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Sort by date 6,125 pages found matching male lawsuits- California's Takin' Care of Business and Working (Unpaid) Overtime
May-11-07 San Francisco, CA "We're in a transition period, where a lot of companies assumed that they did not have to pay overtime and they're learning—sometimes the easy way and sometimes the hard way—that they do," states lawyer Cliff Palefsky over the phone from his law office in San Francisco. A member of the McGuinn, Hillsman and Palefsky law f... - Fewer Rights for Veterans in Medical Malpractice Cases
May-9-07 Salisbury, NC Despite putting their lives on the line, veterans have fewer rights in cases involving medical malpractice than the general population does. Despite this, some veterans are able to receive awards in cases where VA medical staff has been negligent in the treatment of veterans. In the 2006 fiscal year, the Judgment Fund of the U.S. Depa... - Business as Usual for Permax Distributor
May-9-07 Aliso Viejo, CA Permax distributor Valeant Pharmaceuticals International reported its first quarter results on May 1 of 2007, showing an increase in revenues, but making no mention of its voluntary agreement with the FDA to withdraw Permax from the market. Permax is the Parkinson's disease drug now associated with the potential for serious heart valve... - Does popular anti-eczema cream Elidel cause Cancer?
May-6-07 Los Angeles, CA: Elidel is a highly popular skin cream designed to combat the commonplace problem of eczema. While used by millions of people, no one is really sure what the drug does in the long-term. Even Novartis, the makers of Elidel, pleads ignorance when it comes to detailing what the stuff might do to users down the road. "The safety of using E... - Gynecare Intergel: More Lawsuits Pending?
May-3-07 New Brunswick, NJ Gynecare Intergel Adhesion Prevention Solution was used to prevent post-operative internal scarring in women but voluntarily pulled from the market in 2003, continues to be an issue for the manufacturers, given reports of adverse side affects and pending litigation. It also provides perspective into how products are approved - and how s... - Guidant News: More Recalled Defibrillators
May-3-07 Indianapolis, IN Boston Scientific and the FDA have announced a new Guidant recall for specific Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators (ICDs) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds). The new recall includes about 73,000 implantable cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators and cardiac defibrillators. All of the recalled defibr... - Fosamax: Jaw-Dropping Side Effects
May-2-07 Whitehouse Station, NJ Fosamax (Alendronate sodium) is a bisphosphonate drug that works to build up bone density in patients suffering from osteoporosis, effectively helping to reverse the condition and slow degeneration of bone tissue. However, bisphosphonates are known to have a frightening side effect that's enough to rattle your teeth - literally... - Roaches and a Rat found at ConAgra Peanut Butter Plant
May-1-07 Sylvester, GA Lawyers who inspected the ConAgra peanut butter plant that was linked to the recent salmonella outbreak reported finding a dead rat, rattraps and roaches at the plant. The roaches were found on raw peanuts. In addition, the attorneys found bird feathers and other things that are "consistent with salmonella." The plant was closed on Febr... - Consumers Complain: Hands Off, Capital One!
May-1-07 Richmond, VA The Better Business Bureau has processed a total of 6,183 complaints about Capital One in the last 36 months. It reports numerous claims from consumers, including: Claims alleging print or electronic media advertised claims or practices misrepresent the service or product offer; and Claims of failure to disclose key conditions of the... - Goodyear G159 Tires not Safe for RV Use
Apr-27-07 Richmond, VA: Consumers who drive RVs should check to see what type of tire they are driving on and if they find the Goodyear G159 275/70 22.5, make arrangements to have their tires changed. This is because the Goodyear G159 was not designed for use on recreational vehicles but was still used on some. Manufacturers of recreational vehicles used the G... - Seroquel Linked to Diabetes
Apr-23-07 Pittsburgh, PA: The makers of the anti-psychotic drug, Seroquel are being called to the carpet for a host of issues ranging from alleged promotion of the drug to doctors for off-label purposes, to the rising incidents of diabetes and high blood pressure in patients with little or no history of the condition. AstraZeneca has been named, along with a ha... - ConAgra Responding to Peanut Butter Recall and Lawsuits
Apr-23-07 Rome, GA: More and more lawsuits are being filed against ConAgra Foods, Inc., makers of Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter , which was involved in a massive recall earlier this year. Thirty-two consumers from a number of states are already involved in a lawsuit filed in Rome. The plaintiffs include the parents of nine children who became sick afte... - Long-Term Insurers Show their Ugly Side
Apr-22-07 Los Angeles, CA: California is among a dozen American states taking a proactive stance against potential long-term health insurance fraud, with beefed-up legislation and safeguards for policyholders. And yet, almost one out of every four California residents making a legitimate claim was denied in 2005. Imagine paying for years into a long-term insura... - Lawsuits filed against Beazer Homes
Apr-21-07 Charlotte, NC: A lawsuit has been filed against Beazer Homes Corp. and Beazer Mortgage Corp. The lawsuit, which is seeking class action status, claims that Beazer violated North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 75, which is designed to protect consumers by setting out unfair and deceptive trade practices. Plaintiffs claim that Beazer Homes and Beazer... - Panacryl Sutures Used In Gynecologic Surgeries
Apr-19-07 Someville, NJ: Panacryl sutures are sutures that were used to help a patient's body heal after surgery but were absorbed by the body so that there was no need for removal later. The sutures were designed to be strong in order to provide support for the patient for up to six months. Some women may not realize that Panacryl sutures were used in gynecolo... - Kugel Mesh: Davol Underreported Severity of Injuries
Apr-16-07 Cranston, RI Even though the recall of Kugel Mesh patches began well over a year ago, there are still questions about how Davol, makers of the patches, carried out its recall and whether or not the company properly reported incidents to the Food and Drug Administration. Problems with the patches were identified shortly after the extra large Kugel Mesh... - Goodyear RV Tires Not Designed For RVs
Apr-13-07 Akron, OH With warmer weather just around the corner, many people are preparing their RVs for use during their summer vacation; however, they may not realize that their preparation should include checking to see if they have certain Goodyear tires on their RVs. Specifically, customers need to check whether their RV has Goodyear G159 275/70 22.5 RV ti... - Capital One Credit Cards Hassle
Apr-12-07 Richmond, VA: If you received checks from Capital One over the holiday season, with the encouragement to use them for a "hassle-free holiday," you may have been roped into paying higher interest rates than you should have, without realizing it. Capital One sent the checks to credit card holders, offering them a starting rate of 5.99% fixed APR that wo... - Patients Diagnosed Schizophrenic and Bipolar to boost Seroquel Sales
Apr-11-07 Washington, DC: For over a decade, drug makers have been influencing doctors to diagnose patients, especially those covered by public health care programs like Medicare and Medicaid, with mental illnesses to justify the over-prescribing of the new class of drugs known as "atypical" antipsychotics. For instance, Seroquel , marketed by AstraZeneca, is on... - Peanut Butter Recall: Mystery Solved
Apr-10-07 Seattle, WA: The mystery has been solved in the recalled peanut butter salmonella story - and the culprits have turned out to be dormant bacteria already at the ConAgra plant, activated last August by water leaks in the building. In February 2007, ConAgra Inc. recalled peanut butter products in its Great Value and Peter Pan brands made since 2006. T...