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Sort by date 16,481 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- CVS pays $2.8M to settle dietary supplement lawsuit
Sep-23-09 CVS Pharmacy will reportedly adhere to a proposed settlement from the Federal Trade Commission that will have the national drug chain refund $2.8 million and to halt "misleading claims" about one of the company's dietary supplements . The product in question is known as AirShield and was advertised by CVS as a dietary supplement that could prevent cold... - Settlement Reached In Dell Discrimination Class Action
A preliminary settlement has been reached between Dell and former employees who brought a gender discrimination class action against the computer company. The settlement is for a reported $9.1 million, $5.6 million of which will go the plaintiffs and to cover litigation costs. The terms of the settlement also provide for a portion of the funds to be pa... - Lettuce Recalled due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Tanimura & Antle, Inc, of Salinas, CA, is recalling one lot of romaine lettuce because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled romaine was sold to retail, wholesale and food service outlets in Canada, Puerto Rico and the following 29 states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois,... - Cipro Side Effects Misdiagnosed as Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sep-17-09 Winston-Salem, NC: Phoebe took the prescribed dose of Cipro ( a ten-day treatment) in early 2008 for a sinus infection. It cleared up the infection but caused horrible and likely irreparable side effects. "I want to see this drug taken off the market," says Phoebe. "I think it is hurting a lot of people and severely affecting the lives of older people... - Overtime Law: Are Strippers Independent Contractors?
Sep-22-09 Salisbury, MA When it comes to overtime pay there are certain people who are considered exempt under overtime pay laws. Those people can include independent contractors, who are not technically under the employ of a company. However, it is possible for people to be misclassified as independent contractors and therefore unfairly denied proper pay under... - Zicam User Says Life is Bland Without Smell and Taste
Sep-22-09 Huntsville, AL Brad M. believes he has been dealing with Zicam side effects for several months. Ever since he used Zicam to prevent a cold, Brad has had nasal problems. Specifically, Brad is suffering from Zicam smell loss and a loss of taste. He says the Zicam loss of smell has had an impact on his life. "I was going to a major appointment in Bost... - Failed CD Horizon System Fast-Tracked to Approval, Manufacturer Played by the Rules
Sep-22-09 Washington, DC The recall almost two years ago of the Medtronic CD Horizon Spinal System Agile Dynamic Stabilization Device was initiated literally months after the device was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). And because the Medtronic CD Horizon system was substantially similar to other devices already on the market, manufacturer... - Husband Warns Others to Stop taking Yasmin
Sep-22-09 Cocoa Beach, FL Peter says birth control isn't something a guy normally talks about, but after his wife almost died from a blood clot in her lung, he convinced his daughter to stop taking Yasmin and he told the neighbor across the street about it; her daughters were on Yaz. "My wife, Deona, just got out of hospital—she almost died," says Pete... - Reglan: Tardive Dyskinesia "Difficult to Live With"
Sep-21-09 Somerville, TN Georgeann T. says watching her husband deal with Reglan side effects has been a difficult ordeal. Georgeann believes her husband is suffering from Reglan tardive dyskinesia, a condition marked by involuntary muscle movements. The link between Reglan and tardive dyskinesia is strong enough that the drug, used to treat heartburn, diabetic... - SJS Robs Mississippi Woman of Her Sight, But She Bites Back
Sep-21-09 Jackson, MS An allergic reaction to medication can often lead to Stevens Johnson Syndrome , or SJS—a rare condition that is characterized by symptoms ranging from a skin rash, to the sloughing off of huge expanses of skin that are akin to 3rd degree burns. For some, it has meant months in hospital. Some have died. Others have gone blind from SJS... - Hip & Knee Replacement Failure Made Worse—When It's The Wrong Knee or Hip…
Sep-21-09 Toronto, ON Hip and knee implant replacement failure is most often thought of in terms of failure involving the actual implant, or physical structure of the medical device involved. However the genesis of a hip replacement lawsuit and the subsequent involvement of a hip replacement lawyer can go beyond the implant, and instead address the knee or hip pr... - Elected County Official in Florida Loses Workplace Harassment Trial
Sep-20-09 Tampa, FL A sensational workplace harassment case involving a public official and his subordinate in the Sunshine State was recently resolved with a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff. However, it is not known if the defendant involved with the alleged sexual harassment in the workplace litigation will appeal. An editorial appearing September 1... - Possible Link Between Agent Orange, Heart Disease, and Parkinson's Disease Found
Results of a new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), indicate there may be link between exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide used in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and an increased risk for serious heart problems and Parkinson's disease (PD). The report is the latest update in a congressionally mandated series by the IOM that reviews every 2... - Reflections of Magic Mirrors Recalled
About 600 "Reflections of Magic" Hanging Mirrors are being recalled because the metal plate used for hanging the mirror can become detached and cause the mirror to fall, posing an impact or laceration hazard to consumers. So far, there have been 10 reports of the metal plate detaching from the mirrors. One consumer reported being cut while cleaning up... - Car Accident Death in Raleigh, Doctor Charged
Sep-19-09 Raleigh, NC A car accident is something you can't plan for, can't anticipate and often can't avoid—especially if another driver causes the auto accident. An auto accident injury, sadly, is often not the worst result. In this case Ellen Shapiro, of North Carolina, could not have known that within seconds she would become the latest Raleigh tra... - Lawyers: Law that caps medical malpractice damages should change
Sep-19-09 The case concerning the failed facelift of a real estate agent may potentially change a Georgia state law that limits the amount of damages that can be awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits . Currently, the most a person can be awarded in the state is $350,000. Yet despite the law, Betty Nestlehutt was awarded more than $1.2 million after a reportedl... - Smoking, Melting iPods Reported
An investigation into consumer complaints of Apple iPods overheating has identified some 800 incidents filed with the CPSC which include personal injury and property damage. According to a recent report that aired on a Seattle TV station, the CPSC received complaints as far back as 2005, when an iPod overheated and caused damage to a home and harm to a... - Preliminary Settlement Reached in Hazardous Waste Suit
Residents who evacuated their homes 3 years ago following an explosion at a hazardous waste plant in Apex, NC, have reached a preliminary settlement with the owners of the EQ Plant. The amount of the settlement is $7.85 million, which could cover the 17,000 evacuees. The settlement terms reportedly include a payment of $750 to each household forced... - Sevylor Tow Behinds Recalled
About 94,000 Sevylor Tow Behinds with Quick Hitch Connectors are being recalled because the Quick Hitch, which connects the towable to the boat, can break and project pieces of the plastic Quick Hitch back towards the boat. If this occurs, an individual can be struck and seriously injured. So far, Sevca LLC has received 1 report of an occupant of a boat... - Colorado Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
King Soopers, Inc, of Denver, CO, is recalling approximately 466,236 pounds of ground beef products that may be linked to an outbreak of salmonellosis. The products subject to recall include: 1-pound chubs of (93/7) ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "69558." 1 - 1.25-lb. tray packs of (96/4) ground beef. Each package bea...