March 2012 - Class Action Blog Archive
Portico Decking Problems Prompt Filing of Class Action Suit
Widespread allegations of considerable defects in Portico decking have led to a classaction lawsuit against the manufacturer, Fiberon, LLC.
Oasis Decking Failures Lead to Class Action Lawsuit
Due to widespread allegations that Oasis Composite Deck and Rail materials are prone to premature failure, a class action has been filed against the manufacturers, Ply Gem Holdings Inc., and Mastic Home Exteriors Inc. (formerly known as Alcoa Home Exteriors).
Serious Pradaxa Side Effects Linked to Blood Thinner
New research published in the Journal of Neurosurgery highlights potentially serious side effects of oral blood thinner Pradaxa (dabigatran).
Enterprise Lawsuit: Company Improperly Charged Damages
Enterprise has been named in a lawsuit in Pennsylvania, which claims that the rental car giant illegally charged renters for damages to vehicles. Allegedly, the company was charging drivers both the repair cost plus the diminishment of value of the car if it was returned damaged.
Some Antipsychotic Drugs Raise Risk of Death: Study
A new study further illustrates the danger of some antipsychotic drugs in patients with dementia, publishing the increased risks of mortality associated with each one.
Statin Use Could Lead to Memory Loss and Diabetes, Says FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will change the labeling for multiple prescription drugs that reduce cholesterol. This class of drugs, called statins, has been shown in recent studies to lead to an increased risk of adverse brain effects such as confusion and memory loss, heart disease, and Type 2 diabetes.