According to the United States Justice Department a settlement has been reached with Pfizer Inc. to pay underpaid drug rebates to Medicaid. The settlement follows allegations that Wyeth, which was bought by Pfizer back in 2009 (around three years after the illegal activity had ended), deliberately reported prices of two of its anti-acid drugs, … [Read more...]
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Settles Lawsuit
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced the settlement of a discrimination lawsuit with a large bakery in Houston, Texas. According to the EEOC, the Commission filed suit against Lawler Foods, Inc. and Lawler Foods, Ltd alleging race and national origin discrimination on behalf of three African-American … [Read more...]
Family awarded $124M after Audi seat failure leaves boy with brain damage
German auto manufacturer Audi has been ordered to pay $124 million to the parents of a boy who was left with permanent brain damage after being involved in a rear-end collision. A defective front seat in the vehicle caused the boy’s father, who was driving the car, to be launched into the back seat upon impact, colliding with his son’s … [Read more...]
Apple vs. Department of Justice
On Monday, a federal judge in Brooklyn, New York, went against the Federal Justice Department and denied the government’s application to force Apple to grant investigators access to data from a locked iPhone that was seized during a drug investigation. The ruling may influence the outcome of the San Bernardino terrorism case in which Apple has … [Read more...]
Avvo Sued for Violation of Right of Publicity
Avvo, an online directory where consumers can search for attorneys by name, area of practice, or city, has found itself in a class-action lawsuit claiming that the website earns money by publishing the information of lawyers without their permission. Chicago attorney, Maria Bernstein, has filed a lawsuit on behalf of herself and all other … [Read more...]
Inaccurate Heart Monitors Lead to Lawsuit against Fitbit
Users of Fitbit fitness trackers from three states filed a class action lawsuit against Fitbit on January 5, 2016. The complaint alleges that Fitbit heart rate monitors are inaccurate and that the company engaged in deceptive advertising that concealed this inaccuracy. The class action lawsuit’s scope is nationwide, meaning if the class is … [Read more...]
GranuFlo and NaturaLyte Settlement
An out of court settlement has been reached between Fresenius Medical Care and U.S. plaintiffs of multiple class action lawsuits. The lawsuits being pursued throughout the nation were on behalf of individuals who suffered cardiac arrest or a heart attack after dialysis treatment as a side effect of the FMC’s dialysate brands, GranuFlo and … [Read more...]
Cancer Risk from Lumber Liquidators Flooring Higher Than Previously Thought
In an episode of 60 Minutes in 2015, it was revealed that national flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators had exposed consumers to toxic levels of formaldehyde, a chemical that’s been linked to an increased risk of cancer and other health issues. The company’s laminate flooring, advertised as being cheaper than its other products, was produced … [Read more...]
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