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Jun-13-10 Honolulu, HI Two new studies have challenged the previously established link between Accutane acne medication and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). While Accutane, manufactured by Roche, was pulled from the US market last year, isotretinoin is still available in generic form. Accutane is still available in Canada. "There has been a lot of concern ab... - Darvon, Other Propoxyphene-Containing Meds to Require Stronger Warnings
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking several actions to reduce the risk of overdose in patients using pain medications such as Darvon and Darvocet that contain propoxyphene. The actions were taken because of data linking propoxyphene and fatal overdoses. The agency is requiring manufacturers of propoxyphene-containing products to strengthen... - Expert Panel Advises FDA to Pull Vicodin, Percocet
Accidental Overdose and Death Linked to Acetaminophen A panel of experts voted 20 to 17 in favor of eliminating the prescription pain killers Vicodin and Percocet, both widely prescribed drugs. The reasoning is based on a review of adverse event data including liver failure, related to accidental overdoses from prescription pain killers. The panel... - Bayer Bans Essure Outside US, Is FDA Lagging?
Oct-10-17 Richmond, VA: Bayer has stopped selling its Essure outside of the U.S. citing “lack of interest” and “commercial reasons”. But those reasons may not be quite accurate. Many countries have banned the permanent sterilization device due to product and safety concerns. So, why is it safe for women in America? Bayer’s decisi... - “If I Knew about Granuflo My Son Might Be Alive Today”
Feb-24-14 Louisville, KY News that a Granuflo lawsuit was filed by a New York woman whose relative died allegedly after using the dialysis product brings some hope for Carolyn - her son died after receiving Granuflo at a DaVita Center. “Although my son had diabetes and renal failure, his urologist told us that he could live many more years on dialysis,&... - In the Wake of Avandia Report, a Call for Change
Mar-30-10 Cleveland, OH In February the Senate released a 334-page report chastising drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for failing to warn patients of the risk of liver failure and heart attacks linked to type 2 diabetes drug Avandia . Now, a noted cardiologist has published unsettling findings about the drug in the current issue of the Journal of the American Medi... - TD Ameritrade Data Theft Settlement Preliminarily Approved
A settlement of a class action suit involving more than 6 million current and former customers of TD Ameritrade Holding Corp., an online brokerage, has received preliminary approval by US District Judge Vaughn Walker in San Francisco. The suit was initiated over theft of TD Ameritrade client contact information. Ameritrade revealed some but not all of... - Booz Allen Hamilton BlackRock Target Date Funds at Heart of New ERISA Lawsuit
Dec-4-22 Richmond, VA On August 2, 2022, Michael Tullgren filed a class action ERISA lawsuit against Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. and fiduciaries of the company’s Capital Accumulation Plan in the Eastern District of Virginia. Tullgren v. Booz Allen Hamilton alleges that company violated its fiduciary duty under ERISA by including poorly performing BlackRock... - American and European Drug Authorities Square off over Meridia
Jan-28-10 Washington, DC The release of preliminary data from a six-year study on Meridia sibutramine hydrochloride has not only sparked debate over the diet drug and its effectiveness, but has also showcased the divergent actions of drug authorities on opposite sides of the Atlantic. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided to stick Meridia with a w... - FDA Panel Votes to Ban Darvon
Darvocet is Among the Top 25 Drugs Prescribed A panel of experts convened by the FDA to weigh evidence for the continued use of the painkiller Darvon (marketed as Darvocet), has recommended that the drug be banned in the US. Darvon has been on the market since 1957, and is among the most commonly prescribed pain medications available, with more than 2 m... - Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled
About 12,400 Ryobi Corded Circular Saws are being recalled because the return spring on the circular saw's lower blade guard can break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. This recall involves Ryobi corded circular saws with the following model numbers: CSB123, CSB133L, and CSB142LZ. Circular saws included in this recall have manufacturing date c... - Canadian Manufacturer of Anti-Abuse OxyContin Bioequivalent Seeks FDA Approval
Jul-28-17 Toronto, ON: Concern over the growing opioid epidemic has prompted forward-thinking drug manufacturers and pharmaceuticals to consider anti-tampering and abuse deterrents in the design of new drugs. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) however, which has recently vowed to fight opioid abuse, has found it necessary to question the claims of a Canad... - Oregon Sues OppenheimerFunds Over Multi-Million Dollar College Fund Losses
A reported $36.2 million in losses sustained by OppenheimerFunds Oregon state-sponsored college savings plans is the subject of a lawsuit brought by Oregon state against the fund company. Filed in Oregon state court, the suit alleges violations of securities law, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and negligent misrepresentation... - Canadian Sues, While US Disco Diva Says “I Will Survive” in Court
Oct-22-13 Green Brook, NJ Given the cost and complexity of construction, it’s little wonder that home warranty insurance is such a valued level of protection for the homeowner. Sadly, that protection is often more perception, given the realities homeowners encounter when the unforeseen occurs. Case in point is a new home built in central Canada, in the... - New Study Shows Bisphenol A Linked to Diabetes and Heart Disease
FDA to Hold a Public Hearing An association exists between levels of bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and diabetes and heart disease including angina, coronary artery disease, heart attack, and elevated liver enzymes, according to a new study to be published in the prestigious Journal of American Medical Association on September 17. The results of the st... - 25 People Dead in California Commuter Train Accident
Failure to Stop at a Red Light Probably the Cause A commuter train crashed head on into a freight train on Friday, killing 25 people, and injuring 135, in what is reportedly the deadliest rail disaster in US history. The accident happened in the San Fernando Valley. The Metrolink train was carrying 220 passengers, en route from Union Station in Lo... - MDL Plaintiffs Increasing in Alleged Viagra Melanoma Connection Lawsuit
Jun-1-17 Birmingham, AL The number of men alleging they developed melanoma after taking Viagra is on the increase. A total of 428 men are now plaintiffs in a MDL consolidated in Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate) Product Liability Litigation suit (3:16-md-02691) in U.S. District Court for the Californian Northern District. “That’s the total number a... - Personal Data Made Public on Tens of Thousands of Florida Students
Flaws in the Princeton Review's Webiste at Fault Tens of thousands of Florida students had their personal data and test scores published online, without their knowledge. The information was available for seven weeks before anyone noticed. The test-preparatory firm, The Princeton Review, accidentally published the data as a result of a flaw in the... - Investigating the California Wage Theft Investigators
Mar-30-23 Sacramento, CA Last year nearly 19,000 workers filed claims with the state of California for at least $338 million in lost or stolen wages alleging wage theft by their employers. But the Golden State consistently breaks its own law by not meeting deadlines for resolving cases. The Labor Commissioner’s office has provided data that shows many Califor... - Force-Placed Insurance Companies, Banks Face Regulators and Homeowners Over Policies
Jul-31-13 Los Angeles, CA Force-placed insurance companies face an increasing number of lawsuits over their policies and practices. In addition to homeowners filing their own force-placed insurance lawsuits, regulators have joined in, alleging companies have compounded the financial problems of struggling homeowners by requiring force-placed insurance on properti...