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Consumers Flipping the Bird to Fingerhut Robocalls
May 31, 2014
Brooklyn, NY Sometimes it’s all in the name, as they say. And plaintiffs embroiled in lawsuits alleging nuisance Fingerhut telephone calls might be forgiven for giving Fingerhut the finger following yet another intrusion.
Really? You Want to Be PAID too?
May 25, 2014
Tampa, FL Imagine a scenario whereby a worker sits at his desk and commences work at 9 am, juggling papers and taking calls according to the demands of the job. It’s an important job to the company. The worker bee is diligent, at his desk and ready to go every day at 9. Then he gets his paycheck and notices that he is paid based on a start time of 10 am. “What gives?” Frank asks, when he challenges his boss about the matter. “That’s right Frank, we pay you as starting at 10 am.” Frank shoots back, “Yeah, but I’m here at 9 every day.” Frank’s boss looks away. “That’s correct; we need you here working by 9. That’s your job. But the pay starts at 10…” On the surface it seems like a ridiculous situation. However, it’s not far removed from what plaintiffs in a Customer services Agents Unpaid Wages lawsuit are facing.
Prescription Pain Killer Makers Sued by California Counties
May 23, 2014
Los Angeles, CA Five of the world’s largest narcotics makers are facing a lawsuit filed by two California counties, over allegations the companies are responsible for manipulating doctors into believing the benefits of prescription pain killers such as OxyContin, outweigh the risks, despite considerable evidence to the contrary. As a result, the lawsuit claims, the nations is facing a prescription drug addiction epidemic.
Stryker and FDA Issue Class 1 Recall of OASYS Midline Occiput Plate
May 16, 2014
Edwardsville, IL A troubling issue appears to be developing with regard to a now-recalled medical device originally tested and distributed by Howmedica/Stryker following approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2010. Not only are patients at large potentially affected, but also those who participated in clinical trials when the product was in the throes of pre-approval testing prior to the Stryker recall.
Chrysler Dodge Ram Recalls Irking Owners, Potential Class Action Filed
May 6, 2014
Sacramento, CA Some call it a shimmy. Others call it the “death wobble.” Regardless of the name, the potential failure of a vital component integral to vehicle steering can pose dangerous and even fatal consequences. And in spite of Chrysler Dodge Ram Recalls, plaintiffs are taking the manufacturer to court over what has been alleged as a design flaw, together with allegations with regard to the unavailability of parts, and the inability to schedule appointments for repair and replacement.
Why the Courts Should Know What Pharmaceutical Reps Tell Doctors
April 28, 2014
Houston, TX The story of the drug Vioxx speaks volumes about the way drug companies market their products to consumers and to the doctors that ultimately prescribe those drugs.
SEI Class Action: Automation Has Its Drawbacks
April 28, 2014
Minneapolis, MN What is it they say? “Well, you could always get a job at a call center…” Not to belittle the work, the fact remains that call centers have become a mainstay in the service industry, with the sector becoming a magnet for students, those lacking skills for other meaningful work or those simply looking for casual employment. And call center jobs are plentiful. The downside is that they are generally low-paying, and sometimes you don’t get paid for the work you actually do. That’s the gist behind the Customer Services Agents Unpaid Wages lawsuit brought by a group of current and former employees against Sykes Enterprises International (SEI, Sykes).
Maybe They Should Recall the Recall System?
April 18, 2014
Detroit, MI By now, most Americans are familiar with the unprecedented recall of GM vehicles for faulty ignition switches that tend to slip out of “run” into “accessory,” shutting down the engine, power steering, power brakes and airbag systems while a car is in mid-flight. There have been deaths, lawsuits and trials in the court of public opinion that has left General Motors Corp. reeling. Newly minted GM CEO Mary Barra, only on the job since January, is courageously facing the firestorm and vows that every single recalled fault in every GM vehicle will be fixed, 100 percent.
Proposed Zoloft Class-Action Defective Drug Lawsuit Down but Not Out
March 24, 2014
San Jose, CA A proposed Zoloft class-action lawsuit alleging Zoloft is a defective drug because it offers little more efficacy than a placebo, or so it is alleged, was recently tossed by a federal judge due to a time-barring issue and other legal implications. However all is not lost; the presiding magistrate left the door open a crack for a possible continuation of the complaint, with some revisions.
Fingerhut Robocalls Crack the Top Ten in Nuisance Calls
March 15, 2014
Washington, DC Of the many unsavory aspects of finding yourself on the receiving end of nuisance telephone calls, the inherent invasion of one’s basic right and tenet of privacy, and the costs that might accrue as a result, are the most frustrating. To that end, potentially illegal Fingerhut telephone calls could be costing consumers more than mere angst.
Effexor and Generic Version Recalled
March 10, 2014
Pfizer’s Effexor was recalled on March 6, 2014 after a pharmacist discovered that some of the bottles contained a different drug that could be fatal. Pfizer has recalled three lots of its antidepressant medication, totaling approximately 104,450 bottles, nearly 65,800 of which were stocked in pharmacies nationwide.
BPA Linked to Prostate Cancer
March 6, 2014
Cincinnati, OH Results of a new study just released link the potentially carcinogenic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) with prostate cancer. The study, though small, found high levels of BPA in men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Additionally, the researchers found that exposure to BPA disrupts cell division, potentially affecting the development of cancer in exposed individuals.
Fingerhut Calls Seen As Needlessly Intrusive
February 23, 2014
Saint Cloud, MN There is little doubt that Fingerhut, a mail-order distributor of products that also has a financing component under the Bluestern Brands umbrella, has its fans. However, various complaints about Fingerhut, including intrusive Fingerhut telephone calls, appear to outweigh the bouquets.
Plaintiff Has Had His Fill of Unwanted Fingerhut Telephone Calls
February 11, 2014
Eden Prairie, MN The right for a company to market its products and services through advertising and other legitimate means is far removed from the practices undertaken by some companies to take unfair advantage of information and other data at their disposal. To that end, a Fingerhut Robocalling Class Action Lawsuit has been launched by disgruntled plaintiffs unhappy with alleged automated and unwelcome calls placed to their homes.
Courts Slow to Understand Data Breaches
February 1, 2014
Boston, MAData thieves are constantly on the prowl - slipping in through unlocked doors and then helping themselves to untold bytes of valuable information that they can profit from. Over the last 10 years, the numbers of cyber theft reports have skyrocketed, and barely a day goes by now without hackers busting though a data security system.
Looking Back on DaVita, Fresenius and GranuFlo Side Effects
December 31, 2013
Waltham, MA On the final day of a spent year, prior to the arrival of 2014, it’s useful to look back from whence we came, and in so doing, peer into the GranuFlo side effects portfolio. With two primary players in the issue, there remains a vast collection of nuts and bolts, and moving parts that form the framework for a case that is far from cut-and-dried…
$100M Fungal Meningitis Settlement Reached
December 24, 2013
Atlanta, GA A $100 million settlement has been agreed between the compounding pharmacy allegedly behind a massive fungal meningitis outbreak last year and victims and their families.
DaVita’s Legal Troubles Extend Beyond GranuFlo Side Effects
December 15, 2013
Lowville, NY The empire that is DaVita Healthcare Clinics is about to get a bit larger with the launch of a new dialysis center at Lewis County General Hospital (LCGH) in Lowville, New York. Approved in September 2011, DaVita is hoping to open in March of next year. The hospital, according to the Watertown Daily Times (11/18/13), will host the clinic but will not be responsible for it, although the hospital will benefit from having a dialysis facility on site, together with ancillary service such as lab tests.
Following Suit: GranuFlo Lawsuit Updates
December 11, 2013
Granuflo and NaturaLyte lawsuits have been filed against Fresenius Medical Care North America, the manufacturer and distributor of dialysis products Granuflo and NaturaLyte, alleging that their actions (i.e., Alkali Dosing Errors) led to the wrongful deaths of dialysis patients. Both Fresenius and DaVita operate hundreds of dialysis centers across the US.
Heart Attack Patient Joins Fresenius Class-Action Lawsuit and Files DaVita Complaint
November 27, 2013
Las Vegas, NV Ron says his heart attack started right after dialysis treatment with Granuflo at a DaVita Dialysis Center. He is lucky: a number of negligence lawsuits have been filed against DaVita and Fresenius Medical Care by members of families whose loved ones died of a heart attack as a result of using Granuflo and NaturaLyte.

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