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Lawsuit Charges CRT Makers With Price-Fixing
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
November 30, 2007
A class-action lawsuit was filed against six monitor manufacturers on Tuesday, alleging the companies of being a "global cartel" involved in price-fixing of CRT monitors.
Resident of mold-stricken complex files a lawsuit
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
November 30, 2007
A resident of a water-damaged apartment complex filed a lawsuit yesterday against the property owner, saying that the Archstone Westbury's "water intrusion problems" and reported mold and mildew made her sick and damaged her property, according to court documents.
U.S. Trial Lawyers, Back on Offense, Take On Railroads, China
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
November 30, 2007
Nov. 29 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. trial lawyers have spent years fighting off litigation limits pushed by the Bush administration and congressional Republicans. Now it's their turn to take the offensive.
Former Player Sues NY College Over Staph
Posted by: euser
November 06, 2007
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A former college football player has sued Iona College over an antibiotic-resistant staph infection he says nearly cost him his leg two years ago.
Medical-Bill Errors Increasingly Common
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
October 30, 2007
WASHINGTON -- Don't assume that your complicated medical bill is correct. Errors on bills for doctors, medical tests or hospitals can result in overcharges that run from a few dollars to tens of thousands of dollars.
Likelihood of Burst Appendix Tied to Insurance
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
October 17, 2007
The kind of insurance a patient has may increase the likelihood of a burst appendix, according to a new study.
Johnson & Johnson Recalls Children's Cough Medicines
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
October 15, 2007
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- Johnson & Johnson on Thursday voluntarily recalled certain infant cough and cold products, citing "rare" instances of misuse leading to overdoses.
Effects of Concussion Often Overlooked in Female Athletes
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
October 08, 2007
A new study has revealed that female high school athletes are 68 times more likely to suffer a concussion than the their male counterparts. The results of the study, to be published in the Journal of Athletic Training, also showed that girls suffered more intense and longer lasting effects from concussions.
When Recalls Return
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
October 02, 2007
The word "recall" often conjures images of emptied shelves and store counters piled high with defective or hazardous items brought in by consumers. But the reality is often quite different as the recent recalls of toys, jewelry and cribs show.
EEOC accuses county of age discrimination
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
September 24, 2007
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against the Baltimore County government, accusing it of age discrimination in requiring older employees to pay more for their pensions.
District judge approves preliminary $30 million settlement against Sprint
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
September 18, 2007
Sprint Nextel Corp. will pay $30 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing it and AT&T Corp. of overcharging customers for assessments that help pay for subsidized phone services.
Blacks receive unequal nursing-home care, report finds
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
September 18, 2007
A new report reveals a system of separate and unequal nursing-home care for black Americans, one that could expose frail seniors to substandard care.
Carbon Monoxide Dangers (Portable Generators)
Posted by: Matthew Terry
September 13, 2007
Consumers need to be aware of the many dangers associated with portable generators.
- In 2005, at least 64 people died of carbon monoxide poisoning associated with portable generators, according to reports received by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Laxative Becomes Lawsuit Target
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
August 21, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - A popular over-the-counter laxative used to flush out patients' bowels before procedures such as colonoscopies has caused serious kidney damage and even death, a series of lawsuits filed across the country alleges.
Printing could be hazardous to your health
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
August 06, 2007
That laser printer sitting on your desk could be emitting high levels of potentially hazardous particles, according to a study published today. Some printers released almost as many ultra-fine particles as a smoldering cigarette, the study authors said.
USERRA Protects The Rights of Military Service People
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
August 01, 2007
Washington, DC: The men and women who leave their employment for military service put their lives on the line in the service of their country. Unfortunately, some return home to discover that they have been fired or demoted while engaged in military service. People involved in military service do have their employment rights protected by law; however, many do not know their rights when it comes to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
FDA Says Toss Food Linked to Botulism
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
July 27, 2007
WASHINGTON -- People should immediately throw away more than 90 different products, from chili sauce to corned beef hash to dog food, produced at a plant linked to a botulism outbreak, the government warned Monday. Castleberry's Food Company temporarily closed the suspect plant.
Watchdog wants tough message sent to Sprint
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
July 17, 2007
Cellphone companies are notorious for socking customers with hefty fees if they want to get out of their contracts early. Now, some people believe Sprint Nextel Corp. ought to get a taste of its own medicine.
Home Depot Faces Multiple Suits Alleging Health Hazards From Grout Sealer
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
July 12, 2007
When Gwinnett County, Ga., resident James Flynn bought a spray can of grout sealer from his neighborhood Home Depot in July 2005, he could not have imagined that his purchase would land him in the hospital and cost him the use of a lung.
Wage Disputes Over Donning Gear Fuel Suits
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
July 12, 2007
It's come to this: the process of getting ready for work is being litigated.
In lawsuits filed across the nation, employees from police officers to poultry workers are suing to be paid for the time it takes to put on and take off their uniforms and required safety gear.
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