A number of studies have demonstrated a connection between talcum powder and the development of various types of cancer. However, Dr. Schildkraut, a researcher and epidemiologist working at Charlottesville’s University of Virginia, has always been skeptical about these claims. That is until he conducted his own research and found a direct link … [Read more...]
Abilify Side Effects – Compulsive Gambling and Pathological Behaviors and Other Serious Side Effects
If you or someone you know suffers from mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, depression or bipolar disorder, you’re probably familiar with Abilify. This is one of the most popular treatments prescribed by health care professionals for the management of these conditions. In 2013, it was declared one of the top-selling drugs in America with sales … [Read more...]
Risperdal Trial Ends Before Getting to the Jury
On Tuesday, a Philadelphia judge dismissed a defective drug injury case against pharmaceutical company Janssen (subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) mid-trial after finding that the plaintiff’s expert testimony was insufficient to prove causation. Judge Sean Kennedy of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas dismissed T.M. v. Janssen … [Read more...]
General Motors Requests to Maintain Bankruptcy Shield
On December 13, 2016, General Motors (GM) filed an appeal with the US Supreme Court to have a July ruling overturned which opened the company to liability. In July, the US 2nd Circuit of Court of Appeals ruled that GM could not avoid liability from lawsuits regarding faulty switches in older models that were recalled in 2014. In 2009, GM filed … [Read more...]
USDOT Announces New Air Passenger Consumer Protection Rules
More than 700 million passengers board domestic airline flights every year in the U.S. Airlines, and 700 million passengers means big money. Human nature being the way it is, it is unsurprising that absent sufficient consumer protection regulations, airlines will find a way to fleece passengers through the use of sharp business practices. Part of … [Read more...]
FDA Issues Warning About Essure
To women who are looking for a permanent and non-invasive solution for birth control, Essure was the best solution in the market. However, this perception has changed following the issuance of a warning by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Permanent birth control device There comes a time in life when you’re sure that you don’t want any more … [Read more...]
Bill to be Proposed for Mexican Repatriation Investigation
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard of California announced her plans to introduce a bill in January that will investigate the history of the “Mexican Repatriation” of the 1930s. What Was the Mexican Repatriation? Unfortunately, many states do not have the Mexican Repatriation as a part of their US History courses. In case you are … [Read more...]
Russia Hack Investigation Takes Shape in Congress
https://youtu.be/AfWt2niAq_g From the Wall Street Journal: A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to examine the 2016 election for interference from Russian hackers. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains what this means for Donald Trump and both political parties during the transition of power. … [Read more...]
Florida Supreme Court Reviews the Constitutionality of “Ex-Parte Communication” Law
On Thursday, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the constitutional legality of the “ex-parte communications” process used in medical malpractice cases. The process of ex-parte communications is used by defense attorneys to gather evidence to be used at trial. However, this process may also violate the patient’s privacy rights, … [Read more...]
Oregon Teacher Sues School District for Pregnancy Discrimination
Last month, elementary school teacher, Jenalee Piercey, filed a lawsuit against Redmond School District in Eugene, Oregon. The lawsuit claims discrimination, retaliation, leave interference, and other charges against the district. Case Details Jenalee Piercey was hired by the Redmond School District in 2012 as a kindergarten teacher at Sage … [Read more...]
Walmart to Settle Lawsuit Regarding Same-Sex Spousal Health Benefits
On Friday, Wal-Mart announced settlement of a lawsuit regarding its health benefits policy for employees in same-sex marriages. The settlement will compensate employees in same-sex marriages who were denied health insurance due to their sexual orientation and had to pay out-of-pocket medical expenses for their spouses. Case Background Lead … [Read more...]
Big Awards in Risperdal Lawsuits
When Johnson and Johnson (J&J) filed with the Securities Exchange recently, it didn’t hide the fact that it was facing more than 13,000 lawsuits involving the antipsychotic drug Risperdal. This isn’t surprising considering that the drug, which is manufactured, marketed and distributed by the company’s subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals has been … [Read more...]
Obama Administration Pushes to Curtail Arbitration Laws
Following a report released on Monday by the US Department of Treasury, the Obama administration has been trying to convince state legislatures and insurance commissioners to regulate the use of arbitration clauses in contracts used by insurance companies. The report states, “State policy makers and insurance regulators should assess whether the … [Read more...]
Hip Implant Plaintiffs Get $240 Million
If you had corrective surgery as a result of failure of a Wright hip implant between 150 days and 8 years following your initial implant, you may be eligible for compensation from the company. This follows a November 2nd settlement in which Wright Medical Group agreed to pay $240 million to victims in response to 1,292 claims that were consolidated … [Read more...]
Trump Requests Comments to be Excluded in Trump University Trial
In a motion recently filed in a San Diego Federal Court, Donald Trump’s attorneys requested that comments made by Trump regarding Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel’s Mexican heritage be excluded as evidence in Trump University’s upcoming trial. The grounds on which the motion was filed is that such comments “are both irrelevant to the issues in this case … [Read more...]
California DMV Proposes Draft of Autonomous Car Regulations
On October 20, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) created a draft of regulations that would govern autonomous vehicles. The proposed rules are based off of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Federal Automated Vehicles Policy that was made mandatory last month. The draft contains several clauses regarding … [Read more...]
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