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Patients who take Plavix to ward off heart attack or stroke may find that the risk of Plavix side effects is greater than the potential benefit. Studies suggest a link between Plavix and bleeding and a risk of Plavix interactions with other medications. Patients who have been harmed by use of Plavix may be eligible to file a Plavix lawsuit against t... - Merrick Pet Care Recalls 10 oz Bags OF Texas Hold'ems
Washington, DC: Merrick Pet Care Inc is extending its July 2, 2010 recall of 10 oz "Beef Filet Squares for Dogs (Texas Hold'Ems)" pet treat (ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10084TL7 BEST BY MARCH 24, 2012) to also include 83 cases of "Texas Hold'ems" (ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10127 BEST BY MAY 6, 2012) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella... - Bicycle Accidents - Bike Accident, Bicycle Crash Injuries - LawyersAndSettlements.com
Although bicycling can be a healthy way of getting around—and getting exercise— bicycle accidents are not uncommon. A bike accident can cause serious permanent injuries, including neck and spine injuries and traumatic brain damage . Some bicycle crash injuries can be catastrophic and life-threatening. Riding a bicycle as a means... - Employee Stock Option FAQ
What is ERISA? ERISA is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. It sets minimum standards for pension plans in private industry. For example, if your employer offers a pension plan, ERISA establishes when you (as an employee) must be allowed to participate in the plan and how long you can be away from your employment before it affects you... - ERISA Lawsuits - Employee Stock Option Lawsuits - LawyersAndSettlements.com
Employee benefits are an important form of compensation offered by many employers. Some benefits plans are covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( ERISA ). When employers violate ERISA laws , employees may be able to file a lawsuit to recover money lost from their employee savings plan , employee stock options plan or other be... - FDA Issues Health Alert for Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats
Washington, DC: The U S Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of "Best By 111911" because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed nationwide through retail stores and Internet sales. The affected Merr... - Wellness Canned Catfood Recalled
Washington, DC: While recent laboratory testing found that most lots of Wellness canned cat food that were tested contain sufficient amounts of thiamine (also known as Vitamin B1), some of the lots listed below might contain less than adequate levels of thiamine. Consequently, WellPet has decided to recall all of the lots listed below. Cats fed o... - Topeka Best Western Motel Employee Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement
Topeka, KS: (Aug-17-07) Brooke Sonntag, a former employee of Topeka Best Western Motel, filed suit against the establishment alleging that she was subjected to discrimination while at work. The federal suit said Sonntag was a manager at a Topeka Best Western and was ordered by owner Eldon Thorman not to hire coloreds, Mexicans, or members of any non-white... - Lawsuit Filed Against Whirlpool and Service Net Warranty over Extended Service Contracts
San Francisco, CA: An amended class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a client that alleges that Whirlpool Corporation, which has merged with Maytag Corporation, and Service Net Warranty engaged in deceptive and unfair trade practices regarding the companies' service contracts. According to the amended class action complaint, when he pu... - Qui Tam Whistleblower “Double-Dipping”
Apr-6-17 Kansas City, KS: Of the 18 healthcare lawsuits filed under the whistleblower qui tam provision of the False Claims Act and unsealed last November, 13 of the whistleblowers (relators) are current or former employees of the defendant. Four of those 18 qui tam lawsuits involved kickback allegations, according to The National Law Review , and one la... - Bank of America to Acquire Merrill Lynch
Brokerage House Rescued Bank of America announced Monday morning that it would buy the ailing Merrill Lynch, in an all stock transaction worth approximately $50 billion. The purchase will make Bank of America a direct rival of Citigroup Inc., in terms of size of assets. Under the terms of the deal, Merrill Lynch shares are valued at $29 per share,... - Murtha, Cullina LLP Enron Deal Flaws Settlement
Hartford, CT: (Mar-30-07) A settlement was reached between the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA) and Murtha, Cullina LLP, the law firm that advised CRRA in its failed deal with Enron. In 2000, Enron and CRRA entered into an agreement that required Enron to buy power produced at the Mid-Connecticut Project trash-to-energy facility and pay CRRA... - ERISA Violations Lawsuit News & Legal Information
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( ERISA ) was designed to protect employees from private employers who might mismanage employee benefits plans. Among the items covered in ERISA laws are health benefits, pension plans, and employee stock ownership plans. In cases where ERISA protections are violated, employees can file a lawsuit to hol... - Apple Settles California Wage & Hour Lawsuit
Sep-12-23 Santa Clara, CA Apple Inc. workers who filed a wage-and-hour dispute in a California court have settled for $500,000. An investigation, which began in early 2022, showed that Apple’s overtime pay rate each month did not include the commissions that Solutions Consultants earned that month and Apple did not pay all Solutions Consultants for travel time... - Final Fantasy XI Gamers Fight Back
Aug-18-09 Los Angeles, CA: Fans of Final Fantasy XI are so devoted it has taken years for players of the online role playing game to accuse Square Enix, the company that owns the game, of unfair billing practices . "I have spoken to many of these players and I can assure you there is an addiction and loyalty to this game that surprises you," says consumer protect... - Auction-Rate Securities: $333 Billion in Assets Frozen
Apr-17-08 New York, NY: The latest victim of the credit crisis— Auction Rate Securities —are producing victims of its own: thousands of investors who either assumed, or were told that their investments were as good as cash. The reality, is that their money is now unavailable to them—akin to going to a bank and expecting to undertake a withdraw... - Energy Company Plans to File Bankruptcy
Mar-27-08 Basehor, KS: Ethanex Energy is seeking bankruptcy protection after failing to raise interim financing in the amount of $1.5 million, according to a March 24, 2008 posting with security regulators. The ethanol company out of Basehor, Kansas had at one time announced their plans to build three plants, but had ceased such actions and also put an end to a... - Farm Nuisance Makes One Property Owner Hog Wild
Sep-9-07 Summerfield, FL "This place used to be beautiful but the pig pen right behind my fence has destroyed it," says John Williams. This hog farm has become more than a farm nuisance for Williams: it has also devastated his property value. Williams's woes began when his neighbor refused to repair a fence. Instead, nails and broken wire were sticking through... - Beef ecoli Recall: Another Reason to Shop Local
Jul-17-07 Mulino, OR After her ordeal with the beef ecoli recall , Diane will never again buy meat in a grocery store. And for now, she can't even imagine eating another hamburger in a restaurant. "I buy all meat from my butcher now and even though it's more expensive, at least I know where my food is coming from," she says. "I used to shop at Albertsons every w... - Consumer Lawyer Dee Miles explains Annuities and Allianz
May-8-07 Montgomery, AL: A lawsuit was recently filed against Allianz Insurance Company , alleging it sold annuities to seniors without telling them they may not have access to their savings for up to15 years. This constitutes elder abuse as well as fraud. How can this happen to our senior citizens? LawyersandSettlements.com interviews consumer lawyer Dee Miles. ...