October 2011 - Class Action Blog Archive
Orthopedic Surgeons Still Getting Money from Implant Manufacturers: Study
According to a new study, orthopedic surgeons are still receiving considerable payments from drug and medical device companies. The study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, examines reported payments by the five largest artificial device manufacturers, and finds that their total payments to orthopedists has not decreased since scrutiny arose.
SSRIs and Autism: More Evidence Emerges to Support Link
A new study appears to corroborate previous claims that the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy could lead to autism in children.
Gentek Class Action Certification Appeal is Denied
Despite an effort by Gentek Building Products, LLC and Associated Materials, LLC to dismiss a Gentek class action lawsuit alleging defects in their siding, the suit will be allowed to continue.
Fosamax Femur Fracture Cause Continues to Stump Researchers: Study
The exact cause of Fosamax femur fractures in patients taking the osteoporosis drug continues to stump researchers. In September, the New England Journal of Medicine published a study by two Canadian doctors which raises questions about one possible theory behind the occurrence Fosamax femur fractures, but finds that much more research is necessary to establish the exact cause of this reported side effect.
Union Retiree Health Benefits: Can Reduced Coverage Be Restored?
Recently, it has been reported that some union retirees were stripped of health benefits due to subsequent contract negotiations.
SSRI and Antiplatelet Use Raises Risk of Bleeding: Study
A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) indicates that patients who take a combination of a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and an antiplatelet like aspirin or Plavix may face an increased risk of bleeding.
Culturelle Effectiveness Called into Question
Culturelle effectiveness has come into question, as allegations have surfaced that the manufacturer made false and misleading claims about the health benefits of its products.
Full Tilt Poker Ponzi Scheme Withheld Users’ Money, Allege Feds
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has been involved with a dispute with embattled online gambling site Full Tilt Poker (FTP) over whether their operations amounted to a Ponzi scheme.