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Mar-27-08 Barnstable, MA: A gynecologist is now facing a wrongful death suit after he performed an abortion on a patient at his Hyannis clinic in 2007, allegedly resulting in her death. The doctor is also facing a possible grand jury indictment. On March 10, 2008 Eileen Smith sued Dr. Rapin Osathanondh in Barnstable Superior Court for the wrongful death of her... - Conflicting Viagra Study Results: Should Men Worry About Melanoma?
Aug-6-15 Dallas, TX As more Viagra studies come out, more conflicting information is released about whether or not there is a link between Viagra and skin cancer. One study published in 2014 suggests a link between the two, while a more recent study finds no link. But at least one Viagra side effects lawsuit has been filed, alleging a patient developed melanoma... - FDA Warning Prompts Invokana Lawsuit Investigation
Aug-11-15 Dallas, TX It’s been only two years since Invokana was approved to treat type 2 diabetes, but in that time the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received more than 450 adverse event reports involving Invokana side effects. Now, attorneys are investigating possible Invokana lawsuits, noting that at least one serious side effect is not yet... - FDA Did Not Certify Trasylol as Safe
Mar-25-08 Los Angeles, CA: Those who did not know what Trasylol was six months ago are probably aware of what it is now. For those who don't know, it is an anti-bleeding drug used during heart bypass surgery since 1993 that was taken off the market in November 2007 because of a link found between use of the drug and kidney failure in patients who received it. ... - Kid Rock Faces Battery Lawsuit
Mar-24-08 Los Angeles, CA: Three men have sued Kid Rock for battery after he allegedly lashed out at them physically when they asked him for his autograph. All three plaintiffs say that they were seriously injured in the incident. Jose Perez, Carlos Bonilla, and Michael Medlin filed their lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday March 21, 2008 and are de... - Bayer Finally Shelling Out $57 Million to Yasmin/Yaz Settlement Fund
Aug-7-15 Pittsburgh, PA Bayer has finally agreed to set aside almost $57 million in a fund to settle Yasmin and Yaz claims outstanding as part of a multidistrict litigation program in Illinois federal court, and Yasmin/Yaz lawsuits that have been filed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and California state courts. The settlement, which was announced August 6, will re... - $4.5 Million Award for Defective Hip Implant Does Not Wright a Wrong
Aug-9-15 Los Angeles, CA It was just one defective hip implant case out of 1,200 still in the litigation pipeline, but the outcome could be telling as to how future cases might wind up against a manufacturer not immediately known for failed implants. That said, if future cases against Wright Medical Technology Inc. (Wright) go the way of the first trial, we can... - Is Trasylol Still Being Used?
Mar-22-08 Portland, OR: For quite some time, Trasylol has been under fire by the medical community because of the fact that it is estimated the drug has caused approximately 22,000 deaths between being approved by the FDA in 1993 and being voluntarily removed from the market by Bayer, its manufacturer, in November 2007. Ironically, studies conducted as early as 19... - Overtime Lawsuits in the Sharing Economy
Aug-8-15 Sacramento, CA A new wave of California overtime lawsuits is being filed and according to The Wall Street Journal (8/2/15), this time the fight is over the rise of “sharing economy” businesses. Companies that have risen in the sharing economy - such as Lyft and Uber - face overtime lawsuits alleging workers are misclassified as independen... - Court Affirms Overdraft Fees Class Action
Aug-5-15 Evansville, IN The Indiana Supreme Court has affirmed a lower court's decision granting class-action status to an excessive overdraft fees lawsuit . The Indiana Court’s decision means the trial for the excessive bank overdraft fees lawsuit against Old National Bank is still scheduled to start October 27. The lawsuit was filed, according to Eva... - First Unum: Long Term Disability Denial
Mar-20-08 Fairfax, VA "First Unum has destroyed me," says Angie Summar, "and by the end of this summer, we will likely be looking at foreclosure on our home." Summar has been denied further long term disability benefits because her doctors changed her diagnosis—from bad to worse. Trouble is, First Unum has their own diagnosis; they say that Summar can go bac... - Back Pay Hearing is Delayed
Mar-18-08 Lafayette, LA: Police officers, city marshals, and firefighters for Lafayette filed a lawsuit against the city for back pay owed in the form of unpaid wages . However, the hearing for the ongoing lawsuit has been postponed since there are questions regarding the amount in which the employees are owed. This has come after months of multiple settlement offe... - Monster Drink Contents Wrongful Death Lawsuit Goes to Trial
Aug-6-15 Los Angeles, CA As the latest Monster Energy Drink Deaths and Hospitalizations trial is about to get underway, it is perhaps an appropriate time to revisit the life and the subsequent death of the young girl behind the headlines. Anais Fournier was just 14 when she skipped over to the local mall in the community where the Fournier family called home... - Suit Filed over Multiple Sexual Assaults at Massage Envy
Aug-6-15 A woman who charges she was raped at a Massage Envy in West Goshen, Delaware, has sued the franchise for employing a man who is accused of sexually assaulting at least three women over several months. She charges that the chain had a policy that facilitated such assaults. The woman, whose name was listed as Jane Doe in the complaint filed in Philadelp... - Student Workers' Wages Withheld Unlawfully While Working in the US
Mar-17-08 Albany, NY: Several student workers heralding from areas of the world such as Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America were denied earned wages including overtime pay. This is in direct violation of New York Employment Law . In addition, some of the youthful guest workers were required to pay room and board from their paycheck. Resort cities were the ta... - Trasylol: Patients Seeking Medical Records
Mar-7-08 Rocky River, OH: Michael F. says he is not sure whether or not Trasylol was used during his father's open heart surgery. However, after viewing the 60 Minutes segment on Trasylol , Michael realized that the show described exactly what his father went through. Seven years ago, Michael's father had triple bypass surgery. Prior to going into the hospita... - Trasylol Death and Injury Possibly Exceeds 10,000 in Florida
Mar-6-08 Fort Myers, FL: On March 3, 2008 it was revealed by a Florida law firm that the injuries and deaths caused by the drug Trasylol in Florida likely exceed 10,000. These 10,000 have either died or have been severely crippled by the various side effects associated with the drug. These side effects include heart attack, stroke, and renal failure. Taken... - Could New Use for Zithromax Lead to Increased Cases of Stevens Johnson Syndrome?
Aug-2-15 San Diego, CA On the surface, it appears as welcome news; an existing medication that has the potential to be effective in a new indication. However, digging deeper one has to wonder if a perfect storm is on the horizon, given that Zithromax has the potential for use in more people and thus introduces more potential for Zithromax Stevens Johnson Syndrome... - Bair Hugger Heat Rises
Jul-27-15 Washington, DC An article published in Clinical Quality & Infection Control (July 2013) said that “Recent studies published in medical journals questioning the safety of forced-air patient warming in orthopedic implant and other ultra-clean surgeries could mean a wave of new litigation.” In December 2010, the New York Times report... - Advocates Decry Harvoni Denied Insurance as Shortsighted
Aug-4-15 Washington, DC Advocates who rail against Harvoni Denied Insurance claims make the point that yes, Harvoni is an extremely expensive drug costing as much as $94,500 for a single round of treatment. However, when compared to the cost of a liver transplant, the Harvoni option is a bargain. Sally Pipes, President of the Pacific Research Institute, note...