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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Killer Wins Zoloft Lawsuit Against Former Attorneys
Aug-6-10 Charleston, SC A 21-year-old who killed his grandparents in 2001 recently won a Zoloft lawsuit against the lawyers who represented him in his murder trial. When Chris Pittman was 12, he shot his grandparents while they slept and then burned down their house, according to the Charlotte Observer. During his trial, his defense attorneys employed what has... - Two Reglan Lawsuits Filed in Louisiana
Aug-6-10 New Orleans, LA A New Orleans attorney has filed two more Reglan lawsuits , claiming that the manufacturers of the acid reflux drug didn't properly warn consumers about the drug's side effects. Attorney Allan Berger filed the lawsuits on behalf of Ellen Austin and Leslie Keeper against Actavis, Actavis Elizabeth and Watson Pharmaceuticals, according... - New Overdraft Fee Legislation Set to Take Effect
Aug-5-10 Washington, DC As August 15 approaches, consumers are being asked whether or not they will accept bank overdraft protection . Many consumers reportedly say they will not opt in—likely because of the excessive bank overdraft fees. As of August 15, customers with existing bank accounts must give their permission before being enrolled in overdraft... - Recent Lawsuits Over Failed Zimmer Durom Cup
Aug-5-10 Warsaw, IN Various lawsuits alleging Zimmer defective hip have been filed against Zimmer Inc., described as the nation's largest manufacturer or orthopedic devices. At issue is the Zimmer Durom Cup, a new device that was brought to market in 2006 but suspended only two years later by the manufacturer. The reason for the temporary suspension is a... - Avandia's Fate is Sealed, Says Doctor. "The Drug is Done"
Aug-5-10 Washington, DC While the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has yet to decide on the fate of Avandia in the wake of an expert panel's various recommendations and positions at a summit held in July, some in the medical community say that given the Avandia risks —including heart attack, liver failure and bone fractures—the disappearance of... - Facebook Suit to Take Three to Five Years
Aug-5-10 Regina, SK A thin, wiry man with piercing eyes who claims to eat and sleep very little, Canada's Tony Merchant is a somewhat misunderstood character but nevertheless a very good litigation lawyer. He's pursued hundreds of class action suits with excellent results in a country where people are historically less accustomed to settling grievances through civi... - Multi-Vehicle Crash in Missouri Kills 2, Injures 50
Aug-5-10 St. Louis, MO A multi-vehicle accident involving two school buses, a tractor trailer and an SUV has left two people dead and possibly as many as 50 people injured, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Department. The bus accident happened about 40 miles outside of St. Louis, Missouri, in an area known as Gray Summit in Villa Ridge, between 10:1... - Questions over Asbestos Oversight in New York City
Aug-5-10 New York, NY The management and public oversight of asbestos , the carcinogen that causes mesothelioma and asbestos cancer, took a major hit recently when the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) admitted that a safety inspector under its supervision falsified hundreds of reports and safety inspections with respect to buildings he had inspected... - Accutane IBD Trial Gets Hollywood Treatment
Aug-5-10 Atlantic City, NJ A trial regarding Accutane inflammatory bowel disease that starts this week will likely be given the star treatment, as one of three plaintiffs is a promising Hollywood actor whose career has been cut short due to alleged Accutane side effects. Fans of the 1992 blockbuster movie "A Few Good Men" would likely recognize James Marshal... - Unum Subpoenaed by New York Attorney General
Aug-5-10 Chattanooga, TN The insurance company Unum was recently subpoenaed by New York's attorney general, Andrew Cuomo, in connection to allegations of fraud over how insurers pay benefits on life insurance after the policy holder passes way. Cuomo and his office are investigating a number of insurance companies over the practice of retaining funds from li... - Hayward to Recieve $930,000 BP Pension
Aug-5-10 London, England The man who has been widely criticized for his handling of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Tony Hayward, will reportedly receive a BP pension worth $930,000 annually when he steps down as the oil company's chief executive. BBC business editor Robert Peston said that such a pension was "bound to be hugely controversial." In addition, Ha... - Governor Vetoes California Overtime Bill for Farmworkers
Aug-4-10 Sacramento, CA State employment legislation that would have leveled the playing field for farmworkers with regard to California overtime was turfed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on July 28. The sponsor of SB1121, Senator Dean Florez (D-Shafter Kern County), the son of farm workers, was outraged. "The governor had a chance to make history," said... - Phoenix Plane Crash Kills Pilot
Aug-4-10 Phoenix, AZ A small plane crash has killed the pilot and destroyed a building at Deer Valley Airport in Phoenix. The plane crash occurred early Wednesday morning. The helicopter pilot for local news station 3TV, who was flying the helicopter near the scene of the accident at the time, reported seeing the plane take a nose dive into the side of the C... - Wealthy Brothers Charged in Alleged Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Aug-4-10 Washington, DC Two billionaire brothers and others within their influential circle in Dallas have been brought up on charges of securities fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to the 7/30/10 edition of the New York Times. Samuel and Charles Wyly, who are reportedly worth billions of dollars together, were charged on July... - GlaxoSmithKline Settles Paxil Lawsuits
Aug-4-10 Portland, OR The Wall Street Journal reported on 7/20/10 that GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to settle certain Paxil lawsuits . The lawsuits reportedly alleged that Paxil was responsible for birth defects in babies exposed to the antidepressant prior to birth. Although GlaxoSmithKline has acknowledged the settlements, it did not provide details about the fi... - New Study Links Chantix to Violence, Aggression
Aug-4-10 Horsham, PA There is mounting evidence that the smoking cessation drug Chantix is linked to unprovoked acts of violence and aggression. According to a recent study published in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Chantix is potentially so dangerous that those in the police force, military and other work where guns are carried should be excluded from taki... - Four Dead in Air Force Plane Crash
Aug-4-10 Anchorage, AK A US Air Force cargo plane crash in Alaska killed all four crew members aboard. The C-17 Globemaster was practicing for an aviation show at Elmendorf Air Force Base when it went down in a wooded area near Anchorage, according to Reuters. Some eyewitnesses told the news source that the plane was flying low and turning strangely befor... - Depakote: The Kids Are Not All Right
Jul-29-10 Branson, MO "My mom suffered from epileptic seizures since she was a kid, and I know she took Depakote during her last two pregnancies," says Taylor. "My youngest brother and I are most affected by birth defects because my dad said that by the time we were born, she was on a higher dosage of Depakote and she was taking Dilantin. Growing up, I remember... - Stevens Johnson Syndrome Survivor Works to Raise Awareness
Aug-3-10 Menasha, WI A woman who survived Stevens Johnson Syndrome two years ago is now working to get the word out about the deadly disease that nearly took her life. Kendra Schmidt developed a rash two weeks after taking a new prescription drug. The rash quickly blistered and Schmidt was admitted to the hospital in critical condition, according to the Appl... - Schwarzenegger Vetoes Change to California Labor Law
Aug-3-10 Sacramento, CA Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill that would have drastically changed California labor law by allowing farm workers to earn overtime pay in the same way as all other hourly employees in the state. The bill would have paid farm workers time-and-a-half after eight hours of work a day, according to the Los Angeles Times. In...