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Week Adjourned: 6.12.09
June 12th, 2009. By admin
Top Class Actions
Miss-Match.com? The Dallas-based internet dating site Match.com is being sued over allegations that it misleads its customers about potential matches with people who are no longer active members.
The suit was filed by Sean McGinn, a resident of Brooklyn, NY, who alleges that most of the profiles on the site are for people who have cancelled their memberships or never subscribed. The complaint reportedly states “When a subscriber cancels their subscription, their profile continues to appear to be that of an active subscriber.” And, “Nothing indicates to the viewer their limited access to read e-mails or respond to them.” Ouch—kinda like the cyber version of a blind date who doesn’t show…
Do Reglan Risks outweigh Benefits for Morning Sickness?
June 11th, 2009. By admin
Pregnant women are understandably cautious about what drugs and supplements they take-and this can be a problem for many women who suffer from debilitating morning sickness. What can you take that’s safe?
The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) published a new study this week, “The Safety of Metoclopramide Use in the First Trimester of Pregnancy“; Metoclopramide may sound familiar—it’s the name of the drug more commonly known as Reglan.
The results of the study are getting attention because the study, which was carried out in Israel, was apparently one of the largest of its kind to date. The results of the study were as follows:
Chinese Drywall: when to get a Lawyer
June 11th, 2009. By admin
Since the Chinese Drywall debacle became big news, a ton of websites have popped up offering “what to look for” tips on how to detect whether you have a problem. While you may find evidence of a potential problem by noticing an unnatural blackening on coins or jewelry in your home, or by failure of appliances that use copper wiring, the Florida State Department of Health outlines what signs to look for that’ll ensure you get the help you need: legal help—as most homeowner’s insurance policies won’t give you a dime of help.
If you’re like many people, you may be a bit hesitant to contact a lawyer—but the guidelines below will help you understand when it’s in your best interest (and your home’s) to do so.
According to current case definition (3/30/09), you must meet certain requirements in order to meet the case definition—and it depends on when your home was built:
Homes built after January 1, 2004 must show at least 2 of the 5 following signs.
Homes built before January 1, 2004 must show at least 3 of the 5 following signs.
1. Sulfur-like or rotten egg smell.
2. Drywall in your home with any of these visible markings…
Made in China
Knauf – Tianjin
China-ASTM C36 06-05-03, 10.14
Made in China ASTM C36/C1396 Standard
Knauf – Tianjin China ASTM C36
National Gypsum
GridMarX
3. Evidence of black, sooty coating on copper freon pipes connecting to air handling unit
4. Evidence of air conditioner evaporator coil failure
5. Determination by an expert of the presence of premature copper corrosion on uninsulated copper wires or air conditioner evaporator coils
Slim Jim Explosion: How Harmful is Ammonia?
June 10th, 2009. By admin
This week’s explosion at Con-Agra’s Garner, NC Slim Jim plant has ammonia in the spotlight—it’s used in their meat refrigeration process. As reports continue to show rescue workers suiting up in protective gear given the risks associated with ammonia exposure, it’s worth taking a look at just what is ammonia and how much of a risk does it pose when used commercially?
According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, ammonia is a clear gas at room temperature—and it’s characterized by that powerfully pungent odor you’re familiar with from household cleaners (and that you know in an instant cannot be good for you). Under pressure, anhydrous ammonia becomes a liquid. Of note, the ammonia you find in household cleaners is typically at a concentration of about 5% to 10% (weight:volume) compared to as much as 25% or more for commercial use.
More ammonia facts:
- The Department of Transport does not classify ammonia as a flammable substance, however, the ATSDR, OSHA and NIOSH all say that it should be treated as one.
Week Adjourned: 6.5.09
June 5th, 2009. By admin
Top Class ActionsAsk for Generic? Mmmaybe not. Sometimes it’s best to skip the generic version—and such may be the case with Budeprion XL, a generic formulation of the antidepressant Wellbutrin XL; the makers of Budeprion XL are the subject of a class action lawsuit filed this week in California. The problem seems to be that the generic form of the drug is not as effective and possibly not as safe as the patented version, so the suit alleges. The FDA has so far said the drug is safe, but they could order a special clinical trial to better assess the safety and efficacy of the generic version.
Top Settlements
“Expedia-dot-CON?” Maybe that’s how the jingle should go after the recent judgement against the internet travel site. Unhappy customers who joined a class action lawsuit alleging breach of contract will see the travel giant fork over $184 million in settlement monies. What did they do? Expedia bundled the service-fee charges with taxes into a single line item, failing to disclose the separate amounts of each to consumers. Because Expedia only remits taxes based on the wholesale price—which it never disclosed to consumers—the taxes appear higher to consumers than they actually are, and Expedia is able to mask the considerable size of its service fees. Nice.
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