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Accident Not Her Fault, Plaintiff Forced to File Bad Faith Insurance Claim

Posted on June 29, 2009
St. Louis, MO: The proof will come out not in the pudding but in the lawsuit. However, allegations stemming from a bad faith insurance lawsuit and the accompanying bad faith insurance claim filed by a Missouri woman gives one pause to wonder why anyone ever bothers with insurance...

Hair Relaxer Anything But in Personal Injury Lawsuit

Posted on June 28, 2009
St. Louis, MO: Unless you happen to be a personal injury attorney, involvement in personal injury law usually comes as the result of personal injury. Such is the case for a woman in Missouri who alleges that a hair relaxer did a lot more than simply relax her hair.

Researcher Reprimanded for Ties to GlaxoSmithKline

Posted on June 28, 2009
Atlanta, GA: While pregnant women have to sift through the conflicting evidence regarding Paxil birth defects to determine whether or not the risk of reported Paxil side effects outweighs the benefits, news has emerged that at least 1 researcher had ties to GlaxoSmithKline, maker of Paxil, while he was conducting research about the drug...

California Labor Law: Recourse for At-WillTermination?

Posted on June 27, 2009
San Bernadino, CA: Jill is one of countless people who has been terminated without cause, and some employers take advantage of the California Labor Law. The state of California labor code presumes that employees are "at will", which means that employees working under an employment contract can only be terminated for reasons in their contract.

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Public Citizen Wants Yasmin Birth Control Banned

Posted on June 27, 2009
Washington, DC: A birth control pill that is classed as a third-generation contraceptive is the cause of concern for health advocates concerned with the potential for the Yasmin pill to foster blood clots. Yasmin, manufactured by Organon and Ortho-McNeil and also sold as a generic, has been placed on a 'do not use' list published by Public Citizen, who petitioned the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2007 to ban Yaz birth control.

Pain Pumps May Have Negative Effect on Other Joints

Posted on June 27, 2009
Columbus, OH Patients who undergo surgery often worry about the complications of the surgery itself, but they probably do not worry too much about what effects their pain reliever might have. Patients who were given a shoulder pain pump to use following surgery are discovering that they might be at an increased risk of a serious shoulder injury...

Allegations About Zicam Apparently Not New

Posted on June 27, 2009
Washington,DC: People who have suffered Zicam side effects, specifically a loss of sense of smell [anosmia], are contacting attorneys to discuss whether they are eligible to join a lawsuit against the maker of the cold remedy products. Gary E. Mason, founding partner of The Mason Law Firm, LLP, says his firm has been contacted by clients across the US who say they have lost their sense of smell after using Zicam.

When Employers Fail, ERISA Laws Protect Employee Benefit Plans

Posted on June 26, 2009
San Francisco, CA: When it comes to providing employee stock options, there are rules that employers must follow to ensure the stock options are run to the benefit of employees who invest in stock option plans. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) mandates that fiduciaries, that is people who manage stock option and other benefit plans, follow certain guidelines so that employees can earn the most from their stock option plans.

Did Prescription Drugs Hasten Michael Jackson's Demise?

Posted on June 26, 2009
Los Angeles, CA: While the world comes to grips with the unexpected passing of pop icon Michael Jackson yesterday, The Kansas City Star carried a Life & Style report this morning that claims the King of Pop was taking a cocktail of up to seven prescription drugs in the months before his death.

Avelox Yet Another Drug Linked to Tendonitis

Posted on June 26, 2009
Washington, DC: Yet another antibiotic that has been linked to the onset of tendon rupture has everybody talking, including a doctor who earns part of his living advising society at large with regard to health and medicines such as Avelox.

Fixodent and Zinc Poisoning Lawsuits

Posted on June 25, 2009
Miami, FL: A number of lawsuits pertaining to Fixodent denture cream due to the alleged effects of zinc toxicity and Fixodent zinc poisoning have--as expected--been consolidated after so many Fixodent denture cream customers complained of problems, or had been taken ill.

Air France Plane Crash Still a Mystery, But Clues Remain

Posted on June 25, 2009
Paris, FR: The Air France plane crash that took more than 200 lives and continues to mystify investigators sorting through bodies and debris from the airplane crash June 1st is no closer to being resolved. The black box has not been found. Investigations into plane crashes are complex, and can take years.

Interview with Cipro and Avelox Attorney Mike Stratton

Posted on June 25, 2009
New Haven, CT: "Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) and Avelox are 'last resort' antibiotics to kill off very dangerous forms of bacteria but they have been marketed and advertised way beyond what is appropriate for patients' conditions," says Attorney Mike Stratton of Stratton Faxon...

Attorney Weighs in on Reglan Investigation

Posted on June 25, 2009
Austin, TX: If you thought the number of people who reported suffering Reglan side effects was small, you might have to think again. In fact, the number of people reporting Reglan adverse events, including tardive dyskinesia, has gone up drastically, according to Kathleen K...

MRI Health Risks: Research, Recent Cases and Lawsuits

Posted on June 24, 2009
Carlsbad, NM: Carlsbad Open MRI lab is putting into place safety checks regarding Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures that require the use of injecting contrast agents, about a year after warnings about MRI health risks, namely gadolinium kidney failure associated with the dye.

For the RECORD, Many Say Avandia Study is Flawed

Posted on June 24, 2009
New Orleans, LA: The debate rages over Avandia ,in spite of a recent study that suggests Avandia poses no greater risk and is equally as safe as other Type 2 diabetes drugs with regard to risk for cardiovascular death and stroke. The study, dubbed RECORD, was released in its entirety at a conference of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) earlier this month-although preliminary findings were released prior to 2009.

Little Oversight, Botched Procedures Alleged at Philadelphia VA

Posted on June 24, 2009
Philadelphia, PA: Reverend. Ricardo Flippin is a 21-year veteran of the Air Force. So it's hardly surprising that when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2004 he chose to have his treatment carried out at the VA hospital in Philadelphia, which has since been linked to allegedly medical malpractice --botched procedures in its cancer unit...

It Doesn't Pay to be Honest with Unum

Posted on June 24, 2009
Andalusia, AL: " Had I known that Unum [also known as Unum Provident] long term disability benefits was going to be a loan, I would have gone to a bank," says Elaine. "My interpretation of disability insurance is this: when you become disabled, insurance pays your benefits...

DC Death Train Toll Climbs to Nine

Posted on June 23, 2009
Washington, DC: The death toll in what has been described as the worst commuter train crash in the history of Washington, DC escalated to nine overnight with the discovery of five more bodies, according to this morning's edition of the New York Times.

Hydroxycut: Don't Assume Natural Means Safe

Posted on June 23, 2009
Philadelphia, PA: If there is one thing that users of Hydroxycut supplements are learning, it is that "natural" does not necessarily equal "safe." This much was made clear after a recall of Hydroxycut diet supplements, announced after the supplements were linked to a risk of liver damage...

DC Train Crash - Death Toll Climbs to Nine

Posted on June 23, 2009
Washington, DC: As rescue workers and fire crews struggle to dismantle the wreckage from what is being called the worst train crash in DC's history, the official number of fatalities continues to climb, with nine people now confirmed dead. More than 70 people have been hospitalized with injuries.

Nestle Cookie Dough Outbreak Expands - Now 70 Confirmed Illnesses

Posted on June 23, 2009
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) just released updated Nestle Toll House cookie dough E. coli O157: H7 outbreak numbers: There are now 70 confirmed cases of foodborne illness in 30 states, with 25 persons being hospitalized and 7 experiencing complications from hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Could Stock Broker Arbitration Be Nearing an End?

Posted on June 23, 2009
Tempe, AZ: For many years now, stock broker arbitration has been the only means of settling a dispute with a stock broker or a brokerage firm. Regardless of whether the allegation was stock broker fraud, mismanagement of funds or other unethical dealings, investors had to turn to stock broker arbitration to settle their dispute...

Mass Casualties in DC Commuter Rail Crash

Posted on June 22, 2009
Washington, DC:Four people are dead and dozens injured after one Metro transit train smashed into the back end of another in Washington, DC during the Monday evening rush hour commute. Included among the four dead in the train crash is the female operator of the second train...

If You Suspect Foodborne Illness, Get a Stool Sample ASAP

Posted on June 22, 2009
Glendale, CA: Last August Rima and her husband George had dinner at a new Mexican restaurant. That night, George was vomiting and had diarrhea-symptoms of foodborne illness. Unfortunately, George didn't seek medical help and didn't get a stool sample --consequently they have no proof--but Rima believes that food poisoning almost killed him.

Stevens Johnson Syndrome: One Compelling Story

Posted on June 22, 2009
Seattle, WA: Her name is Sandra and she simply took some medication to feel better. That simple act appears to have thrown the young mother into a months-long tailspin of ill-health and hospitalization. Sandra has Stevens Johnson Syndrome, also known as SJS...

EPA Steps in to Help Asbestos and Mesothelioma Victims in Montana

Posted on June 21, 2009
Washington, DC: Mesothelioma may not be as familiar a term as cancer, leukemia or HIV-but its effects are no less devastating. So much so that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this month used it's authority to invoke a public health declaration for the first time in its history in an effort to aid victims of mesothelioma cancer and asbestos mesothelioma in northwest Montana.

Levaquin Patient Says She Deals With Pain Every Day

Posted on June 21, 2009
Starkville, MS: Patients who were given the Levaquin antibiotic are now wondering if the Levaquin medicine has caused more health problems than they bargained for. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a black box warning alerting patients to Levaquin side effects, specifically the risk of tendonitis or tendon rupture...

Are Hostile Work Environment Complaints Violations of the California Labor Law?

Posted on June 20, 2009
Sacramento, CA: Katherine worked at a nutritional supplement company for just two months, but during that time she alleges that management constantly harassed her and several co-workers. She also claims that they are losing "thousands of dollars" from unpaid commissions...

Did Oregon Go Far Enough in Defective Products Statute Update?

Posted on June 20, 2009
Salem, OR: The personal injury suffered by four Lake Oswego teachers in 2004 has served to prompt state lawmakers to beef up a defective products personal injury statute in Oregon, further shielding Oregon citizens from defective products and providing a few more tools to the defective products attorney.

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