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Sort by date 16,394 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Boehringer Agrees $650M Settlement in Pradaxa MDL
Newark, NJ: A $650 million settlement deal has been struck by Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH potentially ending claims in multidistrict litigation that its blood thinner Praxada (dabigatran) caused serious injuries including severe bleeding. If approved, the settlement will resolve both state and federal personal injury lawsuits. Boehring... - Bayer Still Quiet on Resolving Lawsuits Over Beyaz Side Effects
Jul-5-14 Washington, DC With all the hype surrounding alleged side effects associated with Yasmin and Yaz, it remains odd that concern for Beyaz side effects on the part of the manufacturer appears to have fallen through the cracks. This is equally curious given the close association of the formulation upon which Beyaz is based, to Yaz. Yasmin and Yaz remain... - Asbestos Lawsuit Results in $90 Million Award
Jul-4-14 New Brunswick, NJ An asbestos lawsuit filed by 11 families from New Jersey has resulted in a $90 million award to the families. The plaintiffs alleged their loved ones died from mesothelioma linked to their exposure to asbestos. Defendants in the asbestos claims will pay damages to plaintiffs, with awards to the families ranging from $4 million to $15... - Xolair Anaphylatic Shock and Death Lawyer.
The United States Food and Drug Administration has asked that Genentech Inc.'s asthma drug Xolair carry the strongest warning possible about the drug's risk of anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that could occur as late as 24 hours after patients take any amount of the drug and can be life-threatening. Symptoms of anaphylactic s... - Bronx Man Sues for $100 Million in Back and Neck Injury Lawsuit
Jul-3-14 The Bronx, NY There is little doubt that a back and neck injury can be one of the most devastating injuries to have, given the sensitivities and idiosyncrasies of the spine and spinal cord. The neck and spine is also integral to movement and mobility, and unlike other limbs and appendages, the neck and back can hurt both when you’re moving or imm... - California Labor Lawsuit Filed by Caregivers
Jun-30-14 San Francisco, CA A California labor lawsuit has been filed by caregivers who allege their employer violated California labor law and federal labor law by denying them proper wages, breaks and overtime pay. According to KQED (6/18/14), caregivers filed the lawsuit against Kindred Healthcare and its subsidiaries, alleging they were forced to work 1... - Sykes Call Center Unpaid Wages Lawsuit
An unpaid wages lawsuit has been filed against Sykes Enterprises (SEI) alleging the company willfully violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. The unpaid wages claim seeks class action status on behalf of current or former SEI employees. Plaintiffs allege that they routinely performed work-related tasks for which they were not paid. Sykes Unpaid... - Darvon and Darvocet, Darvocet Side Effects, Darvon Recall, Darvocet Lawsuit
The FDA has announced that Darvocet and Darvon have been pulled from the market after a recent study showed Darvocet pills and Darvon medication included serious Darvocet side effects , including potentially fatal heart rhythm abnormalities. As well, Darvon and Darvocet overdose have been linked to thousands of deaths each year, although Darvon and Dar... - $19.8M Verdict for Man Immolated in Home Gas Explosion
Jul-2-14 A Los Angeles Superior Court jury has awarded $19,786,818 to a man who suffered severe burn and traumatic brain injuries when his rental home exploded as a result of Southern California Gas Company (“SoCalGas”) negligence. The plaintiff, 24-year-old Pengxuan Diao, was represented at trial by Kevin Boyle, Rahul Ravipudi and Robert Glassman of Panish... - For Some, Zimmer Knee Replacement Anything but a Perfect Fit
Jul-2-14 Warsaw, IN Lawsuits alleging problems with Zimmer Knee Replacement continue to come in, as patients continue to experience issues with their replacement medical devices. Cline v. Zimmer, Inc. et al, Case No. 3:14-cv-02361, filed June 30 in US District Court for the Northern District of Texas, and Goodall v. Zimmer, Inc. et al, Case No. 3:14-cv-0... - Plaintiffs in Texas Lawsuit Seek Pay for Riding Company Bus
Jul-1-14 Beaumont, TX A large number of Texas-based employees associated with RMF Nooter Inc. are unhappy with their employer with regard to a lack of compensation for travel time, and are participating in a class-action lawsuit citing violations to Texas Employment and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). RMF Nooter Inc. is headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, an... - Magistrate’s Opinion Signals Hope, Direction for Brain Injury Plaintiffs
Jul-1-14 Pittsburgh, PA Reports of concussions and resulting brain injury have gained the most traction in the public conscience via professional sport inherent with the National Football League (NFL) and National Hockey League (NHL). To that point, many a brain injury lawsuit has galvanized public awareness over sports play that results in blows to the head. A... - Petco’s Motion to Dismiss Overtime Pay Claim Denied
Jun-28-14 Oakland, CA An overtime pay lawsuit, alleging Petco willfully violated the Fair Labor Standards Act when it came to overtime pay laws will be allowed to continue after a judge denied Petco’s motion to dismiss. The lawsuit alleges Petco does not pay its managers overtime because the managers were improperly classified as exempt from overtime pay,... - Following Suit: General Motors Recalls
Jun-19-14 y May 2014, the General Motors faulty ignition recall had involved 1.6 million vehicles. GM automotive lawsuits The GM recall expanded on June 16, 2014 to include 3.36 million cars worldwide because they might suddenly switch off if their keys are carrying extra weight and the vehicles experience a “jarring event,” like hitting a pot... - Most Denied Disability Insurance Claimants Win, but Not All Do
Jun-30-14 Los Angeles, CA It’s a proven fact that in most cases, disability insurance claims are almost always denied on the first try, often denied on the second attempt, but more often than not accepted and approved on the third attempt, on appeal. It’s the way the insurance industry appears to prefer to work. However, in spite of California Insuranc... - Mirena Side Effects Feature a New Wrinkle: Pseudotumor Cerebri
Jun-30-14 Nashville, TN A popular birth control device manufactured by Bayer and inserted through the cervix has been associated with various adverse reactions. Mirena birth control side effects have included uterine perforation when the device has migrated, over time, from its initial point of insertion. But now there seems to be yet another concern. Accordi... - AMS Transvaginal Mesh Maker Receives FDA Warning Letter
Jun-27-14 Minnetonka, MN Back in April, the maker of the AMS transvaginal mesh was sent a warning letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning that issues found at the company’s plant required corrective action. As with other mesh makers, the company is also a defendant in transvaginal mesh lawsuits, alleging women were harmed by the use o... - Hillside Home Appears to Be Sloping Downward, Owners Sue Contractor, Insurer
Jun-29-14 Asotin, ID As a prospective homeowner, you trust the qualifications of your contractor with the expert construction of your home. This is especially true if the nature of your construction is a bit more complicated than merely plunking a bungalow down on a piece of flat real estate. It is the more unique construction projects, such as building into the sid... - Lawsuits Claim Testosterone Unsafe
Jun-29-14 Chicago, IL As more men become aware of serious testosterone therapy side effects and stop taking the drug, more testosterone lawsuits are filed. Sadly, some men didn’t stop the drug in time. One family believes testosterone was the cause of their father’s death. The man died from a heart attack in April 2012. He took AndroGel for about... - Study Finds Increased Risk of Diabetes with High-Potency Statin Use
Jun-26-14 Sarasota, FL As Lipitor lawsuits and other statin lawsuits are filed against the makers of statin drugs, a new study suggests an increased risk of diabetes when patients are exposed to high-potency statins. This latest study appears to support critics who claim that statin use is associated with an increased risk of diabetes. The most recent study...