Francisco, CA: A personal injury lawsuit against a California State Trooper concerning allegations that the actions of theTrooper at the scene of an accident resulted in the worsening of a child's injuries resulting in paraplegia, has been settled by the state of California for $4.5 million. In 2006, the infant, Katrina Martinez, then 20 mo... - Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Settled for $340K
San Francisco, CA: A discrimination lawsuit brought against John Muir Health by eight women has been settled for $340K. In 2004, seven nurses and one lab technician claimed their job offers were withdrawn after it was determined by physicians during health screening for employment that they had life-threatening latex allergies. John Muir claime... - Zimmer Hip: "I Don't Blame My Orthopedic Surgeon"
Aug-4-11 Lancaster, PA "It took me some time to decide whether to go ahead with a Zimmer Hip Replacement lawsuit because I'm not the litigious kind, but this Zimmer company is different," says Patricia. "My doctor has at least 20 years experience with hip and knee replacement surgery and he is very competent, so I blame the manufacturer for its defective device... - Bus Accident Injures 21 Passengers
Aug-13-11 Mount Gretna, PA Early Saturday morning a bus crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike injured 21 of 25 passengers when the driver of the Greyhound bus lost control. One woman was freed by rescue crews after being trapped inside the wreckage and 14 people were sent to hospital. The westbound bus, which was headed for St. Louis from New York City, ended up... - Napa Home & Garden Recalls NAPAfire and FIREGEL Pourable Gel Fuel
Washington, DC: Napa Home & Garden is recalling about 460,000 Pourable NAPAfire and FIREGEL Gel Fuel bottles and jugs because the pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that... - Raw and Ready-To-Eat Sausage Products Recalled
Washington, DC: Chicago Boxed Beef Distributors Inc., a Shorewood, Ill., establishment is recalling approximately 3,200 pounds of raw and ready-to-eat sausage products that were not handled in a manner to prevent cross contamination between raw and ready-to-eat products. In addition, the product label used by the company was not approved by FSIS. The p... - First Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits Reportedly Filed
Aug-8-11 Trenton, NJ Following news that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the warnings about Actos side effects come reports that the first lawsuits alleging Actos bladder cancer have been filed. Those lawsuits allege that there is a link between the use of Actos and bladder cancer, and that patients were not adequately warned about that risk... - Five Common Myths in the Workplace—from a Legal Viewpoint
Jul-29-11 Oakland, CA According to Randall Crane, an employment attorney at the Law Offices of Randall Crane, many workers overestimate the protections offered by the workplace. Here are five common myths in the workplace, and tips on whether or not your employer may have violated the California labor law , including California overtime law . Twenty years a... - Missouri Motorcycle Accident - Missouri Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Missouri motorcycle accidents are responsible for 10 percent of vehicle-related accidents and injuries, according to reports. Victims in a Missouri motorcycle crash may face high medical bills, time off work and loss of future wages as they recover from their Missouri motorcycle accident. Motorcycles are often involved in accidents because they are small... - Use of Antidepressants Increasing despite Lexapro Birth Defects
Aug-12-11 Baltimore, MD While the risks of antidepressants have been well-documented, including Lexapro birth defects , it appears as though Americans are increasing their use of the drugs despite these risks. According to a recent study conducted by faculty members at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland, antidepressants... - "Had I Known Unum's Bad Faith Practices, I Would Never Have Bought Their Policy"
Jul-28-11 Brooklyn, NY Despite a number of medical reports and letters from physicians, Unum or UnumProvident stating that Denise is disabled and therefore unable to work, Unum denied her disability benefits. "Had I known that Unum acted this way I would have never taken out my long-term disability policy," says Denise. Denise purchased a private Unum policy... - Missouri Truck Accident - Missouri Truck Crash, Missouri Truck Accident Lawyer
Missouri truck accidents are responsible for many vehicle-related accidents and injuries. Commercial trucks, also known as big rigs, semi trucks, 18-wheelers or tractor-trailers, are much larger than passenger vehicles or pick-up trucks and are more difficult to maneuver, making them dangerous in the case of a Missouri accident . That, combined with the... - FDA Investigates Fosamax While MDL Committee Reportedly Meets
Aug-11-11 Newark, NJ Reports indicate that lawsuits alleging Fosamax side effects are going ahead, with an MDL steering committee set to meet. Lawsuits filed against the maker of Fosamax allege there is an association between the use of Fosamax and femur fractures, while previous lawsuits alleged patients suffered from Fosamax osteonecrosis of the jaw, with seve... - Lawsuit Filed against Novo Nordisk over Alleged California Overtime Law Violations
Aug-11-11 Sacramento, CA An overtime pay lawsuit was filed recently against Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, claiming the firm did not pay its sales representatives for the overtime they were required to receive under state law. According to Reuters , the lawsuit, which was filed last month in Sacramento Superior Court, accuses the drugmaker of utilizing a sma...