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Sort by date 16,394 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Fen-Phen Lawsuits and Settlements Revisited
Dec-14-12 Charleston, WV “I used to work in a prosecutor’s office and like to keep up on legal news,” says Patricia, age 65 and a former Fen-phen consumer. “I subscribe to the LawyersandSettlements newsletter and that is how I discovered that you could re-open a Fen-phen claim—even if you settled. But I never filed a claim to begin... - Meningitis Outbreak Far From Over
Dec-17-12 Edina, MN Gary considers himself fortunate: he was given a steroid shot at an Edina pain clinic where four patients have shown symptoms of a rare fungal meningitis that has caused 37 deaths. But Gary isn’t out of the woods yet: Even though the risk period for the meningitis outbreak is over, new cases are still being reported. The Centers for... - Raptiva Pulled from Market Due to Concerns About Side Effects
Dec-17-12 San Antonio, TX It has been more than three years since Raptiva was voluntarily withdrawn from the market due to concerns about serious Raptiva side effects. Specifically, the drug was pulled after reports surfaced of a reported increased risk of Raptiva PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy), a rare progressive neurologic disease that is oft... - Stryker Biotech Off-Label Lawsuit
Dec-17-12 Los Angeles, CA A California woman thought she was going to have routine back surgery in 2008 after suffering a herniated disc from a car accident. Instead, she allegedly took part in a human “research project” without her knowledge. April Cabana was implanted with two Stryker Biotech medical products, OP-1 Putty and Calstrux, both of which were us... - $12.5M Settlement Proposed in EasySaver Rewards Consumer Fraud Class Action Lawsuit
New York, NY: A proposed $12.5 million settlement has been reached in a consumer fraud class action lawsuit pending against EasySaver Rewards. The proposed settlement provides a combination of benefits to Class Members, such as one fully transferable $20 credit valid only for a future on-line purchase of merchandise at ProFlowers.com, RedEnvelope.c... - Chantix Increases Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events, FDA Warns
Dec-13-12 Washington, DC People taking the smoking cessation drug Chantix (varenicline) may have a higher risk of suffering major adverse cardiovascular events, according to information issued by the Food and Drug Administration this week. The results support earlier findings. The data are from a large, combined analysis (meta-analysis) of clinical trials tha... - $104M Awarded to Whistleblower in UBS Tax Evasion Case
New York, NY: A $104 million award has been granted to former UBS banker Bradley Birkenfeld by the US Government under the IRS whistleblower program. The massive award is for information Birkenfeld provided that led to the recovery of $780 million in penalties from UBS Bank by the IRS. Birkenfeld' tips helped the IRS reach a settlement in... - Were Women Put at Risk of Yasmin Side Effects by Lack of Disclosure?
Dec-16-12 Seattle, WA When women make decisions about whether to use Yasmin birth control and other medications, they assume they have all the pertinent information to help them make that decision. That includes information about the risk of Yasmin side effects and any links between Yasmin and DVT or other serious complications. When drug companies fail to provi... - An Illustration of How Lawsuit Funding Can Help Auto Accident Victims
Dec-16-12 When a person is a victim of an auto accident, they have the legal right to file a personal injury lawsuit against the other party. Although the majority of these claims will eventually resolve by settlement or verdict, many litigants will wait months, even years, causing financial hardships especially for those out of work and behind paying bills. For any... - Burger King Discrimination Class Action Reaches Proposed $19M Settlement
New York, NY: A proposed settlement has been reached in a discrimination class action lawsuit pending against Burger King. The lawsuit, brought by individuals who use wheelchairs and scooters for mobility, allege that they encountered access problems at certain California BURGER KING leased restaurants. Specifically, the class action lawsuit all... - California-Based Bank Hit For Unpaid Overtime Across Five States
Dec-11-12 San Francisco, CA One would assume that an entity devoted to the care and management of client funds would be conversant with regard to regulations governing overtime pay laws . In this case, however, First Republic Bank was found to have violated overtime pay laws and has paid in excess of $1 million in overtime wages owed to almost 400 employees in fi... - Understanding Your ERISA Benefits Plan
Dec-14-12 Washington, DC When it comes to ERISA plans and other retirement plans or employee stock options benefits, it can be easy for an employee to let the experts take charge and trust they will do the right thing. After all, that is what plan administrators and fiduciaries are for: to oversee ERISA benefits plans and ensure they are run properly. Unfortu... - Bard Avaulta Transvaginal Mesh: Life Altering
Dec-14-12 Nova Scotia, Canada Linda had two surgeries following an Avaulta transvaginal mesh implant for pelvic organ prolapse. The first surgery was an attempt to remove the mesh, but it was unsuccessful. Linda then opted for a hysterectomy, again to try and remove the mesh because she suffered so much pain and discomfort. “My doctor told me that the m... - $15M Bayer Aspirin Class Action Settlement Reached
Washington, DC: A $15 million settlement has been reached in the consumer fraud class action against Bayer regarding allegations of false advertising around certain combination aspirin products that were sold without FDA approval. The lawsuit, entitled In re: Bayer Corp. Combination Aspirin Products Marketing & Sales Practices Litigation, all... - Anthem Policy Holders Awarded $90M Settlement in Insurance Class Action Lawsuit
New York, NY: A $90 million bad faith insurance class action settlement has been approved by a federal judge payable to former Anthem Inc, policyholders. The class of plaintiffs for the lawsuit includes 700,000 claimants in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Connecticut, who alleged they were underpaid by Anthem when it converted in 2001 from policyholde... - New York Labor Law Designed to Protect Workers
Dec-13-12 New York, NY And now, a potpourri of New York employment : A nurse whose employment was terminated after 24 years at Good Samaritan Hospital: and various employees of a restaurant on hard times who have been told by the restaurant's owner that he refuses to pay them because in his view lousy service by his New York employees drove customers away. Bla... - The Difficulty with Care Center Abuse Cases
Dec-13-12 Palm Beach, FL Although families send their loved ones to care homes for their safety and security, care center abuse cases show that not all homes are created—or run—equally. Issues such as elder abuse, care center physical abuse and neglect are all the focus of myriad care center lawsuits. Although there can be some difficulty in having c... - Women Filing Lawsuits Over Mirena Side Effects
Dec-6-12 Trenton, NJ There is little doubt the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had the best of intentions when it approved the Mirena IUD birth control system in 2000. The intra uterine device (IUD) is T-shaped and, inserted directly into the uterus, works to prevent pregnancy and treat heavy menstrual bleeding for up to five years. However, many Mirena clien... - Home Health Worker Overtime: Understanding the Laws
Dec-12-12 New York, NY The world of home caregivers and home health workers often involves long hours and low pay. In fact, a recent study conducted by the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) found that 23 percent of domestic workers??"including home caregivers??"make less than minimum wage. Although federal law does not protect the rights of all home care... - Drug Company Granted Appeal in SJS Lawsuit
Dec-11-12 Washington, DC A drug company that makes a drug linked to a Stevens Johnson syndrome reaction has been given the okay to appeal a $21 million jury award. The award was granted in a lawsuit filed by a woman who developed SJS after using a prescribed medication. Following her development of Stevens Johnson syndrome symptoms, the woman spent months in the...