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Sort by relevance 16,394 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Study: People Who Live Near Fracking Sites More Likely to Report Health Problems
Sep-24-14 Pittsburgh, PA While many people have discussed the possibility that hydraulic fracturing and fracking contamination are linked to health problems in people who live near the sites, not a lot of research has been done into the issue. Water contamination and other lawsuits have been filed alleging people who lived near the sites suffered injury or illne... - $27M Awarded in Philip Morris Personal Injury Lawsuit
Los Angeles, CA: A $27 million personal injury verdict has been awarded in favor of plaintiff Judith Berger, who started smoking in 1958 and against the defendant, Philip Morris USA Inc. The $27 million verdict includes a punitive damages award of $20,760,000 and 14 cents. Berger began smoking at the age of 14, and during the trial evidence was... - Following Suit: Egress/Regress Lawsuit Updates
Sep-23-14 Egress/regress lawsuits are similar to unpaid wages lawsuits in that they allege employees are not properly paid for all time worked. What sets them apart, however, are the duties that are being performed off the clock. Egress/regress lawsuits (sometimes called donning and doffing lawsuits) allege that employees should be paid for time spent putting on or... - Is Pfizer Forthcoming to Consumers About Zithromax Stevens Johnson Syndrome?
Sep-23-14 Washington, DC Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is one of those rare reactions to medication that few understand. Why does skin erupt into a rash, then into blisters, then a progression toward the loss of massive amounts of skin that equates to a serious burn? And this, all happening practically overnight. Many questions, and even less understanding. But one... - Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Gets $73.5 Million Award
Sep-23-14 Dallas, TX A transvaginal mesh lawsuit has resulted in an award of $73.5 million, after the jury found that Boston Scientific’s actions concerning its transvaginal mesh constituted gross negligence. Meanwhile, a lawsuit against Ethicon concerning its transvaginal mesh side effects has resulted in a $3 million award. In the Boston Scientific la... - GNC USPLabs OxyELITE Pro Agrees $2M Settlement
Los Angeles, CA: GNC Holdings Inc, the maker of USPLabs OxyELITE Pro has agreed to pay $2 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging persona injury suffered by users of the dietary supplements. The diet supplements under the OxyElite Pro line were recalled last November following a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration... - Her Third Set of Hips after Stryker Orthopedics Rejuvenate Modular Hip System Recall
Sep-22-14 Salem, OR Stryker Orthopedics could be forgiven for initially thinking it had dodged a bullet affecting other artificial hip manufacturers having released metal-on-metal hip systems, only to be left reeling over reports of metallosis or metal toxicity stemming from the metal components. In contrast, the Rejuvenate and ABG II modular hip system was based pr... - $31M Settlement Approved in BofA Force-Placed Insurance Class Actions
Los Angeles, CA: Final approval has been granted for a $31 million settlement of seven proposed force-placed insurance class actions alleging Bank of America NA (BofA) illegally forced homeowners to buy excessive amounts of flood insurance. Approved by a federal judge in Oregon, the settlement will see BofA pay $31 million into a settlement fund... - Damning Actos Lawsuit Testimony Portrays Takeda as Manipulative
Sep-21-14 Philadelphia, PA An Actos lawsuit currently hearing testimony in Philadelphia has heard damning details of an alleged attempt by Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Takeda), the manufacturer of Actos, to change the position of a putative partner originally involved in the development of the popular Type 2 diabetes drug. According to the testimony of a pharmacol... - Judge Reaffirms Decision against Punitive Damages in Risperdal Lawsuit
Sep-21-14 Philadelphia, PA A judge hearing Risperdal lawsuits has reaffirmed his decision that punitive damages will not be allowed. The Risperdal side effects lawsuits alleged men who took Risperdal developed gynecomastia (abnormal growth of breasts). Although the decision prevents plaintiffs from obtaining punitive damages, they can still obtain compensatory d... - Will Endo Unload American Medical Systems Over AMS Mesh Problems?
Sep-21-14 Washington, DC It was about three years ago that Endo International acquired American Medical Systems (AMS), the medical device manufacturer responsible for AMS mesh . Now, according to Business Monitor Online (9/2/14), Wall Street is abuzz with news that Endo has AMS on the block. The parent company would not have been happy with the millions of d... - Depakote Decision Difficult for Pregnant Moms
Sep-20-14 Houston, TX When weighing the benefits of taking a medication against the potential negatives, people usually consider the severity of the condition being treated. More serious conditions might make a person willing to take a drug with more serious risks. For pregnant women taking Depakote and worried about Depakote side effects, the risks of having un... - AIG Escapes Defense Bill in Force-Placed Insurance Litigation
Sep-20-14 New York, NY It may be a legal drop in the bucket, but a New York judge has ruled in QBE Americas Inc. et al. v. Ace American Insurance Co. et al., that American International Group Inc. (AIG) escapes from having to pay defense costs for individual and proposed Force-Placed insurance class action lawsuits against QBE Holdings Inc. as the AIG policy l... - Possible Link between Asbestos and IPF
Sep-19-14 Munich, Germany People who worked with asbestos drilling mud and other products that contained asbestos might already be well aware of the potential for serious health problems such as asbestosis and mesothelioma. A new study from England and Wales suggests asbestos exposure might also be linked to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to Med... - New Jersey Sues Home Warranty Insurance Provider
Sep-19-14 Edison, NJ While the insurance industry may tell you they suffer from a bum rap from consumers who constantly complain about claim denials, the existence of so many examples to the contrary suggesting a reputation for serial denials after happily collecting premiums is more than just a perception. Home warranty insurance is one sector where many exampl... - Amusement Park Injuries: Is Worker Exhaustion Part of the Problem?
Sep-19-14 Roanoke, VA Concerns about amusement park accidents often involve worries about roller coasters not being properly maintained or cars jumping tracks. If there are concerns about employee involvement in amusement park injuries, it often involves not being properly trained for his or her job. But a report published in 2013 suggests that many carnival and... - Oregon and Oracle Trading Lawsuits Over Cover Oregon Website
Sep-19-14 Salem, OR It may not be your average Oregon long term denied lawsuit , but the ugly spat that is brewing between the state of Oregon and software giant Oracle Corp. (Oracle) is mushrooming. At stake is a determination of just who is at fault over the allegedly failed Cover Oregon health care exchange website. The site, reported by the Bozeman Daily... - Kugel Mesh Lawsuits Still Being Filed
Sep-18-14 Houston, TX Although it has been more than three years since Kugel Mesh litigation resulted in a settlement with C.R. Bard, Kugel Mesh lawsuits are still being filed. That’s because some patients received the device before the Kugel Mesh recalls began, and in some cases the hernia repair mesh reportedly can take longer to fail. In 2011, C.R. B... - Did FDA Consider Factor V Leiden Risk When Updating Yasmin Blood Clot Risk?
Sep-18-14 Washington, DC Given the media and medical scrutiny over Yasmin birth control , and the concern over the apparent role of drospirenone for increased potential of a blood clot or Yasmin DVT (deep vein thrombosis), most people are reasonably versed in the possibility of adverse health issues through the use of the new-age birth control pill. Even the U... - FDA to Study How Teens View Drugs
Sep-17-14 Washington, DC The FDA has announced it is undertaking a study to better understand how teens view prescription medications. This information is important because some drugs, such as Adderall , may be frequently prescribed to teens, who may not fully understand or appreciate the risks of Adderall side effects or adverse reactions. This information may a...