Class Action Lawsuit Blog

Some Pre-Paid Phone Carriers May Be Improperly Seizing Money from User Accounts

support@lawyercentral.com (Pre-Paid Phone Attorneys ) — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:31:22 EST

Some pre-paid phone carriers may be illegally seizing money from user accounts, according to consumer reports.

Frigidaire Dishwashers May Be Prone to Dangerous Defects

support@lawyercentral.com (Frigidaire Attorneys) — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:31:22 EST

A number of consumer complaints have indicated that Frigidaire (Electrolux) dishwashers may contain a dangerous defect that could lead to property damage and serious physical injury.

FDA: Johnson and Johnson Marketed and Sold Dangerous Mesh Without Approval

support@lawyercentral.com (Johnson and Johnson Attorneys) — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:31:22 EST

The government has reported that Johnson and Johnson allegedly marketed and sold a dangerous vaginal mesh product for three years before it was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Yasmin Settlements: $142 Million Paid Out in First Round of Lawsuits

support@lawyercentral.com (Yasmin Blod Clot Lawyers) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:31:22 EST

Bayer has announced that the giant pharmaceutical manufacturer has paid out $142 million in the first round of Yasmin lawsuits.

Pradaxa Sales Continue to Balloon While Adverse Events Pile Up

support@lawyercentral.com (Pradaxa Attorney) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:31:22 EST

The anticoagulant drug Pradaxa (dabigatran) saw its sales continue to climb as adverse bleeding events continue to pile up.

Companies propose $14.8 million FEMA trailer settlement

support@lawyercentral.com (Toxic Tort Attorneys) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:31:22 EST

Almost two dozen trailer manufacturers have reached a tentative settlement for victims that were exposed to a dangerous chemical present in many FEMA travel trailers provided after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

BP Announces Settlement for Gulf Oil Spill

support@lawyercentral.com (BP Settlement Attorneys) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:31:22 EST

BP, formerly known as British Petroleum, has reached a settlement for the thousands of lawsuits filed due to damages resulting from the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Sexual Side Effect Warnings Added to Propecia, Proscar Labeling

support@lawyercentral.com (Propecia Attorneys) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:31:22 EST

Two popular prescription drugs, Propecia and Proscar, will see additions to their labels warning patients of potential sexual dysfunction side effects that last beyond discontinuation of the drugs.

JM Eagle Class Action Lawsuit Certified for PVC Pipes

support@lawyercentral.com (JM Eagle Product Liability Attorney) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:31:22 EST

A California judge has indicated that he will certify a class action lawsuit against J-M Manufacturing Co. Inc. for falsely claiming that its polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes had passed certain industry tests.

Global Payments Breach Affects Millions of Credit Card Users

support@lawyercentral.com (Global Payments Credit Fraud Attorney) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:31:22 EST

Global Payments announced recently that a possible 1.5 million credit card numbers may have been stolen in a significant breach.

Shaw Flooring Complaints Mounting Among Consumers

support@lawyercentral.com (Product Liability Lawyers) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:31:22 EST

Consumers who purchased Shaw flooring have reported serious problems with the product, including cracking, curling, peeling, popping, moisture problems, chipping, blistering, bubbling, buckling and delamination.

Anderson Windows Problems Include Moisture Invasion, Mold

support@lawyercentral.com (Anderson Windows Class Action Attorney ) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:31:22 EST

Anderson Windows, Inc. is under fire after allegations that its 400 Series Tilt Wash vinyl clad windows experience structural problems that can cause serious damage.

Portico Decking Problems Prompt Filing of Class Action Suit

support@lawyercentral.com (Attorneys for Portico Decking Problems) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:31:22 EST

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

support@lawyercentral.com (Oasis Decking Problem Attorneys) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:31:22 EST

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

support@lawyercentral.com (Pradaxa Lawyers) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:31:22 EST

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

support@lawyercentral.com (Enterprise Lawsuit Attorneys) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:31:22 EST

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

support@lawyercentral.com (Drug Side Effect Lawyers) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:31:22 EST

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

support@lawyercentral.com (Crestor Attorneys) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:31:22 EST

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.

Propecia Side Effects Lead Merck to Pull Drug?s Website?

support@lawyercentral.com (Propecia Side Effect Lawyer) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:31:22 EST

Merck has yanked its website dedicated to the popular hair loss drug Propecia, according to The Examiner. This action fuels speculation that more warnings about the drugs negative side effects could possibly be issued soon.

MI Windows May Have Manufacturing Defect

support@lawyercentral.com (MI Windows Lawsuit Attorneys) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:31:22 EST

Complaints alleging MI Windows manufacturing defects have led to a class action lawsuit against the company for a variety of offenses. Allegedly, MI Windows and Doors 8500/4300/3500 single hung windows contain a manufacturing defect that results in a loss of seal at the bead along the bottom of the double pane glass.

Kia Cars Recalled Over Airbag Defects

support@lawyercentral.com (Auto Recall Lawyers) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:31:22 EST

The Korean automaker Kia is recalling certain car models for airbag defects, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Asthma Medications Linked to Birth Defects

support@lawyercentral.com (Birth Defect Lawyers) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:31:22 EST

Some asthma medications could possibly lead to an increased risk of certain birth defects, as shown in a mid-January article in the medical journal Pediatrics.

Pepsi to Pay Over $3 Million to Settle Discrimination Suit

support@lawyercentral.com (Background Check Law Attorneys) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:31:22 EST

Pepsis largest bottling plant will pay $3.13 million to over 300 people after it was determined that criminal background checks formerly used by the company discriminated against African Americans.

Actos Lawsuit Filed Against Eli Lilly and Takeda

support@lawyercentral.com (Actos Litigation Attorneys) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:31:22 EST

An Illinois man has filed a lawsuit against manufacturers Eli Lilly and Company and Takeda Pharmaceuticals, joining over one hundred people who have alleged a link between Actos and bladder cancer.

New Study Highlights Risk of SSRI Use During Pregnancy

support@lawyercentral.com (SSRI Birth Defect Lawyers) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:31:22 EST

A new study from Sweden shows that the use of certain antidepressants during pregnancy could greatly increase the risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPH) in newborns.

Electrolux Dryer Fires Being Reported

support@lawyercentral.com (Electrolux Dryer Fire Attorneys) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:31:22 EST

Electrolux dryers are dangerously vulnerable to catching fire, according to complaints, consumer reports, and recent lawsuits.

Spectre Air Filter Efficiency, Performance Claims Were Misrepresented

support@lawyercentral.com (Spectre Performance Class Action Lawyers) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:31:22 EST

Air filters and air intake systems which were sold by Spectre Performance do not live up to their advertised claims, according to a federal court.

Novartis Issues Recall

support@lawyercentral.com (Drug Recall Lawyers) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:31:22 EST

Novartis has announced that it is recalling some of its drugs after the FDA discovered a manufacturing problem that could lead to drug mix-ups.

Maibec Class Action Filed in New Jersey

support@lawyercentral.com (Maibec Class Action) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:31:22 EST

A group of property owners are claiming that a prominent wood-siding manufacturer committed consumer fraud by failing to honor its warranty obligations.

BP Organic Shingles Failure Reported Among Homeowners

support@lawyercentral.com (BP Organic Shingle Failure Attorneys) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:31:22 EST

According to consumer testimonies, BP organic shingles may not be as durable or as high of quality as they were marketed. Allegedly, some shingles manufactured by Building Products (BP) of Canada Corp. have performed poorly, with some failing within just two years of installation.

Chase ARM Class Action Lawsuit Highlighting Widespread Problem?

support@lawyercentral.com (Chase ARM Class Action Lawyers) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:31:22 EST

A class action lawsuit is pending in California against JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (or Chase Home Finance, LLC.) for the improper setting of loan interest rates.

Mathematical Formula Developed to Detect Adverse Drug Effects

support@lawyercentral.com (Defective Drug Lawyers) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:31:22 EST

A team of scientists at Childrens Hospital Boston has created a mathematical model to predict adverse drug effects in newly-created prescription drugs, according to US News.

Fluidmaster Leaks in No-Burst Supply Lines Allegedly Linked to Defect

support@lawyercentral.com (Fluidmaster Lawsuit Attorneys) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:31:22 EST

Despite claims of superior engineering and heavy-duty craftsmanship, Fluidmaster No-Burst braided stainless steel supply lines may be prone to leaks or bursts.

Union Retiree Health Benefits for Mailroom Workers Cut

support@lawyercentral.com (Union Retiree Benefit Lawyers) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:31:22 EST

A St. Louis newspaper has come under fire for its decision to cut health benefits for union retirees. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch-already entangled in a legal action from the Newspaper Guild over retiree benefits-now must contend with a second lawsuit filed by a union representing its mailroom workers.

FDA and Vaginal Mesh Infographic

support@lawyercentral.com (Transvaginal Mesh Infographic) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:31:22 EST

An October article in Bloomberg addressed the FDA’s 510(k) pre-market clearance process as it has pertained to vaginal mesh over the years. This process only requires that medium-risk device

Day Rate Oil and Gas Workers May Be Eligible to Recover Unpaid Overtime

support@lawyercentral.com (Overtime Attorneys) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:31:22 EST

In the wake of the BP oil disaster, some compensation methods of oil and gas companies have come under heightened scrutiny. One of these practices is when companies pay engineers or workers “day rates,” which is when employees are paid a certain amount per day disregarding the number of hours worked.

Zoloft Birth Defect Lawsuit Filed Against Pfizer

support@lawyercentral.com (Zoloft Birth Defect Lawyer) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:31:22 EST

Eight different couples have filed a lawsuit against Pfizer, claiming that the ingestion of its popular anti-depressant, Zoloft, during pregnancy causes birth defects.

Propecia Sexual Dysfunction Suit Filed by Ohio Man

support@lawyercentral.com (Propecia Lawsuit Attorneys) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:31:22 EST

Last week, an Ohio man filed a Propecia lawsuit against Merck, claiming that the male pattern baldness drug caused him to develop permanent sexual dysfunction and also resulted in cognitive impairment.

Actos Bladder Cancer Link Prompts Drop in Profits

support@lawyercentral.com (Actos Bladder Cancer Attorneys) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:31:22 EST

In light of new FDA warnings and various reports alleging a link between type 2 diabetes drug Actos and bladder cancer, the Takeda Pharmaceutical Company has projected a significant drop in profits for the coming six month period.

Feds Launch Investigation into Chevy Volt Fire Danger

support@lawyercentral.com (Product Safety Attorneys) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:31:22 EST

Federal safety regulators have opened an investigation into possible fire dangers in the Chevrolet Volt, an electric car that won the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year and is rated the most fuel-efficient car on the market.

KitchenAid Dishwashers Prone to Fire

support@lawyercentral.com (Defective Product Attorneys) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:31:22 EST

According to WPRI, KitchenAid dishwashers may be prone to causing dangerous fires. Reportedly, homeowners from around the country have rained in complaints that their dishwashers have unexpectedly sparked or burst into flames.

Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit Filed Against Johnson & Johnson

support@lawyercentral.com (POP Mesh Attorneys) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:31:22 EST

A Louisiana woman filed a vaginal mesh lawsuit against Johnson and Johnson last week, claiming that a pelvic floor repair system manufactured by the company is defective.

Blood Clots Linked to Yaz, Newer Birth Control Pills: Reports

support@lawyercentral.com (Yaz Blood Clot Lawyers) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:31:22 EST

Yet another study has linked certain birth control pills to dangerous blood clots, according to Fox News. The study was of 330,000 Israeli women and found that those women who took pills containing the hormone drospirenone were 43 to 65 percent likelier to experience venous thromboembolisms (VTE) than women who took other pills.

Actos Recall Will Not Be Forced in Europe

support@lawyercentral.com (Actos Bladder Cancer Lawyers) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:31:22 EST

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has announced that it will not force an Actos recall, despite widespread reports linking the popular diabetes drug pioglitazone (Actos) to bladder cancer.

Propecia Sexual Side Effects May Be Long-Lasting

support@lawyercentral.com (Propecia Sexual Side Effect Lawyers) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:31:22 EST

An analysis of existing studies and cases shows that popular hair loss and enlarged prostrate drugs Propecia and Avodart may lead to long-term sexual side effects.

Automotive Suppliers Allegedly Engaged in Price-Fixing and Conspiracy

support@lawyercentral.com (Consumer Fraud Attorneys) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:31:22 EST

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of car owners against automotive suppliers alleging that they engaged in conspiracy and price-fixing to artificially inflate the prices of wire harness systems.

Orthopedic Surgeons Still Getting Money from Implant Manufacturers: Study

support@lawyercentral.com (Defective Medical Device Lawyers) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:31:22 EST

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

support@lawyercentral.com (SSRI Attorneys) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:31:22 EST

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

support@lawyercentral.com (Gentek Lawsuit Attorneys) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:31:22 EST

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

support@lawyercentral.com (Fosamax Femur Fracture Attorneys) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:31:22 EST

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.