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Jun-15-11 Seattle, WA Compared with some other birth defects, reported Topamax birth defects might not seem like a serious problem. After all, Topamax side effects in infants reportedly include an increased risk of oral cleft, a problem that can be dealt with through surgery. But for the children who suffer Topamax side effects, the problem is not as simple as s... - Shoulder Pain Pump Ends Catering Career
Jun-13-11 Sanford, FL Karen, a former caterer, hasn't been able to work since 2008 when she had shoulder surgery and was given a shoulder pain pump . "Ever since then I am in constant pain and my doctor said I can't lift anything over three pounds," says Karen. Not being able to lift or carry anything certainly limits any work opportunities. Karen, age 55, say... - Hip and Knee Patients Unknowingly Participate in Clinical Trials
Jun-9-11 Philadelphia, PA Although Larry had a hip replacement last year and Sherry had two knee replacements in 2007, they both have similarities: their hip and knee implants are metal-on-metal devices; both "baby boomers" are facing revision surgery; and they are both filing hip and knee replacement defective product claims against the manufacturers. And acco... - MassMutual Files UBS Lawsuit over Allegations of Hiding Risks
May-19-11 New York, NY Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. has filed a UBS lawsuit accusing the bank and three others of hiding risks on millions of dollars worth of mortgage-related debt it purchased, Reuters reports. According to the news provider, the lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in Boston, Massachusetts, names Goldman Sachs Group, JPMor... - Data Registries May Help Zimmer Hip Patients
May-16-11 Warsaw, IN With the global market for hip replacements expected to grow 3.2 percent this year from 2010 levels of $5.28 billion, manufacturers such as Zimmer hip are hoping for the biggest piece possible of the hip replacement pie. That said, recent problems involving various artificial hip components—the Zimmer Durom Cup among them—have wo... - Topamax Attorney Nicole Maldonado: "These Families Have Suffered"
May-12-11 Los Angeles, CA Although the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter concerning possible Topamax side effects , there may still be some moms whose infants suffered from reported Topamax birth defects but do not know about the warning. That warning involves the link between Topamax and pregnancy, and suggests that infants exposed to... - Former Zimmer Employee Has Zimmer Knee—Defective?
May-2-11 San Antonio, TX Possibly thousands of people are getting around (or trying to) with a Zimmer NexGen knee replacement . Take Patti, a former Zimmer employee, for instance. Although she doesn't have a Zimmer NexGen, she believes that her Zimmer Natural knee could also be defective. Since getting the Zimmer knee, she has been unable to walk or stand for mo... - Record Damages for Death of Alabama Policeman
Apr-21-11 Birmingham, AL A jury in Alabama was simply standing up for its community and following the rule of law when it awarded $37.5 million to the family of a young Huntsville police officer who was dispatched to investigate a 911 at a Mexican restaurant and then shot dead at point blank by the El Jalisco's intoxicated manager Benito Albarran, according to a... - Actor Settles Securities Claim against Citigroup
Apr-21-11 Los Angeles, CA Investors who file securities fraud claims against financial firms do so with the hope that they will recover money that was lost because of securities or stock fraud. In some cases, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration panel will also award punitive damages in cases of stock investment fraud. One investor was... - "Zimmer Hip Like Buying a Car with a Bad Engine"
Apr-12-11 Broken Arrow, OK Larry has dealt with more than two years of pain since his Zimmer hip implant, and now he is likely facing revision surgery, but at what cost? "This defective Zimmer hip problem should have been solved by now," Larry says. "Why should I, and my insurance company, have to pay the deductible for yet another surgery? It's like buying a ca... - Zimmer NexGen Knee Recall Overdue
Apr-12-11 York, PA Many people who find their quality of life has drastically decreased since having a Zimmer NexGen knee replacement system are wondering why there hasn't yet been a Zimmer knee replacement recall. Even though orthopedic surgeons are calling for the recall of the NexGen CR-Flex Knee replacement devices, their cries are not yet being heard by Zim... - New Mexico Man Receives Prison Sentence in Securities Fraud Case
Apr-12-11 Albuquerque, NM A former insurance agent from New Mexico's capital who reportedly promised to pay back his investors by winning poker tournaments has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for committing securities fraud . The Associated Press reports that State District Judge Ross Sanchez also sentenced Samuel McMaster Jr. to supervised probation fo... - Controversy Remains Over Terbutaline
Apr-11-11 Washington, DC One woman says it's great. The next says to stay away from it. Both were given Terbutaline Sulfate to stem premature labor and contractions of the uterus. And so goes the controversy over a drug that was originally approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of asthma, but not necessarily for use in women expe... - Tylenol Liver Damage: Patients Must Be Aware of Products Containing Acetaminophen
Apr-8-11 Palm City, FL Following a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement that it was taking precautions to reduce the risk of Tylenol liver damage and other acetaminophen toxicity, news has come out about at least one man who reportedly died following acetaminophen toxicity. The victim, Mark Erdman, was a 49-year-old man—reportedly in good he... - Florida Man Dies of Tylenol Liver Damage
Mar-28-11 Palm City, FL A Palm City, Florida man who was reportedly in terrific shape died recently of Tylenol liver failure after he had taken generic forms of the medication as well as ibuprofen for several weeks in a row, reports WPTV.com , a local NBC affiliate. According to the news provider, 49-year-old Mark Erdman recently became seriously ill and was... - Former Adviser Charged with UBS Fraud
Mar-16-11 Walnut Creek, CA A former financial adviser in northern California has been charged with UBS fraud for allegedly transferring money from his clients to his personal bank accounts, Bloomberg reports. According to the news provider, Steven T. Kobayashi also recently settled a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit claiming he committed... - Texas Employer Sued for Lack of Layoff Notice
Mar-15-11 Beaumont, TX An employer in Texas is in hot water for a Texas Labor Law violation pertaining to the failure to provide proper notice for a mass layoff at Conex International, a manufacturing facility located in Jefferson County. According to the February 22 edition of the Southeast Texas Record , about 50 employees were let go at the plant without pro... - Despite Questions about Antidepressant Effectiveness, Some Doctors Are Prescribing More
Mar-14-11 Philadelphia, PA With lawsuits concerning Paxil side effects , such as Paxil birth defects, bringing focus on the effects Paxil allegedly has on unborn babies, some patients might find it unnerving that more psychiatrists are turning to drugs to treat their patients. This despite a study that suggests some antidepressants are barely more effective than... - Patient Facing Hip Revision Surgery Joins DePuy Canada Class Action
Mar-13-11 Toronto, ON Andrew's orthopedic surgeon recently confirmed that he was given a defective DePuy hip replacement in May of 2009, which explains why Andrew has been in chronic pain ever since. "The pain now is worse than before my surgery," says Andrew," and to make matters worse, I have elevated cobalt steel ions in my bloodstream from this DePuy ASR and... - LA Premises Liability Attorney Discusses Faulty Construction Claims
Mar-7-11 Los Angeles, CA "When it comes to Premises Liability I think that most people try to do the right thing—they don't want to be litigious," says Premises Liability attorney Kip Scott. "But if a victim of faulty construction, for example, doesn't know the processes involved, they are going to make mistakes. That's where we come in. "Perhaps someo...