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Jun-13-14 Sherman, TX While more than 2,600 Kugel Mesh victims have settled claims from C.R. Bard, the parent company of Davol, people are still filing Kugel Mesh lawsuits claiming the medical device manufacturer failed to adequately design the hernia patches and failed to warn doctors and patients of known problems with the mesh. The tort product liability... - Cleveland Settles Ohio Employment Class Action with Municipal Workers
Jun-13-14 Cleveland, OH One can imagine a group of happy plaintiffs and class members, running down a Cleveland street and giving a shout-out with outstretched arms to “Ohio,” akin to every opening of the beloved Drew Carey Show. Only this time, the fist pumps are because they won their fight with the city of Cleveland. Yes, in this Ohio Labor Laws... - ERISA Lawsuits: DOL Taking Action against ERISA Violations
Jun-12-14 Columbus, OH When it comes to ERISA plans , most employees probably assume their employer or ERISA plan fiduciary knows what he or she is doing and is properly managing the company’s employee benefits plan. The problem is that ERISA benefits laws can be complex and even the most well-meaning employer or fiduciary can get caught up in complex laws... - Medical Malpractice Suits against Pennsylvania VA Clinic Settled for $1.4M
Jun-11-14 Families of four veterans who died due to medical malpractice at the Coatesville, PA, Veterans Affairs Medical Clinic were paid nearly $1.4 million in wrongful death cases following their treatment, according to reports from The Center for Investigative Reporting. The malpractice cases included failure to monitor a patient, improper management of a psy... - $1.5M Settlement Reached in Family Dollar Unpaid Wages & Overtime Class Action Lawsuit
New York, NY: A potential $1.5 million settlement has been reached in the Family Dollar Stores unpaid overtime class action lawsuit brought by current and former store managers who alleged the retailer failed to pay them overtime wages. The settlement has received preliminary approval, and if approved, will resolve the claims of about 517 stor... - $100M Settlement Pending in Merck NuvaRing MDL
Jun-6-14 New York, NY A potential $100 million settlement has been reached by Merck & Co, in the long-running NuvaRing contaceptive multi-district litigation (MDL). Merck is currently facing thousands of defective product and personal injury lawsuits filed by women who allege the pharmaceutical company failed to adequately warn women about the potential in... - $100M NuvaRing Settlement Pending
New York, NY: A potential $100 million settlement has been reached by Merck & Co, in the long-running NuvaRing contaceptive multi-district litigation (MDL). Merck is currently facing thousands of defective product and personal injury lawsuits filed by women who allege the pharmaceutical company failed to adequately warn women about the potential... - ER Traumatic Brain Injury Visits on the Rise
Jun-5-14 Washington, DC A new study suggests that the number of emergency room visits for traumatic brain injury is on the rise. Part of the reason for this could be the increase in awareness about the risks associated with head injuries and in particular the risks associated with a brain injury. High-profile brain injury lawsuits, such as the lawsuit faced by... - comScore Reaches $14M Electronic Privacy Class Action Settlement
New York, NY: A $14 million settlement has been reached in an electronic privacy class action lawsuit pending against ComScore Inc. The lawsuit, believed to have the largest class ever certified under federal electronic privacy laws, represents Web users who alleged they had the online analytics giant's data-harvesting software installed on their com... - Legal Malpractice FAQ
What is Legal Malpractice ? Legal Malpractice occurs when a lawyer's services fall below the standard of care; it means a lawyer has been negligent when providing legal advice or representation and has caused harm. Three areas of liability are Negligence (the most common cause of action); Breach of fiduciary duty; and Breach of contract. (St... - Legal Malpractice Lawsuit, Legal Malpractice Law - LawyersAndSettlements.com
A legal malpractice lawsuit can be filed in situations where an attorney has been negligent in his or her dealings with a client, causing harm to that client. Legal malpractice cases involve any aspect of law that involve an attorney giving advice to or representing a client, including contract discussions, patent applications, court cases, insurance cla... - Following Suit: Overdraft Fees Lawsuit Update
Jun-3-14 Overdraft fees lawsuits allege that banks and financial institutions charge excessive overdraft fees to consumers and further that the banks reorder credits and debits to push customers into their overdraft, increasing the fees they can charge. In March 2014, Synovus Financial Corp. agreed to pay $24 million to settle lawsuits alleging the company charg... - $325M Neurontin Consumer Fraud Class Action Settlement Reached
Los Angeles, CA: A $325 million preliminary settlement has been reached by Pfizer Inc and Warner-Lambert Co. LLC and plaintiffs who filed a consumer fraud class action lawsuit over the marketing of the pharmaceutical companies' drug Neurontin (gabapentin). Brought by a class of third-party payers, the lawsuit alleges Pfizer and Warner-Lambert... - California Lawsuit Results in $21 Million Settlement
May-28-14 Mira Loma, CA California wage and overtime laws require workers to be paid for any hours they work, but more and more wage and unpaid overtime lawsuits allege that companies routinely violate these laws and fail to give employees either regular or overtime pay. As a result, employees are turning to the courts, to fight against employers they say treat... - Boehringer Agrees $650M Settlement in Pradaxa MDL
Newark, NJ: A $650 million settlement deal has been struck by Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH potentially ending claims in multidistrict litigation that its blood thinner Praxada (dabigatran) caused serious injuries including severe bleeding. If approved, the settlement will resolve both state and federal personal injury lawsuits. Boehring... - Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Could Result in Separate Lawsuits for Same Person
May-24-14 New York, NY Asbestosis lawsuits and mesothelioma lawsuits, both linked to a person’s exposure to asbestos, involve a variety of complicated claims often concerning a number of plaintiffs. Because asbestosis and mesothelioma can take a long time to develop, there can be many factors involved in an asbestos lawsuit, such as the plaintiff’s li... - Midfirst Bank Settles Forced-Placed Class Action for $2.7 Million
May-23-14 New York, NY Yet another Force-placed insurance lawsuit accusing a major bank of forcing unnecessary flood insurance onto the backs of homeowners at inflated rates and profiting from the forced placement has settled for $2.7 million. The lender insurance class-action lawsuit, which involved Midfirst Bank in a consolidated action that also had Citigr... - Following Suit: Yasmin Lawsuit Update
May-22-14 Over 10,000 women have filed a Yasmin lawsuit against Bayer claiming the drugmaker failied to adequately warn about the Yasmin side effects. Although Bayer has settled many claims, attorneys are still accepting Yasmin complaints. Although court records indicate the number of Yaz cases still pending declined over one percent for the month of April, fr... - Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Funding Is a Financial Lifeline for Medical Malpractice Plaintiffs
May-22-14 When a loved one is seriously injured or dies due to a medical error, the victim (or his/her surviving family members) may be entitled to compensation. An experience medical malpractice attorney can evaluate the circumstances and determine whether the victim has a viable case. After a lawsuit is filed, the time between the lawsuit and settlement can stretch... - Plaintiffs Cannot Seek Punitive Damages in Risperdal Lawsuits
May-17-14 Philadelphia, PA Janssen Pharmaceuticals has won a victory in Risperdal lawsuits being heard in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. The judge hearing the Risperdal side effects lawsuits has agreed with the defendants that punitive damages cannot be awarded in the litigation. A few hundred lawsuits currently sit before the judge. Those lawsuits alle...