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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- PG&E Postponed Pipeline Fix in San Bruno
Sep-16-10 San Bruno, CA The governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has asked Washington to declare San Bruno a federal disaster in light of the gas pipeline explosion that ripped the suburb apart September 9th. "This event has destroyed and caused serious damages to homes, infrastructure, and other public facilities in San Mateo County," Schwarzenegge... - Decorated War Hero Rescued From His Veteran's PTSD
Sep-16-10 Charlotte, SC Veterans PTSD , or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a very real hell on earth that some describe as "worse than the bullet." Jeremy Ignont, the much-decorated soldier who did tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, almost found himself a criminal when he returned to civilian life, instead of being hailed for the hero he was. The Herald of Roc... - Understanding the Stockbroker Arbitration Process
Sep-16-10 Miami, FL For investors who have suffered at the hands of stockbroker fraud , stockbroker arbitration may not sound very appealing. It does not have all the glitz and glamour of a lawsuit, nor does it usually carry the ridiculously high awards. But for many investors, stock fraud arbitration is actually a much better option, because cases are resolved m... - Idaho Helicopter Crash Claims Three Lives
Sep-16-10 Kamiah, Idaho A recent helicopter crash in Idaho claimed the lives of two biologists and the craft's pilot. The two biologists, Larry Barrett, 47, and Dani Schiff, 34, were both from Lewiston, Idaho and worked for Idaho Fish and Game, according to the Los Angeles Times . The pilot was Perry Krinitt, 43, of Belgrade, Montana, reports the Spokesman-... - Proposed Bill Would Increase Foodborne Illness Inspections
Sep-16-10 Washington, DC A proposed bill in front of Congress would increase the number of centers that examine foodborne illness , but time is running out for the legislation. If the bill is not passed by the end of this Congressional session, lawmakers will have to re-start their effort to reform aspects of the US Food and Drug Administration next year, acco... - Did Seroquel Cause Veteran's Death?
Sep-5-10 Washington, DC Families of soldiers and veterans who have died while taking Seroquel have requested an investigation, citing concerns that the antipsychotic medication may have caused their loved ones' deaths. The Associated Press ( AP ) reported on 8/30/10 that Andrew White returned from a tour of duty in Iraq showing signs of post-traumatic... - AZ Settles 200 Seroquel Suits for $2 Million
New York, NY: AstraZeneca, makers of the antipsychotic medication Seroquel, have agreed to pay $2 million to settle over 200 cases alleging the medicine causes diabetes. The settlement could mean an average payment per case of $10,000. The settlement is the result of a US-court ordered mediation involving some 26,000 cases filed in the UK against... - Four Dead, 38 Homes Destroyed in San Bruno Gas Explosion
Sep-10-10 San Bruno, CA A deadly gas explosion that decimated several residential streets in the San Francisco suburb of San Bruno Thursday evening has left four people dead and experts are warning the death toll could climb. Firefighters and rescue workers have searched roughly 75 percent of the 38 homes that were destroyed and surrounding areas, but 25 perc... - FAA Proposes Sweeping New Rules to Fight Pilot Fatigue
Sep-10-10 Washington, DC U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt today announced a landmark proposal to fight fatigue among commercial pilots by setting new flight time, duty and rest requirements based on fatigue science. "This proposal is a significant enhancement for aviation safety,"... - Employee of Texas-Based Chain Wins $8.1 Million
Sep-10-10 Fort Lauderdale, FL A discrimination case that occurred in the Sunshine State but involved an international company based in Texas recently resulted in a judgment award in favor of a former employee who was allegedly fired for theft, but in fact was undergoing chemotherapy at the time for breast cancer. As reported on 9/2/10 in the South Florid... - Asthma Medication Deaths: Serevent, Advair, & Foradil - Asthma Lawyer & Case Evaluation
In February, 2010, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about the risk of certain Asthma inhaler side effects . There is now a Serevent and an Advair black box warning , alerting patients to the risk of using those medications. Furthermore, patients are warned to be on the alert for Foradil side effects, which can include worsened bre... - Attorneys Unravel Nursing Home Debacle
Sep-15-10 Valencia, CA Attorneys at Owen, Patterson & Owen thought they were looking at a nursing home abuse case and found a ruthless Ponzi scheme that put greed far ahead of the safety and well-being of patients. And it was this callousness, says lawyer Greg Owen, that left 92-year-old dementia patient Sophie Schwartz alone and unguarded one night in Decem... - Proton Pump Inhibitors Not for Long-Term Use
Sep-15-10 Columbia, SC If you use proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medications as a preventative measure against ulcers or heartburn, you may increase your risk of bone fracture. As a result, people using proton pump inhibitors are not advised to take them for longer than a year. It makes sense to a lot of people: if taking a pill for a few days can clear up prob... - Delay in Reviewing Medical Records Kills VA Hospital Malpractice Lawsuit
Sep-15-10 Tampa, FL An attempt by a plaintiff to launch a VA hospital malpractice lawsuit was derailed by the statute of limitations—although it is unclear, according to a report, why it took longer than two years to acquire and examine medical records that would have been used as the foundation for the lawsuit. The September 2010 issue of Hospital Lit... - FDA Warns of MRI Health Risks for Kidney Disease Sufferers
Sep-15-10 Washington, DC The US Food and Drug Administration is warning health professionals that a certain class of injectable imaging drugs can pose MRI health risks to those with kidney disease. According to the Associated Press , the FDA will add its strongest warning yet to MRI imaging drugs that contain the chemical gadolinium. The label will warn abou... - Joyful Slim Herb Supplement Recalled Nationally
Washington, DC: J & H Besta Corp, has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that FDA lab analysis of Joyful Slim Herb Supplement distributed by the company was found to contain undeclared Desmethyl Sibutramine Desmethyl Sibutramine. Sibutramine is an FDA-approved drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss. The FDA has... - Popcorn Lung Lawyer
Sep-14-10 Independence, MO Chicago attorney Ken McClain says he doesn't mind at all if you refer to him as the Popcorn Lung Lawyer. "I don't mind if people say that," says McClain whose has been litigating against makers and suppliers of a butter flavoring product called diacetyl since 2002. "It's been very rewarding. We've done a lot of good and managed to get... - Explosion in Tennessee Injures 6
Sep-14-10 Memphis, TN An explosion at a flare-manufacturing plant in Memphis has left six people injured, six of them critically, the Associated Press reports. A large local hospital has reported that three people were brought in to the hospital in critical condition. The explosion occurred at Kilgore Flares Co in Toone, Tennesse, about 75 miles northeast... - A Yasmin Birth Control Plea from a Young Mother
Sep-14-10 Chicago, IL We know her only as Rachel—and the face of this beautiful young woman peering into her laptop camera belies a difficult story, told in her own words, about her experience with Yasmin birth control . Among the side effects attributed to Yasmin and its cousin Yaz are blood clots, known medically as thrombosis. Rachel, the woman in the... - Better than Byetta?
Sep-14-10 Washington, DC Do pharmaceutical companies make drugs to make us well, or simply to make money? Eli Lilly and Co. is currently waiting for a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision on a longer-acting version of its diabetes drug Byetta , which it partners on with Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. The patent for Byetta expires in 2013, according to a Ci...