Articles Posted in Class Action Lawsuits

It is buyer beware when any product label says, “Intended to prevent, treat or cure diseases”. It is particularly buyer beware for the website called www.oxygentherapyprogram.com and its products called Oxygen Therapy (35% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide) and Inositol. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration completed an investigation of 35% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide and…

Advanced Bionics took swift action to recall the company’s HiRes 90K cochlear implant device and all un-implantable devices that have been distributed. This hearing aid recall was initiated following two reports from users who experienced excessively loud sounds, shocking sensations and a high level of discomfort. These side effects occurred within eight to ten days…

The dietary supplement known as Duro Extend Capsules, manufactured by Intelli Health Products, has been recalled throughout the nation. Intelli Health Products took this step after the Food and Drug Administration produced results from an analysis of the product showing that it contains Sulfoaidenafil. Sulfoaidenafil is an ingredient that is FDA approved for the treatment…

Last year alone, roughly 10 million people in the U.S. used propoxyphene, known under the brand names Darvocet and Darvon, to relieve post operative pain. It is unknown how many people have died or been seriously injured since the drug was approved in 1957. Recently, Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group, petitioned the Food and…

In October 2010, JP Morgan Chase announced that the company would be temporarily suspending certain foreclosure processes following the discovery that court documents were not being properly reviewed by third party personnel. JP Morgan Chase had allocated some of its foreclosure verification processes to third party foreclosure companies. However, JP Morgan determined that the personnel…

A year ago, it was difficult to know who to sue for the health issues and property damage caused by defective Chinese Dry Wall located in homes across the U.S. Recently, a $2.6 million verdict came back in favor of seven Virginia homeowners who were adversely affected by Chinese Dry Wall. This verdict lays the…

On November 18, 2010, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation will meet in Durham North Carolina to decide if all states’, including Indiana, DePuy ASR Hip Implant lawsuits should be heard in one court. This outcome is the result of the high number of lawsuits that are being brought against the company, estimated at…

Thousands of surgeons perform nose surgery, but the level of training and expertise varies among surgeons. In fact, there are over 150 self designated boards in plastic surgery, but the only ones that align with the goals of American Board of Medical Specialties are the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Facial…

On all drug package inserts, you will notice a list of associated risks which have been identified through studies that the scientists’ manufacturers had performed and/or through independent clinical trials in which patients used the drug to be monitored for the purpose of identifying health risks posed by the drug. Every drug has associated risks.…

You have the right to ask for help. Claims for disability can be filed at your local VA office, VA medical facility and online. You may also request the assistance of a private attorney who can help to ensure that your claim is filed properly. This particularly holds true should you disagree with the disability…