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Brazilian Blowout Solution Contains Formaldehyde
October 11, 2010
Ottawa, ON Health Canada is warning Canadians that Brazilian Blowout Solution manufactured by Brazilian Blowout of California has been found to contain unacceptable levels of formaldehyde. The Brazilian Blowout hair smoothing treatment is known to be available at salons across Canada.
Verizon Wireless Paying up to $90 million in Refunds
October 3, 2010
Washington, DC Verizon Wireless announced today that it will pay refunds totaling about $90 million to 15 million cell phone customers who were illegally charged for data sessions or Internet use. According to the New York Times, customers will receive either credits ranging from $2 to $6 on their Verizon Wireless October or November bills or, in the case of former customers, refund checks.
Moms Sue Similac for Beetles in Baby Formula
September 30, 2010
New Orleans, LA Attorney Stephen Kreller applauds Abbott Laboratories' voluntary recall of thousands of packages of powered baby formula after beetles and beetle larva was found in Similac. However, judging from the number of calls coming into Kreller's office after he filed a Similac defective product class action, the company needs to do more than provide mothers with product vouchers.
When is a Window Warranty Not a Window Warranty?
September 25, 2010
Santa Monica, CA Leaky windows may sound like a minor household issue with an easy fix, but they can be a nightmare. Holding window manufacturers to their warranties can be an even bigger nightmare. Attorney Paul Stevens from the firm Milstein, Adelman & Kreger has handled four class actions against window manufacturers—the most recent of which involves Weather Shield and its defective Vision 2000 vinyl slider windows.
Retired FDA Doctor Says Lasik Surgery Needs Stronger Regulations
September 24, 2010
Sacramento, CALasik Surgery requires stronger warnings and regulations, according to a former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official who was once a proponent of the procedure.
Baby Formula Recalled Due to Potential Presence of Common Beetle
September 23, 2010
Sturgis, MI The beloved four-wheeled star of several Walt Disney movies might be mortified at the news that upwards of five million cans of Similac powdered baby formula have been recalled due to the possible presence of a beetle.
Former Rite Aid Worker Sues Employer for Disability Discrimination
September 16, 2010
Atlanta, GA Rite Aid has been hammered by a class action lawsuit filed by current and former assistant managers who take issue with the fact that the chain has reneged on the employees' right to claim overtime pay for hours worked beyond their regular workday or week. In fact, Rite Aid finds itself in legal hot water on a number of fronts.
New York Bus Crash Kills Four
September 11, 2010
Salina, NY A bus crash involving a double-decker bus occurred in central New York, killing four people and injuring others. The bus had left Philadelphia on September 10 and was destined for Toronto, with stops in Syracuse and Buffalo. According to The Associated Press (09/11/10), the bus, which was off-route at the time of the accident, was too high to make it under a low clearance bridge.
Prempro Cancer Lawsuit Settled out of Court
September 6, 2010
Little Rock, AR A Prempro lawsuit that has been going on for years has finally ended with the two parties settling out of court, in part to avoid a retrial that could drag the matter out even longer. The original lawsuit was filed against the manufacturers of Prempro in 2004.
Regional Airline Cited by DOT for Disabled Passenger Violations
September 2, 2010
Orlando, FL A Florida-based airline has been issued a $500,000 civil penalty by the Department of Transportation (DOT) for various alleged violations regarding the accommodation of disabled travelers. As mandated by the DOT, a large part of the penalty will be used to improve accommodations for passengers with physical disabilities, according to the Associated Press (AP).
Debate Continues over Elidel
August 25, 2010
Washington, DC It's hard to know what to think about Elidel, the topical medication so often used to treat rosacea, eczema, and atopic dermatitis (AD). Pimecrolimus (Elidel, manufactured by Novartis) is a topical immunosuppressant calcineurin inhibitor that is popular in part because it is steroid-free. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has since mandated a black box warning for Elidel and other so-called eczema creams in the same class, due to fears over a potential link to cancer.
Blog Postings are Potential Lawsuits
August 24, 2010
Brooklyn, NY Be careful what you blog about. If the courts have their way, you may not be protected by freedom of speech on the Internet. A number of lawsuits have emerged over content and Internet privacy issues and blogging in particular.
Imprisoned Toyota Driver Freed, Charges Dropped
August 11, 2010
Ramsey County, MN In a story that LawyersandSettlements.com has been following, a man originally convicted in 2007 for vehicular homicide has been freed. Koua Fong Lee had been driving a 1996 Toyota Camry carrying his family when the car, Lee claims, accelerated uncontrollably and slammed into the back of a car stopped at a red light at the end of an expressway off-ramp. It was estimated that Lee's car had been travelling up to 90 miles an hour when it hit the car in front, killing three people.
It's Getting Better, but Dangerous BPA in Cash Receipts a Continuing Concern
July 31, 2010
Washington, DC A recent study commissioned by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that a slim majority of cash register receipts analyzed for bisphenol A (BPA) levels showed either no BPA or just trace amounts of the substance. However, the remaining 40 percent of thermal paper receipts, originating with some of the largest retailers in the country, contained BPA levels anywhere from 250 to 1,000 times higher than products already known to contain BPA.
Chalk Another One Up for the Little Guy
July 30, 2010
Atlanta, GA: Turns out you can fight city hall and win. An Atlanta businessman who alleged the city was guilty of awarding lucrative advertising contracts to a competitor with political connections has been awarded $17.5 million dollars in damages.
Vegas Condo Chaos
July 28, 2010
Las Vegas, NV Attorney Shahram Shayesteh says his clients just want their money back. As they see it, they put their money down six years ago and they still don't have the Vegas condos that were slated for completion in 2007. "It's been five years since they turned over their deposits to the builder and now Deutschebank is saying the project won't be completed until July 2011," says Shayesteh. "That's six years of our clients having their money tied up!"
Rhode Island Quadriplegia Lawsuit Can Proceed to Trial
July 26, 2010
Providence, RI Simcha Berman was enjoying a belated honeymoon trip with his bride Sarah in Rhode Island in 2000 when a tragic accident occurred on the famed Cliff Walk. The accident turned Berman into a quadriplegic, cost him his marriage and left his life in ruins.
You Won—Now How Do You Get the Money?
July 25, 2010
San Diego, CA Despite what many people think, litigation losers don't always hand you a check right away. "Some lawyers are skilled at asset investigation, but many aren't," says Steve Weihe from Premier Judgment Recovery Specialists in San Diego. "The fact is that many firms are so bogged down with uncollected judgments that lawyers are happy to have us work on these."
Woman Sues Google for Incomplete Walking Directions
June 3, 2010
Park City, UT Lauren Rosenberg has launched a lawsuit against Google, claiming that the Google Maps feature on her Blackberry directed her erroneously, causing her serious personal injury. According to the 5/31/10 issue of PC World, Rosenberg was attempting to navigate from 96 Daly Street to 1710 Prospector Avenue in Park City, Utah on January 19.
NHTSA Investigates 89 Deaths Linked to Toyota Acceleration Problems
May 26, 2010
Washington, DC The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Tuesday that as many as 89 deaths may be related to incidences of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles.

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