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Feb-23-07 Washington, DC: In recent years, Federal and state investigators have been going after the makers of the antidepressants known as the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), for promoting the drugs for off-label use under the theory that they are causing the submission of false claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and other public health care programs... - California Unpaid Wages Lawsuit Targets Walmart COVID Screening
Mar-8-21 Fresno, CA On February 23, a group of Walmart workers brought an unpaid wages lawsuit against Walmart, claiming that they should have been paid for time spent undergoing COVID-19 screenings that were required before they were allowed to clock-in. Haro v. Walmart alleges that Walmart’s practice violates both the California Labor Code and the... - Keeping Track of Out-of-Network Services
May-26-09 Louisville, KY It can be daunting enough trying to keep track of which doctor's visits might lead to out of network overcharges but the truth is that it is important to be in the know, so that you do not get stuck with unexpected out of network fees. People might assume that because their hospital is in network, no procedures at the hospital will be cons... - Inside the $300 Million Benicar Settlement
Aug-5-17 Camden, NJ: When the manufacturers and marketers of Benicar agreed to the $300 million settlement to resolve state and federal Benicar lawsuits , they did so while admitting no liability for any wrongdoing, and maintaining their position that claims have no merit. What’s more, according to manufacturer Daiichi Sankyo – which markets Benic... - How Lawsuit Funding Can Make an Auto Accident Lawsuit Stronger
Oct-26-12 Southfield, MI Here is a personal account from a client who benefited from pre-settlement lawsuit funding after suffering serious injuries in an auto accident. To protect privacy at the client’s request, we have removed any reference to his name. “I was in a head-on auto accident when a speeding driver rounded a curve and slammed into my car. I... - Unum Denies Doctor Reports
May-11-09 Atlanta, GA Jane says she was diagnosed with severe depression in 2006 and she filed a claim with Unum , her health insurer. "Unum paid me long term disability benefits for just over two years then they cut me off without warning," Jane says. "The just called one day and left a message saying I was no longer covered by First Unum . "It was the most s... - Homeowners with Chinese Drywall to Get Assistance
May-7-09 Washington, DC: Congress passed federal legislation today to financially assist homeowners with Chinese Drywall . In an amendment to the "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" the legislation calls for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Treasury Department to study the problem and report their findings and recommendatio... - Peanut Salmonella Litigation Status
May-5-09 Washington, DC Increasingly, more individuals across the United States have reported that they contracted Salmonella Typhimurium from peanut butter and peanut products, namely from the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), Kellogg Company, and Kanan Enterprises, Inc. Overview of the Peanut Butter Outbreak Officials at the Center for Disease Contr... - Jury Finds Monsanto RoundUp a “Substantial Factor” in Causing Cancer
Mar-21-19 San Francisco, CA On March 19, the jury in Hardeman v. Monsanto Co. unanimously found that RoundUp was a substantial factor in causing Edward Hardeman’s non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. This first phase of Hardeman’s Monsanto glyphosate lawsuit focused solely on scientific facts relevant to causation. The second phase will determine corporate... - Zantac – Buyer Beware, but from Whom?
Dec-9-19 Santa Clara, CA Since the small pharmacy Valisure waved the red flag over Zantac cancer risk , over 40 countries worldwide have stopped sales and/or began investigating the possible health risks of the heartburn drug. And Zantac lawsuits have followed. Now the FDA says it is “investigating”. Zantac Cancer Lawsuit Zantac complaints want t... - JPMorgan Chase Reaches $4.5B Agreement Investors Settlement
New York, NY: JPMorgan Chase & Co. has reached a $4.5 billion agreement with 21 major institutional investors, to make a binding offer to the trustees of 330 residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) trusts issued by J.P. Morgan, Chase, and Bear Stearns. The investors include Black Rock Financial Management, Goldman Sachs Asset Management and... - Monsanto Banned from Hawaii – And How Dangerous is Methyl Parathion?
Dec-6-19 Maui, HI— A sign on a Maui road reads “Monsanto Evil Seed of Corporate Greed.” As for Monsanto ’s advertisements such as “It Begins with a Farmer,” illustrated with healthy tillers of the soil and carrying messages such as “A Mother’s Love Begins with a Farmer,” it seems like many people in Hawaii aren&r... - Essure Banned in Another Country, Essure Victim in US wants it Banned Worldwide
Jun-15-17 Cleveland, OH: Brazil found Essure such a risk that it’s national health agency banned the permanent sterilization device this past February. Finland is the second country to follow suit. Given the fact that thousands of women have been seriously injured by Essure, isn’t it time the U.S. followed these two forward-thinking countries? Wo... - Amazon to Pay $61.7 Million to Settle FTC Charges of Tip Theft
Feb-23-21 Washington, DC On February 2, the FTC announced that Amazon will pay $6.17 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company pocketed tips promised to Amazon Flex drivers. The company allegedly changed its driver compensation structure in 2016 without informing drivers. Pending California labor lawsuits against Amazon, those, like... - Is Illinois Medical Malpractice Driving Out Doctors?
Feb-11-11 Chicago, IL Medical malpractice in Illinois has been hotly debated of late, with President Obama's recent comments about medical malpractice and the establishment of caps for medical malpractice settlements only adding fuel to the fire. Unlike some states, there are no caps for Illinois medical malpractice. Some think there should be. Others, such as... - Black Hawk County to pay $75,000 settlement to inmate who commits suicide.
Waterloo, IA: (Mar-05-08) The estate of Michael Allen Sutton, brought a wrongful death lawsuit against the Black Hawk County and its jail's contract health-care provider, after Sutton committed suicide in the county jail. The suit claimed that Sutton hanged himself with a bed sheet from a shower sprinkler head while incarcerated at the jail in February 200... - Proton Pump Inhibitor Maker Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Feb-18-21 Las Vegas, NV Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) manufacturers and distributors AstraZeneca and Merck are facing a wrongful death lawsuit alleging the side effects of Nexium caused stomach cancer, which lead to death. PPI Wrongful Death On February 1, 2021 Mario DeSouza filed a “Short-Form” complaint over his wife’s wrongful death in the... - ERISA fraud: Why you need to Protect Yourself
Nov-24-06 New York, NY As more and more companies and executives are being charged with Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) stock fraud violations, it is becoming increasingly important that employees keep track of their 401(k) plans and their health insurance plans. One thing that protects contributions to retirement plans and some health plans is... - After $7.9 Million Jury Verdict, Chipotle Settles California Labor Lawsuit To Avoid Punitive Damages
Jun-5-18 Fresno, CA: Long-time valued Chipotle General Manager Jeanette Ortiz was accused of stealing $626 dollars from her employer, but when she asked to see the surveillance footage of the alleged incident, her supervisors refused and destroyed the footage. Subsequently, she went out on medical leave for a work-related injury, and was terminated while out on le... - Showdown between Honeywell Inc. and Retirees Brewing in Michigan
May-23-17 Detroit, MI: A showdown is brewing between retirees of Honeywell International Inc. and the company for whom they once worked, over health care benefits Honeywell is threatening to take way. The former unionized workers counter that ongoing healthcare benefits were part of their promised retirement packages and they are litigating their Michigan employme...