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Nov-11-08 Ozark, MO Like many people who used a shoulder pain pump following their surgery, Sarah C. thought at first that the strange sensations in her shoulder would go away. However, more than 2 years after her surgery, the problems still exist and Sarah is worried that her shoulder will just get worse as time goes on. "I don't know why other people have ha... - Pilots Blamed by Employer for Buffalo Plane Crash
Dec-17-09 Washington, DC A devastating plane crash that killed 50 and devastated a suburb near Buffalo last February is still under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The company that employed the crew of the doomed aircraft now alleges that the pilots were responsible for the accident. The crash of Flight 3407 took the li... - Hives, blood clot and breast cancer: was it from the Ortho Evra Patch ?
Oct-30-08 Wilson, NC Teresa woes the days she wore the Ortho Evra Patch . Back in 2004 her ObGyn prescribed the contraceptive, right after she had a physical. But 3 days later she broke out in hives, called the nurse and she was told to stop using the patch—it had caused an allergic reaction. But Teresa says it caused a lot more than hives… Let's back up for... - Iowa Woman Sues Bayer and Others over Yaz Generic Side Effects
Jan-19-10 Cedar Rapids, IA When a woman goes on the pill, the assumed result is that she won't get pregnant. However, Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills have become associated with certain unexpected and patently unwelcome side effects. A woman from Cedar Rapids, Iowa filed a lawsuit against Yaz manufacturer Bayer on December 28, 2009. Adrienne Cechura alleg... - Washington Car Crash is "Worst" Alcohol Related Accident in 14 Years
Dec-3-09 Marysville, WA A Washington car accident on Highway 9 that killed four people this past weekend is Snohomish County's deadliest drunk driving accident to date, according to a report on HeraldNet.com. An unnamed 27-year-old local man was driving home intoxicated on Sunday night when he ran a stop sign and plowed into an oncoming car, killing the four... - Not Enough Research on SSRIs and Pregnancy
Oct-15-08 San Antonio, TX Kerri T. wants women to know that antidepressants and pregnancy don't mix. Kerri says that she was never told about the link between SSRIs and birth defects and she believes her daughter's health problems are the result of exposure to an SSRI antidepressant. "During my whole pregnancy, I took 300 mgs of Effexor XR," Kerri says. "My psy... - Hospital Infections a Growing Problem
Jan-9-10 Carnegie, OK "I believe that hospital infections are a growing problem in our area and I think hospital staff need to use proper procedures to clean up the mess," says Karen, whose husband contracted a staph (staphylococcus aureus) infection after surgery. "My husband had back surgery last July 1, and three weeks later his incision started draining... - Salmonella Spice Outbreak
Nov-10-09 Los Angeles, CA The salmonella lawyers at Simon & Luke continue to prosecute cases from the West Coast outbreak of rare Salmonella Rissen. In the past year, 90 people across five states have been sickened by this strain of foodborne illness , and 22 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported yet. The outbreak investigation On Ma... - More Banks Close, Bankruptcies Expected to Rise
Nov-7-09 Washington, DC While it was painful, the recent bankruptcy of General Motors (GM) shows that bankruptcy law can be a viable option in the face of insurvivable bankruptcy debt and other challenges stemming from an injured economy. As with GM, many companies and private individuals have emerged from the pain of bankruptcy stronger, with the help of a per... - Wallet Card says "Do Not Give Me Heparin"
Sep-16-08 Butler, PA Marie was given Heparin in September 2006 during and after surgery for a knee replacement. The next day her blood pressure fell to the point that she needed a blood transfusion. "I was very light-headed and was completely out of it," says Marie. " I didn't even recognize my husband while I was in the hospital. They had nurses attending to m... - Merrill Lynch Bought by Bank of America
Sep-15-08 New York, NY In yet another big announcement from Wall Street, Bank of America said on Monday that it will buy Merrill Lynch for $50 billion in stock. That works out to $29 a share in stock, which is 70 percent more than what Merrill Lynch stock closed at on Friday, September 12. Merrill Lynch was crippled by perilous real estate deals and wound up wi... - Tenant Sues Prospective Landlord for Denial of Application
Dec-6-09 Yardville, NJ A prospective tenant who was denied housing in New Jersey due to a complex rental agreement has won some favor through an appellate court in New Jersey. The Times of Trenton reported Thursday that Denise Bell, a disabled and unemployed New Jersey resident, sought a unit at Sunnybrae Apartments of Yardville. Bell receives federal Soci... - Firefighter awarded $12.7 million after suffering brain injury on the job
Oct-27-09 Seattle, WA A firefighter from Seattle has reportedly been awarded $12.7 million after suffering from a spine and brain injury after falling down a fire pole shaft while on-duty. Mark Jones was allegedly unable to return to work after falling down the shaft and suffering from 10 broken ribs, multiple pelvic fractures, and injuries to his spine and bra... - EPA Class Action Notice issued following certification of EEOC Class Action for Age and Race Discrimination
Sep-5-08 Kansas City, KS Under Order from an administrative judge, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finally issued notices on the Friday of Labor Day weekend, August 29, 2008, to current and former EPA employees identified as members of a class action for age and race discrimination in Carol A. Clopton et. al v. Stephen L. Johnson, Administrator, United Sta... - Horrific Auto Accident Claims Five Lives
Dec-3-09 Baton Rouge, LA A horrific car crash , likely triggered by overloading, claimed the lives of one adult and four children last week. The minivan that crashed was packed with two adults and no fewer than 13 children when it clipped another vehicle and rolled on Interstate 10 near Baton Rouge on November 28. While the two adults were safely belted in up... - Attorney Steven Sprenger: TV Writers' Lawsuits Get Momentum
Sep-4-08 Washington, DC: "Employers aren't that concerned that they are violating age discrimination laws," says attorney Steven Sprenger. "They think there is a relationship between employment and age, and as you get older people should just exit the workforce." Sprenger has a crisp understanding of age discrimination in the modern material world we live in. H... - Officials Propose Bill to Stop Overdraft Fees
Oct-24-09 Montgomery, AL The news probably could not come soon enough for people who have been victimized by excessive bank overdraft fees. Senators are considering a bill that would put limits on bank overdraft fees, preventing the banks from making money off excessive bank fees. The issue is that consumers say they have been forced into overdraft protection... - California Car Crash Update: Driver Charged
Dec-1-09 Woodland, CA In the aftermath of a California car crash that took the life of a 10-year-old girl last week, the driver of the doomed vehicle was arrested on November 25 on suspicion of murder and child endangerment. The Sacramento Bee reported on November 26 that Arnold Barraza, 25, of Woodland, was arrested at the UC Davis Medical Center on one c... - California State Pays by the California Overtime Rules
Oct-23-09 Sacramento, CA In a world in which you always hear about things going wrong, it's important to sometimes note the things that are going right, for balance. Ditto for California overtime . California overtime laws ensure that employees who qualify have a right to California overtime pay—and according to the Associated Press (AP) yesterday the state... - Key Suspect in Stockbroker Fraud Dies, Investigation Stops
Nov-28-09 New London, CT It's one of the few occasions where stockbroker arbitration proves useless in allegations of stock fraud, stock losses and the need for negotiated compensation: when the alleged wrongdoer suddenly dies, putting an end to an investigation. Such may have been the case when Edwin F. Rachleff, an 82-year-old stockbroker, took his own life...