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Jul-31-13 Santa Clarita, CA The massive wildfire this past May, known popularly as the “Powerhouse Fire,” left more than 30,000 acres of burned forestation in its wake and claimed 24 homes, including 29 other outlying structures. While the cause of the blaze continues to be under investigation, the fact that the fire broke out near a power station has af... - Renewed Concerns about Januvia - Report Damning
Jul-16-13 Washington, DC Three recent studies have indicated an increased risk of Januvia cancer and Januvia pancreatic cancer in particular. One recent study published in the BMJ ( British Medical Journal ) has found growing safety concerns with the diabetes drug, and data indicates that Januvia could be riskier than first believed. That data included a re... - Surgeon Says Transvaginal Mesh Victims Have Killed Themselves due to Pain
Jul-15-13 Concord, NH Kim, a registered nurse, has filed a transvaginal mesh claim on behalf of her mother, who spent the past two years in such misery after TVT surgery that she wanted to kill herself. And she isn’t the only one. “I read on transvaginal (TVT) mesh forums that women wanted to kill themselves rather than live with TVT side effects... - The Case against Fracking: Forensic Chemist Weighs In
Jul-7-13 Denver, CO From a scientist’s point of view, the biggest problem we face with fracking is that we don’t know what is exactly being put into the ground and what is coming back out. So why doesn’t the public know? Forensic chemist Gregory Marsh says it is mainly due to lack of regulations and because of corporate proprietary formulation... - Internet Payday Loan Companies Under Fire for Unethical Practices
Jun-30-13 Charleston, WV Five debt collection companies have reportedly settled a lawsuit filed by the West Virginia Attorney General that alleged the companies were attempting to collect on illegal Internet payday loans . Because they are available over the Internet, online payday loans are sometimes made available to consumers in states where the loans are ille... - Wrongful Termination - Add Assault Charge
Jun-26-13 Hollister, CA Dave believes he was wrongfully terminated , shortly after he was harassed and physically assaulted by the owner of the company. “I worked two years as the back counter parts guy for a truck parts company,” says Dave. “It was my job to supply all the needed parts and outside service required for big rigs. I worked in a... - Settlements and Verdicts: Educators Mutual.
A $2.86 million settlement has been reached in the lawsuit filed in regards to allegations of Medicare fraud. The federal suit alleged that the insurance group violated the Medicare Secondary Payer law by making Medicare the primary payer for kidney transplants and dialysis services. (Jul-14-04) [ KSL TV ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem... - Citigroup Settles Securities Lawsuit
Jun-22-13 New York, NY In the latest news involving a mortgage-backed securities lawsuit , Citigroup will settle allegations of securities fraud for an undisclosed amount. Citigroup faced securities fraud litigation filed by the US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which alleged the financial firm made misleading statements about its mortgage-backed securiti... - Nexium Fractures: Err on the Side of Concern
Jun-18-13 Little Rock, AR Ken hasn’t suffered a Nexium fracture but he is concerned, having taken the Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) for 15 years, and having read about countless Nexium bone injury lawsuits. (More than 1,000 Nexium lawsuits last December 2012 were centralized into an MDL in the US District Court for the Central District of California.) &ld... - Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Hard to Swallow - Literally
Jun-7-13 Dayton, OH Since William had the disc between C6 and C7 replaced with a Medtronic Infuse bone graft , he has difficulty swallowing. Then he had another surgery to correct the Medtronic complications but it worsened - now William can’t burp. “I’m in discomfort all the time and now I found out that my surgeon used this Medtronic off labe... - Settlements and Verdicts: St. Paul Travelers
has executed an agreement resolving substantially all common law asbestos-related direct actions pending against its Travelers Property Casualty Corp. subsidiaries for up to $70 million. (May-25-04) [ INSURANCE JOURNAL ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no obligation, please click the link below... - The Effectiveness of Lawsuit Funding
May-30-13 Travis suffered serious injuries when he was rear-ended by a distracted driver on an Indiana highway. Travis suffered neck and back injuries and broke his left leg. He was unable to work for six months. Once he depleted his savings, the bills began to pile up. The insurance company and defense offered to settle for $10,000, but Travis knew his case was worth... - Car Manufacturers on Track for Airbag Recall Record
May-17-13 Detroit, MI Airbags, including side airbags and curtain airbags, have become synonymous with automobile safety. Automobile manufacturers loudly proclaim the safety of their vehicles using the number of airbags as proof that their products are safe. But according to reports, this year the number of airbag recalls could break a record set just last year,... - Pre-Settlement Funding for Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
May-16-13 While the proceeds from a lawsuit can cover a plaintiff’s medical expenses after a traumatic brain injury, the personal injury lawsuit can take years to settle. During this time, the injured plaintiff is usually seeking ongoing medical treatment and is unable to work either temporarily or permanently. When a plaintiff is unable to pay even basic living exp... - Settlements and Verdicts: Florida Windstorm Underwriting Association.
A verdict has been reached in the lawsuit filed on behalf of 400,000 homeowners who allege that the massive rate hike for windstorm insurance on coastal homes was approved improperly four years ago. The 1st District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee decided that the company should not have been allowed to double the rates. (Apr-27-04) [ PALM BEACH POST ] ... - Januvia Pancreatic Cancer Risk Being Studied by the FDA
Apr-28-13 Washington, DC A Type 2 diabetes drug that earned $4.1 billion in sales for its manufacturer in 2012 continues to come under fire over concern for serious adverse events and health issues. While the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sounded the alarm about Januvia in 2009, a prominent consumer advocacy group has joined the clarion calls with regard to... - Generic Drugs Ruling Critical for Consumers
Apr-23-13 Washington, DC: The Supreme Court is wading into some muddy water swirling around the question of liability for generic drugs. The decision the Supreme Court hands down will weigh heavily on future personal injury cases where individuals are harmed by a generic drug. To understand what’s at stake for consumers, consider the case of Karen Bar... - Possible Changes to Asbestos Litigation
Apr-22-13 Madison, WI Proposed changes to asbestos claims have some people worried the alterations will slow down the asbestos lawsuit process, delaying lawsuits until plaintiffs have died. But the lawmaker who proposed the changes says they will help clarify whom plaintiffs hold responsible for asbestos cancer claims. The LaCross Tribune (4/4/13) reports R... - Auto Accident Lawsuit Funding Is the Right Choice in Wrong-Way Auto Accident Lawsuits
Apr-12-13 Someone who has been injured or has lost a loved one at the hands of a wrong-way driver may be able to obtain compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. A victim may be able to recover damages for medical expenses, physical therapy or rehabilitation expenses, funeral and burial expenses, and lost wages. Once the suit is filed, the innocent victim can ap... - Asbestos Drilling Mud Part of Landfill, Says Trucker
Apr-10-13 Santa Barbara, CA Austin worked in the Ventura oil fields from 2008 to 2012 as a heavy equipment operator, and during that time, he worked with asbestos drilling mud . Now Austin is concerned about asbestos exposure and is considering filing an asbestos drilling mud lawsuit. “My job was to take the asbestos drilling mud that came out of the dr...