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Lawyers are investigating a possible Lipitor lawsuit in Canada following the release of studies suggesting that Lipitor side effects could include an increased risk of diabetes. Lipitor lawsuits have been filed in the US and attorneys are now looking into the possibility of filing personal injury lawsuits in Canada, alleging Pfizer, maker of Lipitor (kno... - Lipitor Diabetes Lawsuits Mounting
New York, NY: Personal injury lawsuits filed against Pfizer, the maker of the cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor (atorvastatin) are mounting and, as a consequence, are being consolidated into Multi District Litigation (MDL). The Lipitor lawsuits allege that Pfizer has failed to adequately warn consumers of the risk for developing diabetes associated... - Mentor MemoryGel Lawsuit News and Legal Information
Many women with Mentor MemoryGel Breast Implants claim the silicone gel in the implants are leaking dangerous chemicals into their bodies, and could potentially cause serious health risks. The Silicone breast implant lawsuits allege that Mentor Worldwide failed to comply with FDA regulations stipulating that the medical device company must conduct proper stu... - California car accidents | California auto accidents | Lawyersandsettlements.com
Auto accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the United States, causing 3 million injuries and killing over 40,000 people per year. California car accidents are higher than the national average: thousands of auto accident fatalities occur each year in California for numerous reasons. California Car Accidents Nationwid... - Massachusetts Donning & Doffing Lawsuit News & Legal Information
Among unpaid wages claims are allegations that employees should be paid for donning and doffing --time spent putting on and taking off uniforms, protective gear, and other work-related clothing. Massachusetts donning and doffing lawsuits allege workers in Massachusetts were not properly paid for all time spent in activities that were necessary for their... - New York Overtime and Employment Lawsuit News and Legal Information
New York labor law lawsuits allege violations of New York state labor laws including overtime pay, minimum wage violations, harassment, wrongful termination and discrimination. The rights of employees in New York are protected by a safety net of federal, state and local laws. The interaction of these laws can be complex, but the basic rule is that local la... - Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Implant Failure
The Stryker Rejuvenate hip replacement device has been linked to an increased risk of metallosis. Although the Stryker Rejuvenate is not a metal-on-metal hip device, it has metal-on-metal components, which are believed to be responsible for the development of metallosis in some patients. According to reports, the Stryker Rejuvenate hip implant is linked to... - Exploding E-Cigarettes Legal News and Lawsuit Information
Recent consumer complaints about exploding electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have prompted people allegedly injured while "vaping" to file lawsuits after suffering burns when the devices blew up in their faces or exploded inside clothing. Exploding E-Cigarettes E-cigarettes are handheld devices powered by lithium-ion batterie... - Vytorin Liver Damage and Heart Attack Risk
Vytorin , a drug prescribed to treat high cholesterol, is a combination of the cholesterol-lowering Zetia and the statin Zocor. Since its FDA approval in 2004, serious Vytorin side effects have been reported, including Vytorin liver problems and statin cardiomyopathy , which can lead to Vytorin heart attack. Furthermore, the ENHANCE study in 2008 showed... - Force-Place Insurance FAQ
What is force-placed insurance? Force-placed insurance , also known as lendor-placed insurance, is insurance that has been placed by a lender, bank or mortgage servicer when the homeowner’s insurance is canceled, has lapsed or is not deemed sufficient (such as if the homeowner requires additional flood coverage but does not have that coverage on hi... - Force-Placed Insurance Lawsuits on the Rise
Insurance companies, banks and other financial firms face force-placed insurance lawsuits alleging their force-placed insurance is offered at outrageous rates because of the relationship between banks and insurance companies. Allegations have been made that force-placed home insurance is much more costly than traditional home insurance and could be a c... - Principal Retaliation, Middletown School District awards Bernard Cohen $425,000 settlement for wrongful termination
Middletown, NY: (Sep-27-07) Former principal Bernard Cohen and the Middletown School District filed lawsuits against each other over a former superintendent's conviction on sodomy charges. Cohen was the high school principal under former Superintendent Robert Sigler, who in 2003 pleaded guilty to sodomizing a 14-year-old male student. Cohen told police he... - Avaulta - Bard Avaulta Mesh System, Avaulta Lawsuit
Serious complications have been associated with transvaginal surgical mesh , which is used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). Lawsuits have been filed against C.R. Bard, the manufacturer of Bard Avaulta mesh , alleging the Bard Avaulta System is defective. Avaulta Mesh An increasing number of... - Heatlthcare Fraud and Healthcare Whistleblower News and Information
Employees of healthcare companies who have evidence of healthcare fraud may receive a portion of the money collected in a lawsuit if they come forward as a healthcare whistleblower to uncover illegal activities. Among illegal activities that could be reported are attempts to defraud the government , performing surgeries that are unnecessary, using medic... - Pharmaceutical Sales Rep Overtime FAQ
What do pharmaceutical sales representative overtime lawsuits allege? Lawsuits have been filed against various pharmaceutical companies alleging that pharmaceutical sales representatives were misclassified as exempt from overtime and should have been paid the regular overtime rate for overtime hours worked. What does the Fair Labor Standards A... - Pharmaceutical Sales Rep, Pharmaceutical Sales Employment, Unpaid Overtime
Although pharmaceutical sales representative jobs are usually considered exempt from overtime pay, recent lawsuits involving pharmaceutical sales reps challenge that exemption. In some cases, where the pharmaceutical sales rep does not have authority or discretion in her job and where she is not directly involved in selling the product, the pharmaceut... - Belgian AndroGel Manufacturer Attempts to Duck Testosterone Lawsuits
Oct-17-16 Chicago, IL: A manufacturer of a testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) based in Belgium recently petitioned to escape a testosterone lawsuit , given that the pharmaceutical company has little exposure, knowledge or influence over the US market. However, a federal judge in Illinois would have none of it. It appears that Besins Healthcare, the manufac... - Zetia heart attack may result in lawsuit
Zetia , an anti-hyperlipidemic drug, is prescribed to treat high cholesterol. Since its FDA approval in 2002, serious Zetia side effects have been reported, including Zetia liver and Zetia heart attack problems. These Zetia problems have led to a number of Zetia lawsuits . Zetia is also used in conjunction with statins to lower cholesterol, but it has... - Media Takes Notice of Mirena Side Effects
May-29-13 Phoenix, AZ News about Mirena side effects is being picked up by the media, which is now conducting its own investigations into the risk of Mirena birth control side effects. Among the reported concerns regarding the birth control device is the risk of Mirena uterine perforation. ABC15 (5/21/13) reports on at least one woman who suffered uterine p... - Google Hit with Another California Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
Mar-5-18 Santa Clara, CA: Yet another California labor lawsuit has been filed against Google Inc. by a former software engineer who excelled at her work but, in the end felt victimized by an alleged workplace culture that objectified women. The search engine juggernaut already faces numerous lawsuits alleging discrimination and wrongful termination. Accordin...