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Sort by date 7,886 pages found matching health insurance- What’s Next for Ethicon Hernia Mesh Lawsuits?
Sep-12-19 Atlanta, GA Judge Richard W. Story has now identified ten bellwether Ethicon Physiomesh lawsuits that will likely shape the multidistrict litigation pending in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia. Trials in these hernia mesh lawsuits are now scheduled to begin in April 2020. But there will be plenty to watch even before opening sta... - Attorney Hopes "Discretionary Proof" Suit will Clean Up the Insurance Industry
Jun-16-10 Detroit, MI Detroit attorney John Conway has stepped up to the plate many times on behalf of clients whose disability claims have been denied. Recently he launched a national class action on behalf of Sun Life Canada policyholders who allege their claims have been unfairly and illegal adjudicated under the company's discretionary proof clause. The d... - Some California Food Workers Choose between COVID-19 exposure or lost wages—will worker safety lawsuits follow?
May-12-20 Sacramento, CA Food sector workers are mostly front-line workers. From farmers to food processors to grocery store clerks, they continue to work to ensure the state’s 40 million residents have enough food during this crisis. And they continue to work even when co-workers have tested positive for COVID-19. If not, they could get fired, despite a new... - Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Settled for $340K
San Francisco, CA: A discrimination lawsuit brought against John Muir Health by eight women has been settled for $340K. In 2004, seven nurses and one lab technician claimed their job offers were withdrawn after it was determined by physicians during health screening for employment that they had life-threatening latex allergies. John Muir claime... - Contractor to US Government Cited for Equal Pay Violations, Settles for $1.2 Million
Feb-25-17 Alpharetta, GA: A group of women employed by LexisNexis Risk Solutions in the state of Georgia will share in a $1.2 million settlement alleging pay discrimination due to gender. The 185 women in Georgia will be joined by 26 workers in Florida receiving back pay stemming from gender discrimination, a violation of Georgia employment and federal laws. ... - Business Owners Liable for Crimes against Customers on their Premises
Feb-18-17 Orlando, FL It happens all the time. A customer is assaulted or robbed or injured in some way while on the premises of a business. Unfortunately, says veteran Orlando attorney Rich Newsome, many people don’t realize premises liability law says businesses have an obligation to see that their customers are safe. And if a business fails to do so... - Omega Alpha Kidney Flush Recalled in Canada
Ottawa, ON: Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc., in consultation with Health Canada, is voluntarily recalling all lots of "Omega Alpha Kidney Flush" due to the omission of cautionary and warning statements on the product label. This recall involves all lots of "Omega Alpha Kidney Flush" product, under the Omega Alpha brand, sold at retail locations in On... - Asbestos-Containing Talcum Powder Lawsuit Infomation and Legal News
Lawsuits have been filed against some talc companies alleging talc powder contains asbestos and consumers were not adequately warned about the risk of asbestos in talc powder. Although home talcum products are supposed to be asbestos-free, there are concerns some talcum products still contain asbestos. Furthermore, it can take decades for exposure to asbesto... - The Fallout from a Data Breach
Jan-2-16 Los Angeles, CA: The fallout from a data breach can be massive in scope, as evidenced by the millions of people affected when their personal information is illegally accessed. Some cases involve stolen card numbers and consumers who allege their credit cards were used illegally. But other cases involve identity theft, where consumers don’t find o... - Archer Farms Tumeric Recalled due to Lead Contamination
Washington, DC: B&M, Inc. of Mount Vernon, Missouri is voluntarily recalling Archer Farms Ground Turmeric sold at Target stores in glass bottles with a net weight of 2.6 oz. (74g), due to elevated levels of lead. Lead can accumulate in the body over time. Too much can cause health problems, including delayed mental and physical development and l... - Risk of Thrombotic Events with Vivaglobin Health Canada Warns
Ottawa, ON: CSL Behring Canada Inc, in collaboration with Health Canada, is warning the public and health care professionals of post-marketing reports that indicate an association of serious thrombotic events with the use of Vivaglobin, Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (Human). Vivaglobin is authorized for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients... - Bayer Settles Roundup Advertising Class Action Lawsuit
Apr-14-20 Kansas City, MO Monsanto (owned by Bayer) and Scotts Miracle-Gro Products, Inc. claimed that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup weedkiller, is not found in humans or pets and only affects plant enzymes—therefore it is not a health risk to humans and animals. But not everyone believed them. Monsanto False Advertising Lawsuit Severa... - Illegal Deductions in Violation of ERISA
Jan-26-10 Chicago, IL The US Department of Labor has sued the owners of Mid-States Express, a bankrupt trucking company, for illegally deducting money from employee paychecks for medical coverage without actually paying its employees' medical bills. Bruce Hartmann, an officer and owner of the company, did not tell his employees that they were not receiving any h... - VA Medical Malpractice: Discrimination?
Apr-8-08 Syracuse, NY Sherry W. has been getting the run-around from her VA hospital , to the point where she is now considering a VA medical malpractice lawsuit . Meanwhile, her condition is worsening. "This is more than an inconvenience, even for my husband-- we haven't had sex in more than six months," says Sherry. Sherry believes there are two reasons she... - Inferior Vena Cava Lawsuits Filed
Dec-22-15 Phoenix, AZ: At least two companies face lawsuits alleging their inferior vena cava filters (IVC filters) caused significant harm, and more lawsuits are been filed. Bard and Cook Medical both face claims regarding their IVC filters, with lawsuits consolidated for pretrial proceedings in separate multidistrict litigations. Lawsuits claim the devices are... - Dr. Rami Geffner negligence Settlement
The Ocean County physician has agreed to pay a $75,000 fine to settle allegations that he failed to properly secure his prescription pads. The pads were stolen and used fraudulently to obtained health-insurance benefits by filling forged prescriptions. (May-11-05) [ ASBURY PARK PRESS ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would lik... - Power Morcellator Patient Advocate Dies
Jan-19-17 Pittsburgh, PA Bonnie Davis, a patient who fought to ensure patients knew about the risks associated with power morcellation has died at age 57 from cancer. Davis had undergone power morcellation in 2012 and was diagnosed six days later with cancer. She worked to raise awareness of the serious risks reportedly linked to the use of power morcellators, t... - Nutrition Express Recalls Protein Supplements Because Of Possible Salmonella Contamination
Washington, DC: Nutrition Express of Torrance, CA, is recalling specific products containing whey protein isolate sourced from one supplier because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune sys... - Patient Deaths Investigated in Alabama Hospitals
Montgomery, AL: An investigation by federal and state health officials has been initiated in Alabama, prompted by the deaths of nine critically ill patients who were infected with bacteria from intravenous feeding bags while hospitalized. Ten others also became ill. On March 16, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) was notified that... - FDA Issues Safety Alert for Soladek Vitamin Solution
Washington, DC: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety alert stating that tested samples of Soladek Vitamin Solution contained levels of vitamin A and vitamin D that were many times the recommended daily allowances for these vitamins. Intake of excessively high levels of these vitamins poses a risk to human health. Symptoms of...