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Yasmin Gallbladder Victim Relieved to Receive Settlement

May 19, 2013. By Jane Mundy.

Ironton, OH: “I’m relieved that I will finally be able to get a Yasmin settlement,” says Holly, age 24. “I know that gallbladder problems aren’t nearly as serious as other Yasmin side effects, such as Yasmin DVT, but I have to live without a gallbladder for the rest of my life.”

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“We Can Light Our Water on Fire,” Says Fracking Victim

May 19, 2013. By Jane Mundy.

Carroll County, OH: Joe and Dawn live in a part of Ohio that has seen a boom in the gas, oil and shale industry. And with it has come a fracking problem, to the point where they can light on fire water from their well. Because of fracking, their once artisan spring water is contaminated with methane gas.

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Antidepressant Use While Pregnant Linked to Autism Risk

May 19, 2013. By Heidi Turner.

Seattle, WA: Yet another study suggests a risk of birth defects associated with using certain antidepressants while pregnant. Although this study does not examine Effexor birth defects or Effexor side effects in infants, the study does examine antidepressants similar to Effexor.

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FDA to Issue New Warnings Over Depakote Birth Defects

May 19, 2013. By Gordon Gibb.

Washington, DC: Continued concern over Depakote and its association with potential birth defects has prompted the federal drug regulator to issue additional warnings about valproate (Depakote). The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be adding new warnings to the drug’s labeling. Depakote, which is indicated for the treatment of bipolar disorder and seizures, is also widely prescribed to treat migraine headaches.

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Hourly or by the Load? Truckers Seek Class Action

May 18, 2013. By Heidi Turner.

Wilmington, CA: In yet another overtime lawsuit, plaintiffs have alleged they were misclassified to avoid being given overtime pay for hours worked. In this case, the plaintiffs allege California overtime laws were violated because the workers - truck drivers - were misclassified as independent contractors.

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Asbestos: A Killer, 40 Years Later

May 18, 2013. By Heidi Turner.

New Orleans, LA: Anyone who has lived with someone with mesothelioma or asbestosis will tell you that such diseases, caused by asbestos exposure, are horrific and painful for their victims. Unfortunately for victims, exposure to asbestos fibers 40 years ago can result in such fatal conditions today. And it is not just the people who worked directly with asbestos that are at risk.

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California Labor Lawsuit Filed against Trucking Company

May 17, 2013. By Heidi Turner.

Los Angeles, CA: California labor lawsuits, alleging California employers violate federal and California state labor law, often involve employees claiming they were misclassified so the employer can avoid paying overtime wages. One way that an employer can violate California labor law is to misclassify employees as contractors, which is what one lawsuit against a California trucking company alleges has happened.

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Car Manufacturers on Track for Airbag Recall Record

May 17, 2013. By Heidi Turner.

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, leaving some people wondering if the risk of airbag defects should be a serious concern.

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Monster Energy Drink Dangerous to Children

May 17, 2013. By Lucy Campbell.

San Francisco, CA: Monster Beverage Corporation, the maker of the controversial Monster Energy Drink, is facing yet another lawsuit, this one contending that the company’s marketing to children as young as six is in violation of California law. Monster Beverage’s highly caffeinated energy drinks are a cause of concern to health officials including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Scientific findings show that these types of products may cause “significant morbidity in adolescents” from elevated blood pressure, brain seizures, and severe cardiac events.

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Fresenius Allegedly Failed to Warn, Say GranuFlo Lawsuits

May 17, 2013. By Gordon Gibb.

Washington, DC: Considering the growing number of plaintiffs who are filing a GranuFlo lawsuit, it’s no surprise that GranuFlo actions have been consolidated, as requested, into multi-district litigation. In recent weeks, the Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation (MDL) consolidated GranuFlo lawsuits to MDL 2428 (In re: Fresenius GranuFlo/NaturaLyte Dialysate Products Liability Litigation) in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

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