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Amazon.com Faces Lawsuit over Overtime Pay

Posted on December 08, 2009
Seattle, WA: Warehouse employees working for online book distributer Amazon.com have recently filed a lawsuit against the retailer, alleging that it has reduced the overtime pay of more than 21,000 workers across the country.

New York's Off Track Betting Corporation Files for Bankruptcy

Posted on December 08, 2009
New York, NY: The Off Track Betting Corporation, one of the oldest legalized gaming companies in the country, recently announced that it will be seeking bankruptcy protection citing dwindling profits and a need for reorganization.

Nation's First Nephronic Systemic Fibrosis Trial Set to Begin

Posted on December 08, 2009
San Francisco, CA: The nation's first trial of a Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) case was assigned today for trial before the Honorable Curtis E. A. Karnow of the San Francisco Superior Court. NSF is debilitating and incurable condition caused by exposure to gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs), which contain a toxic heavy metal and are sometimes used by radiologists during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) procedures.

Lawsuit Alleges Denture Cream Zinc Poisoning

Posted on December 08, 2009
Miami, FL: A lawsuit has been launched against the manufacturers of Fixodent denture adhesive and Super PoliGrip alleging denture cream zinc poisoning.

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Rise in Unemployment Tax Could Hurt Florida Employment

Posted on December 07, 2009
Cape Coral, FL: The high unemployment rate will hit Florida businesses even harder when an increased business tax rate soon makes employers responsible for paying an increasing number of unemployment insurance claims. Workers fear that higher taxes on employers could cause hiring freezes and drive the Florida unemployment rate even higher.

Customer Says Green Dot Took $270 from Him

Posted on December 07, 2009
Denver, CO: Prepaid debit cards offer a handy solution to consumers concerned about using their credit cards online. However, some consumers say the prepaid visa debit card does not work out as well as expected. James S. says he lost $270 because of his Green Dot prepaid card.

Consumer Group Says Popular Zhu Zhu Hamsters Are Unsafe

Posted on December 07, 2009
Berkeley, CA: Arguably the hottest toy flying off the shelves this holiday season has just come under fire from a US consumer group for allegedly containing unsafe levels of antimony, a chemical that can cause cancer, lung and heart problems.

Study Finds US Infants Contaminated with BPA

Posted on December 07, 2009
Washington, DC: A two-year study commissioned by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), in conjunction with Rachel's Network, found that most US infants are contaminated in the womb with bisphenol A (BPA). Alarmingly, further tests found 232 other common household chemicals in the umbilical cord of American babies.

Beef Recall in Two States, Concern Over Salmonella

Posted on December 07, 2009
Washington, DC: More than 20,000 pounds of beef produced at a facility owned by Cargill Inc. have been recalled because of potential salmonella poisoning.

Texas Oysters Recalled for Norovirus Contamination

Posted on December 07, 2009
Washington, DC: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a health alert regarding oysters harvested from the San Antonio Bay, which have been linked to the Norovirus.

MRI Health Risks Lead the FDA to Reconsider Rules on Imaging Drugs

Posted on December 07, 2009
New York, NY: An FDA advisory panel is set to convene next week to determine whether new regulations may be required for three imaging drugs that contain the chemical gadolinium, a compound that poses significant MRI health risks.

Hero Freighter Captain, Maersk Line Cited for Negligence

Posted on December 06, 2009
Underhill, VT: A potential negligence case has erupted from what was previously viewed as a good-news story when a freighter, overtaken and threatened by pirates, was freed in a dramatic rescue this past spring. The captain was deemed a hero?until a negligence lawsuit was filed against the Maersk Line.

AstraZeneca Could Face 6,000 Lawsuits over Seroquel Side Effects

Posted on December 06, 2009
Orlando, FL: A recent ruling from a U.S. district judge could create approximately 6000 individual trials for British drug maker AstraZeneca, which faces litigation over Seroquel Side Effects

Tenant Sues Prospective Landlord for Denial of Application

Posted on December 06, 2009
Yardville, NJ: A prospective tenant who was denied housing in New Jersey due to a complex rental agreement has won some favor through an appellate court in New Jersey.

Muddy Numbers Blur the True Effects of a Strike Caused by California State Labor Laws

Posted on December 05, 2009
Fresno, CA: A recent strike orchestrated by Service Employees International Union Local 1000 over perceived violations of the California labor code has gone largely unnoticed, thanks to poor reporting and potentially false statistics, according to the State Worker.

Nursing Home, Nurses' Aides Sued for Nursing Home Abuse

Posted on December 05, 2009
Richmond, KY: A surveillance camera captured images of nursing home abuse in what has been deemed the second-worst elder care facility in the nation, according to the US Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Yasmin and Yaz Litigation Update

Posted on December 04, 2009
San Francisco, CA: There is nothing on the labels of Yasmin or Yaz alerting doctors to the fact that the fourth generation oral contraceptive poses twice the risk of blood clotting as earlier generation contraceptives. Are women aware of that risk? Do they realize that the second generation alternative is much safer? "These are claims made in the current Yasmin and Yaz litigation," says attorney Mark Crawford.

Parents Say Young Boy's Twitching Is Due to Reglan Side Effects

Posted on December 04, 2009
Naples, FL: Reglan side effects are more difficult to detect in infants than in adults. After all, how can a person tell if an infant's behavior is altered by Reglan side effects when he or she is just starting out in life?

Antitrust News: Is Facebook Monopolizing Social Media?

Posted on December 04, 2009
San Jose, CA: A new lawsuit may have a group of antitrust lawyers switching back to MySpace for their online interactions. Upstart inter-connectivity company Power.com has filed charges alleging that industry leader Facebook is using shady business practices to monopolize the online social networking market.

Drugmaker's New Partnership Hopes to Help Erase Memories of Chantix Side Effects

Posted on December 04, 2009
Philadelphia, PA: A new partnership between pharmaceutical giants GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Nabi Biopharmaceuticals (NBP) is hoping to yield an alternative to medications that increase the risk of Chantix side effects. The partnership is working on the first successful nicotine vaccine that could help consumers quit smoking.

Six File Age Discrimination Complaint against University

Posted on December 04, 2009
Portland, ME: There is no place in a just society for discrimination of any kind, be it racial, sexual, or otherwise. Age discrimination is especially frustrating to those with a wealth of experience and a willingness to contribute, but who are deemed inappropriate according to allegedly indefensible criteria.

New Criminal Law Guidelines Snake through North Carolina

Posted on December 04, 2009
Norfolk, VA: Owners of reptilian pets, including crocodiles, venomous snakes and boa constrictors, face new criminal law repercussions and potentially incarceration in the state of North Carolina should their pets ever escape containment and threaten to cause harm.

Horrific Auto Accident Claims Five Lives

Posted on December 03, 2009
Baton Rouge, LA: A horrific car crash, likely triggered by overloading, claimed the lives of one adult and four children last week. The minivan that crashed was packed with two adults and no fewer than 13 children when it clipped another vehicle and rolled on Interstate 10 near Baton Rouge on November 28.

Levaquin Patient Suffers Tendon Pain for Two Years

Posted on December 03, 2009
Lumberton, NC: Levaquin side effects can be debilitating. Any patient who has suffered tendon ruptures or tears knows how painful the conditions can be?and many say they had no idea that Levaquin put them at an increased risk for tendon issues.

Condo Association Files Bad Faith Insurance Lawsuit in Miami

Posted on December 03, 2009
Miami, FL: A condo association in the Sunshine State is making a bad faith insurance claim against its insurance provider for two residential towers in danger of being demolished next year. The Buckley Towers Condominium Association alleges that its bad faith insurance company failed to react in a timely manner to the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma in 2005.

Washington Car Crash is "Worst" Alcohol Related Accident in 14 Years

Posted on December 03, 2009
Marysville, WA: A Washington car accident on Highway 9 that killed four people this past weekend is Snohomish County's deadliest drunk driving accident to date, according to a report on HeraldNet.com.

New Test Could Have Predicted Paxil Side Effects

Posted on December 03, 2009
Washington, D.C.: Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of California San Francisco have created an experimental method that could accurately predict a chemical's interaction with the human body, in a move that could help prevent future drug complications like Paxil birth defects.

Red Hot ?Red Hat? Attorney

Posted on December 02, 2009
Atlanta, GA: Business litigation lawyer Jeffrey Horst had his work cut out for him when Georgia socialite Vicki Stewart walked into his office with a bone to pick. A book written by a friend of hers had recently rocketed onto the New York Times bestseller list and Stewart wanted to sue the author and the publisher for libel...

Pennsylvania Hotel Employment under the Microscope

Posted on December 02, 2009
Pittsburgh, PA: Pennsylvanians employed in the hotel and hospitality industry will be especially interested in the Pennsylvania labor laws pertaining to adequate pay and other provisions, since the federal Department of Labor announced just last month that western Pennsylvania's hotel and motel industry is under investigation for violation of minimum wage and overtime laws.

More Evidence that Zicam Users Risk Loss of Smell

Posted on December 02, 2009
Washington, DC: Yet another study has revealed the devastating effects of smell loss and various other Zicam side effects on unwary Zicam users. Many people are discovering through their Zicam lawyers that the drug was never approved or regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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