Many Claimants Back Out of Proposed BP Oil Spill Settlement
Although BP estimates it will pay $7.8B to victims of the 2010 oil spill, many have backed out of the settlement, claiming what they would get simply isn't enough.
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Another Blood Thinner Prompts Concerns Over Serious Injuries
Like Pradaxa, Xarelto, the latest blood thinner to be approved by the FDA, also faces fears over its allegedly serious and potentially fatal side effects.
Over 900,000 Jeeps Recalled for Inadvertent Airbag Deployment
The result of a year-long NHTSA investigation, Chrysler will pull more than 900,000 Jeeps over concerns side air bags may deploy while the vehicle is in motion.
Papa John's Facing Class Action Over Spam Texts
Papa John's Pizza faces a class action alleging they sent more than 500,000 unsolicited promotional text messages in 2010.
Long Island Power Authority Facing Class Action Over Sandy Response
Thousands of Northeast residents are still without power after Hurricane Sandy, and some have decided to sue The Long Island Power Authority for its delayed response.
Vaginal Mesh Class Action Suit Might Be Australia's Largest in History
Australia's Herald Sun is reporting that up to 20,000 women may be able to join what might possibly be the nation's largest-ever class action lawsuit.
Costco Suit Can Proceed As Class Action, Judge Says
A federal judge in San Fransisco is allowing a nationwide class action alleging Costco discriminated against female employees for promotions to proceed.
SSRI Pregnancy Categories May Indicate Possible Risk to Fetus
Most SSRI drugs are classified into FDA Pregnancy Category C or D, indicating a possible risk to a fetus due to SSRI use in pregnancy.
Hurricane Katrina Class Action Lawsuit Finally Settled
The Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Company will settle two long-running class action lawsuits filed against it in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Stryker Lawsuits Continue to Mount
Seven more people have filed lawsuits against Stryker Orthopedics alleging they were sold defective hip replacement products, among other accusations.