Homepage»Class Action and Personal Injury Newsletter Oct-31-07

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NEWS ARTICLES AND HOT ISSUES:

Byetta - allegedly linked to acute pancreatitis.

Norton Internet Security - allegedly has pop ups that cause subscribers to pay multiple times for subscriptions.

Yamaha Rhino ATV - alleging ATVs rollover easily and cause personal injuries.

Patients Concerned about Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Leads
Patients who have been implanted with Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Leads are understandably concerned after learning that the leads have been linked to five fatalities. Some patients have undergone risky surgeries in order to have the leads removed after they malfunctioned. Meanwhile, lawsuits have been filed on behalf of patients who were injured by fractured leads.

Pergo Flooring: How to Get Out of Pergo-tory
Carol Millin\'s Pergo laminate flooring was not even a month old when she noticed huge scratches and dents. "Every day I would see little indentations appearing from nowhere and they are permanent," she says. But thanks to her perseverance—and understanding the fine print from her credit card company—Millin was able to get some compensation for Pergo\'s defective flooring.

Defective Shoulder Pain Pump Led to Shoulder Replacement
At first, Laura\'s simple arthroscopic labrum repair seemed to be successful. But her orthopedic surgeon inserted a defective shoulder pain pump and she just had another surgery—this time a partial shoulder replacement. Laura is only 35 years old and she can\'t hug or lift her kids.

Faulty Fuel Tanks: Fuelling the Fire
For decades, vehicle manufactures have long agonized over the issue of fuel tanks and fuel systems, and the most appropriate and effective way to prevent leaks or ruptures that may cause a fire and affect vehicle crashworthiness.

Asbestos: The Migration of a Killer
Residents of this small town whose health was affected over years of exposure to asbestos particles from the former W.R.Grace vermiculite mine have been fast-tracked to receive a $400,000 settlement award via the Spector-Leahy Asbestos Bill. Virtually the entire town was negatively impacted by the fallout of asbestos production, with death rates many times above the national average. At its height of production, W.R. Grace was spewing 5,000 pounds of asbestos-laden ash into the air every single day--particulate that would drift, and settle for miles.

CertainTeed: Stuck Between the Shingles and a Hard Place
When Judy Tyler asked her insurance company if they would cover extensive water damage to her home, their response was that, if she had a CertainTeed shingled roof, they do not cover defective products of any kind. Makes sense—it isn\'t their fault. Rather, it is CertainTeed\'s fault.

Seroquel Touted as a Miracle Drug. But is it Greed?
It\'s enough that the atypical antipsychotic drug Seroquel carries a host of potentially serious side effects that pose substantial risks. However, what\'s worse is an allegation that AstraZeneca, the makers of Seroquel, have been promoting the drug for off-label use for symptoms not approved or sanctioned by the US Food and Drug Administration.

PPH: You Can’t Find what You Don’t Look For
In the early 1990s and again in 1998, Kendall Lewis took the diet drug Adapex for weight loss. He had no health issues before taking this drug but he has now been diagnosed with hypertension and his cardiologist advised him to have more testing, this time for Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH). Lewis might be joining thousands of other victims of diet drugs (such as Fen-phen and Redux) in a PPH class action lawsuit.

Zyprexa and the Adolescent: Eli Lilly Seeks Approval to Market to Teens
The drug Zyprexa, already known to cause weight gain and other metabolic complications that can be accentuated among adolescents, may soon be marketed to teens if Eli Lilly has its way.

Topps Tainted Beef Recall: Could it be the Tip of the Iceberg?
In the wake of a massive Topps tainted hamburger recall earlier this fall, there is some speculation amongst industry watchdogs that there could be a more widespread problem looming, with the prevalence of E. coli contamination on the rise. And lawsuits are on the rise.

More News Articles.

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SOME NEWLY FILED CLASS ACTIONS:
Clear Channel Communications Inc. (allegedly used market dominance to inflate concert ticket prices)

Fastenal Company (allegedly misclassified assistant managers as exempt from overtime)

Columbia Gas Transportation Corp. alleging pipelines leaked into the ground and contaminated land with benzene and xylene)

McDonough, GA (allegedly collecting illegal impact fees for new construction developments)

More New Class Actions listed on our website.

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NEWLY FILED SECURITIES CLASS ACTIONS SEEKING LEAD PLAINTIFFS:
BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. NYSE: BBX
Aetna Inc. NYSE: AET
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. NYSE: WCG
W Holding Company, Inc. NYSE: WHI
More New Securities Class Actions listed on our website.

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CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENTS AND VERDICTS:
Shareholder Settlement American Italian Pasta Co. pays shareholders $25 million securities fraud class action settlement.

Employee Overtime MasTec, Inc. awards workers up to $12.6 million class action settlement.

Minority Discrimination Morgan Stanley agrees to $16 million class action settlement for employees.

Outdated Uterus Surgery Dr. Salim Daya and Hamilton Health Sciences pay $10 million class action settlement to female patients for risky procedure.

More Class Action Settlements and verdicts listed on our website.

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VERDICTS AND LARGE RECOVERIES:
Asbestos Mesothelioma Dana Corp. pays $2 million in asbestos personal injury claims.

Tractor Collision Raleigh pays injured woman $575,000 settlement after a vehicle accident.

Seattle Priest Abuse Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle pays $380,000 settlement to two clergy abuse victims.

Oil Rig Racial Discrimination Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. pays seven workers $290,000 for racial bias.

Ortho Evra Death Teenager’s family awarded $1.25 million settlement after daughter died from blood clots.

Optometrist Harassment National Vision Inc. pays $175,000 after doctor harassed four female patients.

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