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Archive for November, 2009
Chinese Drywall Maker Agrees to be Tried in U.S. Courts
A major defendant in a class-action defective products liability lawsuit over damages allegedly caused by Chinese drywall has agreed to be tried in U.S. courts, rather than forcing the issue into international courts. Plaintiffs' attorneys say this will speed up the process.
Driver Killed in NY Yamaha Rhino ATV Rollover Accident
A Rochester, N.Y., man was killed when the Yamaha Rhino all-terrain vehicle (ATV) he was driving overturned as he made a sharp turn. His passenger escaped with minor injuries.
Judge Aims for August 2010 Start of Levaquin Lawsuit Trials
The judge overseeing lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson over the antibiotic Levaquin has set a schedule for pretrial proceedings that may allow the first federal court trial to begin in August of 2010.
CPSC Calls for Mandatory ROV Standards
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is asking for mandatory rules to regulate recreational off highway vehicles (ROVs) such as the Yamaha Rhino.
Bill Introduced to Protect Homeowners from Losing Insurance over Chinese Drywall
A bill intended to protect homeowners from loss of, or changes to, insurance coverage because of Chinese drywall in their homes has been introduced in Congress by a representative from Louisiana, a state heavily affected by the issue.
Cerebral Palsy Victim Awarded $43.5 Million after 24-year Legal Battle
A 24-year-old woman confined to a wheelchair because of permanent brain injury suffered at birth has been awarded $43.5 million by a New York jury.
Johnson & Johnson Objects to Consolidation of Levaquin Lawsuits
Johnson and Johnson is opposing a move to consolidate three lawsuits against the company and its subsidiary, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc., over the antibiotic Levaquin, claiming it would create an unfair disadvantage in hundreds of pending suits.
The Potential Dangers of Thiazolidinediones
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) is a class of drugs that are prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes patients.
Agency Report Fails to Support Charges against Chinese Drywall
In a blow to thousands of homeowners seeking financial assistance in dealing with property damage and health issues they blame on dangerous Chinese drywall, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has declined to support the allegations.
Safety Defects That Led to the Yamaha Rhino Recall
The Yamaha Rhino all-terrain vehicle (ATV) was marketed as a recreational vehicle capable of off-road operation under a wide variety of conditions. However, its design turned out to be extremely dangerous, causing rollover problems that resulted in serious and life threatening injuries to consumers.
College Students at High Risk for DUI
College campus culture can lead to a high incidence of students driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and illicit drugs, according to the results of several studies conducted in recent years.
Shoulder Pain Pump Placement – Intra-articular vs. Soft Tissue
Placement of pain pumps in the shoulder joint (intra-articular placement) has been linked to the development of Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL).
Most Dangerous Vehicles of 2009
Forbes Magazine has released an analysis of what they consider to be the most dangerous vehicles of 2009, based on crash test data compiled by the federal government and the insurance industry.
First Chinese Drywall Lawsuits Targeted for January
Defective Chinese drywall litigation is set to begin in January 2010, with six cases being heard by U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon.
Mel Gibson's 2006 DUI Conviction Expunged from Record
Mel Gibson's infamous 2006 drunk driving arrest may be in the public memory for years to come, but it won't be in the public record, thanks to a judge's recent order to expunge it.