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Sort by date 16,395 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- 200 Zofran Lawsuits Included in MDL
Dec-26-15 Boston, MA: There are now 200 Zofran lawsuits sitting in MDL 2657, according to court documents, each one representing a woman who alleges her use of the anti-nausea drug caused her infant to be born with birth defects. Plaintiffs claim they were not properly warned about the risk of birth defects when they were prescribed Zofran off label to treat the... - The Predatory Pricing Policy of Harvoni as a Modern-Day Scrooge
Dec-26-15 Washington, DC: In the wake of a congressional inquiry into prices and pricing strategy inherent with hepatitis blockbuster drugs Harvoni and Sovaldi, comes damning insight into the workings of a manufacturer pricing a drug through the stratosphere - its expectations for a backlash and its plan for damage control. The revelation should provide added fodder... - No Christmas Tree for Porter Ranch Gas Leak Victims
Dec-23-15 Porter Ranch, CA: Christine Katz didn’t associate the Porter Ranch gas leak to her young child’s respiratory condition for some time because no one, not even public health officials, told her that it could be dangerous. But when the rest of her family and the neighbors’ kids got sick, they called SoCalGas. “The gas company of... - Legendary Connie Francis Unsung Hero of Crime Victims Everywhere
Dec-22-15 Washington, DC: The next time you check into a hotel and they hand you a plastic key card, think of legendary singer Connie Francis. Kind of the “Taylor Swift” of her day, Connie Francis was also a trailblazer in pursuing civil remedies for crime victims . She also made your hotel room a lot safer. The Deputy Executive Director of the Na... - SpaceX Flying High, and the Unpaid Wages Lawsuits Are Too
Dec-24-15 Los Angeles, CA: The folks at SpaceX may be flying high these days, with emotions in kind, following the successful launch and return to earth earlier this week of the reusable Falcon-9 spacecraft. However, in deference to the good vibes of a successful return, is the launching of yet another Unpaid Wages lawsuit against Space Exploration Technologies... - Manufacturer of Daytrana Skin Patch Found Lacking
Dec-23-15 Miami, FL: A “Form 483” is a document issued under the auspices of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over suspected lapses in quality control. In this case, the FDA wrote up Noven Pharmaceuticals for lapses in batch reviews and testing, stability and process controls, and complaints handling. Pundits are left wondering if such lapses ha... - Will You Resolve to File a Zimmer Persona Lawsuit in 2016?
Dec-23-15 Washington, DC: This is the time of year when pretty much everything slows down for the holidays. Lawsuits are no different, with litigation and the courts alike taking a bit of a breather. A good a time as any, perhaps, before we break out the egg nog and the good cheer, to review the issues surrounding the Zimmer Persona Recall and how a failed Zimme... - More Propecia Complaints
Dec-22-15 Somerset, NJ: About 1,400 Propecia lawsuits against Merck had been filed by June of 2015, claiming persistent sexual side effects. The drugmaker reported the amount of product liability lawsuits filed in the United States to the Securities and Exchange Commission in August. About 1,700 plaintiffs (some partners joined the suits, claiming loss of con... - Inferior Vena Cava Lawsuits Filed
Dec-22-15 Phoenix, AZ: At least two companies face lawsuits alleging their inferior vena cava filters (IVC filters) caused significant harm, and more lawsuits are been filed. Bard and Cook Medical both face claims regarding their IVC filters, with lawsuits consolidated for pretrial proceedings in separate multidistrict litigations. Lawsuits claim the devices are... - Anti-Coagulation Medications Lawsuit News and Legal Information
Anti-coagulation lawsuits have been filed against the makers of certain anti-coagulation medications alleging the makers of those medications did not carry adequate warnings about the risks of anti-coagulation side effects . Side effects associated with certain blood thinners include an increased risk of life-threatening uncontrolled bleeding. Anti... - Judge Hands Uber Another Setback in California Labor Lawsuit
Dec-21-15 San Francisco, CA: Uber has been handed another setback in the California labor law claims filed by the company’s drivers. In September, US District Court Judge Edward Chen granted class-action status to plaintiffs in the California labor lawsuit. Now, the judge has made another ruling that could add thousands of more plaintiffs to the suit: he r... - 3M Bair Hugger Surgical Blanket Lawsuits Consolidated into MDL
Dec-21-15 Santa Clara, CA: Bair Hugger surgical warming blanket lawsuits continue to move forward, with some 70 lawsuits having just been consolidated into a multi district litigation (MDL) to proceed before US District Judge Joan Ericksen. The Bair Hugger is a forced-air warming blanket designed to keep patients warm during orthopedic surgery. They are also... - In Time for Christmas, an Olive Branch from the VA
Dec-21-15 Washington, DC: A specific sector of veterans and their families who carry various maladies and illness from their time of service got an early Christmas present this year in the form of federal approval for VA benefits . Still to be determined are when those benefits will begin to actually flow, and whether VA disability benefits will be extended for o... - FDA recalls All Custom Ultrasonics Automated Endoscope Reprocessors
Washington, DC: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered Custom Ultrasonics to recall all of its automated endoscope reprocessors (AERs) from health care facilities due to the firm' continued violations of federal law. The identified violations could result in an increased risk of infection transmission. The agency also issued a safet... - California Overtime Lawsuit Settlement in the Home Stretch
Dec-20-15 Los Angeles, CA: In what should be a bit of Christmas cheer for plaintiffs, a federal judge in California has signed off on a settlement that will end an overtime pay laws and off-the-clock work dispute between a class of disgruntled employees and their employer, Burlington Coat Factory. The settlement still faces final approval. Nonetheless, the gr... - Traded Clear Complexion for Depression and More
Dec-17-15 Passaic County, NJ: “I was a normal teenager before taking Accutane and my doctor assured me that it was safe,” says Jason. Many people like Jason, who suffer from Accutane side effects, no longer put their trust in doctors when they discover their doctors trust drug manufacturers. Jason, age 38, took Accutane back in 1994, when he was... - Drospirenone FAQ
What is drospirenone ? Drospirenone, in combination with ethinyl estradiol, is used as an oral contraceptive in brand names such as Yasmin, Yaz and Ocella, the generic brand of Yasmin. It is a synthetic progesterone (female hormone), which other and traditional oral contraceptives do not contain. Drospirenone helps regulate ovulation and menstruati... - Drospirenone - Drospirenone Side Effects, Drospirenone Lawsuit
The combination of contraceptive drugs Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol has been associated with a number of Drospirenone side effects . Bayer, the manufacturer of oral contraceptives containing the Drospirenone drug is now facing thousands of Drospirenone lawsuits . Drospirenone Drospirenone, in combination with ethinyl estradi... - VW Car Dealerships Hurting This Holiday Season Sue Volkswagen Group
Dec-19-15 Los Angeles, CA: Car dealers have been hit hard by the Volkswagen emissions debacle. They have lost business on several levels and they have lost their customers’ trust. But lawyers say they do have legal recourse. Consumers have already filed claims and dealers too can file a Volkswagen Lawsuit. Dealers are stuck with inventory they can&rsquo... - Invokana’s Deadly Side Effects Create the Opportunity for Major Recovery
Dec-19-15 Invokana, made by Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals, is a “blockbuster” drug that has been prescribed to millions of Americans with type 2 diabetes in the two short years it’s been on the market. Johnson & Johnson promoted Invokana as a “much-needed” breakthrough in diabetes research. Invokana was designed to help control...