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Jul-18-10 Coquitlam, BC A Canadian woman who suffered back and neck injuries in a car accident was awarded CDN $1 million after a judge decided that her injuries impeded her ability to earn a living. While Stella Kasidoulis was initially treated for soft tissue injury immediately following the accident, the part-time school teacher continues to be plagued with c... - Paxil Manufacturer Expects Legal Charge of $2.4 Billion
Jul-16-10 Washington, DC GlaxoSmithKline, maker of Avandia and Paxil , announced it expects legal charges of approximately $2.4 billion for the second quarter of 2010. According to reports, included in the $2.4 billion legal bill are charges related to the company's former factory in Puerto Rico and antitrust and product liability lawsuits concerning Paxil. ... - Avandia Debate Continues at ADA Conference
Jul-7-10 Orlando, FL Three years after Dr. Steven Nissen pronounced a so-called death sentence on type 2 diabetes drug Avandia , there is still confusion as to just how bad the drug is. Discussions and presentations at a recent gathering of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) reveal that medical opinion remains polarized. According to a 7/4/10 summary of... - Plaintiffs Hoping for More Paxil Birth Defects Settlements
Jul-5-10 Boston, MA Although very little information has been released concerning the settlement of Paxil birth defects lawsuits, news reports indicate that approximately 190 cases have been settled while another 100 are in various stages of settlement. At issue in the lawsuits is whether or not Paxil caused the birth defects of infants whose mothers took th... - Whistleblower's Share in Qui Tam Lawsuit More than Two Million
Jul-4-10 Washington, DC A Qui tam whistleblower filed a lawsuit on behalf of the federal government, alleging that Northrop Grumman Systems Corp failed to test electronic components used in military equipment as well as in outer space. The suit resulted in a settlement agreement worth $12.5 million, of which the whistleblower will receive more then two million... - Merck Unhappy with Fosamax ONJ Jury Verdict
Jul-1-10 New York, NY Merck & Co., the manufacturer of the pharmaceutical drug designed to treat osteoporosis, is challenging the decision of a New York jury in the retrial of a case involving a Florida woman who claimed that Fosamax fostered the onset of Fosamax osteonecrosis . In this particular case, the plaintiff alleged that she used Fosamax from 19... - "Take-Home" Asbestos Contamination Lawsuit Quashed by State Law in Ohio
Jun-26-10 Columbus, OH For anyone considering an asbestos lawsuit in the state of Ohio, a review of a recent case bears summary after one of the most tragic aspects of asbestos contamination was litigated in court—the death of a family member following the unintended transport of asbestos fibers home on work clothes. A state statute in Ohio appears to limi... - Fosamax: "It's Been a Bad Ride"
Jun-26-10 Brentwood TN "My physician advised that I get a bone density test, and he determined that I have the beginning of osteoporosis in my back and hip," says Linda, age 58. "He prescribed Fosamax in January and I have been in pain ever since—after two oral surgeries." "My doctor said, 'You'd better take Fosamax in case you are ever in a car wreck b... - Charter Shells Out $18 Million to Settle California Overtime Suit
Jun-15-10 St. Louis, MO Charter Communications has agreed to pay a total of $18 million to settle a wage and hour class action lawsuit stemming from allegations that the company failed to properly compensate overtime pay in California , Missouri, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Nevada, Washington, Oregon and Nebraska. The suit, which covered both current and fo... - BP Taking Blame for Now, but Legal Battles Will Be Complex
Jun-14-10 Boston, MA There is little doubt that pending legal battles over the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will involve more than just British Petroleum, despite the fact that the company has taken full public responsibility for the disaster. But it's hardly cut-and-dried, and contractual clauses will most assuredly come into play in the courts of law. ... - Helicopter Crash Kills Two, while Victims of Another Settle Lawsuits
Jun-8-10 Midlothian, TX A helicopter crash involving an air ambulance claimed two lives earlier this month. It could have been worse: The helicopter was in the midst of a test flight and was carrying no patients. The Forth Worth Star-Telegram reported on Thursday that a Bell 222U helicopter recently acquired by CareFlite was on a maintenance flight on June... - Valproate (Depakote) Birth Defect Risk 30 to 80 Times Higher
Jun-8-10 Washington, DC It has long been known that Depakote , which is used to treat and manage epilepsy, carries a high risk for birth defects when prescribed to pregnant women. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) quietly issue a "reminder" to women and their doctors in December of last year with regard to the risks associated with valproate sodium and r... - Miscarriage Now Listed Among Paxil Side Effects
Jun-6-10 Montreal, Quebec While the risks involved in the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants among pregnant women have been well documented, a new study is adding miscarriage to the list of potential Paxil side effects . The study, performed by researchers at the Universite de Montreal, followed a number of expectant mothers who had... - Pilots out of Control on Autopilot
May-26-10 Washington, DC In the wake of the Northwest Airlines flight that overshot its destination by 150 miles, a conference was held last week to address pilot and air traffic controller professionalism. A National Transportation Safety Board member said incidents like the Northwest flight are not uncommon. Is it just a matter of time before overreliance on techn... - Some Bottled Water Brands Teeming with Bacteria: Canadian Study
May-26-10 San Diego, CA Just when you thought it was safer to bypass the tap and reach for the bottled water, comes word that some brands of bottled water have been found to contain up to 100 times more bacteria than the stuff that flows out of your tap. As reported this morning by CanWest News Service, researchers in Canada purchased and tested a variety of... - Transocean Industrial Accident Results in Lawsuits
May-24-10 Atlanta, GA The industrial accident that has been dominating headlines is the explosion and fire on board the Deepwater Horizon. Eleven men were killed and many more were injured in the BP oil disaster , and many of their families have filed lawsuits seeking industrial accident compensation. Industrial accident law will determine the outcome of impl... - Paxil Birth Defects vs. Mother's Health
May-22-10 Atlanta, GA Birth defects that allegedly result from the use of Paxil and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants during pregnancy continue to be the subject of hot debate, given the potential risk to the expectant mother who is denied medication essential to her emotional health and wellbeing. The European Medicines Age... - UK Health Authority Warns Expectant Mothers against Dangers of Antidepressant Use
May-21-10 London, UK Concern is mounting that the use of antidepressants such as Prozac by expectant mothers can increase the risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) for the infant. While the disorder is rare, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the UK is advising doctors to carefully monitor expectant mothers who take drug... - Is Chantix an Antidepressant?
May-20-10 Washington, DC Pfizer's smoking cessation drug Chantix (Champix in the UK), which has been plagued with reports of side effects including attempted suicide, suicide and aggression, has recently been classed as an antidepressant. In other news, Pfizer has released the names of physicians paid by the pharmaceutical giant to speak to other doctors on beha... - Summary Judgment Confirmed in Accutane IBD Cases
May-15-10 Miami, FL A legal setback has affected some plaintiffs alleging Accutane inflammatory bowel disease, otherwise known as Accutane IBD —an adverse reaction to the acne medication that was recently recalled by the manufacturer in the US but is still available in Canada. Various legal actions alleging Accutane side effects were consolidated in a multi...