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Apr-8-11 Waikele, HI An explosion at a fireworks depot in Hawaii has killed at least four people and left one person injured according to news reports. The explosion happened around 9:00 am Friday morning at the Waikele Business Center. According to a report on MSNBC.com several people may be trapped inside the plant. One person who was critically injur... - Colorado Law Addresses Youth Traumatic Brain Injury
Apr-8-11 Denver, CO When it comes to young athletes and the risk of traumatic brain injury , the sport that might first come to mind is hockey. That is especially true now that the National Hockey League's superstar player, Sidney Crosby, has been sidelined indefinitely with a brain injury. Although Crosby is an adult, the brain injury could have caused serious... - Amusement Park Ride Where Boy Was Killed Had Previous Incidents
Apr-8-11 Norridge, IL The amusement park accident that claimed the life of a three-year-old boy earlier this month has raised questions about the particular ride on which the accident took place, given that the state of Illinois has records of two previous injuries associated with that particular amusement—but no record of a third. The Chicago Tribune... - Topamax Birth Defects: Another Drug for Pregnant Women to Watch For?
Apr-8-11 Washington, DC With news that the US Food and Drug Administration was releasing a warning about the risk of Topamax birth defects , pregnant women may have wondered if there is any medication that is safe for them to take while pregnant. Not only did the FDA release a warning about the risk of serious Topamax side effects, the agency also announced it w... - When an ERISA Plan Isn't an ERISA Plan
Apr-8-11 Minneapolis, MN There are different degrees of faith in the world. There is the faith you have in yourself. There is the faith you have in a higher power. Then, there is your faith that come the conclusion of your work life, your ERISA plan is going to be there to provide you with the pension benefits you need to help fund a reasonably comfortable reti... - Verizon Pays $93.5 Million to Settle Government Whistleblower Lawsuit
Apr-8-11 Washington, DC Verizon Communications Inc. recently paid more than $93 million to resolve government whistleblower allegations that it overcharged on invoices for telecommunications service contracts, the Wall Street Journal reports. According to the news provider, the Justice Department claimed Verizon subsidiary MCI Communications Services Inc... - Potential Middle-Aged Heart Problems Added to Zoloft Birth Defects
Apr-8-11 New Orleans, LA A new study indicates that in addition to Zoloft birth defects , the antidepressant medication can lead to heart problems in middle-aged men, HealthDay News reports. According to the news provider, men taking antidepressants such as Zoloft could ultimately be at risk for atherosclerosis, which can potentially increase the risk of he... - Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls 800,000 Child Safety Seats
Washington, DC: Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling nearly 800,000 child safety seats due to safety harness problems. The recall covers booster, convertible and infant seats made by DJG of Columbus, IN. The recall is being issued because the harness locking and release button does not always return to its locked position, which can allow the harne... - Kraft Workers Cheesed Off
Apr-2-11 Urbana, IL Workers at the Kraft Foods plants in Champaign, Illinois, contend their employer daily cheats them out of money by requiring them to change into factory clothes, attend a staff meeting and then walk a considerable distance to their workstations before they can clock in for the day. Attorney Ryan Bradley represents the plant's 1,200 worker... - How Badly Has the DePuy Hip Recall Hurt Johnson & Johnson?
Apr-7-11 Helena, MT Lawsuits may be piling up against Johnson & Johnson following their DePuy hip replacement recall, but it is an article in Bloomberg Businessweek that just might have people talking. The DePuy hip recall was announced after reports of an unexpectedly high failure rate in the hips, leaving patients at risk of DePuy hip revision surgery... - Did Stockbroker Mismanagement Lead to Investor's Death?
Apr-7-11 Boston, MA An alleged case of stockbroker misrepresentation will be going to arbitration, despite attempts by the family of a deceased investor to have the case tried in the courts of law. The Boston Globe reported on March 16 that stockbroker arbitration is the routine method for dealing with complaints over investment losses. This particular case i... - Does Science Back Up Accutane Side Effects Claims?
Apr-7-11 Nutley, NJ When it comes to filing lawsuits alleging Accutane side effects such as inflammatory bowel disease, it is often not enough that patients say they developed certain conditions after taking Accutane acne medication. Judges and juries want scientific evidence that links Accutane medication to the reported side effects. At the very least, they w... - FDA Issues Warning for Benzocaine Topical Products
Apr-7-11 Washington, DC The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified healthcare professionals and patients that it continues to receive reports of methemoglobinemia a serious and potentially fatal adverse effect, associated with benzocaine products both as a spray, used during medical procedures to numb the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, and b... - A Checkered Success Rate for RMK Funds Investors
Apr-7-11 Birmingham, AL There is little doubt that investment products known as RMK funds lost tremendous value when the sub-prime mortgage bubble burst. There is also the charge that RMK Funds manager James Kelsoe allegedly falsified the value of the Fund's mortgage-backed bonds. To that point, Kelsoe was so charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission (S... - Georgia Man Dies in Gas Can Explosion
Apr-7-11 Dodge County, GA A Milan, Georgia man died recently after a gas can explosion occurred in his shop just outside the town of Rhine on Will Reeves Road, the Macon Telegraph reports. According to the news provider, Dodge County sheriff's captain Tony Winborn said that a coroner identified the lone victim as the owner of the shop, 66-year-old Charles... - Missouri Event Labor Provider Fined for Overtime Pay Violations
Apr-7-11 Pacific, MO Klance Staging Inc., a provider of labor for events in the entertainment industry, recently paid more than $12,000 in restitution to 51 workers for violating overtime pay laws, according to the Missouri Labor Department's Division of Labor Standards. The St. Louis Business Journal reports that after conducting an investigation, the sta... - Zimmer NexGen Knees—Two Nurses Weigh In
Mar-27-11 Indianapolis, IN Mark, a registered nurse, had a Zimmer NexGen Knee replacement in 2008 and has been in constant pain ever since. "I'm not looking to get rich from a Zimmer NexGen lawsuit ," says Mark. "I just want to get my knee fixed." Pam, also an RN, already had her Zimmer knee removed and replaced due to "separation and slipping" issues. "Sinc... - Q&A with Open Pit Burn Attorney Ben Stewart
Apr-1-11 Tampa, FL Attorney Ben Stewart of Stewart Law Group, PL is currently in the process of discovery regarding open pit burn litigation. If you want to know whether you qualify for an open pit burn claim, Mr. Stewart answers some basic questions… Q: (LawyersandSettlements) How can I qualify for an open pit burn claim? A: (Ben Stewart) Fi... - Can SSRIs Cause Heart Problems?
Apr-6-11 Miami, FL Amid the discussion about SSRI side effects , such as SSRI birth defects, a new study has opened the possibility of a new, potentially serious SSRI side effect: heart problems in men who take antidepressants. The study, which examined the use of antidepressants in general, suggests that the drugs result in an increased risk of atherosclerosis,... - Unum: You're Supposed to Get What You Pay For…
Apr-6-11 Omaha, NE Imagine undertaking with a landowner the purchase of a lot to build your dream house. Instead of going through a bank, you wait until the loan is paid—you want to own the land outright before putting a shovel in the ground. For years you make payments to the owner, on time and in full. As the end of the loan looms, you hire an architect, dr...