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Dec-6-12 Atlantic City, NJ A New Jersey jury in July 2012 awarded $9 million each to two plaintiffs who claimed their inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) was directly caused by Accutane . The suit argued that Roche, the maker of Accutane, failed to warn patients of heightened risks for IBD. This is good news for Sandy, who also blames IBD on the acne drug. Accut... - A Trio of Auto Accident Related Back and Neck Injuries
Nov-27-12 Chicago, IL Last month, oddly enough, three separate back and neck injury lawsuits stemming from rear end car accidents were filed in Illinois within three days of each other. Angela Hausmann filed a lawsuit October 26 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Natalie Williams (St. Clair County Circuit Court case number: 12-L-577) . The same day, i... - Employer “Edits” Time Clock to Reduce California Overtime
Nov-26-12 Hayword, CA Harold noticed that his employer was “editing” his clock-in and clock-out times. When he questioned her actions—he knew that altering time worked is clearly a violation of California overtime law—he was terminated. Now his employer has violated more California labor laws. Many people employed in the California t... - The Vrdolyak Law Group Uncovers New Evidence, Recovers $775,000 for At-fault Elderly Driver
Nov-21-12 Chicago, IL (Press Release) The Vrdolyak Law Group recovered $775,000 for an elderly woman whose 90-year-old husband was killed in a motor vehicle accident on March 14, 2008, notwithstanding the fact that police claimed she had caused the accident. The elderly woman was making a left-hand turn when her vehicle was struck on the passenger side by an... - More Allegations of Care Center Abuse at Florida Facility
Nov-15-12 Wauchula, FL A Florida facility is the focus of care center abuse allegations following reports of a lawsuit filed against it by a local advocacy group. The facility, which has already lost a care center abuse lawsuit, is accused of residential care abuse resulting in horrific injuries to patients. The facility at the center of the allegations is th... - What to do When Your Lawsuit is Delayed, but the Bills Need to be Paid
Nov-10-12 Have you filed an auto accident lawsuit due to the negligence of someone else? Have you missed a substantial amount of time from work due to injuries incurred? Is your lawsuit taking longer to resolve than expected? What if you can't get a quick trial date or a fair settlement offer, but are running out of money? If this happens to you, remember these tw... - Sick From Iraq Burn Pits, Husband and Father Dies
Nov-3-12 Huntsville, AL The addition of a pulmonary condition to the list of compassionate allowances for modern-day war veterans returning home may help those who have suffered breathing and lung problems from burn pit exposure overseas, and also serves as a vindication for anyone fighting a burn pit lawsuit. However, such a narrow response does not help an... - Auto Accident Lawsuit Funding When You Need It Most
Nov-1-12 Southfield, MI Auto accident lawsuits may take months, even years to reach a fair settlement. If your ability to work is affected, the longer your case lasts, the more difficult it may be to pay the bills. Pre-settlement lawsuit funding can help you avoid financial disaster and wait for the settlement you deserve. But, don’t take our word for it... - Reverse Mortgage Lenders Allegedly Prey on Seniors
Oct-26-12 Chicago, IL For some seniors, the money offered through a reverse mortgage can be a lifesaver. People living on a fixed income might not have enough money to make ends meet in the case of illness or injury, so money obtained from a reverse mortgage lender can seem like the ideal solution. Unfortunately, some reverse mortgage lenders are accused of unet... - Wrongly Denied Disability Can Affect Anyone
Oct-25-12 Gravenhurst, ON There is a certain stereotype when it comes to wrongly denied disability claims : individuals who are injured on the job requiring medical attention and rehabilitation, service personnel returning from battle in need of treatment and / or disability due to the inability to function due to, say, post traumatic stress disorder. However, wr... - Lawsuit Funding Helps Car Accident Victim Get a Better Settlement
Oct-22-12 Citrus Heights, CA Two young boys were hit by a driver accused of being under the influence of a controlled substance as their mother, Maria Perez, walked them to school in Citrus Heights, CA. One child has been released from the hospital, but his younger brother remains in a coma. The driver is accused of driving under the influence and driving on a sus... - Settlements and Verdicts: American Equity Insurance Co. et.al.
A $7 million dollar settlement has been reached in the toxic mold lawsuit filed by entertainer Ed McMahon against several defendants, including Scottsdale, Arizona-based American Equity Insurance Co., a unit of Citigroup Inc., as well as several Southern California contractors who had been hired to clean up the mold. The suit alleged that the companies a... - Heating Pad Better than Shoulder Pain Pump
Oct-10-12 Wiscasset, ME Basil rues the day he agreed to have a shoulder pain pump inserted after his second shoulder surgery. And he regrets having the next two pain pumps. “I had to sign a paper saying that I would accept the pain pump,” Basil explains. “I never asked about it because I trust doctors—my surgeon said it would be the ri... - Settlements and Verdicts: Trump Marina Hotel Casino.
A verdict has been reached against Trump Marina Hotel Casino for the amount of $4 million dollars, in a case claiming that the casino did not provide adequate security. The suit was filed on behalf of Felicisimo Fuentes Jr. in regards to an attack he suffered on April 8, 2000 outside the casino. The jury has also awarded $800,000 to the plaintiff's wife... - The Pain and Cost of AMS Transvaginal Mesh
Sep-28-12 Calgary, AB Jacquelyn had transvaginal mesh surgery for incontinence back in the 1990s, before TV ads about transvaginal mesh (TVM) side effects and subsequent TVM lawsuits. Now she is in the process of getting her medical records. Jacquelyn isn’t certain that she had the American Medical Systems (AMS) sling but she says that brand sounds fami... - NFL Brain Injury Saga Continues
Sep-23-12 New York, NY The saga of the National Football League brain injury lawsuits continues, with Travelers Companies Inc filing a lawsuit against the football league. The Travelers lawsuit comes on the heels of thousands of player lawsuits, alleging they suffered a traumatic brain injury while playing for the NFL, and further alleging their brain trauma had... - Citigroup Securities Lawsuit Settled
Sep-22-12 New York, NY Citigroup has reportedly settled a securities lawsuit filed on behalf of shareholders who accused the financial firm of misleading shareholders about the firm's financial status, specifically as it related to subprime mortgage debt. Meanwhile, the Securities and Exchange Commission faces a lawsuit alleging it knew about securities fraud on... - R. Rex Parris Law Firm: Medieval Times Patron Blinded on Honeymoon
Sep-19-12 Santa Ana, CA (Press Release) -- Medieval Times has been named in a lawsuit claiming millions of dollars in damages as a result of a man on his honeymoon becoming partially blinded in one eye while attending Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Restaurant in Buena Park. What started as an exciting honeymoon and new beginning for newlyweds Dustin and M... - Four More Victims Strike Out with Stryker Rejuvenate
Sep-19-12 Nashville, TN Four more Stryker Rejuvenate hip implant victims are filing claims as they try to cope with hip replacement pain and possibly Stryker orthopedics metallosis. And since the Stryker recall this past July, Stryker attorneys anticipate a flood of Stryker recall lawsuits. James had a Stryker hip replacement in July 2003 and has lived with p... - Investment Fraud Scheme Not Quite Put to Bed Yet
Sep-18-12 Baton Rouge, LA The primary perpetrator in a massive stock broker fraud case may have already been sentenced to over 100 years in prison. However, four other men who may have been involved in an alleged Ponzi scheme of massive proportions continue to fall under the watchful eye of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Stock broker arbitra...