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Nov-29-09 Pearlington, MS Last July John had two knee replacement surgeries in one week. After the second surgery, the doctors told him that something was wrong: an antibody in his blood had reacted with the blood thinner, heparin , he was given. In the next 30 days John had six more surgeries, the last of which ended in the amputation of his leg just above the k... - Securities Fraud Round-up
Nov-28-09 Fort Lauderdale, FL A scheme that resulted in charges of securities fraud , stock fraud, and other stock and securities violations was brought to light in the Sunshine State recently. The South Florida Business Journal (SFBJ) reported on November 25 that Timothy J. Huff, the former CEO of GlobeTel Communications Corp., pleaded not guilty in connection... - Key Suspect in Stockbroker Fraud Dies, Investigation Stops
Nov-28-09 New London, CT It's one of the few occasions where stockbroker arbitration proves useless in allegations of stock fraud, stock losses and the need for negotiated compensation: when the alleged wrongdoer suddenly dies, putting an end to an investigation. Such may have been the case when Edwin F. Rachleff, an 82-year-old stockbroker, took his own life... - Study Suggests That GPs Disagree With Unum's Claims Management System
Nov-24-09 Chattanooga, TN In a move that could greatly impact the future of disability claims, a new study from Keele University claims that more than a quarter of general practitioners (GPs) and physiotherapists believe that disability and pain are the result of physical problems, directly contradictiing the biopsychosocial practices of groups like Unum disabil... - Canadian Police Officer Arrested for DUI Twice in Two Months
Nov-15-09 Vancouver, BC It's bad enough when a DUI occurs, but it's worse when a cop is caught driving under the influence. Even worse—when it happens twice. Such is the case with a 55-year-old RCMP officer from Vancouver, BC, who was recently stopped for impaired driving for the second time in two months, according to the November 10 edition of the V... - Intel Antitrust Settlement With Rival AMD Worth $1.25 Billion
Nov-12-09 Sunnyvale, CA An ongoing antitrust dispute between giant computer chip maker Intel and the smaller Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has been settled with Intel's agreement today to pay AMD $1.25 billion to settle various antitrust and patent disputes. There has long been discord between Intel, the largest and most powerful chip manufacturer in the world... - Family law takes on parents who smoke
Nov-12-09 Middletown, OH A recent ruling in Middletown may go a long way towards lowering the rates of throat cancer in children as the Ohio 12th District Court of Appeals has upheld a previous decision to forbid smoking around a child - a ruling that could greatly shape future child custody laws . In April of 2008, the great-grandparents and legal guardians of... - Judge Requests Mass Tort Status for Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella
Nov-9-09 Passaic, NJ Due to the increasing number of Yaz/Yasmin and Ocella lawsuits alleging that the oral contraceptives have caused strokes and other serious health problems, the New Jersey judiciary is considering a judge's request for mass tort status against the manufacturer, Bayer Corp., located in Wayne, NJ. Plaintiffs in these lawsuits claim that Ba... - GE Sued Over MRI Contrasting Agent-Induced NSF
Nov-6-09 St. Louis, MO: Mary Crabtree is suing General Electric, GE Healthcare AS and other entities, alleging she developed Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) as a result of being given gadolinium-based contrast agents – or GBCAs – for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance arteriography/angiography (MRA). According to the comp... - New York Attorney General Launches Antitrust Action Against Intel
Nov-6-09 New York, NY The Attorney General of New York this week hit computer chip giant Intel with an antitrust lawsuit, alleging unfair marketing and business practices in an effort to shut out competitor Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). The lawsuit was launched Wednesday. Andrew Cuomo cites Intel for its alleged practice of using large rebates and co-marketi... - Asbestos Mesothelioma – The Legal Down and Dirty
Nov-5-09 Beverly Hills, CA Asbestos mesothelioma is a devastating and fatal form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. Research by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shows that the number of deaths from asbestos mesothelioma has increased during the last 10 years. California-based attorney Patrick DeBlase represents people who have been diagnos... - Cash4Gold Played Fast and Lost with Customers
Nov-4-09 New York, NY: With the price of gold skyrocketing to $1000 an ounce and more and millions of people struggling through difficult times, companies offering cash in exchange for old jewelry and other precious metals items are drawing a lot of attention. Unfortunately, many Cash4Gold customers are crying consumer fraud and the company is now the target o... - Two FDA Doctors Said Omniscan Worse Than Other MRI Contrast Agents
Nov-2-09 Pittsburgh, PA MRI contrast side effects and MRI health risks could prove to be a problem for multinational General Electric (GE), according to the October 26 issue of Business Week. GE makes Omniscan, a contrast agent that contains gadolinium. Omniscan is one of a handful of contrast agents that have come under scrutiny by the US Food and Drug Adm... - Jury Awards $2.5 Million in SSRI Birth Defect Case
Oct-26-09 Philadelphia, PA The tragedy of SSRI birth defects was brought home last week when a jury in Philadelphia found for the plaintiff and held the manufacturer of an SSRI antidepressant responsible for the formation of heart defects in an unborn child. Given the growing concern over SSRI side effects, and the fact that selective serotonin reuptake inhibito... - Some flu and denture cream zinc poisoning symptoms are the same
Oct-25-09 Dallas TX With the flu season in full swing and the prevalence of H1N1 rising in the media, it may be safe to say the general public is being well-educated on certain symptoms. However, older Americans who use Fixodent denture adhesive for their false teeth may want to make sure they are not suffering from zinc poisoning. Fixodent denture cream has... - Reglan Tardive Dyskinesia: Why Are Patients On Reglan For So Long?
Oct-19-09 St. Louis, MO Of the various Reglan side effects, Reglan tardive dyskinesia is by far the most heartbreaking. But even more disturbing is the fact that while Reglan is recommended by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use not exceeding 12 weeks, there are patients who have been taking Reglan for a period of years. The risk for developing... - Excessive Bank Fees? How Does 79.9 Percent APR Grab You?
Oct-19-09 San Diego, CA The propensity of banks and other financial institutions to charge excessive bank overdraft fees and other excessive bank fees has raised the ire of at least one Congressman. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT) said back in September that he would introduce legislation to "protect Americans from excessive checking account... - New York Employment Lawsuits
Oct-10-09 New York, NY It is a city well-known for its cuisine, but many people who work in the New York restaurant industry say their employers are violating New York employment law. In fact, many lawsuits have been filed in New York, alleging that employees are not properly paid minimum wage, nor are they paid overtime, in violation of New York labor law and f... - Infection Scare in Fort Lauderdale, More Than 1800 at Risk
Oct-9-09 Fort Lauderdale, FL Just weeks before the Thanksgiving weekend upwards of 1800 patients of a hospital in Fort Lauderdale will be contemplating just what they have to be thankful for after potential exposure to HIV and hepatitis at the hands of a former nurse employed there. CNN reported yesterday that a nurse identified by police as Qui Lan of Fort L... - Family Law Works in Mysterious Ways
Oct-5-09 Fairfax, VA The law works in mysterious ways sometimes, as does family law . A recent spousal support claim tested the child custody laws and law in general in a way that might leave one at a loss to understand the outcome. Either way it makes for interesting reading. The October 5th issue of Virginia Lawyers Weekly tells the tale of one James Phifer...