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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- California Overtime Bill for Farm Workers Awaits Governor's Signature
Jul-23-10 Sacramento, CA A bill that already passed through the California legislature and is awaiting the signature of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger could drastically change California overtime laws for farm workers. Currently more than 400,000 farm workers in California only receive time-and-a-half overtime pay if they work more than 10 hours a day, or 60... - Alleged Stolen Vehicle Causes Missouri Truck Accident
Jul-23-10 Kansas City, MO A suspected thief driving an allegedly stolen vehicle the wrong way down a highway caused a major Missouri truck accident . The driver of the truck was fleeing from police when he started driving north on southbound US 71, according to the Kansas City Star. The pursuit ended after the driver caused a multi-car crash that seriously inj... - Six Dead, 34 Injured in Greyhound Crash
Jul-22-10 Fresno, CA A Greyhound passenger bus accident killed six people in Central Valley, CAlifornia early Thursday morning. Thirty-four other people are injured, four of them critically, CNN.com reports. The bus, which was carrying 47 passengers in addition to the driver, was traveling on California Highway 99 when it encountered what appears to have been... - Fosamax Blamed for Fractured Femur and Three Surgeries
Jul-22-10 Baltimore, MD "When my doctor told me that Fosamax likely caused my fractured femur, I was surprised and angry," says Beth. "I didn't understand how a product that is supposed to help does the complete opposite…I welcome this opportunity to warn others about Fosamax." Beth, 62, says she was in good shape until she started taking Fosamax in Ju... - Young Couple Dies in a Washington State Car Accident
Jul-22-10 North Bend, WA A young couple was recently killed in a Washington state car accident . Sean P. Mitchell, 29, and his 26-year-old wife, Lindsey M. Mitchell, died on Interstate 90 near North Bend, Washington, when their 2005 Dodge Neon went off the road and struck a guardrail and a cement bridge railing, reports the Olympian. The couple's 4-year-old so... - More Children Emerging as Victims of Identity Theft
Jul-22-10 Atlanta, GA Identity theft is a problem typically associated with adults, but many children are also victims of fraud, often at the hands of family members. The number of child victims of identity theft is increasing in Georgia, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Often it is a parent or family member who uses the child's social security n... - United Flight Hits Turbulence, 30 Injured
Jul-21-10 Denver, CO United Airlines Flight 967 en route from Washington Dulles to Los Angeles made an emergency landing Tuesday evening in Denver, after several people were injured as a result of turbulence. The Boeing 777 was carrying 255 passengers and 10 crew members when it encountered "moderate to severe" turbulence somewhere over Kansas. Twenty-six pas... - BP ERISA Class-Action Lawsuit Seeks Compensation for Pension Losses
Jul-21-10 Chicago, IL Even though BP Oil appears to have sufficiently capped the gushing oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, the larger crisis is far from over. Individuals who work for the oil company and partake in BP employee benefits but share no direct responsibility for the decisions that led to the oil spill face a financial crisis that will extend far beyond... - Toyota Again Under Fire, Subpoenaed by US Federal Grand Jury
Jul-21-10 Tokyo, JAPAN : After a brief respite from the public spotlight, Toyota is again under scrutiny after being served with a subpoena from a federal grand jury in New York seeking information on steering-related problems. The subpoena may also trigger a wider investigation into a 2005 Toyota recall that brings to mind the recent debacle over rapid acceleratio... - Accutane Side Effects Might Be Reduced With Lower Dose
Jul-21-10 Hamilton, New Zealand Researchers at a New Zealand clinic have discovered that Accutane side effects may be reduced with a smaller dose. Conducted at the Tristram Clinic, the study found that the harmful side effects of isotretinoin, the active ingredient in Accutane, could potentially be dose-specific, as patients who received smaller doses reporte... - Department of Labor Files ERISA Lawsuit Against Georgia Attorney
Jul-21-10 Savannah, GA The US Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against a Georgia attorney for allegedly violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or ERISA . The Department of Labor is accusing Benjamin Eichholz of Savannah, Georgia, of improperly transferring, lending or using plan assets in violation of ERISA, reports WSAV, an NBC affiliat... - Recall of 10oz organicgirl Baby Spinach
Salinas, CA: organicgirl Produce is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of 10 oz organicgirl Baby Spinach with an expired Use-by Date of May 22 and Product Code 11A061167 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall includes only 336 cases of the 10 oz. package size of organicgirl Baby Spinach with the... - General Electric in Trouble over MRI Dye
Jul-20-10 Denmark General Electric has been accused of failing to adequately inform Danish regulators about a patient who died after being exposed to MRI contrast dye . This finding came from the Danish Medicines Agency and was reported by ProPublica on 6/17/10. According to ProPublica, the victim, Birthe Madsen, was given Omniscan for an MRI in 2002. She is t... - Surgery Preferred Response over Proton Pump Inhibitor in Younger Heartburn Patients
Jul-20-10 Cincinatti, OH The potential for fracture and other adverse reactions when using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to control acid reflux should factor into a doctor's decision when recommending either PPIs or surgery for younger patients. In older patients, PPI can also lead to hip fracture, serious infection and even death. The University of Cincinna... - Chinese Drywall Manufacturer Pursues Contractor Settlements
Jul-20-10 Manatee, FL As huge numbers of Chinese drywall lawsuits proceed in a massive consolidated action before US District Court Judge Eldon Fallon, legal representatives of homeowners have expressed fear that settling with manufacturers could undermine homeowners' rights. The 7/16/10 issue of the Bradenton Herald revealed the lawyers' concerns that Knauf... - Patients with Liver Problems Should Be Wary of Depakote Side Effects
Jul-20-10 Abbot Park, IL Patients who may be prescribed sodium valproate and have liver problems should be sure to inform their doctor about their medical history, as their condition could lead to serious Depakote side effects . Sodium valproate is prescribed for a variety of functions and is found in several different medications, according to Helium.com. The... - Jury Awards $1Million Settlement In Medical Malpractice
Kings County, NY: The family of a 63-year old man, who filed a medical malpractice suit on behalf of their deceased father, were recently awarded $1 million by a jury after a six day trial. The suit alleged that the father of seven, who had undergone quadruple bypass surgery and was subsequently placed in a telemetry unit and had his hear monitor... - Fishermen Upset About BP Oil Spill Decision
Jul-19-10 Biloxi, MS As the residents of the Gulf Coast continue to deal with the aftermath of the BP oil spill , fishermen are receiving even more bad news. According to Reuters on 7/16/10, those who work in the fishing industry learned they might lose out on some of their claim if they help BP clean up the oil spill. Reuters reports that Kenneth Feinberg, t... - CDC Says Two More Medications Linked to Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Jul-19-10 Atlanta, GA Earlier this month the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta announced that two additional medications have come under suspicion of triggering Stevens Johnson Syndrome , a devastating and potentially fatal skin condition akin to a serious burn. Salient News, a weekly news magazine founded in 1938 and published by t... - Obesity Epidemic Could Increase Emergence of Reglan Side Effects
Jul-19-10 Pasadena, CA While it is recommended that Reglan not be used for children unless there is a clear indication to do so, problems such as obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children and adolescents can extend into adulthood, where Reglan is more likely to be a factor in treatment. Unfortunately, ongoing use of Reglan at any age can lea...