An Online Legal Media Publication » Aug-18-10

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Feds Intervene in Qui Tam Whistleblower Lawsuit
A Qui Tam Whistleblower lawsuit has been elevated to a formal complaint by the US Government after the feds decided to intervene in an action originally brought by a qui tam government whistleblower. According to the federal whistleblower act a private citizen can bring a lawsuit on behalf of the federal government and share in the proceeds of any recovered damages. Given the provisions of the False Claims Act, the government has the right to recover up to three times the amount of its losses, plus civil penalties.

Chantix Can Drive You Batty
Seattle, WA:"I have never in my life experienced any psychological problems until I took Chantix," says Charlie, who says he tried to commit suicide—twice. "I would like to see Chantix taken off the market right now."

The FDA's Avandia Decision
Now that the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) advisory panel has met and made their recommendations, the FDA must now decide what to do about Avandia. Recent studies have suggested a risk of serious Avandia side effects, including an increased risk of heart attack. Although the advisory panel voted to keep Avandia on the market, with stricter warnings, the FDA can decide to withdraw the diabetes medication, if it feels the Avandia risks outweigh the drug's benefits.

"No One Told Us Asbestos was Dangerous"
"The doctors told me I will die a slow death at an early age," says Kenneth, who worked with asbestos for many years. "I should have taken better care of myself when I was younger, but I didn't know how and no one told me the job was hazardous."

Another Paxil Birth Defects Lawsuit Filed
Andrea and Brad Frischhertz have filed a lawsuit against SmithKline Beecham Corp (dba GlaxoSmithKline) alleging that their infant son was born with Paxil birth defects.

Adult SJS Victim Claims Children's Motrin as the Cause
When Karen Robinson awoke in September 2005 with a headache, she took two teaspoons of Children's Motrin. The Illinois woman (living in Virginia at the time) had no idea of the chain of events that would eventually lead to Stevens Johnson Syndrome and, worse, toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Robinson eventually lost sight in one eye and 60 percent of her skin. With only limited sight in the other eye, she expects to go blind eventually.

California Overtime Violations Rampant in Retail
After working 15 years in the retail business, Kathleen has had enough abuse. She's fed up with working overtime without compensation. "Assistant managers were expected to get the cash done within our eight-hour shift," says Kathleen. "If not, we were told they would find someone else who could get it done."

Attorney: Statute of Limitations on Reglan Lawsuits Running out
According to Kate Gillespie, an attorney with Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman, patients who suspect they have suffered Reglan side effects should contact an attorney as soon as possible. Although there are approximately six months before the statute of limitations on filing a Reglan lawsuit runs out, attorneys need time to evaluate and prepare the case.

More Zimmer Hip Lawsuits Filed
Some patients who have had a Zimmer hip replacementmust now undergo a second surgery to remove the device, known as the Durom cup. Although the Zimmer Durom cup was intended as a better alternative to existing hip replacements, lawsuits have been filed alleging that is not the case.

Yasmin Lawsuits: Is the Drug's Manufacturer Playing Dirty?
Reports have surfaced that the number of Yasmin and Yaz lawsuits has doubled to approximately 2,000 nationwide. The lawsuits allege that the birth control pills cause serious side effects including blood clots, heart attacks, strokes and embolisms. Plaintiffs in one lawsuit have complained that Bayer, maker of Yaz and Yasmin, is not providing documents in a proper manner.

Did Chinese Drywall Kill Virginia Man?
What should have been a joyous time for an extended family in Virginia turned into a nightmare after an elderly man died from exposure to defective Chinese drywall. Donald Tierney, 82, died of respiratory desease, yet prior to moving to the Braemar Creek condominiums in James City, he was in good health and never smoked a day in his life.

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SETTLEMENTS AND VERDICTS:

• Taser Brain Damage Suit Settled for $2.8 Million
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• Payments Begin in Landmark $16 Million Medicaid Class Action

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• Circus World Recalls Wireless Video Baby Monitors
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