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Washington, DC: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is today warning consumers about a counterfeit and potentially harmful version of Alli 60 mg capsules (120 count refill kit). Preliminary laboratory tests conducted by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)—the maker of Alli, the FDA approved over-the-counter weight-loss product — revealed that the c... - Bayer Marketing Mirena to Teens
Nov-2-14 New York, NY If you’re a young woman or busy mom, deciding which contraceptive is best for you is a difficult decision. On one hand, some doctors advise an IUD, including the Mirena IUD , for birth control. On the other hand, thousands of Mirena lawsuits have been filed against Bayer, alleging spontaneous migration of the IUD caused uterine perfor... - First Yasmin Birth Control Pills Lawsuit Launched in Canada
Dec-5-11 Toronto, Canada The relatives of a woman who died in Toronto, Ontario, after taking Yasmin birth control pills have filed the first individual civil lawsuit against the drug manufacturer in Canada, according to CBC News . The news source reported that Vicky Caprice Meserau, a 26-year-old Toronto resident, died in 2009 of a large pulmonary embolism... - Exhaustive Study by Vanderbilt Researchers Targets Zithromax Heart
Jun-19-13 Nashville, TN Various sources are confirming the most recent concerns surrounding Zithromax side effects . This, following overtures from both the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its counterpart north of the border, Health Canada, that Zithromax will carry new warnings with regard to rare but deadly heart rhythms in some patients. According... - Following Suit: Stryker Rejuvenate Lawsuit Updates
Oct-30-14 According to Dr. Shezad Malik, founder of the Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm, lawsuits filed against Stryker concerning the Rejuvenate hip device, allege Stryker knew or should have known about the risks associated with use of the hip implant. • Stryker Rejuvenate lawsuits sit at approximately 4,000 cases nationwide. There are around 2,000 cases in the... - SuperShuttle International Inc: Allegations that Drivers are Made to Pay the Freight
May-24-08 Sacramento, CA In a case that gets right down to where the rubber hits the road, employees of a California shuttle company are hoping that a class-action lawsuit will shift their case into overdrive, and force their employer to ante up millions of dollars in unpaid overtime . Employees of SuperShuttle International Inc. allege that their employer has... - Canadian Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) Lawsuit Approved, Awaits Certification
Jun-16-13 Vancouver, BC A Canadian man who claimed to have suffered diminished sex drive at the age of 25 from his use of Proscar (finasteride) has been successful in having his finasteride lawsuit approved as a class action in Canada. Proscar is a sibling to Propecia, the latter also containing finasteride, although in a lower dose. According to the Prince... - Fixodent Denture Cream Zinc Poisoning
People who use denture cream and other denture adhesives may be at a risk of denture cream poisoning , according to a study published in the journal Neurology in 2008. That study found a risk of zinc build-up in users of denture cream, which can result in neurological problems. Products linked to the denture cream poisoning include PoliGrip, Super PoliGrip... - "Chantix Put Me in a Psychiatric Hospital"
May-17-08 Longbranch, TX "If I wasn't at work that morning, surrounded with good people, I would have committed suicide because of Chantix ," says Darlene. Her boss took Darlene to a psychiatric hospital, where she stayed for two weeks. "In November of 2007 I went to my doctor for a regular checkup," says Darlene. "We talked about how I could quit smoking&mdas... - 16 Deaths Linked to Botox
Mar-15-08 Washington, DC: Both Botox and the drug Myobloc have been linked with 16 deaths , in which four were children. There has also been 180 cases of adverse effects linked to the toxin which have occurred after the drug seeped into neighboring and very vital organs, according to the health advocacy group that calls itself Public Citizen. Botox is a Neurot... - Asbestos-Related Deaths Linked to “Factory of Death”
Oct-25-14 Melbourne, Australia A “factory of death” might sound like something out of a horror movie, but for many people living in a Melbourne suburb, the factory of death didn’t seem terrible at the time. That might be because they did not realize until years later that the asbestos from a nearby factory could cause serious health problems, inclu... - Listeria-tainted Lettuce Recalled in 19 States, Canada
Washington, DC: A Listeria-tained lettuce recall that originated in California has grown to include 19 states and Canada. The voluntary recall comes from True Leaf Farms in Salinas, and began with just 90 cartons of Romaine lettuce shipped to an Oregon food service, which in turn shipped the lettuce to Washington and Idaho. According to a report o... - No Thanks, Zyprexa Diabetes
Oct-22-14 White River Junction, VT You can understand a patient’s reticence over starting the antipsychotic drug Zyprexa and the potential for the onset of Zyprexa diabetes . One 65-year-old bipolar patient who submitted a question to Drugs.com posed that very question after being started on 10mg of Zyprexa. The answer to that question was that while Zyp... - Pacemakers Pose MRI Risk to Patients
Feb-23-10 Orlando, FL Among those at risk of MRI health problems are patients with kidney disease, for whom MRI contrast agents containing gadolinium can prove toxic. But it's not just kidney patients who should be careful. Anyone with screws holding bones in place, permanent staples affixed to organs, pacemakers and implanted defibrillators and any other form o... - A Ray of Hope in Auction Rate Securities - An Interview with Diane Nygaard
May-10-08 Kansas City, MO Since our first interview with lawyer Diane Nygaard in April, there has been an overwhelming response to the information she provided on Auction Rate Securities. Here, she will bring us up to date on progress made and further insights into the ongoing securities fraud situation. Lawyers and Settlements (LAS): What difference has one m... - Transvaginal Mesh Trials Continue, Next Bellwether June 11
Jun-6-13 Washington, DC Just days before the first bellwether transvaginal mesh lawsuit begins trial on June 11, lawsuits keep rolling in as women continue to be troubled by transvaginal mesh complication. One of the latest lawsuits was filed April 30 in US District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Charleston Division. The plaintiff in the c... - Pfizer Opposes Lipitor Diabetes MDL
Jun-5-13 New York, NY A multidistrict litigation (MDL) has been approved for the initial Lipitor (atorvastatin) lawsuits filed against the drug’s manufacturer Pfizer, Inc. The Lipitor diabetes lawsuits allege that Pfizer has failed to adequately warn consumers of the risk for developing diabetes associated with the drug. In 2012 Pfizer updated the Lip... - Mega Brands Reaches Preliminary Settlement over Magnetix Toys
New York, NY: A defective product class action lawsuit filed against Mega Brands has reached a preliminary settlement this week, with the toymaker stating that, under the terms of the settlement, it will provide refunds for qualified US claimants. If approved, the settlement would refund the price of the magnet toys, which were recalled in 2006,... - Health Canada Warns Accutane Patients About SJS
Feb-19-10 Ottawa, ON A number medications have been linked to the serious skin disease Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS). This week the Canadian government added one more potential medicinal hazard to the list. Health Canada has issued a warning about Isotretinoin, which is marketed as Accutane and is also available in generic form. Used to treat acne, Accutane... - $5.4M Awarded to McCormick Foods Employee for Lung Disease
Washington, DC: Brian Hallock, a former employee of McCormick Foods, has been awarded $5.4 million in settlement of his personal injury lawsuit, which he brought against Polarome International, Inc., a chemical manufacturer and distributor. In his suit, Hallock alleged that Polarome failed to properly warn of the dangers of exposure to large doses of t...