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Sort by date 7,886 pages found matching health insurance- New Class-Action Testosterone Lawsuit Launched in Canada
Jul-31-14 London, ON On the heels of a warning by Health Canada about the potential dangers associated with testersterone side effects , a class-action testosterone lawsuit has been launched in that country on behalf of those Canadians who have been harmed or potentially harmed by adverse reactions from the use of testosterone therapy, of which plaintiffs may not... - Ohio Wrongful Termination Legal News and Lawsuits
Ohio wrongful termination lawsuits allege that Ohio employees have been wrongfully dismissed from their employment. In cases of Ohio wrongful termination , employees can file a lawsuit against their employer. Ohio At-Will Employment Ohio is an at-will employment state, which means that employers can end a working relationship at any ti... - Cbeyond Reaches Prelminary Settlement of $2.3 Million
Cbeyond, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBEY) announced today that the parties have filed papers seeking preliminary approval of the settlement of the previously disclosed securities class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Although defendants continue to deny plaintiffs' allegations, the Company believes... - Fructose-Sweetened Drinks Associated with Adverse Health Effects
Results of a recently completed study have confirmed that drinks sweetened with fructose increases levels of bad cholesterol, or LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, both of which are known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The randomized, double-blind study evaluated the effects of consuming soft drinks sweetened with fructose or glucose in 32... - Stockert 3T Heater Concerns Rising, Not Awareness
Nov-26-16 Leesburg, FL : Hospitals across the US and Canada that use the LivaNova PLC Stockert 3T heater-cooler system during open-heart surgery are warning patients—who had surgery as far back as 2011— that they may be at risk of a rare and potentially life-threatening bacterial infection called nontuberculous mycobacterium or ‘NTM.’ ... - VA Tries to Make Vietnam Vet Foot the Bill for Their Mistake
Feb-13-08 Eureka, CA: James Hendryx served in Vietnam with the 11th Armored Cavalry; when he underwent emergency surgery for colon cancer in March 2006, though, the Veterans' Administration circled the wagons over covering his costs. If they VA had had its way, Hendryx would have paid more than $40,000 out of pocket for their own malpractice just a few months ea... - Migration Season for Mirena IUD Perceptions?
Mar-30-13 Elizabethtown, KY Mirena birth control side effects have become an even greater concern since IUD contraceptive products like Mirena are now covered for women under improvements to the US Health Act, and thus available to even more women than before. However, in contrast to Mirena side effects that include the possibility of IUD migration and other c... - Thyroid Drug Linked to Fatal Liver Failure in Children
The drug propylthiouracil, used to treat Graves' disease - the most common cause of an overactive thyroid - may induce fatal liver disease in children, according to 2 physicians in the US. They are recommending that the drug no longer be used as treatment in this population. Propylthiouracil, also known as PTU, is used as first-line treatment of Graves... - The Opioid Crisis—Who is Responsible?
Nov-14-17 Santa Clara, CA: : While cities, counties and states nationwide are filing opioid lawsuits , those defendants--that include big Pharma, manufacturers, distributors and pharmacy chains-- maintain that they cannot be held responsible for what happens to pain pills once they travel down the supply chain. And is anyone taking into account people in pain? ... - $1M Settlement Reached in Compass Health Employment Class Action Lawsuit
Los Angeles, CA: A proposed $1 million settlement has been reached in a class action accusing Compass Health Inc. of California labor law violations, specifically of underpayment of overtime. The plaintiffs have requested that the California federal judge grant final approval of a $1.1 million settlement. Under the terms of the settlement, Compass... - St Jude Cardiac Defibrillator Lawsuit News & Legal Information
Chicago, IL: Abbott and its subsidiary, St. Jude Medical, are facing a defective products class action lawsuit over allegations the companies were aware of a battery-depletion defect in some of its cardiac defibrillators, as early as 2011. However, the lawsuit asserts, the defendants failed to adequately report the risk and waited almost five ye... - Wrongfully Terminated after 24 Years on the Job
Nov-9-15 Lakewood, CA: Darren worked 24 years at a large grocery store, until he was allegedly wrongfully terminated last week, which he feels is contrary to California labor law . To make matters even worse, he wasn’t given a reason why he was let go. “I’m depressed, my nerves are shot. It’s a bad feeling. It’s a tough time in yo... - The Class-Action Ban-Wagon and What It Means to Consumer Protection Laws
Nov-8-15 Rohnert Park, CA: Consumers are becoming increasingly affected by a massive change in the options people have to fight unfair practices like consumer fraud undertaken by corporations and service providers, without even realizing it. What’s more, the legal pathway that provides corporations with what many pundits call a “get-out-of-jail-card” begi... - Lilly Faces Mounting Legal Battles Over Zyprexa - Part I
Nov-8-07 Washington, DC: Since August 2006, as part of an on-going, multistate investigative effort by approximately 30 states, Eli Lilly has received civil investigative demands or subpoenas seeking a broad range of documents relating to the company's marketing and promotion of the antipsychotic drug Zyprexa , and more states are expected to join the effort. ... - Unum Health Insurance Still Bullies and Harasses
Nov-3-15 Raleigh, NC: It’s been more than a decade since Unum, or First Unum was ordered by the Department of Labor to resolve its bad faith insurance practices. Judging from the number of policyholder complaints, however, it appears that Unum’s mandate is profits by way of denying benefits. Not only does LawyersandSettlements receive hundreds of... - Amazon Faces California Employee Lawsuit
Nov-2-15 Los Angeles, CA: Amazon has become the latest company to face a California labor lawsuit concerning on-demand workers. Much like other on-demand California employee lawsuits, a central question facing the courts is whether Amazon workers are employees or are independent contractors. Similar lawsuits have also been filed against Uber, Lyft and other on-... - Proposed $90 Million Settlement Reached in International Rectifier Class Action
Proposed $90 Million Settlement Reached in International Rectifier Class Action A securities class action filed against International Rectifier Corp. in 2007 has been settled, with the company agreeing to pay $90 million to some shareholders. The company has proposed to pay the settlement with $45 million of its own funds, with the remainder cover... - Defamation Argument Serves Fired Workers Best
Oct-30-15 Gold River, CA: California employment lawyer Chris Whelan has a rather unassuming demeanor. However, make no mistake, he’s deadly in a defamation deposition when representing fired workers . With more than 30 years’ experience under his belt, he’s won a number of multimillion-dollar lawsuits by arguing that employees were defamed by em... - $43 Million Settlement Preliminarily Approved in Suits Against Conrad Black
Plaintiffs in 2 class action lawsuits against media baron Conrad Black have reached a tentative settlement of $43 million. A court date of August 21, 2009 has been set for final approval. If approved, the settlement would bring to an end 5 years of litigation. The judge presiding over the suits expressed concern that payment of the settlement would be... - Whistleblower Healthcare Fraud Lawsuit Alleges Surgical Double-Booking
Oct-31-17 Boston, MA: Not one, but two healthcare fraud lawsuits against the renowned Massachusetts General Hospital and its operator allege double-booking of surgeries that possibly put patients at risk. There are also allegations that patients are misled into assuming their procedures will be performed by experienced surgeons, when in fact residents and fellow...