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Washington state court rules in favor of medical negligence victims

Posted on September 24, 2009
Seattle, WA: The Washington State Supreme Court recently overturned a law that could have potentially blocked medical negligence victims' access to courts.

Zinc Is Good for You, But Not For Your Nose

Posted on September 23, 2009
Phoenix, AZ: Zicam smell loss in tandem with Zicam cold medicine that contains zinc is unfortunate in that it detracts from the various health benefits of zinc beyond its use as a nasal spray. There is little doubt however that Zicam side effects have resulted in loss of smell for some, often triggering a call to a Zicam lawyer.

Was GlaxoSmithKline Worried About Avandia Risks?

Posted on September 23, 2009
Seattle, WA: For patients who take Avandia, learning about the risk of Avandia side effects may have come as a complete surprise before the strengthened warnings were added in 2007. However, reports have surfaced that GlaxoSmithKline, maker of Avandia, may have known about the risks before studies were released questioning the drug's safety.

Employer Sued Over Testing for Prescription Drug Use

Posted on September 23, 2009
In an interesting twist on employment law, Dura Automotive Systems Inc. in Tennessee is facing two separate lawsuits, both of which involve allegations that the company forced employees to undergo testing for legal drugs ? specifically prescription pain killers.

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Jury Finds for Asbestos Mesothelioma Plaintiff in $1.4 Million Award

Posted on September 23, 2009
Chattanooga, TN: As Mesothelioma lawsuits go, this one had a happy ending for a former asbestos worker's surviving family. The sad part is that the subject of the asbestos lawsuit, Wayne Jackson, did not live to see justice prevail after he was felled by the affects of asbestos.

One Dead in Helicopter Crash 'Fireball' North of Toronto

Posted on September 23, 2009
Toronto, ON: A helicopter crash north of Toronto on the night of September 21st killed the lone occupant. Helicopter accidents appear to be on the rise and helicopter crashes often result in helicopter crash victims who are either maimed or killed.

Chinese drywall spawning defective product lawsuits

Posted on September 23, 2009
Drywall imported from China has sparked a massive number of defective drywall lawsuits in the South with close to 150 cases being filed in Mississippi alone.

3 indicted over civil rights violations in prison

Posted on September 23, 2009
Three officers at a Miami prison, along with one inmate, were charged with conspiracy and civil rights violations of inmates.

CVS pays $2.8M to settle dietary supplement lawsuit

Posted on September 23, 2009
CVS Pharmacy will reportedly adhere to a proposed settlement from the Federal Trade Commission that will have the national drug chain refund $2.8 million and to halt "misleading claims" about one of the company's dietary supplements.

Watchdog group files environmental lawsuit citing pollution in Gowanus Canal

Posted on September 22, 2009
Brooklyn, New York: An environmental lawsuit has been threatened against three Brooklyn companies accusing them of polluting the Gowanus Canal in the borough.

Michigan woman awarded $15M in dental malpractice lawsuit

Posted on September 22, 2009
Pontiac, Michigan: A 61-year-old woman was awarded $15 million by a Michigan jury in a dental malpractice lawsuit after her dentist reportedly failed to diagnose a precancerous lesion.

Overtime Law: Are Strippers Independent Contractors?

Posted on September 22, 2009
Salisbury, MA: When it comes to overtime pay there are certain people who are considered exempt under overtime pay laws. Those people can include independent contractors, who are not technically under the employ of a company. However, it is possible for people to be misclassified as independent contractors and therefore unfairly denied proper pay under overtime labor laws...

Zicam User Says Life is Bland Without Smell and Taste

Posted on September 22, 2009
Huntsville, AL: Brad M. believes he has been dealing with Zicam side effects for several months. Ever since he used Zicam to prevent a cold, Brad has had nasal problems. Specifically, Brad is suffering from Zicam smell loss and a loss of taste. He says the Zicam loss of smell has had an impact on his life.

Failed CD Horizon System Fast-Tracked to Approval, Manufacturer Played by the Rules

Posted on September 22, 2009
Washington, DC: The recall almost two years ago of the Medtronic CD Horizon Spinal System Agile Dynamic Stabilization Device was initiated literally months after the device was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). And because the Medtronic CD Horizon system was substantially similar to other devices already on the market, manufacturer Medtronic Sofamor Danek did not require approval of a pre-market approval application (PMA) for its Class II medical device.

Husband Warns Others to Stop taking Yasmin

Posted on September 22, 2009
Cocoa Beach, FL: Peter says birth control isn't something a guy normally talks about, but after his wife almost died from a blood clot in her lung, he convinced his daughter to stop taking Yasmin and he told the neighbor across the street about it; her daughters were on Yaz.

Illinois AG files consumer fraud lawsuit against contractor

Posted on September 21, 2009
Chicago, Illinois: One man and five repair and mortgage companies were named in a consumer fraud lawsuit for allegedly bilking approximately $1.3 million in equity from area homeowners.

Survey finds dog bites costing homeowners in liability claims

Posted on September 21, 2009
New York City, New York: A new survey was released that finds dog bites account for one-third of all homeowners insurance liability costs.

Reglan: Tardive Dyskinesia "Difficult to Live With"

Posted on September 21, 2009
Somerville, TN: Georgeann T. says watching her husband deal with Reglan side effects has been a difficult ordeal. Georgeann believes her husband is suffering from Reglan tardive dyskinesia, a condition marked by involuntary muscle movements. The link between Reglan and tardive dyskinesia is strong enough that the drug, used to treat heartburn, diabetic gastroparesis and esophagitis, now carries a warning about the risks of developing tardive dyskinesia.

SJS Robs Mississippi Woman of Her Sight, But She Bites Back

Posted on September 21, 2009
Jackson, MS: An allergic reaction to medication can often lead to Stevens Johnson Syndrome, or SJS?a rare condition that is characterized by symptoms ranging from a skin rash, to the sloughing off of huge expanses of skin that are akin to 3rd degree burns...

Hip & Knee Replacement Failure Made Worse?When It's The Wrong Knee or Hip?

Posted on September 21, 2009
Toronto, ON: Hip and knee implant replacement failure is most often thought of in terms of failure involving the actual implant, or physical structure of the medical device involved. However the genesis of a hip replacement lawsuit and the subsequent involvement of a hip replacement lawyer can go beyond the implant, and instead address the knee or hip procedure itself.

Murdoch sues Italian Prime Minister over media antitrust

Posted on September 21, 2009
New York City, New York: An Italian satellite television platform filed an antitrust lawsuit on Wednesday against its competitor, Mediaset SpA.

Denture cream poisoning can lead to lupus

Posted on September 20, 2009
While denture cream may be designed to keep a person's teeth in their mouth, reports continue to mount about the possible zinc poisoning associated with the seemingly harmless product.

Railroad worker files suit claiming job affected his health

Posted on September 20, 2009
St. Clair, Illinois: A longtime railroad worker has filed a lawsuit against his former employer claiming that his exposure to various toxins over the course of his career contributed to him developing pancreatic cancer.

Workers Owed $1 Million in California Labor Law Violation

Posted on September 20, 2009
Los Angeles, CA: The Labor Commissioner for the State of California has found yet another violation of California labor law in the alleged misdeeds of the Federal Loan Modification Law Center LLP (FLM Law Center), together with related entities and individuals...

Elected County Official in Florida Loses Workplace Harassment Trial

Posted on September 20, 2009
Tampa, FL: A sensational workplace harassment case involving a public official and his subordinate in the Sunshine State was recently resolved with a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff. However, it is not known if the defendant involved with the alleged sexual harassment in the workplace litigation will appeal.

Dell settles contract fraud case for $4M

Posted on September 20, 2009
New York City, New York: A computer manufacturing company has been ordered to pay $4 million to New York's Office of the Attorney General to settle a contract fraud case filed in 2007.

Allianz Accused of Selling Unsuitable Annuities

Posted on September 19, 2009
Minneapolis, MN: It has been a few years since Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America was first accused of selling unsuitable annuities to clients. In that time, the insurance company has settled claims that it misled investors about Allianz annuities and Allianz bonuses...

Car Accident Death in Raleigh, Doctor Charged

Posted on September 19, 2009
Raleigh, NC: A car accident is something you can't plan for, can't anticipate and often can't avoid?especially if another driver causes the auto accident. An auto accident injury, sadly, is often not the worst result.

Lawyers: Law that caps medical malpractice damages should change

Posted on September 19, 2009
The case concerning the failed facelift of a real estate agent may potentially change a Georgia state law that limits the amount of damages that can be awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits.

Illinois hospital fire accident claims 65-year-old's life

Posted on September 19, 2009
Marion, Illinois: An elderly woman who suffered injuries from a fire accident at Heartland Regional Medical Center reportedly died six days after the incident.

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