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The US Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers to stop using three Zicam Cold Remedy products because those products have been linked to potentially serious Zicam side effects , including, reportedly, the loss of the sense of smell (known as anosmia). The reported Zicam smell loss apparently can occur within a few uses of the Zicam Cold Remedy p... - Citibank Reaches Preliminary HELOC Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
New York, NY: A settlement in the Citibank home equity lines of credit (HELOC) class action lawsuit has received tentative approval from a federal judge, potentially resolving claims Citibank committed unlawful home equity lending practices by cutting or suspending homeowners' lines of credit during the mortgage crisis. The lawsuit was filed again... - $161.7M Settlement Reached with Six Banks in Veterans Home Refinancing Class Action Lawsuit
Atlanta, GA: A settlement has been reached in a whistleblower class action lawsuit brought against six large banks who are accused of charging military veterans with hidden fees on home refinancing loans. The out-of-court settlement, reached November 19 in federal court, allows for a fund of $161.7 million to be paid by the six banks to the class... - Medifast Weight Loss Programs and Products False Advertising Settlement
New York, NY: A $3.7 million settlement has been agreed between Jason Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Medifast Inc, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), resolving charges that the company made unsupported claims about its weight loss programs and products. Medifast-brand low-calories meal substitutes, including its most popular plan called the... - Amazon Flash Cookie Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Reached
San Francisco, CA: A settlement has been agreed between Amazon.com and plaintiffs who filed a Flash cookie class action lawsuit against the online retailer in 2011. The lawsuit alleges Amazon.com circumvents the privacy settings of Internet Explorer users. The lawsuit, entitled Del Vecchio v. Amazon, (Case No. C11-366RSL) claims that custom... - Securities Lawsuit Filed Against Wells Fargo
Nov-18-12 Columbus, NB A securities lawsuit has been filed against Wells Fargo, alleging the company misled managers of Nebraska Public Power District's (NPPD) retirement plan about the risks associated with an investment. The securities fraud lawsuit alleges Wells Fargo engaged in fraud, misleading statements and other deceptive practices when marketing its inv... - Allegations of Wrongdoing Made Against Home Warranty Companies
Nov-17-12 Dallas, TX With all the home warranty companies , extended warranty programs and insurance options, homeowners would be forgiven for thinking their homes and appliances were covered. After all, home warranty products offered by companies such as American Home Shield and First American Home Buyers are marketed as covering repairs and replacements to vari... - Woman's Face Disfigured in Horrific Amusement Park Accident
Nov-17-12 Ottawa, ON A Canadian woman who's face was severely disfigured as the result of an amusement park accident at a facility near the nation's capitol is suing the operator. Plaintiff Francine Cyr had been riding the Canyon rafting ride at the Calypso amusement park in August 2010 when something went horribly wrong. As detailed by Canwest News (8/15/1... - Consumers of LCD Flat Screen TVs, Monitors and Laptops Eligible For Refunds in $1.1 Billion Settlement
Lansing, MI: Customers – both private and corporate – who purchased certain TFT-LCD (thin-film transistor liquid crystal display) flat panels from 1999 to 2006 are eligible to share in a $1.1 billion price fixing class action lawsuit settlement fund. Eligible consumers and businesses in 24 states and the District of Columbia may be able to co... - Iraq Veterans Awarded $85M in Personal Injury Lawsuit Against KBR, Halliburton
Portland, OR: 12 soldiers who became ill after serving in the Iraq war have been awarded an $85 million settlement in their personal injury lawsuit against American military contractor Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR). In their lawsuit, the first concerning soldiers' exposure to a toxin at a water plant in southern Iraq, the servicemen allege that KBR... - Bayer Ups the Ante for Yasmin and Yaz Lawsuits
Nov-14-12 Orlando, FL Bayer’s latest quarterly financial report (October 2012) states that the giant German drugmaker has reserved an additional $262.5 million to settle Yasmin and Yaz lawsuits. This amount is over and above $610 million Bayer set aside in July 2012. Included in its financial report and stockholder’s newsletter, Bayer said that... - California Insurance Lawsuits
Nov-12-12 Los Angeles, CA Individuals who have had their insurance claim denied should consider contacting an insurance lawyer to help them either file a lawsuit or file an appeal against the insurance company. Whether a lawsuit or appeal is filed, insurance claim help from an attorney can make the process smoother for the claimant, and may make a huge differenc... - What to do When Your Lawsuit is Delayed, but the Bills Need to be Paid
Nov-10-12 Have you filed an auto accident lawsuit due to the negligence of someone else? Have you missed a substantial amount of time from work due to injuries incurred? Is your lawsuit taking longer to resolve than expected? What if you can't get a quick trial date or a fair settlement offer, but are running out of money? If this happens to you, remember these tw... - MoneyGram Settles Federal Wire Fraud Case for $100m
New York, NY: The money transfer company MoneyGram has agreed to forfeit $100 million and has admitted to wire fraud, settling one of the biggest money laundering cases ever brought by the Justice Department. According to documents filed on Friday, November 9, 2012, MoneyGram admitted that it failed to maintain an effective anti-money launderi... - AuRico Gold Reaches $13.25M Settlement in Securities Class Action Lawsuit
New York, NY: AuRico Gold Inc. (TSX: T.AUQ, Stock Forum) (NYSE: AUQ, Stock Forum) has reached a settlement deal related to a securities class action lawsuit that was launched in 2008 when the company was known as Gammon Gold. The settlement agreement, which provides for a payment of $13.25 million to the settlement class, does not contain any adm... - Following Avandia Problems, GlaxoSmithKline Agrees to Share Information
Nov-2-12 Toledo, OH Following concerns that it hid important clinical data on Avandia , drug maker GlaxoSmithKline has said it will now share more clinical data. GlaxoSmithKline was recently fined for withholding safety data about the risk of Avandia side effects from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has severely restricted the uses for Avandia... - Auto Accident Lawsuit Funding When You Need It Most
Nov-1-12 Southfield, MI Auto accident lawsuits may take months, even years to reach a fair settlement. If your ability to work is affected, the longer your case lasts, the more difficult it may be to pay the bills. Pre-settlement lawsuit funding can help you avoid financial disaster and wait for the settlement you deserve. But, don’t take our word for it... - $12.5M Settlement Proposed in EasySaver Rewards Consumer Fraud Class Action Lawsuit
New York, NY: A proposed $12.5 million settlement has been reached in a consumer fraud class action lawsuit pending against EasySaver Rewards. The proposed settlement provides a combination of benefits to Class Members, such as one fully transferable $20 credit valid only for a future on-line purchase of merchandise at ProFlowers.com, RedEnvelope.c... - Burger King Discrimination Class Action Reaches Proposed $19M Settlement
New York, NY: A proposed settlement has been reached in a discrimination class action lawsuit pending against Burger King. The lawsuit, brought by individuals who use wheelchairs and scooters for mobility, allege that they encountered access problems at certain California BURGER KING leased restaurants. Specifically, the class action lawsuit all... - Overturning ERISA Practice: Public Justice Attorney Weighs In
Oct-29-12 Washington, DC Matt Wessler, an attorney at Public Justice, is defending James McCutchen (U.S. Airways v. McCutchen) who has been sued by his self-funded employer-based health plan for the money it paid to cover his medical expenses after he was seriously injured in an auto accident. McCutchen, in his early 50s, won’t ever be able to work again...