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Mar-6-14 Boise, ID “Even if I don’t qualify for an Accutane lawsuit, I want to get the word out - do not take Accutane,” says Valerie. Valerie was in her 20s when her doctor advised her to take the drug for - what she thought at the time - was a bad case of acne. “Looking at my photographs from 15 years ago, my skin condition wasn&rs... - Hydroxycut Litigation Starts Packing On Heavyweight Attorneys
May-29-09 Hackensack, NJ: Balkin & Eisbrouch have been hammering away in the mass torts field for more than a decade and it shows. The list of dangerous drugs alone that David Eisbrouch has worked on literally goes from A to Z. From Accutane to Zyprexa, Eisbrouch has represented hundreds, if not thousands of people and won significant awards on behalf his clients. A... - Uber Drivers Are Employees California Labor Commissioner’s Office Rules
Jun-18-15 San Francisco, CA A landmark decision has been reached by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office, favoring Uber drivers who claim to be employees, not contractors. If upheld, Uber drivers would be entitled to health care benefits, worker’s compensation and payroll taxes, as well as reimbursable expenses such as gas and car maintenance, und... - Deckers Outdoor Corporation 401(k) / ERISA Lawsuit
Deckers Outdoor Corporation has been accused of securities fraud. If you are a current or former employee or are a member of any of Deckers Outdoor Corporation investment plans or profit sharing retirement plans you may be included in this possible Deckers Outdoor Corporation 401(k) or Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) class action. If you purc... - Can Proton Pump Inhibitor Cause Joint Pain?
Jan-30-11 Detroit, MI There are various adverse reactions and side effects associated with use of a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) for acid reflux—including hip fracture. However, in rare cases, PPI use can trigger joint pain. There can also be a complication of rebound acid production if and when the PPI is abruptly stopped. The popular class of drug sold... - Doctors Warn Stroke Victim to Discontinue Testosterone
Mar-3-14 Golden Valley, AZ Just two weeks after his sixth testosterone injection, Robert had a stroke in his eye. “Neither my eye specialist or cardiologist could find a source that would have caused this to occur but they did tell me to stop the testosterone treatments,” says Robert. Robert, age 64, had three minor strokes back in 2005 (before... - Firm Turns the Tables on Debt Collectors
May-26-09 Albany, NY Strict rules protect people who fall into debt from bill collection agencies that use unscrupulous tactics. Unfortunately, there are also armies of debt collectors that routinely break the law. Attorney Chris Gleason, who specializes in bankruptcy and debt repayment issues, says the bad economy has led to some egregious examples of bill colle... - MRI Health Risks beyond the Contrast Agent
Jan-29-11 Cleveland, OH Various MRI risks, such as MRI contrast side effects directly impacting the kidney (contrast agent toxicity resulting from poorly performing kidneys, which some refer to as MRI kidney), is not the only risk associated with magnetic resonance imaging. Patients with pacemakers can also experience MRI health risks , which leaves a doctor with... - AMS Transvaginal Mesh Settlements: Good for Victim or AMS?
Jun-16-15 Los Angeles, CA While American Medical Systems was “first out of the gate” to settle its AMS transvaginal mesh claims, one transvaginal mesh attorney says the amounts aren’t enough for pain and suffering that victims have endured. And a recent Boston Scientific settlement of $100 million is like a slap in the face to most AMS settleme... - Suicide Risk of Neurontin Kept Hidden for Years
Feb-27-07 Washington, DC: Neurontin , the all-time poster child for an illegally promoted off-label drug, was marketed by Warner-Lambert and its Parke-Davis division until Pfizer acquired the company in 2000. The term "off-label" means prescribing a drug for indications not listed on the label, upping the recommended dose, prescribing a drug in combination with... - Attorney Has 'Watertight Case' Against Window Manufacturer
May-22-09 San Diego, CA: Attorney Stuart Eppsteiner is pretty sure he has a slam dunk multi-million dollar class action lawsuit that could benefit thousands of homeowners with leaky aluminum windows in California. Viking Industries, a subsidiary of Pella Windows, has already admitted in the depositions that the windows leak, but it's the debate over the how many wi... - Investors Get Settlement In Stock Broker Arbitration Claim
May-22-09 Kansas City, MO Most investors do not have a choice as to whether or not they go through stock broker arbitration to settle claims of stock broker fraud and other unethical dealings. The truth is that people involved in stock investing rely on their brokers for sound financial advice. Unfortunately, they do not always get it, resulting in stock broker ar... - Duke Energy Corporation 401(k) / ERISA Lawsuit
Duke Energy Corporation has been accused of securities fraud. If you are a current or former employee or are a member of any of Duke Energy Corporation investment plans or profit sharing retirement plans you may be included in this possible Duke Energy Corporation 401(k) or Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) class action. If you purchased or hel... - Two Monster Energy Lawsuits Reportedly Settled
Jun-12-15 San Francisco, CA As The Coca-Cola Company takes a stake in Monster Beverage Corp., reports have come out that two recent Monster Energy drink lawsuits resulted in confidential settlements. These are in addition to one settlement from 2014. Another two Monster Energy lawsuits are pending. Wrongful death and product liability lawsuits have been filed ag... - Consumers Lose in the LIBOR Scandal
Washington, DC: Officials in California, Connecticut, Florida, New York and Maryland are looking into possible legal action against some major US banks including JP Morgan Chase, alleging they manipulated the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor), and that the Libor manipulation is responsible for higher borrowing costs and lower investment yields whic... - Study Finds Increased Risk for Heart Attack with Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
Jun-11-15 Santa Clara, CA According to new research, a group of drugs known as Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) may increase the risk for heart attacks by 16-21 percent. The findings are the result of a novel data-mining project undertaken by researchers at Standford University. PPIs, such as Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid, are among the most widely used drugs... - As Lipitor MDL Is Approved, Will Cases of Atorvastatin Type 2 Diabetes Spike?
Feb-22-14 Washington, DC While a previous request this past September to consolidate Lipitor lawsuits in front of a single judge was not granted, a subsequent request has been granted. A release from PRWEB (2/19/14) noted that oral arguments supporting the proposed Lipitor MDL were heard at the end of January. This week, the Lipitor Diabetes Lawsuits MDL was g... - Unum Frowns on Fibromyalgia
May-2-09 Seattle, WA: Tracy suffers from fibromyalgia—a chronic disorder that includes debilitating fatigue, sleep disturbance, joint stiffness and many more symptoms. But Unum sees fibromyalgia syndrome as a "non disease", possibly due to a lack of objective laboratory tests or medical imaging studies to confirm the diagnosis. But for Tracy and many others, it... - Surrogacy Company and Financial Agents Sued for Breach of Contract
Apr-30-09 Sherman Oaks, CA Dozens of would-be parents and the women who were acting as surrogate mothers in California have been left in the lurch after the company that made the arrangements and its financial holding company allegedly misappropriated thousands of dollars. Attorney Ted Penny, a Los Angeles litigator with expertise in consumer protection law, has la... - Big Lots Inc, BIG Securities Fraud
Company: Big Lots Inc, Ticker Symbol: BIG Class Period: Feb-2-12 to Apr-23-12 Date Filed: Jul-9-12 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Sep-7-12 Court: Southern District of Ohio Allegations: San Diego, CA: A securities class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United St...