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Oct-24-07 Indianapolis, IN The drug Zyprexa , already known to cause weight gain and other metabolic complications that can be accentuated among adolescents, may soon be marketed to teens if Eli Lilly has its way. Earlier this month the manufacturer of Zyprexa agreed with a recommendation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen the label w... - Delta County, MI Commercial Property Development Settlement
Escanaba, MI: (Aug-17-07) Gary and Annis Bengston brought a lawsuit against Delta County, alleging that the value of their property was decreased by Delta County by not allowing development of their commercial premises. The suit was filed almost 10 years ago where the couple cited damages in excess of $400,000. In a settlement reached, Delta County a... - Sierra Aluminum Co. Employee Wrongful Termination Settlement
Riverside, CA: (Aug-17-07) The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) brought a lawsuit against Riverside-based Sierra Aluminum Co., alleging that the company fired Rosa Suarez after she alerted management that her boss was viewing online pornography at work. The EEOC filed the suit on behalf of Suarez, 48, of Rialto. She claimed that she had wo... - Topeka Best Western Motel Employee Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement
Topeka, KS: (Aug-17-07) Brooke Sonntag, a former employee of Topeka Best Western Motel, filed suit against the establishment alleging that she was subjected to discrimination while at work. The federal suit said Sonntag was a manager at a Topeka Best Western and was ordered by owner Eldon Thorman not to hire coloreds, Mexicans, or members of any non-white... - Boone County Fire Protection District Employee Gender Discrimination Settlement
Boone County, MO: (Aug-18-07) Five former employees filed suit against the Boone County Fire Protection District, alleging that the city sexually discriminated and retaliated against them. In a settlement reached, the district agreed to pay a combined $112,500. Bruce Piringer, a former assistant chief, sued the fire district in November 2006, claiming he w... - Racine, WI City Employees Retirement Benefits Settlement
Racine, WI: (Aug-17-07) Nearly 129 retired employees brought charges against the city over changes to their health benefits. The complaint, filed with the court in March 2006, alleges the city promised the retirees and their families insurance coverage for life, including payment of all premiums and reimbursement for Medicare "B" contributions. The change... - University of Iowa Monster Stuttering Study Settlement
Iowa City, IA: (Aug-17-07) Six people filed suit against the University of Iowa in Johnson County District Court, alleging that they or their relatives were psychologically damaged by their participation in the "Monster Study." The research was directed to induce stuttering in normal-speaking children in order to prove that the speech disorder was not an i... - Ecomaine Trash Incinerator Pollution Settlement
Portland, ME: (Aug-16-07) The Department of Environmental Protection brought charges against Ecomaine, the operator of greater Portland's trash incinerator, alleging that it had air pollution violations at its facility, dating back seven years. The suit claimed that in some cases, the Portland incinerator violated smoke standards or exceeded the limit for... - CalOptima Pharmacy Screening Discrimination Settlement
Santa Ana, CA: (Aug-16-07) Over 20 Vietnamese American pharmacies filed suit against CalOptima, a public agency, over a requirement that they be surveyed and then certified as safe from fraud. The pharmacy owners said the policy violated patient privacy and targeted independently owned Vietnamese American-run pharmacies as opposed to larger chains. CalOpti... - Avandia Lawsuits Still Being Filed
Oct-11-07 Little Rock, AR More and more lawsuits are being filed against GlaxoSmithKline, alleging the company hid the risks associated with its diabetes drug, Avandia , from the public. As more information is released about the increased risk of heart attack and heart failure in patients taking Avandia, more lawsuits will likely be filed. The most recent lawsui... - Stand 'n Seal: Hazardous Chemicals Used Haphazardly
Oct-23-07 Chicago, IL: Roanoke Companies (now known as BRTT) should have acted immediately on adverse reports regarding its Stand 'n Seal Spray back when they first started rolling in. Instead, dozens of hapless consumers were inadvertently damaging their lungs , and worse. Instead, the manufacturer chose to wait weeks until it finally notified the Consumer Pr... - Hartford Insurance Co. Town Hall Fire Insurance Settlement
Griswold, CT: (Aug-16-07) The town of Griswold brought a lawsuit against Hartford Insurance Co. over an insurance policy on the old town hall, which was destroyed by a fire in early 2006. A claim was filed after the old town hall, located at 32 School St., was gutted by a blaze on Jan. 3, 2006. It was later discovered that the building's insurance policy h... - Lone Star Wheel Components Inc. Trucking Accident Wrongful Death Settlement
Corsicana, TX: (Aug-16-07) The family of Elizabeth Brook McCullough, a 24-year-old registered nurse at Providence Home Health Care, filed a lawsuit against Lone Star Wheel Components Inc., a Corsicana-based trucking company, after McCullough died in a collision with one of their tractor-trailer rigs. McCullough died May 7, 2007 on her way to see a patient... - TE Products Pipeline Company, LLC and TEPPCO Crude Pipeline, LLC Oil Discharge Settlement
Dallas, TX: (Aug-16-07) The US Environmental Protection Agency brought charges against TE Products Pipeline Company, LLC and TEPPCO Crude Pipeline, LLC, alleging that the companies violated the Clean Water Act. The suit stemmed from the fact that TEPPCO discharged approximately 6,470 barrels (271,740 gallons) of jet fuel, gasoline and crude oil on four dif... - Eli Lilly Warns About Suicidal Thoughts In Zyprexa Patients
Oct-10-07 Boston, MA Eli Lilly and Co. has announced that it is updating the US warning labels for its drug Zyprexa , an atypical antipsychotic that has been linked to an increased risk of suicide, weight gain and Zyprexa , among other side effects. Although the new label does not address the increased risk of suicidality, the company has warned that patients... - Stockbroker Arbitration: Investors Concerned About Suitability Violations
Oct-22-07 New York, NY Although there are many reasons why investors could be concerned about their stockbroker's conduct, one of the more common reasons for requesting [ stockbroker arbitration ] is suitability violations. Suitability violations occur when a stockbroker recommends investments that are not suitable for the client based on his or her financial situ... - Avandia Facing More Limitations
Oct-22-07 Boston, MA As Avandia's sales drop, more news is coming in that uses of the drug both in the US and internationally are being limited. GlaxoSmithKline, maker of Avandia, already faces numerous [ lawsuits ] regarding the drug; sales have fallen drastically and now it appears that even fewer people will have access to Avandia because of safety concerns. ... - Landrum, SC Police Officers' Wrongful Termination Settlement
Landrum, SC: (Aug-16-07) Three former police officers Scott White, Tim Kelley, and Steve Alexander, filed suit against the city, alleging that they were wrongly fired. The city stated that the officers were fired for going against the city's employee policy. The firings came after the officers "blew the whistle" on alleged wrong doings in the police depart... - Holy Spirit Hospital Hernia Surgery Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Settlement
Carlisle, PA: (Aug-17-07) The family of Kevin Dalton brought a medical malpractice lawsuit against Holy Spirit Hospital, after Dalton died weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery at the facility. In suing the hospital and several staffers, Dalton's family claimed he was misdiagnosed when he went to the emergency room complaining of abdominal pain in Febru... - Knowledge Networks Press Packet Copyright Infringement Settlement
Washington, DC: (Aug-16-07) The Software & Information Industry Association (SIAA) brought charges against Knowledge Networks as part of its Corporate Content Anti-Piracy Program (CCAP). SIAA alleged that Knowledge Networks infringed its copyright when it distributed press packets internally to some employees on a regular basis. SIAA said the packets somet...