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Feb-4-14 Woodville, TX Incredibly, Unum, or Unum Provident still doesn’t recognize that fibromyalgia is a physical disease, not mental. Unum did acknowledge Susan’s disability briefly: she received short-term and long-term disability benefits, but last December, she was abruptly cut off - without so much as a warning. Susan, a schoolteacher, was... - Second Knee Revision Surgery with Stryker
Feb-3-14 Wilmington, NC Frances knew that many people are suffering with defective Stryker knee replacements but she thought “It would never happen to me.” The past few years have been a challenge, to say the least. She is still reeling from the ramifications of her knee implant failure, including two revision surgeries. Frances is still on activ... - In Interview with LawyersandSettlements.com Attorney Reflects on Side Effects of the ‘Mission: Space’ Theme Park Ride
Feb-3-14 LawyersandSettlements.com interviews Florida attorney Ben Stewart about Walt Disney World’s $100 million dollar* attraction ‘Mission: SPACE’ and the reported potential health effects of the ride. Orlando, FL (February 03, 2014): The winter season is high season for southern-based theme parks such as the iconic Walt Disney World Resor... - Southeastern Restoration, Inc. Hurricane Price Gouging Settlement
The Florida Attorney General filed charges against the company, also known as Afterdisaster, regarding price gouging allegations stemming from the 2004 hurricane season. Afterdisaster allegedly charged an exorbitant fee to condominium associations for water extraction and mold remediation services. It apparently refused to provide the Oceania and the Ae... - Gynecomastia Compensation Battle Continues
Jan-31-14 Philadelphia, PA The Risperdal story may be responsible for some of the darkest events in the history of modern pharmaceuticals. It came to market as a promising medication designed to control psychotic thoughts and behavior in patients suffering from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Instead, Risperdal has been connected to serious side effects l... - The Untold Super Bowl Story: All the Super Bowl Lawsuits...
Jan-29-14 East Rutherford, NJ Want a good fight? A good battle for glory? You're in for one on the gridiron this Sunday for sure - but that's just the one you'll tune into on CBS. What you won't see streaming live across every sports bar and in every family room across America are the behind-the-scenes battles being fought by folks who don't need to don Riddell ge... - Polk County, IA 911 Dispatch Error Wrongful Death Settlement
On November 16, Kathryn Mein called 911 when her husband, Scott, complained of numbness and pain. She provided her address, but the dispatcher sent Ankeny emergency crews to the wrong location using information maintained by Qwest. The error caused an 8 minute delay; Scott later died at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. In general, Iowa state law protects... - Pizza Business Sued for Violations of Ohio Employment Laws
Jan-23-14 Springfield, OH Violations of Ohio employment law and Ohio labor laws are not always committed by large, national corporations. Sometimes, smaller businesses can - on purpose or accidentally - violate Ohio overtime and minimum wage laws. Regardless of whether the company that broke the law is large or small, employees are still owed money for the hours... - Universal Music Group Pay for Play Settlement
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer filed charges against the music producer for paying and giving gifts to radio stations in exchange for airplay of its artists. Universal Music wanted more airplay for its artists in return for outright bribes to radio station programmers in the form of vacations, electronics and tickets to music and sporting event... - Tequin Antibiotic Blood Sugar and Tequin side effects class action lawsuit. Submit your Tequin complaint to a Tequin lawyer.
Health authorities at the FDA recently announced several consumer reports linking severe cases of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia to antibiotic Tequin. Some of these consumer cases were fatal. Tequin (gatifloxacin) is in a class of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and sex... - LawyersandSettlements.com Interviews Elder Fraud Attorney With Regard to Financial Exploitation of Seniors
Jan-19-14 Our nation’s elderly continue to be potential targets for financial predators and others seeking to take advantage of their trust. LawyersandSettlements.com spoke with attorney Craig Niven regarding the risk to elderly Americans, and how they can protect themselves against financial fraud. Walnut Creek, CA (January 19, 2014): Consumer fraud agains... - As Stryker Hip Lawsuits Are Settled, Concerns Raised About ShapeMatch Cutting Guide
Jan-15-14 Newark, NJ As Stryker settles four of its hip replacement lawsuits, concerns have been raised about the Stryker Triathlon knee implant , and knee replacement lawsuits have reportedly been filed alleging problems with the ShapeMatch Cutting Guide, used along with the Triathlon knee implant. In December 2013, Styker reportedly settled four lawsuits fil... - Dey Inc. Medicaid Fraud Settlement
The Missouri Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the pharmaceutical firm for allegedly plotting to inflate reported prices for Medicaid reimbursements and therefore defrauding Missouri's Medicaid program. The lawsuit claimed Dey did not accurately report the prices of drugs sold to pharmacies participating in the Medicaid program; primarily generic... - Hospital Overcharging Comes in Many Forms
Jan-14-14 Dallas, TX Ingrained in doctors and others in the health care field is a mantra that suggests no patient in need of important, indeed life-saving medical care should ever be turned away due to an inability to pay. Most hospitals would also agree with such a humane position, in spite of the fact that hospitals are businesses and succeed or fail based on the... - Wal-Mart Item Pricing Settlement
Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox filed charges against the retail store for allegedly violating state item pricing laws. The lawsuit claimed Wal-Mart failed to individually price items, which stands in violation of Michigan law. Michigan laws state items on store shelves must be clearly marked with a price tag, so consumers know how much an item costs... - Dydo Auto Sales Fraud Settlement
The Vermont attorney general's office has settled its case against Dydo Auto Sales and owner William J. Dydo Jr., who is alleged to have engaged in fraudulent activity contrary to the Vermont Consumer Fraud Act. Dydo will pay $90,000 in restitution and fines and will be prohibited from working in the auto sales or financing industry in Vermont for at le... - Target Data Breach Now Thought to Affect 70 Million
Jan-10-14 New York, NY The computer virus that hit Target just before Christmas, appears to have affected more people than originally thought. The virus resulted in a data breach of names, home and e-mail addresses for as many as 70 million people, more than the original 40 million stated in December, although it’s believed there may be overlap between th... - Concern Over Risperdal Side Effects Heating Up
Jan-7-14 Washington, DC When Johnson & Johnson (J&J) agreed in early November of last year to pay more than $2.2 billion in criminal and civil fines to settle allegations of improperly promoting Risperdal to various patient constituencies, it was hailed as the third-largest pharmaceutical settlement in US history. Risperdal side effects can vary and can... - Amega Sales Inc. Mobile Home Financing Fraud Settlement
A lawsuit was filed against the mobile home distributor and manufacturer alleging it improperly kept customers' down payments, misrepresented customers' ability to obtain financing and made false promises about its mobile homes and services. After the Better Business Bureau in St. Louis processed 34 Amega complaints in the past 36 months, the Missouri Att... - CenterPoint Energy Cold Weather Rule Violations Settlement
Over the 2004-2005 winter, low income customers lost their heat. The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule is meant to prevent utilities from cutting off heat during the coldest months of the year. The State Attorney General filed charges against power company on behalf of 2,500 customers for allegedly violating this cold weather rule which lead some customers to...