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J&J to Pay $81 Million to Federal Government over Topamax Promotion
April 30, 2010
Washington, DC Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $81 million to the US Justice Department as settlement over allegations that the pharmaceutical company illegally promoted the epilepsy drug Topamax for unapproved uses, specifically for psychiatric indications.
Lawsuit Filed after PERA Cuts Passed
March 19, 2010
Denver, CO A class action lawsuit has been filed against the state of Colorado on behalf of the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). The lawsuit seeks to overturn the Colorado PERA solvency plan that reduced the annual pension adjustment for PERA members.
You Gotta Have Hartz—But Then Again, Maybe Not
March 17, 2010
Newark, NJ For years Hartz Mountain has been a trusted name in pet care, and generations of animal lovers have relied on Hartz flea and tick products and other supplies to maintain the health of their pets. But that all could be changing, as various lawsuits have been filed over the past several months accusing the manufacturer and various defendants of selling "an unreasonably dangerous product," according to one recent suit filed earlier this month in US District Court in Newark, New Jersey.
Two Prempro Trials, Two Different Outcomes
March 2, 2010
Philadelphia, PA More than 8000 lawsuits have been filed against pharmaceutical company Wyeth, a unit of Pfizer Inc., claiming that its hormone-replacement drug Prempro puts women at risk for breast cancer.
Google Accused of Unfair Business Tactics
February 27, 2010
BRUSSELS There are those who claim that Google isn't playing fair. In the UK, the British price comparison website Foundem has accused Google of unfair business tactics, and various online French and German companies have also cited Google for using its role as the dominant search engine to squeeze potential competitors and steer internet users towards Google products.
FDA Reviews Avandia Safety Data
February 25, 2010
Washington, DC The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing data from a long-term study regarding Avandia. The study, nicknamed RECORD (Rosiglitazone Evaluated for Cardiovascular Outcomes and Regulation of Glycemia in Diabetes), was designed to evaluate how safe rosiglitazone (Avandia) is for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Toyota Misled the Public, Federal Panel Says
February 23, 2010
Washington DC Democrats sitting on the House Energy and Commerce Committee have said that Toyota too quickly dismissed the idea that computer issues are at the heart of Toyota's troubles with defective vehicles and recalls. The House panel concluded that the car manufacturer relied on data from a flawed engineering study, the New York Times reports.
More Multiple Sclerosis Drug Tysabri Warnings
February 6, 2010
Washington, DC US health officials have warned that the multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri (generic name natalizumab) can potentially cause a fatal brain disorder and the risk is greater as patients receive more infusions.
Honda Recalls Vehicles for Potential Fire Hazard
January 29, 2010
TOKYO Honda Motor Company announced today that it would recall 140,000 units of the Fit/Jazz and City models in the United States, out of a total 646,000 vehicles globally.
Yellow Freight Employees Disgruntled with Wage Cuts
January 20, 2010
Cincinatti, OH Robert is still working for Yellow Freight (YRC), unlike many of his coworkers, who recently lost their jobs without any notice. "My main beef is that Yellow Freight, which has always been in financial trouble, seized all of our funds and used that money to pay off some of their debts," says Robert. "Now they asked us union members to take a 15 percent wage cut, and at the same time, gave themselves bonuses."
Yellow Freight Keeps on Truckin' Despite ERISA Lawsuit
January 11, 2010
Overland Park, KS An ERISA class action in association with the Yellow Freight Pension Plan is being organized in an effort to compensate employees who lost value in their plans due to imprudent investments by Plan administrators in YRC Worldwide stock at a time when the company was already struggling.
Yellow Freight in Violation of ERISA
December 23, 2009
Kansas City, MO An ERISA class action suit has been filed against YRC Worldwide Inc., alleging violations of ERISA statutes. "We represent people who are either retired or still working for Yellow Freight [YRC]," says attorney Diane Nygaard. "This class is on behalf of all plan participants whose 'Defined Contributions' and 'Individual Account' plans invested in Yellow Freight stock from April 6, 2009 until the present."
SJS Victim Loses Out to Virginia State Law
December 19, 2009
Chicago, IL A woman who sued the maker of Children's Motrin after an allergic reaction to the drug left her nearly blind was sent away empty-handed when the jury found her own negligence to be a contributing factor in the damages she suffered.
Study Finds US Infants Contaminated with BPA
December 7, 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.
Red Hot 'Red Hat' Attorney
December 2, 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. "It was the first time I had ever taken anything like this on," says Jeffrey Horst. "Initially I thought, 'well, this is going to be a tough case.' We knew they had deep pockets on the other side and St. Martin's Press was going to go to matt over this."
Double-Trouble for Pfizer in HRT Litigation
November 28, 2009
Washington, DC Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer may find itself on the hook for more than $100 million dollars after two juries undertaking two separate hormone replacement therapy (HRT) trials awarded two plaintiffs $75 million and $34 million respectively.
Zyprexa, Abilify, Risperdal, and Seroquel Linked to Rapid Weight Gain in Children
October 29, 2009
Washington, DC: The largest study of its kind to show an association between atypical antipsychotics such as Zyprexa, and rapid weight gain and metabolic changes that can lead to diabetes and hypertension was published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The study was conducted in 272 children aged between 4 and 19 years.
FDA Looking into Lasik Surgery
October 18, 2009
Washington, DC On October 16 the FDA issued warning letters to 17 Lasik centers that weren't properly reporting problems with the procedure. LASIK is eye surgery done with a laser to help you see better. The laser makes tiny cuts that change the shape of the clear cover over the eye, the cornea. If done right, it can reduce a person's need for glasses or contact lenses. However, there are risks involved.
Attorney Speaks About SunTrust HELOC
September 4, 2009
Orlando, FL People with a SunTrust Home Equity Line of Credit who received notice that their SunTrust HELOC account was being frozen, suspended or decreased might have thought that there was nothing they could do about the matter. However, Jeffrey Krinsk, managing partner at the law firm Finkelstein & Krinsk, says the opposite is true. At least one SunTrust HELOC client has now filed a lawsuit against the financial firm, alleging SunTrust acted improperly by suspending her line of credit, without justification.
Former Rite Aid Assistant Manager Shares His Story
May 29, 2009
Holmesville, OH Although Jim M. worked as a Rite Aid Assistant Manager 20 years ago, more recent complaints about the company are coming to light. According to an article in Labor Notes, a warehouse in Lancaster, California, which houses merchandise destined for Rite Aid stores and also employs over 550 employees, has become the center of a massive employment dispute.

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