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Apr-16-13 Seattle, WA “ Accutane ruined my perfect health and this acne medication is solely to blame for a diseased state with ulcerative colitis,” says Jody. Jody (not her real name) was diagnosed with Accutane ulcerative colitis after taking just one course of Accutane to treat her acne. “At the time, I had no idea of the link between... - Asbestos Exposure: "None of us had a Clue"
Feb-23-08 St. Petersburg, FL Steve S. had a job back in the 1980s removing asbestos from a huge General Electric plant. Now, his chronic cough is getting so bad that his doctor wants Steve to have lung tests next week. What really worries Steve is that his uncle has been diagnosed with mesothelioma —a form of cancer that is directly linked to asbestos exposure-... - Woman Says Energy Drinks Ruined Her Life
Nov-29-15 Boston, MA: While a new study suggests drinking energy drinks is linked to serious heart problems, a woman in Europe says energy drinks ruined her life. She is now speaking out to prevent other young consumers from developing the same health problems she reportedly faces as a result of regularly drinking energy drinks. According to the North Devon... - Study Reveals Doctors Not Told About Serious Drug Side Effects
Apr-14-13 Vancouver, BC While drug companies do not have the moral, ethical or legal authority to promote drugs off-label for uses for which they are not indicated, doctors can, and do. That’s because a doctor’s knowledge and training allows the physician to assess the needs of a patient against the monographic and other formulaic information associated... - Luxury Miami Hotel Emptied over Bacteria
Dec-15-09 Miami, FL It's hardly a great start for a new boutique hotel when the spread of a rare bacterium forces all of the guests to relocate. Earlier this fall, one former guest at the Epic Hotel in Miami died and at least two others have become ill from Legionella—a form of pneumonia and the cause of the infamous Legionnaires' disease. An epidemiol... - Shareholders Demand Disclosure of UnumProvident Executive Pay
Dec-15-09 New York, NY A faith-based group of institutional shareholders are demanding that 21 major corporations, including UnumProvident , disclose the total compensation packages of their top executives and their lowest paid employees in a bid to expose pay disparities in healthcare companies. The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) selected... - Hesperia Unified School District Superintendent Buyout Settlement
Hesperia, CA: (Aug-15-07) Hank Richardson, former superintendent of Hesperia Unified School District (HUSD) reached a settlement with the school board in which he will keep his salary of $163,525 plus benefits for two more years under a buyout agreement. As per the terms of the settlement, Richardson will remain on administrative leave until Feb. 14 2008... - California Overtime Pay and Wage Class-Action Lawsuit Targets SkyWest
Nov-28-15 Los Angeles, CA: The passage of a living wage ordinance by the City of Los Angeles has not only caused headaches for employers, but also an opportunity for would-be plaintiffs to take their employers to task for allegedly failing to provide a living wage, including overtime, in accordance with the living wage ordinance and overtime pay laws observed by... - FDA Panel Examines Avaulta Pelvic Mesh Amid Lawsuits
Sep-16-11 Gaithersburg, MD Amid a surging number of lawsuits against Avaulta pelvic mesh and similar products, manufacturers recently faced a panel of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine what steps need to be taken to warn of the risks of the implants. According to Bloomberg , Johnson & Johnson as well as a number of other companies&md... - Fosamax: One Woman's Story
Feb-15-08 Fort Myers, FL: Karol K. took Fosamax for a year and a half before she developed problems with her teeth and jaw. However, when the problems started, they were severe, requiring the removal of all her original teeth. Compounding the problem is that Karol is a diabetic, so tooth and jaw health are extremely important. "I didn't go longer than six month... - Propecia and “Drug-Induced Harm”
Nov-24-15 Washington, DC: A drug conspiracy theorist could posit that Merck is double-dipping. Say the Propecia manufacturer and the testosterone manufacturer are in cahoots together because Propecia victims are increasingly needing testosterone treatment due to Propecia side effects. Oh wait, Merck makes both the hair loss drug and testosterone drugs. Cha-ching... - Alabama Court Rules Employer Has Duty of Care to Non-Worker in Asbestos Case
Aug-28-14 Huntsville, AL It has been long held by many plaintiffs that asbestos fibers brought home on work clothes from an employee exposed to asbestos can have a detrimental effect on the health of other family members, including the development of asbestosis disease . To that end, a federal court in Alabama has ruled that an employer can be held liable for the... - Veterans Day Is Nice, but Battles Remain in the Real World for Veterans
Nov-21-15 Washington, DC: As we are not too far beyond Veteran’s Day, the occasion when the nation pauses to honor and to remember those who fought and died for democracy and freedom, it’s useful to also pause and consider the real-world challenges faced by our nation’s veterans. Many of those challenges revolve around veteran benefits . VA b... - Antibiotic Caused SJS and Permanent Brain Damage
Jan-26-10 Sacramento, CA Maribeth took Bactrim for a simple cold three years ago. The antibiotic caused Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), which left her with permanent brain damage that affected her speech and emotions. "I may never; I may never feel what other people feel," says Maribeth, who has a BA in English and an associates degree in graphics—she is n... - Medtronic Sprint Fidelis: A Twisted System
Feb-5-08 Washington, DC: Nearly a quarter million people today are carrying implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDS) in their chests that use Medtronic Sprint Fidelis leads . If someone's heartbeat suddenly becomes dangerously irregular, these medical devices are supposed to apply a properly calibrated electric shock to restore normal heart function and save a li... - Concern Over Crestor Side Effects Is Old News
Nov-18-15 Washington, DC: AstraZeneca, the manufacturer of Crestor, recently released its third-quarter (Q3) results for 2015 during which the company referenced various patent and personal injury lawsuits for the benefit of investors and analysts concerned, as they are, about all aspects of doing business. And a Crestor lawsuit , for a pharmaceutical firm, is si... - Cardinal Health Inc. Fiscal Misrepresentation Settlement
Washington, DC: (Jul-26-07) The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought charges against Cardinal Health Inc., a medical products provider, alleging that it presented fraudulent revenue and earnings information during a more than three-year period. The SEC claimed that the company materially overstated its operating revenue, earnings and growth... - Health Provider Faces $16.5 Million Hit in Proposed California Overtime Pay Settlement
Aug-21-14 Los Angeles, CA A national health care provider headquartered in Kentucky but sued in California with regard to overtime pay laws and other alleged violations of employment statutes is looking at a $16.5 million bill to settle those allegations. Amongst the claims against Kindred Healthcare Inc. (Kindred), are allegations that Kindred failed to pay overtim... - Another Medtronic Off-Label Lawsuit, Senator Charles E. Grassley
Aug-21-14 Jefferson City, MO Another Medtronic Infuse lawsuit has been filed, claiming the off-label use of the Infuse bone graft left the plaintiff permanently disabled. A Missouri judge allowed the lawsuit to proceed after dismissing a motion by Medtronic Inc. to dismiss claims of fraud and intentional misrepresentation. In September 2007, Laura Blankenship... - When Stockbroker Arbitration and Financial Elder Abuse Collide
Jan-20-10 Beverly Hills, CA Investment News reported on 1/4/10 that there are many claims of financial elder abuse in stockbroker fraud arbitrations, but that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rarely cites the abuse when handing out awards. Recently, however, FINRA granted two awards to senior citizens who claimed to have been defrauded by...