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Mar-20-17 Philadelphia, PA: A Risperdal lawsuit that alleged the growth of male breast tissue (Risperdal gynecomastia) suffered by the plaintiff was stopped dead in its tracks before a trial reached the verdict stage after a Pennsylvania judge determined that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and its Risperdal unit, Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Janssen) had not f... - California Overtime FAQ
What is overtime? Generally, unless you are properly classified as exempt, any time that is worked past 8 hours in one shift, over 40 hours in one work week, or working 6 days in one work week is considered overtime work . This time is to be paid at the overtime rate. Hours worked in excess of 8 in one day are paid at time and a half. Hours work... - California Overtime Lawsuit News and Legal Information
Does your employer owe you for unpaid overtime? California law provides protections for employees, with stiff penalties for wage and hour violations. If you believe that your employer has violated the California labor code, you have every right to file an overtime lawsuit. As a general rule, employers must pay an overtime premium of one... - Risperdal Lawsuits Grow in Kind with Male Breasts and Gynecomastia
Nov-28-14 Philadelphia, PA It was a year ago, in November 2013, that pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals reached a settlement with the US Department of Justice with regard to the alleged off-label marketing of Risperdal to elderly patients with dementia, together with certain pediatric uses outside the boun... - Latest Risperdal Trial Restarted After Health Emergency Resulted in a Mistrial
Apr-7-17 Philadelphia, PA: The seventh Risperdal lawsuit in the mass tort in Philadelphia has heard opening arguments, with attorneys for the plaintiff suggesting that 8-year-old boys should not be growing male breasts. Legal counsel for the defense shot back that plaintiff Dean Hibbs, now 23, was obese to begin with and only took Risperdal for a period of seve... - California Unpaid Wages Lawsuit News and Legal Information
Although California labor law requires hourly (non-exempt) employees be paid for all time spent in work related duties, Meal and Rest Break Wage Violations and subsequent meal and rest break lawsuits are common. And when it comes to issues such as donning and doffing and logging into and out of computer systems, the rules are not always clear. Californ... - Hair Straightener Cancer Legal News and Lawsuit Information
Recent studies have found that hair straighteners and hair relaxers contain toxic chemicals that are known to cause cancer. Increasingly, women who frequently used these products and have been diagnosed with uterine cancer or breast cancer are filing hair straightener cancer lawsuits against L’Oreal, Revlon, and other manufacturers. As well, women who... - Telemarketing & Robocall Lawsuit News and Legal Information
Telemarketing lawsuits and robocall lawsuits are now being filed against companies accused of making continuous unwanted calls. These nuisance caller lawsuits allege consumers are being harassed by companies who make repeated and annoying phone calls, text messages, or faxes. A Supreme Court ruling on robocalls has opened the door for more lawsuits to... - Lumber Liquidators Lawsuit News and Legal Information
Lumber Liquidators faces lawsuits across the US alleging the company's Chinese flooring products are toxic, emitting high levels of formaldehyde. Lumber Liquidators defective flooring class action lawsuits were filed as far back as 2013 but more lawsuits have since been filed in various states across the US since a 60 Minutes investigation suggested... - California Environmental Lawsuit News and Legal Information
California is increasingly subjected to environmental disasters , from the discharge of toxic chemicals into water we drink to gas leaks contaminating the air we breathe. Oil spills causing coastal water damage have impacted the livelihood and property values of countless Californians. Consequently, citizens and communities are filing gas well lawsuits... - Syngenta GMO Corn Seed Lawsuit Legal News and Information
Hundreds of Syngenta Genetically Modified Corn Seed Sales lawsuits have been filed nationwide, claiming Syngenta knew, or should have known, that its genetically modified Viptera corn seed (Agrisure Viptera or MIR 162) and Duracade corn seed would contaminate US corn shipments and prevent the corn from being sold to export markets, particularly Ch... - Legal News and Information on Johnson & Johnson Gynecare Mesh
Johnson & Johnson has about 33,000 Gynecare lawsuits filed against its Ethicon division alleging Gynecare transvaginal mesh is defective. Rather than relieve women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Stress Incontinence, Gynecare Mesh side effects include severe pain, bleeding and infection. Some of the first transvaginal mesh or bladder... - For Men, Getting Propecia Help Can Be Embarrassing
Aug-28-11 Seattle, WA For men who think they might need Propecia help because of Propecia side effects, the thought of talking to people about their concerns could be daunting and more than a little embarrassing. After all, first they have to admit they have used Propecia. Then, they may have to talk about issues such as Propecia sexual dysfunction, all of which... - Fosamax FAQ
What is Fosamax? Fosamax is the brand name for alendronate sodium. It is a bisphosphonate drug prescribed to treat osteoporosis in women after menopause, and to treat osteoporosis in men. It is also prescribed to advanced cancer and Paget's disease patients in order to help fight the thinning of bone common in those diseases. Fosamax is designed to... - Fosamax Side Effects - Fosamax and Femur Fractures, Fosamax Femur Lawsuit
Fosamax is prescribed to increase bone density in patients (mainly menopausal women) with osteoporosis. Fosamax side effects include Fosamax osteonecrosis , also known as Fosamax dead jaw, and recently Fosamax femur fractures . Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a disease in which bone tissue in the jaw does not heal after minor traumas such as tooth ex... - Alleged Nursing Home Sexual Abuse Not Reported to Victim's Family
Aug-23-10 Hazard, KY An elderly resident of a nursing home in Kentucky was allegedly sexually assaulted on two separate occasions in 2009 by a male resident of the facility. The family of the woman at the receiving end of the alleged nursing home abuse was not told of the incidents. The Lexington Herald Leader reported earlier this month that the operator o... - Sometimes Bizarre Workplace Harassment
Dec-18-09 Atherton, CA Two separate workplace harassment stories provide a window into a hostile work environment where people often turn a blind eye to sexual harassment. A former police officer in the town of Atherton, California has sued both the town and the public works supervisor over an issue involving sexual harassment in the workplace. Pilar Ortiz-B... - Ohio Worker Files Discrimination Lawsuit
Nov-26-09 West Chester Township, OH A long-time West Chester Township city employee recently filed a lawsuit alleging that she was sexually discriminated against in the workplace. Ohio employment law protects Ohio employees against discrimination on any grounds such as gender, race, or age. Denise Brown has been an employee of West Chester Township since 197... - Pharmacist receives $2 million for violation of Massachusetts labor laws
Oct-31-09 Boston, MA A woman in Boston is receiving $2 million in damages from Wal-Mart after a judge decided that the big box chain breached Massachusetts employment labor laws when it unceremoniously fired her in 2004. Cynthis Haddad, who had worked in the Pittsfield Wal-Mart as a pharmacist for seven years, claims that she was paid less than her male coworke... - Resort Company Accused of Inaction Over Reverse Workplace Sexual Harassment Case
Sep-18-09 Murrells Inlet, SC The various nuances of employment law goes well beyond issues of unpaid overtime—and one of the most grievous aspects of an otherwise good employment environment gone wrong is when sexual harassment is involved. And like the movie with Michael Douglas and Demi Moore about workplace sexual harassment, it's not always the mal...