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Redlands, CA: (Apr-25-07) A federal lawsuit was filed, following a whistleblower's lead against the Loma Linda Behavioral Medicine Center, accusing it of fraudulently over billing federal health insurance programs. The allegations made against Loma Linda BMC in a lawsuit filed pursuant to the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act led to a settlement i... - UPS Facing Multiple Employee Lawsuits, Employees Feeling Pressured
Mar-7-20 Riverside, CA UPS Supply Chain Solutions employees filed a class action lawsuit claiming the company failed to pay overtime wages, failed to pay minimum wages, failed to provide required meal breaks and rest periods and other violations of the California labor law . This lawsuit is currently pending in the Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. RIC20... - Radiologist Warns of MRI Health Risks, GE Sues for Libel
Dec-31-09 London, UK A few years ago, Henrik Thomsen, one of Europe's leading radiologists, warned his colleagues about nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), which he called a medical "nightmare." In 2006, it was discovered that NSF was linked to Omniscan, a contrast agent given in advance of MRI scans . Now, GE Healthcare, a subsidiary of General Electric and the... - The Great Testosterone Debate Getting Harder to Pin Down
May-24-14 Newport News, VA The great debate over testosterone continues to polarize opinion on the value of testosterone supplementation, together with the risks for testosterone side effects . And while testosterone supplementation, without doubt, is beneficial for some patients, the concern over the unimpeded growth of the testosterone supplement industry thank... - Rise in Unemployment Tax Could Hurt Florida Employment
Dec-7-09 Cape Coral, FL The high unemployment rate will hit Florida businesses even harder when an increased business tax rate soon makes employers responsible for paying an increasing number of unemployment insurance claims. Workers fear that higher taxes on employers could cause hiring freezes and drive the Florida unemployment rate even higher. Under Flor... - ‘Groundbreaking’ First Responder Negligence Verdict in New Jersey worth $6 Million
Oct-11-17 Trenton, NJ: In the first verdict of its kind in the State of New Jersey, a jury awarded the estate of a young mother $6 million after finding that first responders were negligent in treating a patient who was in distress. The 20-year-old patient did not survive, leaving an infant without a mother. The verdict in the first responder negligence lawsuit... - Risperdal FAQ
What are common Risperdal side effects? Side effects include nausea, dizziness, anxiety, low blood pressure, insomnia, muscle pain and stiffness, sedation, weight gain, tremors, sexual dysfunction, male breast growth, and sometimes lactation in both males and females. Who is prescribed Risperdal? Risperdal (generic version: risperidone)... - Risperdal Lawsuit News and Legal Information
Risperda l (generic name Risperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic that works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain. Developed by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, Risperdal was approved by the FDA in 1993 for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Risperdal Lawsuits have shown a link between... - San Diego Firefighters Exposed to Asbestos at Training Facility
Jun-11-19 San Diego Until last summer, San Diego firefighters were training in a facility built with asbestos. Because their training activities involving breaching walls and doors, some firefighters were exposed to asbestos for hundreds of hours over two decades. Now almost 1,000 firefighters have filed documents to ensure their right to financial compensation fo... - Ground Zero Worker Received SSDI Benefits Three Years After 9/11
Sep-13-09 New York, NY The 8th anniversary of the September 11th tragedy in New York City served as a reminder that social security disability issues remain for hundreds, if not thousands of Americans continuing to be affected by 9/11 years after the fact. SSDI benefits are hard to come by at the best of times, often only with the aid of an SSDI attorney. Mu... - It’s “Your Money or Your Life” for Senior Workers
Oct-2-20 Sacramento, CA A nationwide flood of Covid-19-driven age discrimination lawsuits suggests that similar surge in California labor lawsuits is imminent. A New York case may be a harbinger of things to come. In Kanyuk v. Shearman & Sterling, LLP , a 62-year-old employee was the first to be fired in a wave of Covid-19-related layoffs. The e... - Will the New Asbestos Regulation Put the Public at Risk?
Aug-17-18 Washington, DC: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has enacted a new rule to purportedly strengthen oversight on asbestos : it will review applications for using asbestos in consumer products. But the agency’s critics and consumer groups argue that this rule makes it easier for asbestos to be used in consumer products, from construction mate... - Denial of Benefits May not be the Only Problem Plaguing WA Workers Comp
Oct-29-17 Olympia, WA: In Washington State, it appears there’s a bit more to worry about for Washingtonians beyond the potential for a situation that may result in a Washington State workers comp lawsuit , or a WA denied workers comp claim. The greater issue appears to be a continued rise in premiums that makes Washington state amongst the most expensive re... - Between Slips, Falls and Dog Bites, Consumers Need to be Wary
Oct-24-17 Orlando, FL: A Florida consumer has launched a Florida premises liability lawsuit against a Wal-Mart store in Orlando, alleging she was injured due to a problem with the flooring in the store. The Florida slip and fall lawsuit was filed in May. According to the Florida Record (06/15/17), plaintiff Carmen R. Rodriguez was shopping in the defendant&... - Monsanto Glyphosate Lawsuit: Expert Testimony Deemed Credible Enough for Trial
Aug-8-18 San Francisco, CA Roundup Weed Killer has been used by homeowners, schools, gardeners, and farmers since its development in the 1970s. Its usage has increased exponentially since the 1990s when genetically modified organisms (GMOs) were developed that can survive heavy applications of Roundup, enabling farmers to kill all types of weeds but not the desired... - Birth Injury & Birth Defect Lawsuit News and Legal Information
Birth injuries and birth defects are injuries that an infant is born with, either due to harm caused while in the womb or injuries sustained during birth. Numerous drugs have been associated with different types of birth defects , with varying degrees of severity. In some cases, the birth defects cause permanent injury or disability, in others the defec... - DHA in Spray On Tanning Products Potentially Dangerous
New York, NY: According to an independent review commissioned by CBS.com involving independent medical experts, one of the ingredients in spray on tanning products, dihydroxyacetone (DHA), could damage human genes, even possibly cause cancer, putting tanning salon employees and their customers at risk for life-threatening adverse health effects... - Invokana Lawsuits: Health Authorities Strengthen Warnings
Sep-6-16 Ottawa, ON: As Invokana lawsuits are being filed alleging patients were not properly warned about the dangers of using the medication, health authorities in various countries have moved to strengthen the warnings attached to the diabetes medication. Both Canada and the United States have moved to increase the Invokana warnings, while patients on both s... - Invokana Problems Mount Just Two Years following FDA Approval
Jul-6-15 Washington, DC It’s enough to tempt you to revoke your Invokana. Users of the SGLT-2 inhibitor to treat their type 2 diabetes would be forgiven if thinking their diabetes was the lesser of all other evils stemming from use of Invokana, given reports of Invokana Linked with Cardiovascular Injuries and Kidney failure . There is also a risk for ke... - Two Circuit Courts to Decide whether Drivers-for-Hire Can Get their Day in Court
Sep-13-20 San Francisco, CA Two federal appeals courts have or will consider whether Lyft and GrubHub drivers are engaged in interstate commerce , and so exempt from the requirements of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). The California labor lawsuit . Rogers v. Lyft, Inc ., began as a dispute about the drivers’ lack of paid sick leave. The drivers&rs...