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Nov-5-09 Dover, DE "I had a urine infection earlier this year and my doctor prescribed Bactrim," says Grace. "I started to get headaches and a fever but I thought it was the flu. Never in a million years did I think it could be Stevens Johnson Syndrome ; I'd never even heard of SJS until the hospital doctors told me. I was even more shocked to discover this... - Chantix User Jailed
Nov-5-09 Reedsburg, WI Joe says he was doing OK, even in this lousy economic climate. He had a family and a steady job, but everything went sideways when he got a prescription for Chantix. Joe first attempted suicide in June 2008, two months after his son died from SIDS. "I'd never been suicidal before," says Joe. "Even though my son died, and it was tragic... - Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial
About 500 Bandsaws by Grizzly Industries of Washington State, are being recalled because some of the saws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers. The recall involves the G0640X 17-inch metal/wood bandsaw with an inverter motor. The product's model number (G0640X) is printed on the front of the machine... - Merrill Settles Investor Class Action for $475 Million
Merrill Lynch has settled allegations that they artificially inflated stock prices from late 2006 through to 2008, leading to significant losses for investors. Ohio Attorney General Richard Corday said the settlement funds are now ready for distribution to investors in that state, which include The Ohio State Teachers Retirement System and others. The settle... - Disabled Worker Awarded $275K in Employment Lawsuit
Disabled Worker Awarded $275K in Employment Lawsuit The State of Wisconsin will pay a former employee, Wendy Sturz, $275,000 to settle a lawsuit she brought against them. The suit alleged that the State moved too slowly in attempting to accomodate her requests around work load, requests she made as a result the progression of her degenerative joi... - Kellogg's Recalls Eggo Waffles and Cinnamon Rolls
Following a routine inspection by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA), a laboratory test found Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of Kellogg's Buttermilk Eggo Waffles manufactured at an Atlanta plant. This product was subsequently not shipped into the marketplace. While no illnesses have been reported, Kellogg is voluntarily recalling a limited... - Cash4Gold Played Fast and Lost with Customers
Nov-4-09 New York, NY: With the price of gold skyrocketing to $1000 an ounce and more and millions of people struggling through difficult times, companies offering cash in exchange for old jewelry and other precious metals items are drawing a lot of attention. Unfortunately, many Cash4Gold customers are crying consumer fraud and the company is now the target o... - Memorable Family Party—Foodborne Illness on the Menu
Nov-4-09 Oakdale, CA "My girlfriend and I decided to throw a party for our son's first birthday," says Ron. "My mom flew out and about 20 people attended, including my 83-year-old grandma who almost died from food poisoning ; she was diagnosed with salmonella." "My mom bought a sandwich platter and veggie tray with dip, including peas, broccoli, carrots, an... - Was There More to Fatal Defective Automotive Crash Than Floor Mats?
Nov-4-09 San Diego, CA An allegedly defective automobile that killed four people—including a highly trained police officer—is still under investigation. And while the San Diego crash triggered the largest auto defect recall in Toyota's history, there is much more to this automobile defect story than improperly installed floor mats. The August 28t... - Two Deaths Linked to E. Coli Outbreak
Nov-4-09 Washington, DC Several state health departments, the CDC, and the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) are investigating a multi-state foodborne ilness outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7 which has led to the deaths of two American citizens. On October 31, 2009, the FSIS issued a notice about a re... - More Companies Getting Into the Heparin Business
Nov-4-09 Lake Forest, IL: Recent issues surrounding heparin contamination and problems with heparin syringes have illustrated that there is no alternative to heparin for things such as catheter locking. According to a recent blog post appearing at Lynn Hadaway Associates Inc., an enterprise that provides infusion therapy performance consulting, there remain nume... - Shoulder Pain pumps may worsen Athlete's injuries
Nov-4-09 Olympia, WA Because of their rigorous schedules and physically demanding vocation, professional athletes find themselves at the greatest risk of debilitating shoulder injuries . As a result, arthroscopic shoulder surgery has become extremely common among competitors in more grueling sports like mixed martial arts, football and hockey. Pavol Demitra,... - BP fined $87 million for violating Texas labor law
Nov-4-09 Houston, TX Spurred by a failure to correct several hazardous safety violations at a Texas refinery, BP will be fined a record $87 million by the Texas employment law watchdog group, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. BP, who is formally contesting the decision, had requested additional time to meet the standards proposed by OSHA whi... - Yet Another Fixodent Denture Cream Zinc Lawsuit
Nov-3-09 Dallas, TX Fixodent denture adhesive and the inherent problems pertaining to Fixodent zinc poisoning has formed the basis of a lawsuit involving a Texas woman now suffering from neuropathy and denture cream zinc poisoning following long-term use of Fixodent denture cream. This latest lawsuit was filed against Fixodent manufacturer Procter & Gamb... - CDR Antitrust Update: Nine-Count Indictment Against California Firm
Nov-3-09 Beverly Hills, CA The latest antitrust news involves a federal grand jury indictment against a California-based financial products company accused of allegedly rigging bids for investment and derivatives in return for kickbacks. Antitrust lawyers will most assuredly be involved in the case, although it is not known at this time if the situation will in... - Military Helicopter Crash Shifts from Rescue to Recovery: Officials
Nov-3-09 Sacramento, CA Last week's helicopter crash that occurred when a Marine helicopter crashed with a Coast Guard plane off the coast of California has become a recovery effort, now that the search for survivors has been called off. Helicopter crash victims, as well as those aboard the doomed plane, have yet to be found. A total of seven members of the... - New Hampshire Resident Dies in E. Coli Outbreak
Nov-3-09 New Hampshire A New Hampshire resident has died after consuming ground beef tainted by E.coli O157:H7. The death was connected to the recent recall of over half a million pounds of (545,699) lbs of ground beef products produced by Fairbank Farms, of Ashville, New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it became aware the meat might be taint... - Illinois Employment Law: Former Employee Wins Invasion of Privacy Claim
Nov-3-09 Chicago, IL When it comes to employment lawsuits, wrongful termination and discrimination probably come to mind first. However, one Illinois employment lawsuit has brought to light an issue that could become more widespread—invasion of privacy. Specifically, the plaintiff in the Illinois employment lawsuit alleged that her former employer invaded... - Wells Fargo Faces California Overtime Class Action Lawsuit
Nov-2-09 San Diego, CA California overtime laws are designed to ensure that employees who work extra hours receive overtime pay in California. However, despite California employee overtime laws, some people find they are not properly paid for additional hours they work, causing them to file lawsuits to ensure they receive appropriate compensation. One lawsuit... - Two FDA Doctors Said Omniscan Worse Than Other MRI Contrast Agents
Nov-2-09 Pittsburgh, PA MRI contrast side effects and MRI health risks could prove to be a problem for multinational General Electric (GE), according to the October 26 issue of Business Week. GE makes Omniscan, a contrast agent that contains gadolinium. Omniscan is one of a handful of contrast agents that have come under scrutiny by the US Food and Drug Adm...