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Maricopa County, AZ: An $11,00,000 verdict was awarded in the case of the wrongful death of a 36-year old man who died after ingesting foreign objects while in the care of a nursing home. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant nursing home was negligent in monitoring the decedent who suffered from with traumatic brain injury, which resulted in... - $3 Million Settlement Reached in METO Class Action
St. Paul, MN: A $3 million settlement has been reached in a federal class action lawsuit brought by three families against the State of Minnesota and other defendants for restraining and secluding residents with developmental disabilities, prior to September, 2008, at Minnesota Extended Treatment Options (METO), a state operated facility. In the... - Risk of Overdose Prompts Valcyte Dosing Revisions
Washington, DC: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is notifying health care professionals of updated dosing recommendations for Valcyte (valganciclovir) oral tablets and solution used by children and adolescents receiving a kidney or heart transplant. The update is intended to prevent drug overdosing of children with low body weight, low body surfa... - Bayer Settles 200 Trasylol Cases
Washington, DC: Bayer AG has agreed to settle 200 of 2,000 lawsuits filed over allegations that their drug, Trasylol, which was meant to control bleeding during heart surgery, has caused injuries to patients including kidney failure. The various cases are being represented by different lawfirms, with different settlement outcomes. According to a r... - With Fosamax, Bone Breaks First, Then Causes a Fall
Nov-2-10 Prestonsburg, KY About 15 years ago Susan had a bone density test from a mobile clinic and was diagnosed with osteoporosis at only 45 years of age. "My doctor prescribed Fosamax , but 10 years later I found out that I didn't have osteoporosis. Instead I have severe Fosamax side effects, just like Diane Sawyer talked about," says Susan. Susan (not her... - Seroquel Diabetes Lawsuits Hurt AstraZeneca Profits
Nov-7-10 Washington, DC Seroquel diabetes lawsuits resulted in AstraZeneca, maker of Seroquel, reporting a drop in profits in its third quarter. Among Seroquel side effects is a reported increased risk of Seroquel diabetes. Lawsuits alleging patients suffered serious Seroquel side effects reportedly hurt AstraZeneca's third-quarter results. According to the... - Few Believed the Possibility of Denture Cream Zinc Poisoning
Nov-7-10 Dallas, TX It may be a little easier now to convince people about the dangers of denture cream zinc poisoning now that the word is out. But it wasn't even a year ago that those suffering from Fixodent zinc poisoning , or related suffering from similar products containing zinc, had a hard time getting people to understand just what was going on with them... - Stevens Johnson Syndrome Leads to $350,000 Debt for Missouri Family
Nov-7-10 Hollister, MO The uninsured family of a Missouri girl recovering from Stevens Johnson Syndrome now faces more than $350,000 in medical bills, according to the Springfield News-Leader . The Mayo Clinic says that Stevens Johnson Syndrome is a condition that arises as a reaction to medication or infection. Those suffering from the disorder first exper... - New Research Finds Energy Drink Ingredient May Aggravate Cancer in Lab Rats
Nov-7-10 Taipei, Taiwan A new study conducted in Taiwan raises concerns about the health effects of quercetin, a compound found in FRS energy drink, according to United Press International . The research, carried out by researchers at Taipei Medical University Shuang-Ho Hospital, found that quercetin and ferulic acid, another plant-based compound found in m... - Sampco Recalls 258,000 lbs of Brazilian Cooked Beef Products
Washington, DC: Sampco, Inc, a Chicago, Ill, establishment is recalling approximately 258,000 pounds of cooked beef products that were imported from an ineligible Brazilian establishment, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Brazilian establishment SIF 337 was delisted on May 6, 2010 aft... - FDA Warns Not to Use Stolen Advair Diskus Inhalers
Washington, DC: The FDA has issued a warning to the public concerning certain Advair Diskus inhalers stolen from a distribution warehouse in 2009 and that have been found in some pharmacies. The safety and effectivenes of the stolen inhalers cannot be assured and they should not be used. Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhala... - John Fratti: FDA Advocate for Levaquin and Drug Safety
Nov-1-10 Hershey, PA John Fratti has been actively involved with Levaquin and other fluoroquinolone drugs since he was injured by Levaquin. Lawyers and Settlements first spoke with Mr. Fratti in July 2009 . He is now a part-time government employee at the Food and Drug Administration as an "FDA Patient Representative for Drug Safety and Risk Management."... - Much-Anticipated Byetta Cousin Rejected Again by the FDA
Nov-6-10 Washington, D.C. The makers of Byetta have been dealt a serious blow by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after the regulatory agency rejected the much-anticipated, once-weekly Bydureon injection. This is the second time Bydureon, to be manufactured by Amylin, Eli Lilly and Alkermes, has been given the thumbs-down. The response letter from the... - Meridia Lawsuit Filed in Canada
Nov-6-10 Toronto, Canada A lawsuit concerning the risk of Meridia side effects , which reportedly include a risk of Meridia heart attack and Meridia stroke, has been filed in Canada. The lawsuit was filed following a Meridia recall, announced after a clinical trial showed an increase in the risk of heart attack or stroke in patients who use the weight-loss drug... - Miami Guilty Plea Highlights Rise in Stockbroker Fraud
Nov-6-10 Miami, FL : While it is not clear if stock broker fraud actually occurred, the intent was certainly there on the part of a Miami man who attempted to induce a stockbroker to commit stock fraud. On October 29th, Jean "Richard" Charbit pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud the investing pu... - Lowe's Offers $100,000 to Some Victims of Chinese Drywall
Nov-6-10 North Wilkesboro, NC Home improvement retailer Lowe's has created a new offer for customers adversely affected by inferior Chinese drywall purchased from the store, according to United Press International . The new offer gives $100,000 to customers with proof of purchase who sustained more than $4,500 in medical bills or home damages as a result of... - NHTSA Investigates Rusty Fuel Tank Straps in Ford F-150 Pickups
Detroit, MI: The US National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into reports concerning defects affecting the fuel tanks in Ford Co F-150 pickups model years 1997 through 2001. The issue involves fuel tanks dropping onto the road due to corroded support straps, the NY Times reports. The investigation will i... - Ohio Health Centers
Akron, OH: A class action lawsuit has been filed against St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, and a second suit filed against Forum Health Northside Medical Center. Both suits allege that the hospitals improperly billed Medicaid patients for Medicaid-covered services. Further, both suits allege breach of contract and negligence. The complaint a... - Nationwide Recall of Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Expanded
Washington, DC: Feline's Pride is expanding its July 1, 2010 recall of Feline's Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg., 40 oz.) produced on 6/10/10 to include the product produced on 6/21/10, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. People handling raw pet food can become infecte... - GlaxoSmithKline to Pay $750 Million to Settle Paxil Allegations
Oct-31-10 Washington, D.C. GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to pay $750 million and will plead guilty to a criminal charge, putting an end to an investigation into the company's Paxil manufacturing plant in Puerto Rico. Although Paxil side effects including Paxil birth defects have been in the news, the charges in this lawsuit involved claims that Paxil tablets manufa...