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Washington, DC: King Pharmaceuticals Inc has announced a voluntary recall of all dosage forms of Embeda (morphine/naltrexone) extended-release capsules from U.S. wholesalers and retailers. King reported that Embeda did not meet a prespecified stability requirement during routine testing. Embeda is approved for around-the-clock management of moder... - Lean Cuisine Spaghetti with Meatballs Recalled
Washington, DC: Nestle Prepared Foods Company is recalling approximately 10,260 pounds of frozen spaghetti and meatball entrees that may contain foreign materials. The products subject to recall include are 9.5-oz. packages of "Lean Cuisine Simple Favorites, Spaghetti with Meatballs."The packages bear the establishment number "Est. 7991"and the... - Veteran Medical Malpractice: From Hand to Foot
Sep-4-07 Redding, PA Marine Corps veteran Michael Sweitzer volunteered to set up a kitchen right after Hurricane Katrina. But he has been unable to work since due to an accident and subsequent surgery at a VA hospital . Larry Hughes also had surgery at a VA hospital that has so far caused him five years of misery. "Because I'm a chef, I figured I would help fee... - 320 Cases of Pierre pb Jamwichs Recalled
Washington, DC: Pierre Foods is voluntarily recalling 320 cases of PierreTM pb jamwich, crustless peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwiches, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weak... - Plaintiffs Cannot Seek Punitive Damages in Risperdal Lawsuits
May-17-14 Philadelphia, PA Janssen Pharmaceuticals has won a victory in Risperdal lawsuits being heard in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. The judge hearing the Risperdal side effects lawsuits has agreed with the defendants that punitive damages cannot be awarded in the litigation. A few hundred lawsuits currently sit before the judge. Those lawsuits alle... - Unum Insurance Claims Denied
Sep-2-07 San Diego, CA Having a disability claim denied by a company like Unum (formerly UnumProvident) can be emotionally and financially devastating. Many people have legitimate long-term disability claims but because companies like Unum focus more on the bottom-line than on people's healthcare needs, their claims are denied. Unum, and other long-term disabilit... - Recent Settlement Good News for Accutane Ulcerative Colitis Victims
May-16-14 Atlantic County, NJ A recent $1.59 million verdict for a woman with ulcerative colitis is good news for thousands of Accutane victims who have filed Accutane lawsuits claiming the acne drug failed to warn of colitis risk. On March 11, 2014, a New Jersey jury found that the Accutane manufacturer, Hoffman-LaRoche and Roche Laboratories, failed to prov... - File a Depakote Lawsuit Sooner Than Later
May-15-14 Akron, OH When Stephanie discovered Depakote birth defects, she had mixed emotions: she finally had answers and with that some relief, but she is also furious with the Depakote manufacturer - and herself. “My 10-year-old son has a mild form of cerebral palsy and I have always wondered if the Depakote I took in the early months of my pregnancy was... - Boeing Faces ERISA Suit Linked to Autism Coverage
May-15-14 Los Angeles, CA A class-action lawsuit has been filed against The Boeing Co., alleging the company violated ERISA laws by not including certain coverage for autistic dependents. The lawsuit alleges Boeing breached its fiduciary duties under ERISA benefits laws by refusing to include specific autism therapy in its coverage. According to the lawsuit... - Settlement in Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits Announced While FDA Looks at Stricter Classifications
May-14-14 Washington, DC A proposed settlement has reportedly been reached in Endo International Plc’s transvaginal mesh lawsuits . The settlement will resolve around 20,000 claims against the company, alleging women suffered serious side effects from the use of transvaginal mesh. A day before the settlement was announced, the FDA announced that the risk of... - Jury Awards $600.000 in DSHS Civil Suit
Olympia, WA: A former foster child who suffered sex abuse as a child in Wenatchee has been awarded a $600,000 settlement by an Olympia county jury hearing her suit. The jury found that the state Department of Social and Health Services and a former DSHS counselor, Connie Saracino, were neglignet in that they failed to act expediently in removing the... - Bologna Products Recalled due to Possible Contamination with Staphylococcus aureus Enterotoxin
Washington, DC: Zweigle's Inc., a Rochester, N.Y., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,997 pounds of bologna products that may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin. The following products are subject to recall: Cases containing two 10-pound packages of "PRICE CHOPPER German Brand Bologna Made With Pork & Chicken."... - 14,158 lbs of Ground Beef Products Recalled
Washington, DC: Creekstone Farms Premium Beef is recalling approximately 14,158 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The products subject to recall include: Approx. 40-pound cases of "BEEF FINE GRIND 81/19 NATURAL," containing 10-pound chubs. These products have an identifying product code of "80... - 2705 Boxes of Salmonella-tainted Pig Ear Dog Chews Recalled
Washington, DC: Jones Natural Chews Co of Rockford, IL is recalling 2705 boxes of Pig Ears because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling dry pet food and/or treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they... - Testosterone Lawsuits: Shots Versus Gel?
May-12-14 Houston, TX Derrick was first getting testosterone injections for low-t count but he didn’t like them so his doctor prescribed AndroGel. Now Derrick and likely thousands of other men are concerned about the latest testosterone litigation development: Pfizer, the maker of Depo-Testosterone injection, is seeking to have the proposed testosterone mu... - Australian Driller Takes Asbestos Drilling Mud Very Seriously
May-12-14 Queensland, Australia What follows is a good indication that drilling mud , in spite of the knowledge we possess concerning the dangers, can still contain asbestos. It’s also indicative that this is a global problem. That said, there are operators out there who take it very seriously and are prepared to act. Not all do. However, this is an e... - Oxycontin: A Recovering Addict Speaks Out
Aug-26-07 Vancouver, BC "At first it just made me feel better, painwise," says Richard Dorn (not his real name). "but after a while I had to have it." Lawsuits across the country are alleging that OxyContin's maker knew or ought to have known that ingesting Oxycontin leads to drug dependency and addiction. "If that's the case, it's a shame," says Richard, who k... - Unilever Recalls Skippy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter
Washington, DC: Unilever United States, Inc. announced a limited recall of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with w... - Hazelnuts Recalled in US and Canada due to Possible E. Coli Contamination
Washington, DC: DeFranco & Sons is voluntarily recalling in-shell hazelnuts, also called filberts, and mixed nuts containing in-shell hazelnuts that have been linked to seven cases of E. coli O157:H7 in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. These nuts were distributed nationwide and to Canada Nov. 2 to Dec. 22, 2010. The in-shell hazelnuts may have b... - Terbutaline Sulfate, Terbutaline Side Effects,Terbutaline During Pregnancy
Terbutaline Sulfate is used to treat asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. Terbutaline during pregnancy is associated with serious Terbutaline side effects , including serious maternal heart problems and death. Doctors give Terbutaline for preterm labor in certain urgent situations, but the risks of the Terbutaline drug are now believed to outweigh the...