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Jul-12-16 Corpus Christi, TX: Veteran attorneys Bob Hilliard and Steve Berman were already preparing to file a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of victims of the Orlando gay nightclub shootings on June 12, 2016. The slaughter of five law enforcement officers three weeks later in Dallas, Texas, by a man armed with a military-style assault weapon, has only deep... - Talcum Powder Users Blame Product for Ovarian Cancer
Jul-12-16 Sacramento, CA: When science produces conflicting results and experts contradict each other about the toxicity of a product, patients are often left worried that products they used may have caused their cancer. Sometimes when looked on in retrospect - such as with cigarettes or asbestos - the dangers seem obvious. But in other products, such as talcum po... - FDA Strengthens Invokana Warnings
Jul-7-16 Washington, DC: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has strengthened its warnings about Invokana , following reports about the increased risk of acute kidney injury linked to the diabetes medication. In addition to Invokana, the warnings for Farxiga were also strengthened. Invokana lawsuits have been filed against Janssen Pharmaceuticals (maker of... - $1.5M Settlement Finalized in Stevia In The Raw Class Action Lawsuit
Santa Clara, CA: $1.5 million settlement has been reached in a consumer fraud class action lawsuit pending against Cumberland Packing Corp, the manufacturer of Stevia In The Raw. Specifically, the allegations centered around claims that the label prominently states that Stevia In The Raw is a "100% Natural Zero Calorie Sweetener"when in fact it... - Deadly Dallas Shootings Underscore Lawsuit against Gun Makers
Jul-11-16 Corpus Christi, TX: Top attorney Bob Hilliard was clearly shaken following the deadly rifle rampage by a rooftop sniper that killed five law enforcement officers in Dallas, Texas. Ironically, Hilliard’s firm is days away from filing a lawsuit against gun manufacturers on behalf of victims of the Orlando nightclub AK-47 assault rifle shooting. ... - California Hotel Taking Advantage of Illegal Immigrants
Jul-10-16 Perris, CA: Ramon believes he was denied California overtime while working at a major hotel chain because they thought he was an illegal immigrant. “I look Mexican so they figured I had fake papers but they are illegally denying workers their rights,” says Ramon. Shortly after Ramon started working at the hotel he asked the manager when... - Airbag Injuries Result in Settlement
Jul-10-16 Salt Lake City, UT : An accident involving allegedly faulty airbags that caused serious injuries when a vehicle’s airbag deployed too forcefully has resulted in a settlement. The terms of the settlement, which resolves claims of negligence and gross negligence in the airbag injury lawsuit, have been kept confidential. According to the Salt Lak... - Concussion Class Action Suit Proceeds Against the NHL
Jul-9-16 The National Hockey League will face similar allegations from players as the NFL. A U.S. District judge in Minnesota allowed the case filed by former players to proceed. The players alleged the league failed to protect them from injuries that caused concussions. More than 100 players filed a class action against the NHL, many who suffer from traumatic... - New Study Shows Just How Difficult Endoscope Disinfection Is
Jul-6-16 Seattle, WA: A new study suggests endoscope disinfection remains difficult for hospitals, meaning even with rigorous cleaning some endoscopes are still not fully clean. The study, conducted at a variety of hospitals and medical centers, highlights the difficulty of ensuring the medical devices are bacteria free. In 2015, the FDA issued a warning about... - Harley Davidson Brake Failure Subject of NHTSA Investigation
Jul-8-16 Santa Clara,CA: Harley Davidson Motorcycles is the focus of a safety investigation by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency has just announced it will launch an investigation into reports that some Harley-Davidson Inc, motorcycles have defective brakes. The agency said that its investigation will involve 430,000 Harl... - Problems with Power Morcellators Lead to Government Action
Jul-8-16 Washington, DC: Power morcellators might not be the only medical device the US government is concerned about but it is the one that seems to have spurred regulators into action. Power morcellator lawsuits, alleging women were not adequately warned about the risks of spreading aggressive cancer throughout their abdomen when they underwent a procedure th... - Transvaginal Mesh Warnings Added to Labels
Jul-5-16 Los Angeles, CA: One transvaginal mesh manufacturer is adding new safety labels to its pelvic meshes and slings, saying they are considered permanent implants and that removal can be complicated or impossible. Transvaginal mesh products have been used worldwide for about 15 years, mostly to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incont... - Mothers Regret Taking Zofran
Jul-7-16 Hattiesburg, MS: “Getting money from the Zofran class-action lawsuit isn’t as important to me as getting the word out to the public about how dangerous this drug is,” says Lucy. Her daughter was born with clubfoot, a birth defect associated with Zofran. “My doctor saw that she had clubfeet right after she was born,” L... - Takeda Promotes “Fairness and Honesty” While Lawsuits Climb
Jul-7-16 Washington, DC: The risk for Actos bladder cancer as translated through the Takeda Pharmaceuticals Q3 forecast reads like a matter-of-fact risk assessment as a cost of doing business, rather than a reflection of any real concern over the potential for Actos and bladder cancer in association with the type 2 diabetes drug. While the number of Actos si... - Zimmer Persona Recall: Be Aware of What’s in Ya…
Jul-6-16 Harrisburg, PA: Zimmer Persona lawsuit attorneys and others representing plaintiffs in various medical device litigation cases are increasingly advising their clients to be vigilant with regard to the particular device they are receiving, should a recall occur. Historically, patients who go under the knife for hip or knee replacements reference hip... - Uber Accused of Sending Thousands of Unwanted Robo Text Messages
Jul-6-16 Austin, TX: Uber Technologies (Uber) has come under fire for violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and is targeted by a nuisance call lawsuit with one caveat: the allegedly illegal robocalls came in the form of unwanted text messages. According to The Texas Tribune (5/4/16), the ride-hailing enterprise was accused of sending out t... - $70M Settlement Awarded in Risperdal Lawsuit
Jul-5-16 Santa Clara, CA: A $70 million verdict has been awarded against Janssen Pharmaceuticals ending a Risperdal lawsuit brought by plaintiff Andrew Yount, who alleged he experienced excessive breast growth while taking the antipsychotic drug. Yount, born in 1998, had been taking Risperdal in 2003 for treatment of a severe psychiatric problem. He began e... - GrubHub Faces California Labor Lawsuit
Jul-5-16 San Francisco, CA: The battle over independent contractors in the sharing economy continues to grow, as an increasing number of companies face California labor lawsuits alleging they misclassify employees as independent contractors to avoid offering benefits and protections typically given to employees. Among the companies that have or are currently fa... - FDA Evaluating Risk of Miscarriage with Oral Fluconazole in Pregnancy
Santa Clara, CA: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is evaluating the results of a Danish study that conclude there is a possible increased risk of miscarriage with the use of oral fluconazole (Diflucan) for yeast infections. The FDA is also reviewing additional data and will communicate final conclusions and recommendations when the review is... - Unum’s Outside Medical Examiners and Outsourcing
Jul-2-16 Lafayette, LA: As many Unum, or Unum Provident policyholders can attest, their long-term disability claims were denied due to Unum relying on independent medical examiners’ reports, so it comes as no surprise that the insurer plans to outsource hundreds of jobs. Unum has denied benefits even when its medical examiners haven’t seen the c...