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Jul-1-09 Toledo, OH It has been over a year since the massive Heparin recall was announced in the wake of numerous deaths and reports of serious illness following exposure to Heparin syringes. In that year, patients have learned a lot about Heparin contamination and the factors that can result in their being exposed to contaminated medications. In April, 20... - California Caps Stifle Med Mal Award
Jun-29-09 Irvine, CA You might say that a young California woman who went to court seeking damages as a result of a hip surgery that went terribly wrong, won the battle but lost the war. Her attorney, Sean M. Burke, an experienced personal injury lawyer who has fought many a battle on behalf of people injured through medical malpractice, presented the facts of case,... - Air France Plane Crash Still a Mystery, But Clues Remain
Jun-25-09 Paris, FR The Air France plane crash that took more than 200 lives and continues to mystify investigators sorting through bodies and debris from the airplane crash June 1st is no closer to being resolved. The black box has not been found. Investigations into plane crashes are complex, and can take years. However, there have been some clues. Of t... - DC Death Train Toll Now at Seven
Jun-23-09 Washington, DC The death toll in what has been described as the worst commuter train crash in the history of Washington, DC was pegged at seven this morning, after officials raised it to nine overnight with the discovery of more bodies, according to this morning's edition of the New York Times. The death toll was revised to seven just minutes ago. ... - FDA to Oversee Tobacco Industry
Jun-11-09 Washington, DC In a move that could drastically change the tobacco industry , the US Senate has voted to give regulators new powers to oversee the industry. The smoking legislation limits nicotine in cigarettes, regulates ads that glorify smoking, and bans flavored smoking products. The new smoking regulations give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a... - New Orleans Homeowner Concerned, But Chinese Drywall Lawsuits Consolidated
Jun-2-09 New Orleans, LA: Beverly says she was re-building her mother's home in New Orleans when she noticed something wrong with the drywall. "I didn't have any idea what the problem was nor was I aware of the Chinese drywall issue," says Beverly. "I was about to file a complaint with the Attorney general or the Consumer Affairs department because I think ther... - SJS Dilantin: "I am Lucky to be Alive"
Jun-1-09 San Diego, CA: Tom G. was prescribed Dilantin after he passed out in a Denny's restaurant and his neurologist concluded he had a "seizure potential." Turns out he never did have a seizure; instead he wound up with SJS dilantin , a serious allergic reaction to the drug. Tom had several tests for possible seizure activity, from a CAT Scan to MRI and the... - Missing Air France Jet with 228 Aboard Experienced Electrical Problems
Jun-1-09 Paris It has now been revealed that an Air France Airbus A330 with at least 228 people on board experienced electrical problems while flying in stormy weather over the Atlantic, according to the last communication flight controllers had with the plane before all communication was lost. A catastrophic plane crash is feared. According to CNN Air France... - Zavareei & Tycko Bring GE to Court
May-29-09 Washington, D.C. Fortunately someone called the fire department in time to save the pets inside, but the kitchen was completely destroyed and the Michigan homeowner was surprised when he heard what caused the fire. "There have been dozens of reports of microwaves turning themselves on, starting to smoke and sometimes even catching fire," says attorney Hass... - Nashville Attorney Puts Southwest to the 'Text'
May-27-09 Nashville, TN Attorney Tim Hatton says he feels like he is living that ancient Chinese proverb, "May you live in interesting times", since he took on a text messaging case against Southwest Airlines on behalf of 47-year-old woman from Saugus, California. An experienced attorney with a wide and varied practice, Hatton says, "This is definitely my first cas... - When is Wrongful Termination a Violation of the California Labor Law?
May-27-09 San Francisco, CA: Dana worked at Longs Drug Stores for 23 years, from managing to bookkeeping. "I really liked my job—it was challenging and I liked putting a grumpy customer in a good mood," she says. But Longs was bought out by a large corporation that seemingly didn't much care about their employees: Dana says she was wrongfully terminated and believ... - Keeping Track of Out-of-Network Services
May-26-09 Louisville, KY It can be daunting enough trying to keep track of which doctor's visits might lead to out of network overcharges but the truth is that it is important to be in the know, so that you do not get stuck with unexpected out of network fees. People might assume that because their hospital is in network, no procedures at the hospital will be cons... - Heparin Deaths Bring Blood Thinner to Spotlight Again
May-22-09 Lewes, DE Patients still reeling from the news of last year's heparin contamination are likely worrying and wondering if there is even more bad news about heparin, following the deaths of 2 people in the last 2 weeks. Although the mode of delivery for heparin in these 2 cases was different from that used in the contamination scare—no heparin injection... - Injured Driver Alleges Wrongful Termination, Forced to Keep Working
May-21-09 Waco, TX When a cement truck driver took time off work for an injury sustained on the job, he had no idea that his injury would result in wrongful termination . But that's exactly what happened to Harold Tunnel, who was made to suffer through alleged wrongful employment termination. Wrongful termination law is there to protect workers from unnecessary job... - Personal Injury: Lights Out in Wisconsin
May-16-09 Milwaukee, WI When personal injury results from the alleged negligence of others, negligence law assures that justice will prevail. In the case of a high school teacher from Milwaukee who was injured due, it is alleged, to an improperly installed lighting system a personal injury attorney helped him win a $350,000 compensation package. It is not know... - Avandia Maker Faces More Lawsuits
May-15-09 Marshall, TX GlaxoSmithKline, maker of Avandia, faces more lawsuits alleging that patients suffered from serious Avandia side effects. Among the more severe side effects is the reported link between Avandia and heart attacks. Some critics say the risk of a heart problem is too high, while patients file lawsuits alleging they were harmed by the use of Ava... - Group Arbitration Beneficial to Auction Rate Securities Investors
May-13-09 Kansas City, MO If you are still undecided about action to take concerning your auction rate securities, a new option has opened up to you. Although some people have chosen the class action lawsuit route, others have decided to file individual arbitrations, alleging they were told that the auction rate securities market was safe. However, it is possible... - Hydroxycut Recall Leads to Lawsuit
May-13-09 Baltimore, MD The makers of Hydroxycut could find themselves in court following the announcement of the Hydroxycut recall. Consumers, upset about being put at risk of experiencing serious Hydroxycut side effects, including liver injury, are now contacting lawyers to explore their options regarding a Hydroxycut lawsuit. At least 1 lawsuit has been filed i... - Unpaid Overtime Goes to the Dogs
May-13-09 Cedar Rapids, IA It can be an unpaid overtime violation involving thousands of people, or the stiffing of just a few—but in the end the unfairness is the same. According to general labor laws workers should be paid for the work they perform, regardless of where it is or when it is. And when you work more than your allotted hours, there should be additi... - Dog Shot After Dog Bite Injury, Too Late for Rabies Testing
May-12-09 Finley, WA Dog bites continue to be a frightening problem. But worse than a dog bite is when concern over the potential for rabies cannot be verified because the dog was put down before adequate testing could take place. The injured child, who was mauled in the dog bite injury attack , is left in a precarious situation. It would have been frightening...