Archive for January 15, 2007

First Jury Award Issued over Prempro Claim

Ken Suggs, a lawyer representing Jenny Nelson, a woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, argued that Wyeth, the manufacturer of the drug Prempro, downplayed the risk of breast cancer.

More than 18,000 Claims Settled by Eli Lilly for Nearly $500 Million

Eli Lilly, the company that manufactures Zyprexa, settled more than 18,000 claims from patients claiming the company did not properly warn of the increased risk of diabetes associated with the drug.

Parents File Lawsuit against Paxil Maker over Daughter's Birth Injury

The parents of Taylor Dismuke, a 6-year-old girl, are suing GlaxoSmithKline, maker of the antidepressant Paxil, claiming that the drug was responsible for their daughter’s debilitating heart malformation.

New Research Hopes to Uncover Connection between Antidepressants and Suicidal Behavior

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is funding five new research studies that will attempt to shed light on the connection between antidepressants and suicidal behavior.

Train Crash in Kentucky Unleashes Toxic Chemicals

The collision of four runaway rail cars into a parked locomotive has released a dangerous flammable liquid, prompting a limited evacuation in Irvine, Kentucky on Monday.

Judge Gives Green Light to Class-Action Suit against Costco

A gender discrimination suit from three female Costco employees has been expanded by a judge’s ruling, saying there is strong evidence of disadvantages to all female Costco employees.