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Following a securities fraud investigation, American International Group settled with US regulators by paying out $126 million. AIG will pay $80 million to the US Department of Justice and $46 million to the Securities & Exchange Commission. Both agencies claimed that AIG had helped clients illegally boost profits by selling insurance products that shifte... - Car Manufacturers on Track for Airbag Recall Record
May-17-13 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,... - Pre-Settlement Funding for Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
May-16-13 While the proceeds from a lawsuit can cover a plaintiff’s medical expenses after a traumatic brain injury, the personal injury lawsuit can take years to settle. During this time, the injured plaintiff is usually seeking ongoing medical treatment and is unable to work either temporarily or permanently. When a plaintiff is unable to pay even basic living exp... - Google GEICO trademark Settlement
The online search engine claims victory in a trademark infringement case with GEICO Insurance. The Virginia State federal judge ruled that when the public searched on Google for GEICO, paying rivals could be displayed as well. This is a big win for Google, as it derives most of its revenue from selling ads that are triggered with key words. (Dec-15-04) ... - Whistler Air Services Ltd. plane crash Settlement
A Lincoln man, who said he lost his ability to work because of depression and anxiety after a harrowing plane crash, has been awarded more than $400,000 in damages. The case was brought by Kenneth and Janice Carpenter against Whistler Air Services Ltd. in British Columbia Supreme Court. Mr. Carpenter, 65, said he had hoped for more money in the settl... - Hutter Construction Corp. roof collapse Settlement
The city of Nashua received $2.5 million to settle the legal dispute with Hutter Construction Corp. over the roof collapse at Pennichuck Middle School. The city sued Hutter Construction Corp. for $3.3 million as compensation for the collapse of a portion of the roof of the school. The suit covered the costs for major repair and redesign of the whole roof... - Gene Frederickson car accident Settlement
A pickup driven by Gene Frederickson but owned by Larry Lorenzen, collided with a vehicle driven by Laurel Pehl. Six people in the Pehl vehicle were injured, and they sued Frederickson for damages. It was determined that Frederickson was negligent, and National Farmers Union Property and Casualty Co. settled the claims for $735,000. Deciding an issue neve... - Runaway Tractor Settlement
A runaway tractor truck slammed into Evelyn Green's house. The damage from the accident was so severe that Green hasn't been able to live in her home for nine months. The house will have to be torn down and rebuilt at a cost of $125,000. Originally, the trucking company's insurance only offered her $15,000 to demolish the home and $54,000 to rebuild it. G... - ViroPharma Inc. securities Settlement
ViroPharma Inc. announced that the US District Court of Pennsylvania has issued an order granting final approval of a settlement of the In Re ViroPharma Incorporated securities litigation. The settlement calls for a payment of $9.0 million by the Company's insurance carrier. ViroPharma has denied and continues to deny any and all allegations of wrongdoing... - Januvia Pancreatic Cancer Risk Being Studied by the FDA
Apr-28-13 Washington, DC A Type 2 diabetes drug that earned $4.1 billion in sales for its manufacturer in 2012 continues to come under fire over concern for serious adverse events and health issues. While the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sounded the alarm about Januvia in 2009, a prominent consumer advocacy group has joined the clarion calls with regard to... - Generic Drugs Ruling Critical for Consumers
Apr-23-13 Washington, DC: The Supreme Court is wading into some muddy water swirling around the question of liability for generic drugs. The decision the Supreme Court hands down will weigh heavily on future personal injury cases where individuals are harmed by a generic drug. To understand what’s at stake for consumers, consider the case of Karen Bar... - Possible Changes to Asbestos Litigation
Apr-22-13 Madison, WI Proposed changes to asbestos claims have some people worried the alterations will slow down the asbestos lawsuit process, delaying lawsuits until plaintiffs have died. But the lawmaker who proposed the changes says they will help clarify whom plaintiffs hold responsible for asbestos cancer claims. The LaCross Tribune (4/4/13) reports R... - Auto Accident Lawsuit Funding Is the Right Choice in Wrong-Way Auto Accident Lawsuits
Apr-12-13 Someone who has been injured or has lost a loved one at the hands of a wrong-way driver may be able to obtain compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. A victim may be able to recover damages for medical expenses, physical therapy or rehabilitation expenses, funeral and burial expenses, and lost wages. Once the suit is filed, the innocent victim can ap... - Asbestos Drilling Mud Part of Landfill, Says Trucker
Apr-10-13 Santa Barbara, CA Austin worked in the Ventura oil fields from 2008 to 2012 as a heavy equipment operator, and during that time, he worked with asbestos drilling mud . Now Austin is concerned about asbestos exposure and is considering filing an asbestos drilling mud lawsuit. “My job was to take the asbestos drilling mud that came out of the dr... - Migration Season for Mirena IUD Perceptions?
Mar-30-13 Elizabethtown, KY Mirena birth control side effects have become an even greater concern since IUD contraceptive products like Mirena are now covered for women under improvements to the US Health Act, and thus available to even more women than before. However, in contrast to Mirena side effects that include the possibility of IUD migration and other c... - FDA Launches New Evalution into Link Between Type 2 Diabetes Meds and Pancreatitis
Mar-14-13 Washington, DC Several recently approved diabetes medications, including Januvia and Janumet (Merck), Victoza (Novo Nordisk) and Byetta and Bydureon (Bristol-Myers Squibb), have come under new review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as a result of emerging evidence which suggests these drugs increase the risk for pancreatitis. In a state... - Couple Uses ERISA to Sue for Same-Sex Spousal Benefits
Mar-10-13 Conshohocken, PA A man has filed an ERISA lawsuit against his employer, alleging the employer violated ERISA benefits laws by denying his husband health care coverage. Although the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) prohibits discrimination, it may be overridden by other federal laws, including laws that do not recognize same-sex marriage... - Pancreatitis Risk Doubles with Januvia and Byetta JAMA Study Shows
Feb-26-13 Washington, DC Results from a new study of the diabetes treatments Januvia and Byetta show that the drugs may double the risk of pancreatitis. While both drugs have been associated with pancreatitis, new data reported in JAMA Internal Medicine finally reveal an estimate of the risk. Study author Sonal Singh, assistant professor at Johns Hopki... - Settlements and Verdicts: Educators Mutual.
A $2.86 million settlement has been reached in the lawsuit filed in regards to allegations of Medicare fraud. The federal suit alleged that the insurance group violated the Medicare Secondary Payer law by making Medicare the primary payer for kidney transplants and dialysis services. (Jul-14-04) [ KSL TV ] Legal Help If you have a similar problem... - Denied Social Security Disability Is Debilitating
Feb-19-13 Stone Mountain, GA Donna says she doesn’t know exactly why Social Security denied disability benefits. One thing she does know, however, is that she should have had an attorney experienced in wrongfully denied disability claims by her side in the courtroom. Her problems started in 2005. Donna had back surgery for a work-related injury but didn...