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Feb-15-10 Quincy, MA The state medical examiner in Massachusetts has ruled that a four-year-old girl's death at her family home was the result of a drug overdose. Rebecca Riley, who died on December 13, 2006, was prescribed clonidine—a high blood pressure medication that can be used as a sedative in children—for ADHD, and Depakote for bipolar disorde... - TomoTherapy on the Bubble for Potential ERISA Violations
Feb-13-10 Madison, WI According to a forthcoming issue of Investment Business Weekly, a shareholder lawsuit is pending in US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The defendant in the matter is TomoTherapy Inc., a radiation therapy company that undertook a 401(k) plan and ERISA pension benefits on behalf of its employees. Investigators are attemp... - Antibiotic Caused SJS and Permanent Brain Damage
Jan-26-10 Sacramento, CA Maribeth took Bactrim for a simple cold three years ago. The antibiotic caused Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), which left her with permanent brain damage that affected her speech and emotions. "I may never; I may never feel what other people feel," says Maribeth, who has a BA in English and an associates degree in graphics—she is n... - Former Administrator Files Pennsylvania Employment Lawsuit
Jan-18-10 Allentown, PA A former Pennsylvania school administrator filed a lawsuit against her former employer, alleging racial discrimination as the primary basis of her termination. LaToya Monroe was employed until May 2008 as the human relations director for the Easton Area School District (EASD). She was relieved of her duties two weeks after receiving a... - Prepaid Debit Fees Too High for Some Cardholders
Jan-5-10 Sacramento, CA Consumers who use prepaid debit cards may have spent a lot more money this holiday season than they had originally anticipated. Prepaid debit card fees can add a lot to a person's expenses—some consumers say the fees are too high for what the cards offer. However, prepaid debit cards could become the payment method of choice for... - Google Files Lawsuit over Work-at-Home Internet Scam
Dec-31-09 Salt Lake City, UT The popular search engine Google is taking legal action against several companies alleged to have run a widespread work-at-home internet scam using the company's name and logo. Pacific Webworks is among numerous unnamed defendants accused of attempting to lure people to purchase work-at-home kits for thousands of dollars. The sca... - Virginia Man Sustains Burn Injury at Work
Dec-29-09 Roanoke, VA In a story that highlights the ever-present risk of injury within utility facilities, a Western Virginia man working for the state Water Authority was injured this past week in a freak burn accident at the Water Pollution Plant in Southeast Roanoke. The worker, as yet unnamed, sustained serious burns to his hand and forearm while tending a... - Stock Fraud Case Continues to Build after Stockbroker's Death
Dec-25-09 New London, CT A recent case of stockbroker fraud that was thought to have ended with the tragic suicide of the primary suspect in the case has not, in fact, stopped with his death. It was last month that the late New London stockbroker Edwin F. Rachleff was linked to the disappearance of nearly $12 million from the New London Security Federal C... - Plaintiff's Overtime Case Is Denied in Virginia
Dec-24-09 Alexandria, VA A fight over overtime pay appears to be over for an employee of a school board who doubles as a golf coach. The plaintiff was looking to be paid for overtime, but a US District Court in Virginia disagreed with his interpretation of overtime law. According to the December 21 issue of Virginia Lawyers Weekly , the plaintiff makes $25... - A Play on Words: Unum's Scam
Dec-8-09 Seattle, WA Unum , also known as UnumProvident, is notorious for denying legitimate health insurance claims in a variety of deceptive ways. Valerie (not her real name) says Unum illegally denied her long-term benefits by changing one word in her policy without giving notice to her employer, HR or the union. After she suffered an injury at work, Valeri... - Tenant Sues Prospective Landlord for Denial of Application
Dec-6-09 Yardville, NJ A prospective tenant who was denied housing in New Jersey due to a complex rental agreement has won some favor through an appellate court in New Jersey. The Times of Trenton reported Thursday that Denise Bell, a disabled and unemployed New Jersey resident, sought a unit at Sunnybrae Apartments of Yardville. Bell receives federal Soci... - Little-Known California Labor Law Could Burn Business
Nov-30-09 Sacramento, CA A little-known aspect of California labor law designed to protect workers from unscrupulous employers could also provide a surprise headache for any firm or business hiring a contractor for janitorial, security, or other services. Under California labor employment law, if a contractor fails to provide its employees with wages and benefit... - Leg Amputee Blames Heparin
Nov-29-09 Pearlington, MS Last July John had two knee replacement surgeries in one week. After the second surgery, the doctors told him that something was wrong: an antibody in his blood had reacted with the blood thinner, heparin , he was given. In the next 30 days John had six more surgeries, the last of which ended in the amputation of his leg just above the k... - New Survey Revives Memories of LINA Disability Claims Debacle
Nov-23-09 Belleville, IL A new survey of seniors enrolled in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims that the majority of applicants find the process overly complicated and confusing, prompting fears that the federally funded organization is taking advantage of the elderly in a manner reminiscent of the LINA insurance controversy. SSDI claimants re... - Chantix Blamed for Attempted Suicide and Psychosis
Nov-13-09 Raleigh, NC It's tragic enough that Chantix nearly destroyed Kristi's life, but she also has to pay thousands of dollars in medical bills after the smoking-cessation drug caused her to attempt suicide and more. "I want to warn anyone considering Chantix who has suffered from depression to never take this drug," says Kristi. Kristi, who has bipolar d... - More Banks Close, Bankruptcies Expected to Rise
Nov-7-09 Washington, DC While it was painful, the recent bankruptcy of General Motors (GM) shows that bankruptcy law can be a viable option in the face of insurvivable bankruptcy debt and other challenges stemming from an injured economy. As with GM, many companies and private individuals have emerged from the pain of bankruptcy stronger, with the help of a per... - Illinois Employment Law: Former Employee Wins Invasion of Privacy Claim
Nov-3-09 Chicago, IL When it comes to employment lawsuits, wrongful termination and discrimination probably come to mind first. However, one Illinois employment lawsuit has brought to light an issue that could become more widespread—invasion of privacy. Specifically, the plaintiff in the Illinois employment lawsuit alleged that her former employer invaded... - Overdraft fees may be slowly bankrupting the elderly
Oct-30-09 Chicago, IL Consumers may want to keep a closer eye on their finances, as the rampant assessment of excessive bank overdraft fees have come under fire in the public and private sectors. A study recently released by the consumer watchdog organization the Woodstock Institute, claims that banking customers and people with outstanding loans are often unkn... - Florida Employees File Lawsuits
Oct-19-09 Fort Pierce, FL Employees who believe they were discriminated against in their jobs may be able to file a lawsuit to protect their rights. Some Florida employment lawsuits have been filed, alleging the employees were victims of discrimination on their jobs. Others have filed lawsuits alleging their employers violated federal employment laws. A racia... - Tenants Intentionally Exposed to Asbestos—Builders Profit
Oct-18-09 Denver, CO It's unfathomable that anyone in America would knowingly endanger the lives of others for sheer profit. But attorney Charles Torres says that Bascom Group, a company that purchases and renovates depressed apartment complexes, needlessly exposed the residents of Highline Terrace to asbestos . "Their intentional actions were outrageous," said...