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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- New Study Reaffirms the Risks of Prozac Birth Defects
Nov-24-09 Rockville, MD In the latest update to a study of potential Prozac birth defects conducted last month, Science Daily reports that women who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medications while pregnant face a greater risk of premature delivery. The new report, published earlier this month on the popular science magazine's website, f... - Study Shows Risk of NSF 77 Times Higher in Dialysis Patients
Nov-29-09 Columbus, OH A new study suggests that the risk of MRI contrast side effects is as much as 77 times higher for patients undergoing dialysis. Furthermore, patients who have had a kidney transplant are 69 times more likely to develop Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF), a side effect of the MRI contrast agent. The combination of gadolinium and dialysis c... - Gender Discrimination Case Dismissed in Alabama
Nov-29-09 Mobile, AL In a controversial decision handed down by an Alabama judge, a sexual harassment case brought against the city of Daphne has been dismissed for a lack of evidence, according to Al.com. Official reports from the mayor's office allege that in 2005, Daphne event planner Maria Nicholson was temporarily dismissed from her position for a presum... - Psychiatrist Allegedly Prescribed Seroquel for Weight Loss
Nov-23-09 Chicago, IL A recent investigation of a psychiatrist who prescribed Seroquel—and was paid by Seroquel manufacturer AstraZeneca to promote and speak about the drug—stirs up old fears about Seroquel side effects and the potential for Seroquel diabetes. According to an investigative report published on November 11 in the Chicago Tribune ,... - Securities Fraud Round-up
Nov-28-09 Fort Lauderdale, FL A scheme that resulted in charges of securities fraud , stock fraud, and other stock and securities violations was brought to light in the Sunshine State recently. The South Florida Business Journal (SFBJ) reported on November 25 that Timothy J. Huff, the former CEO of GlobeTel Communications Corp., pleaded not guilty in connection... - Key Suspect in Stockbroker Fraud Dies, Investigation Stops
Nov-28-09 New London, CT It's one of the few occasions where stockbroker arbitration proves useless in allegations of stock fraud, stock losses and the need for negotiated compensation: when the alleged wrongdoer suddenly dies, putting an end to an investigation. Such may have been the case when Edwin F. Rachleff, an 82-year-old stockbroker, took his own life... - Denture Cream User Frustrated by Lack of Warnings
Nov-28-09 Colton, NY Jessica H. (real name withheld) has been using Fixodent denture adhesive and other adhesives for almost 30 years. Approximately 15 years ago, she started to notice problems that are now associated with denture cream zinc poisoning. However, it was not until recently that Jessica made the connection between the denture adhesive and her health... - Patient Says She was Angrier While Using Chantix
Nov-28-09 Fayetteville, NC With new stories surfacing daily about Chantix side effects , including suicide and aggression, it's no wonder that patients are concerned about using the smoking cessation aid. Sarah H. (real name withheld) says that Chantix made her angry and hostile, even though she had no history of aggression. Sarah started taking Chantix in Sep... - Three Americans Die in China Plane Crash
Nov-28-09 Shanghai, CHINA Three Americans are dead and a fourth injured in the fiery crash of a cargo plane in China early this morning. According to the official Chinese news agency, Xinhua, the plane was on its' way to Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan when it veered off the runway on takeoff and burst into flames. The plane crash is currently under investigation. Offi... - British Government Set to Determine Asbestos Compensation
Nov-22-09 London, UK: The Independent (UK) recently reported that exposure to asbestos kills about 4,000 people every year, making it the biggest killer in the British workforce, surpassing the number of deaths from traffic accidents. On November 25, a meeting between MPs and government lawyers will determine if people suffering from pleural plaques, which is a... - Toyota Faces Product Liability Lawyers over Acceleration Problems
Nov-22-09 Riverside, CA Already facing troubling economic times, the Toyota Corporation is now the subject of new arbitration with product liability lawyers alleging that cars manufactured by the automotive giant over the past eight years contain faulty electrical systems that could lead to sudden acceleration. The suit, currently seeking class action statu... - California Auto Accident Tragedy
Nov-27-09 Sacramento, CA Car accidents have been taking their toll on the California highways lately. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has reported three recent California auto accidents that ended in death. Heavy rains and a wet roadway factored into a three-vehicle accident on November 20 that took the life of a 19-year-old student from Humboldt State U... - Employee Receives More Than $800,000 in Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
Nov-27-09 Seattle, WA Washington State employment laws are designed to protect employees from unfair treatment at the hands of their employers. Although many employees are treated fairly by their employers, there are still some employers who violate Washington employee rights. In such cases, employees often turn to the courts to uphold Washington state employee r... - Bronx Tenants File Suit against Landlord over Unsafe Living Conditions
Nov-27-09 New York, NY This January a housing court judge will hear testimony from the residents of a dilapidated apartment building in the Bronx who are seeking damages from their landlord over what they call unsafe living conditions. The tenants of the 17-story building claim that the structure has degraded to an unconscionable degree, resulting in an unhea... - Verizon's New Early Termination Fee for Mobile Telephones Is "Insane," Says Consumer Advocate
Nov-27-09 Basking Ridge, NJ A recent study performed by iamgreen.com suggests that the average mobile phone user will replace his or her handheld within a year of purchase. In the interest of combating this trend, Verizon Wireless has announced plans to double its early termination fee (ETF) to $350, the highest fee ever assessed by a major provider of mobile telep... - Construction Watchdog Group Secures $5 Million in Federal Funding to Fix Chinese Drywall Problems in Louisiana
Nov-27-09 Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana homeowners struggling with Chinese drywall problems in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita may be in luck, as the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) has announced a $5 million plan to replace the toxic material in homes across the state. The program, which still requires federal approval and the establishment of a feder... - Gaiam Water Bottles: Who Can Consumers Trust Now?
Nov-10-09 Toledo, OH Now that you know that SIGG water bottles and Gaiam water bottles leach Bisphenol-A (BPA), you may be wondering if there is any water bottle you can trust. Gaiam bottles were specifically marketed as BPA-free when, in fact, testing showed that Gaiam's aluminum water bottles leached BPA at a level of 23.8 parts per billion, approximate... - Sears settles discrimination lawsuit for record $6.2M
Sears Holdings Corp has agreed to pay a record $6.2 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charging the retailer with illegally fired disabled workers. U.S. District Judge Wayne Andersen in Chicago approved the settlement of the case on Tuesday. The settlement was the largest in a single lawsuit alleging vi... - Ohio Worker Files Discrimination Lawsuit
Nov-26-09 West Chester Township, OH A long-time West Chester Township city employee recently filed a lawsuit alleging that she was sexually discriminated against in the workplace. Ohio employment law protects Ohio employees against discrimination on any grounds such as gender, race, or age. Denise Brown has been an employee of West Chester Township since 197... - Prepaid Debit Cards "a Rip Off"
Nov-26-09 Buffalo, NY Although prepaid debit cards may seem like a fantastic idea for people with poor credit, consumers are learning that the fees can be exorbitant. Shirley S. says she used a Green Dot debit card for a few months, until she realized she was paying too much in fees and closed the account. Shirley has had bad credit since college, when she go...