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Washington, DC: Over 2 million dehumidifiers carrying major brand names are being recalled by Gree, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada. They announced a recall on dehumidifiers manufactured by Gree Electric Appliances of China that were sold from January 2005 through August 2013. The dehumidifier can o... - Denture Cream Users Sticking It to Denture Adhesive Makers
Nov-13-09 Marshall, TX More lawsuits have been filed by consumers suffering from denture cream poisoning after using products such as Fixodent denture adhesive and Super Poligrip. The lawsuits allege that consumers were not properly warned of the risk of denture cream zinc poisoning if they overused their denture adhesive. Lawsuits filed in Texas on October 9... - Lead Paint Poisoning Lawsuit News and Legal Information
Although lead paint has been banned in the US since 1978, lead poisoning is still a common health problem in children. Exposure to even a small amount of lead in children can cause irreparable damage. Young children are most vulnerable to lead paint exposure because they are more likely to put paint chips or defective products such as toys contai... - Who should be Prescribed Lyrica?
Nov-16-16 Osseo, MN: When the FDA approved Lyrica in 2007 to treat fibromyalgia, Pfizer’s profits likely skyrocketed as the disease affects about 3 million to 6 million people in the US each year. It took the agency two more years to warn about possible Lyrica birth defects—how many pregnant women suffering from fibromyalgia took the anticonvulsant dr... - Transvaginal Mesh Problems in Canada
Nov-4-16 Toronto, Ontario Exactly how many women in Canada have had transvaginal mesh implanted to deal with bladder issues or collapsing pelvic organs is not known. Estimates run as high as 60,000 women. What is clear is that there are hundreds of Canadian women who are so unsatisfied with the results that they have filed transvaginal mesh lawsuits – ma... - $120M awarded in Westchester Medical Center Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Jan-21-24 Westchester County, NY – A state Supreme Court jury last November awarded $120 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit against Westchester Medical Center. In 2018 the plaintiff was rushed to hospital and because doctors failed to diagnose a stroke, he suffered extensive brain damage. The hospital argued that brain damage had already occurred before... - Truck Accidents: "I Could Have Been Paralyzed"
Aug-25-08 Lexington, NC Eight years after his truck accident, Troy S. (not his real name) still suffers from severe pain. In fact, on the day I call him he has just returned from yet another MRI and bone scan related to injuries sustained in his accident. Troy has undergone three neck surgeries and has multiple plates and screws implanted—all because a truck dri... - California Wildfire Bad Faith Insurance Denial Lawsuits Get New Life
Mar-1-21 San Francisco, CA In May 2020, the California Court of Appeal for the First Appellate District reversed the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to State Farm Insurance Co. Leonard and Patricia Fadeeff challenged the insurer’s denial of their claim for damage to their home in the 2015 Valley Fire. Fadeeff v. State Farm continues to be a... - Railroad Worker Safety: The Hazards of Noise and Hearing Loss
Jul-15-08 St Louis, MI One might normally associate hazards inherent with railroad worker safety as stemming from asbestos and breathing in potentially lethal mineral dust—not to mention the dangers working around moving equipment weighing several hundred tons. However, lost in the headlines of horrific injuries and deaths happening on the railroad, is hearing... - Hurricane Flooding Ups Risk of Airbag Injuries
Sep-16-17 Washington, DC Cars that had been flooded may hide fatal flaws, including damage to electrical and electronic systems that cause airbags either to fail to deploy when needed or to go off unexpectedly, resulting in serious airbag injuries. Airbag lawsuits have arisen in many different situations. This may be just the latest twist in the plot. In 20... - Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawsuit News and Legal Information
Asbestos mesothelioma is a fatal asbestos cancer involving the mesothelium, a protective lining that encloses most of the body's internal organs. The only known cause of mesothelioma seems to be exposure to asbestos particles in the air. The time between exposure and the appearance of symptoms can be as long as 20 to 50 years. Asbestos Heal... - Asbestos Mesothelioma FAQ
Asbestos FAQ What is asbestos? Must asbestos be removed and who should remove it? What diseases are caused by asbestos exposure? What is asbestosis? What is mesothelioma? Who is at risk for asbestos-related disease? What should I do if I think I have been exposed to asbestos fibers? What is the government doing about asbestos use? Asbe... - Botox: "I Thought I Was Going to Die"
Apr-5-08 Wellston, OH Like many patients, Rhonda D. says she was never told about the negatives of Botox, just the positives. However, she had a very bad reaction to Botox and still suffers from some of the side effects. Some patients who have experienced adverse reactions to Botox are considering a possible class action lawsuit against Allergan, the manufacture... - Malpractice - Verdict in favor of Defendant
Case Name : William S. Trump, Jr., et al. v. Adel El-Bialy, M.D. Case Number : BC462043 Verdict Date : 2015-08-19 Outcome Type : Jury Verdict Court : Kathryn Trump ("decedent"), a 52-year-old patient, suffered from irreversible end-stage cardiomyopathy and was a candidate for a heart transplant. Defendant cardiologist Adel El-B... - Transvaginal Mesh—Living with Anger and Pain
Oct-20-15 Portland, OR: Patricia had a SPARC Sling transvaginal mesh device implanted in 2001, the year it was approved by the FDA. Unfortunately, neither Patricia nor her doctor knew that this device was modeled after a mesh that was recalled due to safety concerns two years before the sling went on the market. Patricia (not her real name) was told that this... - Prilosec Kidney Damage Lawsuits
Apr-16-17 Washington, DC: The risks of taking popular heartburn medications such as Prilosec likely outweigh the benefits. According to a recent study, PPI users may be increasing their risk of serious kidney damage without having any symptoms of kidney problems. Given this latest research and previous studies, attorneys are currently investing complaints inv... - Retired Judge Discusses Workers’ Compensation Claims
Apr-19-22 Woodland Hills, CA Did you know that hypertension can be aggravated or accelerated by a work injury such as a herniated disc, which could mean you are eligible for Worker’s Compensation? And do you know how important it is to be represented by a qualified attorney rather than a hearing representative? “My advice is to get a real lawyer who care... - Personal Injury Attorney in Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Personal Injury Lawyer
An accident in Santa Clarita can happen anytime, anyplace, causing critical and sometimes fatal injuries. If an accident has happened to you or a family member, an accident lawyer can clarify your legal rights and any potential liability for the individuals involved. Chances are, you have numerous questions--and given the circumstances, you may even feel a b... - State Farm Urged to Settle Potential Bad Faith Insurance Claim
Nov-6-09 Biloxi, MO A judge in a bad faith insurance case with a wealth of experience in settling insurance claims has urged State Farm to settle an alleged bad faith insurance claim before the matter goes to trial. Gulfport US District Court Judge L.T. Senter, Jr., who has more than 2400 Katrina insurance settlements to his credit, cautioned attorneys repre... - Water Contamination Lawsuit News and Legal Information
Alarmingly, water contamination is increasing, causing harm to thousands and thousands of people and the environment. Environmental laws are in place to protect us and environmental law policy prohibits the dumping of toxic waste or other hazardous materials in our lakes, rivers, streams, and public land. But new chemicals used in fracking by natura...