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Sort by date 6,125 pages found matching male lawsuits- Zimmer NexGen “No Cane No Pain”—No Way
Nov-1-13 Seattle, WA Jim regrets believing Zimmer’s promise of “No Cane No Pain” after Zimmer NexGen knee replacement surgery. And since surgery, his travel plans have gone sideways. “I did a lot of research with my doctor; we looked at different knee brands available and the Zimmer came out on top due to its flexibility,” says Ji... - YMCA Fights for Its License following Allegations of Care Center Abuse
Nov-1-13 York, PA Descriptions of abuse at seniors care facilities continue to percolate through the media. Little wonder, given an aging US population that is about to become an even greater issue as baby boomers move through their retirement years, together with profiteers vying to capitalize on the provision of services to seniors at the lowest possible cost. To... - Do the Monster Math: Monster Energy Drinks
Oct-31-13 Washington, DC About a year ago Monster Energy was hit with a wrongful death lawsuit by the parents of 14-year-old Anais Fournier. Since that time, LawyersandSettlements has received a number of complaints regarding Monster Energy Drink Injury, mainly from parents of young men who have suffered high blood pressure, heart attack and even death. The Fo... - Lawsuit Updates: Energy Drinks
Oct-30-13 The family of a young Brooklyn man who died of heart failure after drinking Red Bull has filed an $85 million lawsuit against the manufacturer Monday, the New York Post reports. Cory Terry, who was only 33 and the father of a 13-year-old, was at a basketball game when he collapsed. The incident took place almost two years ago in New York City. Terry ha... - LawyersandSettlements.com Interviews Debt Collector Harassment Attorney Regarding Abusive Collection Tactics
Oct-30-13 Consumers continue to endure debt collector harassment, in spite of regulations designed to prevent such tactics under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. LawyersandSettlements.com spoke with attorney Ben Stewart regarding unfair and abusive collection practices, and what consumers can do to avoid becoming victims of bill collector harassment... - Accutane IBD Trial Underway
Mar-4-11 Atlantic City, NJ A lawsuit alleging Accutane inflammatory bowel disease derailed an actor's career is now underway in New Jersey. The Accutane IBD lawsuit, filed by James Marshall, alleges that problems linked to Accutane side effects forced the actor to give up his dreams of becoming a star. According to a press release by Courtroom View Network... - Yasmin Birth Control Containing Drospirenone Gives Birth to More Lawsuits
Aug-10-09 Washington, DC The newest form of birth control, Yasmin/Yaz , has given birth to a mass tort against Bayer Corp., the manufacturer. Several lawsuits filed in federal court claim that a new ingredient-- the progestin component called drospirenone—presents dangerous risk that the company failed to warn about. The lawsuits also claim fraudulent conce... - Bank of America to Pay $32 Million to Resolve Debt Collector Harassment Claims
Oct-27-13 New York, NY When it comes to debt collector harassment , it’s not just third-party companies charged with collecting debts who are accused of breaking the law. Bank of America has reportedly just agreed to pay $32 million to settle claims of bill collector harassment on the part of the bank. The debt collector lawsuit was filed after customers co... - Yaz and Yasmin Lawsuits Could Eclipse 25,000
Feb-28-11 Galveston, TX The rising number of American women who are having issues with Yasmin birth control —to the point of filing a Yasmin lawsuit—only accentuates concern over the latest-generation oral contraceptive that has been linked to blood clots, stroke and other Yasmin side effects. It's cousin, Yaz—which is similar to Yasmin but is b... - Topamax Lawsuit Underway
Oct-26-13 Philadelphia, PA A Topamax lawsuit alleging that Topamax side effects include a risk of birth defects is underway in Philadelphia. The lawsuit alleges Janssen Pharmaceuticals did not warn expectant mothers about the risk of Topamax side effects in children. As reported by Businessweek (10/15/13), the lawsuit was filed by April Czimmer, who used To... - Concerns Raised Over Some Home Warranty Companies
Jul-22-12 Seattle, WA Many consumers who thought they were purchasing peace of mind when they bought home warranty insurance from certain companies say the companies they got their extended warranty through practice bad faith insurance. Home warranty lawsuits have been filed against some companies, alleging the home warranties claims are not properly investigate... - Florida Amusement Parks Accidents Reported on Harry Potter and Magic Kingdom Rides
Oct-25-13 Orlando, FL Two people onboard Universal Orlando’s popular Harry Potter Forbidden Journey ride were injured, bringing the total number of amusement park accidents in the park this summer to seven. According to a report in the Orlando Sentinal, a 66-year old woman suffered hip and pelvis pain and a 19-year old man with a pre-existing medical con... - California Court Rules in Favor of Employees in Overtime Pay Lawsuits
Feb-25-11 Los Angeles, CA A California appeals court recently ruled in favor of employees who were denied lunch breaks in overtime pay lawsuits filed by workers for United Parcel Service, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. The Second District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles ruled that employers in the state who do not provide workers with 30-minute meal br... - Back and Neck Injury Victim Awarded $665,000 in Total Damages
Oct-24-13 Staten Island, NY A back and neck injury suffered by a 39-year-old man when his parked pickup truck was rear-ended, was awarded a total of $665,000 in compensation for his injuries. The settlement mirrored the degree of culmination often seen in back injury lawsuits and neck injury compensation. According to a report published by the Staten Isla... - Lawsuit Updates: Maxim Healthcare Wage & Hour
Oct-23-13 Maxim Healthcare Services is a nationwide provider of in-home medical care services. Currently, the company is facing two class-action lawsuits both alleging the company has violated various state and federal laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by not paying its salaried employees overtime. Recently, a federal judge in Ohio granted e... - 3,600 Dogs and Cats Sickened by Chinese Jerky Treats
Oct-22-13 Los Angeles, CA Thousands of pets have become ill after being fed jerky treats made in China. Nearly 600 animals have died, according to federal officials. According to a report by MSNBC.com, dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes have been affected after eating chicken, duck and sweet potato jerky treats. But exactly what is causing the illnesses re... - Medtronic Lawsuit Filed Despite Investigation Closure
Jul-18-12 Oklahoma City, OK Even in the wake of the closure of a federal investigation into Medtronic and, specifically, allegations of off-label marketing of its Medtronic Infuse bone graft , lawsuits continue to be filed by disgruntled plaintiffs. A Medtronic lawsuit has been filed in US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma by plaintiff Patric... - Nexium Double Whammy
Oct-21-13 Oklahoma City, OK Steve says that Nexium caused a “double whammy”: he suffered a broken rib and was hospitalized for low magnesium levels. “The manufacturer should have been advertising Nexium side effects, especially Nexium fracture risk, instead of promoting it for acid reflux,” Steve says. “I had been taking Nexium f... - Grandmother Drowns in Horrific Theme Park Accident, Family Sues
Oct-19-13 Fort Worth, TX Theme Park Accidents historically center on the alleged failure of rides such as roller coasters or other motorized attractions that place patrons in otherwise precarious situations. By design, rides are meant to thrill without actually imperiling patrons. Regular inspections and careful management are meant to mitigate any risk. Sometime... - Massive Call Center Lawsuit Granted Conditional Status As Class Action
Oct-18-13 Minneapolis, MN The apparent skirting of overtime pay laws that appears as work performed off the clock has rarely seen a bigger challenge than that of plaintiffs who have launched a class-action lawsuit against one of the nation’s leading call centers. According to various legal briefs, there could be as many as 51,021 potential class members. ...