Texas Motorcycle Crash Deaths Up Since Easing of Helmet Law
Motorcycle crash deaths in Texas have increased since 1997, the year the state’s legislature did away with helmet requirements for riders 21 and older.
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Archive for January, 2010
Court Finds Makers of Generic Reglan Liable for Label Warnings
Federal regulations do not excuse makers of the generic prescription drug metoclopramide from liability for its label warnings, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth District.
Judge Denies Motion to Consolidate Levaquin Tendon Rupture Cases
A federal judge has denied a motion to consolidate three lawsuits alleging Achilles tendon ruptures were caused by the prescription antibacterial drug Levaquin® (levofloxacin).
American Product Joins Chinese Drywall in Claims of Home Damage
A class action product liability lawsuit has been filed in Miami federal court against North Carolina drywall manufacturer National Gypsum.
Florida Man Sues Hospital for Wife’s Death, Alleges Fentanyl Overdose
A Florida man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Brandon Regional Hospital, near Tampa, alleging his wife of 39 years was drugged to death.
Toyota Suspends Sales of 8 Models over Gas Pedal Question
Toyota Motor Corp. is suspending sales and production of eight models pending resolution of issues related to the possibility that their gas pedals may jam.
Polaris Sportsman ATVs Recalled for Steering Repairs
Polaris Industries is recalling about 8,500 Sportsman® all-terrain vehicles (ATV) to check for possible problems with the steering mechanism.
Steve and Elaine Wynn Divide Resort Holdings in Divorce Settlement
Steve and Elaine Wynn were divorced for the second time earlier this month and agreed to divide their shares of Wynn Resorts, Ltd.
Louisiana Files Lawsuit against Makers, Installers of Chinese Drywall
Louisiana is suing 23 companies involved in making, distributing or installing Chinese drywall, accusing them of fraud, negligence, and violations of several state consumer protection laws.
Judge Says Plaintiffs in Avandia Lawsuits Must Submit Medical Records
A federal judge has ruled that plaintiffs in more than 500 lawsuits over alleged side effects caused by the diabetes drug Avandia® must provide medical records to substantiate their claims or risk having their cases dismissed.
25,000 Cases Could Be Included in Yaz Contraceptive Pretrial Session
As many as 25,000 personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits over the Bayer contraceptives Yaz® and Yasmin® may eventually be included in a consolidation of pretrial proceedings to an Illinois federal court.
Three W Va Lawsuits Claim Tendon Damage from Levaquin
Three personal injury lawsuits have been filed in federal court in West Virginia, claiming tendon damage from taking the prescription antibiotic Levaquin®. Johnson & Johnson and Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. are named as defendants.
Survivors Settle $17 Million Lawsuit over Two Mesothelioma Deaths
The families of two men who died of mesothelioma received settlements from two of the men's former employers just before a Philadelphia jury was to award $17 million in the case.
Former Missouri Sheriff Killed in ATV Rollover Accident
The former sheriff of Bollinger County, Mo., was killed recently when his all-terrain vehicle (ATV) overturned.
Botched Breath Test Forces Kansas Prosecutor to Drop DUI Charge
An improperly calibrated breath testing device forced the Galena, Kan., city attorney to drop a driving under the influence (DUI) charge against the Pittsburg (Kansas) State University athletic director.
EPA Rules Allow Asbestos to Remain in Public Schools
Although it has been known for many years that asbestos can be a serious health threat, it is still present in many American schools. Rules enacted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1986 do not require its removal.
Gastrointestinal Drug Reglan May Interact with Other Medications
The prescription drug Reglan® (metoclopramide), used to treat a number of gastrointestinal issues and the subject of numerous lawsuits alleging that it causes the neurological disorder tardive dyskinesia, can have significant interactions with other drugs and herbal products.
Study Shows YAZ, YASMIN Oral Contraceptives Elevate Blood Clot Risk
A study published in the British Medical Journal shows that drospirenone, a key ingredient in YAZ® and YASMIN® oral contraceptives from Bayer, exposes women to an elevated risk of developing dangerous blood clots that may be fatal for some.
Dopamine Agonists Like Mirapex Designed to Restore Motion Control
The prescription drug Mirapex® (pramipexole dihydrochloride) is a dopamine agonist, used to supplement the insufficient production of naturally occurring dopamine in the brains of Parkinson's disease (PD) and restless leg syndrome (RLS) patients.
Diabetes Drug Avandia Can Interact Dangerously with Other Medications
The type 2 diabetes drug Avandia® can have adverse interactions with a number of other medications and even with some herbal remedies, according to a WebMD.com summary of warnings published by the drug's maker, GlaxoSmithKlein (GSK).
Pain Pump Makers Accused of Negligence in Personal Injury Lawsuits
Numerous personal injury lawsuits have been filed across the country against the makers of pain medication pumps, alleging the devices caused irreversible damage to shoulder cartilage.
Parkinson's Drug Mirapex Linked to Narcolepsy-like Spontaneous Sleeping
The makers of the prescription drug Mirapex® (pramipexole dihydrochloride) are warning that it may cause those taking it to suddenly and unexpectedly fall asleep while performing routine activities, including driving.
Pretrial Proceedings Under Way in YAZ, YASMIN Federal Lawsuits
Pretrial proceedings have begun in the consolidated federal court personal injury and wrongful death suits against Bayer Health Care Pharmaceuticals over its YAZ® and YASMIN® oral contraceptives.