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Nov-20-12 Washington, DC In August, the online publication Slate (8/7/12), owned and controlled by the same organization that publishes The Washington Post , devoted some space to the ongoing debate over pregnancy and SSRI antidepressants, and the effect the latter could have on a fetus. Celexa, part of the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) class, has... - $200 Million Settlement Agreed for Discover Card Customers
Washington, DC: Discover Bank has agreed to pay $200 million to settle consumer fraud allegations brought by federal investigators concerning credit card add-ons that consumers were led to believe were free. After a one year investigation into the telemarketing and sales tactics used by Discover agents, federal investigators found that consumer... - Airbag Injury Almost Cost Driver His Left Ear
Nov-13-12 Washington, DC The driver of a Hyundai Elantra who suffered a partially-severed ear from a piece of metal allegedly stemming from the deployment of the vehicle airbag, has retained a lawyer for a possible airbag lawsuit, according to CNN (5/16/12). While the driver has not been identified, CNN reported the accident happened in Texas. The airbag failure... - A Fosamax Femur Fracture After Just Three Years
Nov-16-12 Washington, DC Two recent published articles in medical journals add continued focus on Fosamax side effects and other bisphosphonates and their relationship to brittle bones. The concern is a Catch 22, in that bisphosphonates are supposed to ward against brittle bones for patients suffering from osteoporosis. However, it has been determined that the u... - “Don’t Wait to File Asbestos Lawsuit,” says Asbestosis Victim
Nov-15-12 Vicksburg, MS It takes William a lot of effort to speak more than a few sentences at a time. And it took him a long time to figure out that his respiratory problems were likely caused by asbestos exposure when he worked in the construction industry. “I’m having a hard time talking to you right now, but I want to get through this—I wan... - Securities Lawsuit Filed Against Wells Fargo
Nov-18-12 Columbus, NB A securities lawsuit has been filed against Wells Fargo, alleging the company misled managers of Nebraska Public Power District's (NPPD) retirement plan about the risks associated with an investment. The securities fraud lawsuit alleges Wells Fargo engaged in fraud, misleading statements and other deceptive practices when marketing its inv... - Brain Injury and the CFL: The Scrimmage Continues
Nov-14-12 Philadelphia, PA As the Canadian football season winds down and the NFL winds up with next years' Super Bowl in its sights, the spectator sport of professional football appears to be migrating from the stadium to the courtroom, as debates over concussions and brain injury continue to dominate a sport once governed by strength and stamina. Now, players... - Allegations of Wrongdoing Made Against Home Warranty Companies
Nov-17-12 Dallas, TX With all the home warranty companies , extended warranty programs and insurance options, homeowners would be forgiven for thinking their homes and appliances were covered. After all, home warranty products offered by companies such as American Home Shield and First American Home Buyers are marketed as covering repairs and replacements to vari... - Carfax Consumer Fraud Class Action Settlement Reached
Los Angeles, CA: A settlement has been reached the consumer fraud class action lawsuit against Carfax that alleges the company violated consumer protection laws. The lawsuit, entitled Davis, et al. v. Carfax, Inc., alleges Carfax and a related company violated consumer protection laws by not properly disclosing terms and conditions for, and limita... - Court Backs Stockbroker Arbitration Ruling
Nov-16-12 Atlanta, GA In a rare situation in which a stockbroker arbitration ruling has been appealed, a US court has backed the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's ruling against Merrill Lynch. Arbitrations involving allegations of stock fraud and stockbroker misconduct are rarely appealed—usually the decision is considered binding—but in this... - Bank of America Settles Securities Class Action for $2.43 Billion
New York, NY: A securities class action against Bank of America Corp (BoFA) has reached a preliminary settlement with the bank agreeing to pay $2.43 billion to end claims it was not forthcoming with financial information about Merrill Lynch & Co to the banks shareholders, prior to BoFA buying the securities house. BoFA agreed to buy Merrill Lynch in... - Victory for Union Activists in Nevada Labor Dispute
Nov-15-12 Las Vegas, NV The largest operator of casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada has been formally called to the carpet for allegedly violating employee's rights and freedoms to recruit fellow employees with the idea of unionizing. The Nevada labor ruling was initially handed down in June but formalized by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) October 2. Acco... - More Allegations of Care Center Abuse at Florida Facility
Nov-15-12 Wauchula, FL A Florida facility is the focus of care center abuse allegations following reports of a lawsuit filed against it by a local advocacy group. The facility, which has already lost a care center abuse lawsuit, is accused of residential care abuse resulting in horrific injuries to patients. The facility at the center of the allegations is th... - SuperStorm Sandy Investment and Insurance Fraud Scams
Nov-8-12 Washington, DC Because hurricanes, floods and natural disasters of all kinds give rise to investment scams, Part 3 of our series on SuperStorm Sandy scams highlights information by the Security Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy on avoiding Hurricane Sandy investment scams. The following information is... - British Boy 'Lucky to be Alive' From Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Nov-8-12 Chelmsford, Essex, UK He is only 11 years old. And Calvin Lock's mother was convinced her son was going to die in the midst of battling Stevens Johnson Syndrome . The British family was devastated when their son was diagnosed with the life-threatening condition after taking ibuprofen. In this case, according to the BBC (10/31/12), Nurofen for Child... - How Safe Are Transvaginal Mesh Products Such As Avaulta Mesh?
Nov-11-12 Dallas, TX As lawsuit after lawsuit regarding transvaginal mesh—including the Avaulta mesh --are filed, women are asking how safe the products really are. A recent award in an Avaulta lawsuit suggests even the courts agree the Bard Avaulta mesh is not as safe as patients were led to believe. That lawsuit saw a jury award $5 million to Christine... - Hydraulic Fracturing Water Contamination Leads to California Lawsuit
Nov-14-12 San Francisco, CA Concerns about hydraulic fracturing water contamination have led to environmental groups filing a lawsuit against the state of California, alleging regulators allow hydraulic fracking to occur in violation of California environmental laws. The lawsuit claims hydraulic fracturing contamination could affect groundwater and air quality... - SuperStorm Sandy Bad Faith Insurance Claims
Nov-10-12 New York, NY In Part 4 of our series on SuperStorm Sandy Scams, we’re focusing on insurance claims for business--small businesses in particular. Rotting stock, no electricity, damaged buildings, roads and infrastructure, can spell huge financial losses for business owners. Sorting out your insurance claim only adds to the headaches in many cas... - Fen-Phen Users Encouraged to Watch for Heart Symptoms
Nov-13-12 Miami, FL People who took Fen-Phen diet pills could still be worried about the risk of developing heart problems, and understandably so. After all, Fen-Phen side effects could take a long time to develop. As patients monitor their health and wonder whether they, too, will develop serious heart problems, some Fen-Phen lawsuits are still working their wa... - Property Damage Leads to Hurricane Sandy Insurance Claims
Nov-9-12 New York, NY For home owners and business owners who suffered damage to their homes, offices and properties, the process of dealing with a Hurricane Sandy insurance claim could be yet another stressful situation. Insurance companies may deny Hurricane Sandy losses or find reasons to under-compensate or unreasonably delay paying out a claim--known as "...