'Consumers Taking Action'
Protecting consumers and investors in
class actions and complex litigation
throughout the United States
class actions and complex litigation
throughout the United States
- Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Lead
Sprint Fidelis lead in the Medtronic defibrillator has been recalled because of a wiring... - Overtime Pay
Eligible employees who do not receive time-and-a-half pay for hours worked over 40 can r... - Asbestos-Related Illnesses
Asbestos Exposure Can Lead to Mesothelioma, Asbestosis and Lung Cancer... - Chinese Drywall
Chinese drywall causes numerous problems for homeowners, including a sulfurous odor.... - Denture Cream
Denture cream linked to zinc poisoning and neuropathy.... - WARN Act
Under the WARN Act, employees must be given advance notice of mass layoffs or plant clos... - Gadolinium Injection Risk
Gadolinium linked to nephrogenic systemic fibrosis in kidney patients.... - Levaquin and Cipro
Levaquin and Cipro linked to serious tendon injuries.... - Transvaginal Mesh
Transvaginal mesh linked to pain, urinary problems, infection and vaginal scarring.... - Yaz/Yasmin
Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills linked to serious side effects.... - Avandia
Diabetes drug Avandia can cause heart attacks.... - Unfair Overdraft Protection Fees
Many banks are charging unfair overdraft fees to customers who use their debit cards whe... - Toyota Recall
Issues with the floor mats and gas pedals of several Toyota vehicles can cause uncontrol... - Zocor
Zocor linked to serious muscle injury, rhabdomyolysis.... - Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Lawsuits
Lawsuits Being Filed Over Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill... - Unlawful Nevada Car Rental Fees
Avis, Budget, Alamo and National allegedly charged unlawful car rental fee to customers ...
Defective Drugs
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AvandiaAvandia (Rosiglitazone) is prescribed to Type 2 Diabetes patients and works by lowering blood sugar. Medical studies have shown that serious side effects can affect diabetes patients who take Avandia, including heart attack, stroke, and liver damage. Learn More |
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Levaquin and CiproUsed to treat bacterial infections, Levaquin and Cipro have been linked to serious tendon injuries, including Achilles tendon ruptures. Learn More |
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Yaz/YasminYaz and Yasmin are birth control pills that contain a new type of hormone, drospirenone. This hormone can increase users' potassium levels and put them at risk for heart attacks and other serious side effects. Learn More |
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ZocorThe FDA warns that patients taking the cholesterol-lowering drug Zocor (80mg) may be at risk for rhabdomyolysis, a life-threatening form of muscle damage. Learn More |
Consumer Fraud
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Overtime PayMost employees are eligible for overtime pay. If an eligible employee does not receive time-and-a-half pay for hours worked over 40, they may qualify for a lawsuit to recover unpaid wages. Learn More |
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Unfair Overdraft Protection FeesMany of the country's largest banks, including Bank of America, Citibank, and Wachovia are allegedly subjecting their customers to unfair and deceptive overdraft protection charges. Learn More |
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Unlawful Nevada Car Rental FeesLeading rental car suppliers Avis, Budget Group, Alamo and National allegedly charged unlawful fees to customers at the Reno and Las Vegas airports in Nevada. Learn More |
Product Liability
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Chinese DrywallThousands of homes throughout the country were built with defective Chinese drywall between 2004 and 2007. Signs of Chinese drywall include rotten egg odors, corrosion of copper wiring, and failure of air conditioning units. Learn More |
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Denture CreamUsers of popular denture cream brands, including Poligrip, Super Poligrip and Fixodent, may be at risk for zinc poisoning, copper deficiency, and a neurological condition known as neuropathy. Learn More |
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Toyota RecallSeveral serious accidents have been attributed to problems with the floor mats and gas pedals in Toyota cars. Toyota has recalled millions of vehicles in order to address issues of the gas pedal getting caught on the floor mat or sticking in a depressed position, causing unintentional acceleration. Learn More |
Dangerous Medical Devices
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Transvaginal MeshThe transvaginal mesh helps treat women with urinary stress incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. However, over three years, nine manufacturers of the surgical mesh received more than 1000 reports of complications including infection and bowel perforation. Learn More |
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Medtronic Sprint Fidelis LeadThe Sprint Fidelis lead wire in Medtronic defibrillators has been recalled after research showed that the wire can break and cause a harmful shock to the user. Learn More |
Environmental Hazards
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Asbestos-Related IllnessesDuring the 1900s, many asbestos companies knew the dangerous of the mineral, but neglected to inform their employees or the public. Decades later, former asbestos company workers are developing deadly diseases, such as mesothelioma. Learn More |
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Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill LawsuitsAs a result of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, businesses along the U.S. Gulf Coast are expected to suffer a loss of profits. Those suffering financial losses as a result of the oil spill may be able to seek compensation under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Learn More |