The Austin, Texas-based law office of Hissey Kientz has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a 39-year-old Austin woman who died from cardiac arrest as a result of pancreatitis. The suit claims Zyprexa was the cause.
A recent study suggests that Oxycontin, Vicodin, and other narcotic pain medications may not provide long-term pain relief for patients suffering from chronic back pain.
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2007 budget proposal calls for nearly $69 million for the state's Department of Pesticide Regulation – a 5 percent increase over last year. The boost is the result of a crackdown on unpaid pesticide-retailer sales fees.
A recent study suggests that Americans are regularly exposed to the toxic chemicals used in flame retardants through ingestion of household dust, raising particular concerns about the potential impact on children.
A professional singer from Belleville, Illinois, has filed a lawsuit seeking damages for alleged failed dental work and dental malpractice by multiple dentists over a period of two years.
State Farm Fire & Casualty Company settled out of court with a Mississippi policyholder on Friday, avoiding a pending trial set to begin today. The Long Beach resident filed a suit against the company after his Katrina claim was denied.