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Jun-27-09 Columbus, OH Patients who undergo surgery often worry about the complications of the surgery itself, but they probably do not worry too much about what effects their pain reliever might have. Patients who were given a shoulder pain pump to use following surgery are discovering that they might be at an increased risk of a serious shoulder injury. So, wh... - Allegations About Zicam Apparently Not New
Jun-27-09 Washington,DC People who have suffered Zicam side effects, specifically a loss of sense of smell [anosmia], are contacting attorneys to discuss whether they are eligible to join a lawsuit against the maker of the cold remedy products. Gary E. Mason, founding partner of The Mason Law Firm, LLP, says his firm has been contacted by clients across the US w... - Libimax Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide
Nature & Health Co., of Brea, CA, announced today that it is conducting a nationwide recall of the company's supplement product sold under the name Libimax. The Company has been informed by representatives of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that lab analysis by the FDA of Libimax samples found the product contains tadalafil, an active ingredient of an... - $89 Million Settlement Proposed for Bextra, Celebrex Marketing Class Action
A federal court in San Francisco has granted preliminary approval to a proposed settlement with Pfizer Inc. ("Pfizer") about the marketing of the prescription drugs Bextra and Celebrex. The settlement will provide a Settlement Fund of $89 million to benefit a class of consumers and insurance companies or other entities (also called Third-Party Payors) that p... - Burn Hazard Prompts Recall of Floor Cleaner
About 44,000 "Majestic 360" Floor Cleaners are being recalled by the manufacturer, HMI Industries, because the cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. So far, HMI has received 40 reports of overheating and damage to carpets. The recalled floor cleaner is a black-colored, caniste... - Electrocution Hazard Prompts Recall of Hair Dryers
About 3,000 Special and Narita Hair Dryers are being recalled by the importer Universalink International Trading Inc., because the hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry standards for all e... - Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover Recalled Nationwide
Personal Care Products is voluntarily conducting a nationwide recall of all lots of Personal Care non-acetone nail polish remover, conditioner enriched with gelatin, 6 fl. oz., UPC 4815592076, because it does not meet product specifications and has the potential to cause chemical burns to the fingers of users. The product has been sold nationwide in sm... - Under Armour Recalls Athletic Cups
About 211,000 Under Armour Athletic Cups are being recalled because the cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes. So far, Under Armour has received 5 reports of cups breaking, including an injury involving cuts and bruising. This recall involves all athletic cups that have the Under Armour logo, including adult, t... - Avelox Yet Another Drug Linked to Tendonitis
Jun-26-09 Washington, DC Yet another antibiotic that has been linked to the onset of tendon rupture has everybody talking, including a doctor who earns part of his living advising society at large with regard to health and medicines such as Avelox . In his daily medical column that appeared in various publications, including the New Brunswick Times & Tr... - FDA Requires Additional Labeling for Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule today that requires manufacturers of over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers and fever reducers to revise their labeling to include warnings about potential safety risks, such as internal bleeding and liver damage, associated with the use of these popular drugs. Products covered by the FDA ac... - Developmentally Disabled Californians Win Class Action
Disabled Californians who currently live in hospitals and nursing homes have won the right to explore other options for accommodation including moving back to their own communities and living in smaller nursing homes. This is part of a settlement of a lawsuit filed in 2002 by advocacy groups for the disabled that alleged that the state was not fulfilling its... - Central Industries Legal Breach of Contract Settlement
Scott County, MS: (Apr-04-07) Marshall Durbin Food Corp., Lady Forest Farms, and Forest Packing Company filed suit against Central Industries, Inc. claiming it owed funds to them and refused to pay after winning a large settlement in another legal matter. The suit also alleged that Central owed and breached its fiduciary duties to Marshall Durbin and Fores... - Fixodent and Zinc Poisoning Lawsuits
Jun-25-09 Miami, FL A number of lawsuits pertaining to Fixodent denture cream due to the alleged effects of zinc toxicity and Fixodent zinc poisoning have--as expected--been consolidated after so many Fixodent denture cream customers complained of problems, or had been taken ill. According to a June 15th update from NEWSInferno.com Proctor & Gamble (P&am... - Air France Plane Crash Still a Mystery, But Clues Remain
Jun-25-09 Paris, FR The Air France plane crash that took more than 200 lives and continues to mystify investigators sorting through bodies and debris from the airplane crash June 1st is no closer to being resolved. The black box has not been found. Investigations into plane crashes are complex, and can take years. However, there have been some clues. Of t... - Attorney Weighs in on Reglan Investigation
Jun-25-09 Austin, TX If you thought the number of people who reported suffering Reglan side effects was small, you might have to think again. In fact, the number of people reporting Reglan adverse events, including tardive dyskinesia, has gone up drastically, according to Kathleen K. McGinn, attorney at Hissey Kientz, LLP. "We now have the fourth quarter dat... - Qualcomm Settles Patents and Royalties Suit for $891 Million
The California-based chip maker Qaulcomm has reached a settlement over patent and royalty payments due to a rival California-based chip maker, Broadcom Corp, for a reported $891 million. The settlement will bring to a close 4 years of litigation over allegations by Broadcom that Qaulcomm was misusing its patents to suppress industry competition. Qualco... - Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled
Reports of Crushing and Amputation Prompts Recall About 150 leg curl machines made by Paramount Fitness Corp of Los Angeles, CA, are being recalled because a person's hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation. To d... - For the RECORD, Many Say Avandia Study is Flawed
Jun-24-09 New Orleans, LA The debate continues over Avandia , in spite of a recent study that suggests Avandia poses no greater risk and is equally as safe as other Type 2 diabetes drugs with regard to risk for cardiovascular death and stroke. The study, dubbed RECORD, was released in its entirety at a conference of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) earlier... - It Doesn't Pay to be Honest with Unum
Jun-24-09 Andalusia, AL: " Had I known that Unum [also known as Unum Provident] long term disability benefits was going to be a loan, I would have gone to a bank," says Elaine. "My interpretation of disability insurance is this: when you become disabled, insurance pays your benefits." But Elaine says that wasn't the case with Unum health insurance. "In 2005... - Stay Out of the Nestle Cookie Dough Bowl
Jun-19-09 Glendale, CA On June 19, 2009, Nestle USA of Glendale, California, issued a nationwide cookie dough products recall after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention FDA (CDC) officials linked consumption of uncooked cookie dough to 66 E. coli illnesses in 28 states since March. According to the New...