Gordon Gibb

Gordon Gibb is a writer, broadcaster and media specialist who has contributed since 2007. His specialty is getting to the heart of an issue quickly, and complex subjects are more easily understood in his hands. His work has appeared in major international magazines and newspapers, and his two books on Nobel Peace Prize winner Lester B. Pearson were published in 2006 and 2015 respectively. A book of essays and newspaper columns entitled ‘Gibberish: Tall Tales and Domestic Disasters from Beyond the Microphone’ was released in 2014. A novel, ‘The Fifth Season,’ is due in 2016. When not writing and producing his daily radio program, Gordon operates a voiceover studio at www.GordonGibb.com and runs an oldies music channel at www.yourKawarthaOLDIES.com.

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Depo-Provera: When Your Bones Are Older Than You…
February 5, 2011
Washington, DC Taking an injection four times per year v. having to remember to take a pill daily for three weeks out of four may have seemed like just the ticket for some women. However, the fallout from Depo-Provera has, for some, proved frustrating with lasting adverse effects.
Lawsuit Filed Against Brazilian Blowout Formaldehyde
November 22, 2010
Modesto, CA A major controversy brewing over Brazilian Blowout has escalated after the filing of a lawsuit earlier this month against the manufacturers of the hair-straightening product. KTXL 'FOX40' television in Sacramento reported November 11th that the Attorney General for the state of California filed the lawsuit in Alameda County Court over the presence of formaldehyde in the product.
New Study Finds BPA Could Lead to Infertility
October 28, 2010
Oakland, CA A new study will be of interest to couples trying to have children—and could prove insightful to any hopeful parents having trouble conceiving. Doctors with Kaiser Permanente have published findings in Fertility and Sterility that suggest men with elevated levels of bisphenol A (BPA) were two to four times more likely to experience problems with the quality and the quantity of their sperm.
Similac Lawsuit Launched, New Moms Have Their Say
October 23, 2010
Chicago, IL It's enough of a challenge mothering a newborn, with all the issues, joys and concerns that go along with it, without having to worry about feeding your baby something that is going to make her/him sick. But that's the now-expanded challenge of mothers after it was learned in September that the makers of Similac recalled millions of cans of powdered baby formula due to the potential for contamination.
Elidel Cancer: What a Difference a Decade Makes
October 18, 2010
Washington, DC When Elidel was first brought to market as a treatment for various skin ailments in 2001, everything appeared positive. A now-outdated Elidel TV commercial making the rounds on YouTube is a light-hearted treatment with plenty of friendly faces (including children) and an embracing voiceover expounding the virtues of the non-steroid Elidel Cream. "You can use Elidel for repeated courses as directed by your doctor," the commercial claims.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Careful Sleuthing Weeds out Internet Fraud
May 23, 2010
Redmond, WA A growing form of Internet fraud is evolving from the proliferation of e-commerce and online business activity involving pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. This latest Internet scam is known as "click laundering" and is costing legitimate business big dollars.
You Gotta Have Hartz—But Then Again, Maybe Not
March 17, 2010
Newark, NJ For years Hartz Mountain has been a trusted name in pet care, and generations of animal lovers have relied on Hartz flea and tick products and other supplies to maintain the health of their pets. But that all could be changing, as various lawsuits have been filed over the past several months accusing the manufacturer and various defendants of selling "an unreasonably dangerous product," according to one recent suit filed earlier this month in US District Court in Newark, New Jersey.
Two Prempro Trials, Two Different Outcomes
March 2, 2010
Philadelphia, PA More than 8000 lawsuits have been filed against pharmaceutical company Wyeth, a unit of Pfizer Inc., claiming that its hormone-replacement drug Prempro puts women at risk for breast cancer.
Google Accused of Unfair Business Tactics
February 27, 2010
BRUSSELS There are those who claim that Google isn't playing fair. In the UK, the British price comparison website Foundem has accused Google of unfair business tactics, and various online French and German companies have also cited Google for using its role as the dominant search engine to squeeze potential competitors and steer internet users towards Google products.
Honda Recalls Vehicles for Potential Fire Hazard
January 29, 2010
TOKYO Honda Motor Company announced today that it would recall 140,000 units of the Fit/Jazz and City models in the United States, out of a total 646,000 vehicles globally.
Yellow Freight Keeps on Truckin' Despite ERISA Lawsuit
January 11, 2010
Overland Park, KS An ERISA class action in association with the Yellow Freight Pension Plan is being organized in an effort to compensate employees who lost value in their plans due to imprudent investments by Plan administrators in YRC Worldwide stock at a time when the company was already struggling.
SJS Victim Loses Out to Virginia State Law
December 19, 2009
Chicago, IL A woman who sued the maker of Children's Motrin after an allergic reaction to the drug left her nearly blind was sent away empty-handed when the jury found her own negligence to be a contributing factor in the damages she suffered.
Double-Trouble for Pfizer in HRT Litigation
November 28, 2009
Washington, DC Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer may find itself on the hook for more than $100 million dollars after two juries undertaking two separate hormone replacement therapy (HRT) trials awarded two plaintiffs $75 million and $34 million respectively.
New, Startling Source of BPA: Cash Register Receipts
October 21, 2009
Wilmington, MA For those concerned about the health implications of bisphenol-A (BPA), the focus has been on things like plastic water bottles, baby bottles or even lined aluminum water bottles.
SunTrust HELOC Changes HELL for Some
October 6, 2009
Atlanta, GA The SunTrust HELOC issue may be winding through the courts soon as a class action lawsuit, after several disgruntled SunTrust clients have seen their Home Equity Line(s) of Credit diminished in value, frozen or terminated allegedly without their consent and in the absence of just cause.
Sigg Admits BPA Bisphenol in Older Metal Water Bottles
September 2, 2009
Stamford, CT A trendy metal water bottle that cashed in over BPA Bisphenol concerns in plastic bottles appears to have a BPA products scandal of its own. Sigg, the maker of metal personal water bottles that are sold in 15,000 stores worldwide, recently admitted that bottles manufactured prior to August of last year featured an inner liner that contained trace amounts of Bisphenol A.
Rite-Aid Right on Target, But at What Cost to Employees?
May 19, 2009
Camphill, PA Rite-Aid Corporation is anything but right for a number of employees involved in a class-action lawsuit alleging unpaid Rite-Aid overtime pay for assistant managers. And while a recent conference call amongst Rite-Aid executives lauds the advantages of the recent acquisition of Eckerd Corporation, there are still improvements to be made.
Nissan Infiniti Customers Slam the Brakes on Customer Satisfaction
May 4, 2009
Franklin, TN When you buy what is generally believed to be a high-end vehicle, you assume that all components are equally high-end. However that does not appear to be the case with Infiniti G35 and Infiniti brakes, which owners appear to be replacing at a frequency they're not accustomed to. 'Nissan brake' is not a pleasant subject amongst this group.
Clearwire Internet Lawsuit Seeks Class Action Status
April 28, 2009
Washington, DC Service is important to people, especially in such a challenging economy. However, while 'service' represents a responsibility that most people both understand and value, 'Clearwire service' appears to be something else again. Clearwire Internet, according to many disgruntled customers leaves much to be desired, and the addition of Clearwire early termination fees have left many with little choice but to pursue legal action.
Having the 'Rite' Name, Doesn't Make it Right
April 18, 2009
Camp Hill, PA Rite Aid is a powerful force in the business world, a Fortune 500 company with total sales of $24.3 billion in fiscal 2008. But according to employees with claims of unpaid Rite Aid overtime,Rite Aid is not a happy place to work.
Popcorn Lung Victim Awarded $7.5 Million a Day after his Death
April 15, 2009
Des Moines, IA The good news is that Ronald Kuiper won his lawsuit against his employer. The bad news is that Kuiper, who suffered from popcorn lung, never lived to see the verdict. The 69-year-old factory worker succumbed to lung and heart failure just one day before a jury awarded him and his family $7.5 million.
Clearwire Far From Clear…
March 31, 2009
Las Vegas, NV Writers love the oxymoron, so you'll need to forgive the repetition when so many headlines scream that Clearwire Internet is 'cloudy.' But that's the case for thousands of Clearwire service customers who not only have experienced problems with their service; there's been this little matter of Clearwire early termination fees.
Bad Brakes: That Squeal Isn't Coming From Happy Infiniti Owners
March 5, 2009
Upland, CA The squeal coming from within the Infiniti G35 2005 is probably not a squeal of delight from the owner, but rather the squeal from Infiniti brakes that has many Nissan Infiniti owners seeing red. The Nissan brakes appear to be noisy and there isn't much that can be done about it beyond a lawsuit. Owners aren't happy.
Lennox Complete Heat HM30 a Complete Disaster
February 24, 2009
Bethesda, MD A heating system from Lennox once touted as modern and efficient is proving a massive headache for many homeowners who have been made to suffer through the inconvenience of a wholesale removal and replacement of their heating systems. And if your failed Lennox CompleteHeat HM30 is out of warranty, you're probably out of luck.
For Some, Children's Motrin is a Spoonful of Suffering
January 8, 2009
Newark, NJ Imagine a parent's horror upon seeing their child suffering needlessly. It could be you, and it could be your child--too many reports of SJS have been linked to Children's Motrin.
Imagine a Parent's Nightmare When a Child is Harmed by Motrin SJS
December 22, 2008
Malibu, CA As 2008 comes to a close, one can imagine the musings of the Sabrina Johnson family as they reflect back on their SJS Motrin lawsuit, and where they go from here. Motrin and SJS has been a part of their daily lives since that fateful day in 2003 when little Sabrina came home from school with a fever—the start of a years-long nightmare. Children's Motrin, and Stevens Johnson Syndrome has been haunting them ever since.
Total Body: Supplementing Your Diet With a Lawsuit
July 22, 2008
Washington County, FL The recent recall of Total Body Formula liquid supplements due to excessive amounts of selenium, and the filing of a lawsuit in Florida against Total Body manufacturer Wright Pharma, have left consumers running for their medicine cabinets. For a single, problematic product to taint an entire industry is unfair, and to view all supplements as a scourge is misguided. However, one can forgive the vitamin fan for being up in arms, based on what's going on out there.
AIG Stocks: Taking Stock of Taking Liberties at the Expense of Investors
July 4, 2008
New York, NY A funny thing happened when AIG played fast and loose with its accounting: the stock dropped, which in turns hurts investors, and those enrolled in any AIG savings plan. Such an event can constitute a breach in fiduciary duties under ERISA guidelines, which dictates that AIG savings plan managers and administrators have a responsibility to conduct the plan(s) with the best interests of investors at heart.
Total Body Supplement: Total Screw-Up
June 25, 2008
Atlanta, GA The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers against using Total Body Liquid Supplements due to reports of severe allergic reactions stemming from excessive levels of selenium and chromium in certain flavors of the supplement.
Citigroup Hedge Funds: Investors Lose Money and Trust
June 16, 2008
West Palm Beach, FL Citigroup is being slammed with lawsuits over its failed Falcon and ASTA/MAT hedge funds after poor performance and huge losses wiped out investor equity. Plaintiffs are alleging that the Citigroup offering was rife with misrepresentations that put the investor at risk, while Citigroup and brokers cleaned up on various fees and commissions that have been described as exorbitant.
Zurn Pex Plumbing Leaves Homeowners Fretting Over Fittings
June 13, 2008
Erie, PA There's little doubt as to the advantages of Zurn PEX plumbing systems over traditional copper: the material is lightweight and easy to handle, and much less expensive. Not quite as popular with thieves, either. It offers freeze damage resistance, and prevention of lime, and mineral build-up.
Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada: More Revelations
June 12, 2008
Las Vegas, NV As lawsuits continue to mount with respect to the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada and the Hepatitis C outbreak linked to the facility, new questions are surfacing as to just how much malpractice insurance Dr. Dipak Desai, the majority owner of the clinic, carried for the Center.
Citigroup Hedge Funds: Hedge Your Bets and Good Luck. You'll Need It
June 10, 2008
New York, NY Imagine ordering a car and paying full price up front, only to have the car arrive a month later with no wheels, no seats and no engine. That is essentially what happened to investors putting their faith in Citigroup hedge funds, after a product marketed as low risk tumbled, losing the majority of its value. Citigroup is offering a one-time settlement of just under, or just over half of the portfolio value. Take it, or leave it. And if you take it, you can't sue later.
Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada: More Hepatitis C Tests Positive
June 4, 2008
Las Vegas, NV The largest patient notification in US history that centered around the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada continues to worry current and former patients of the facility, that they might be next to receive a positive test for hepatitis C.
California Software Developers Overtime: We Feel Your Pain
May 30, 2008
San Francisco, CA: Okay, so you're a California software developer. You love what you do, and you make a decent living at it. You reside in one of the most glorious places on earth—but you don't necessarily love your life. That's because you also love your wife and your kids, and your hobbies, but you have no time for them because you're spending 80 hours a week staring bug-eyed into a computer monitor. Worse, you're denied overtime that you think is your right under the California overtime statutes.
Real Estate Overcharges: A Dollar Here, a Million There…
May 28, 2008
New York, NY In the buyer's market that is the aftermath of the sub-prime mortgage mess in New York and other cities, it will be interesting to see just how active will be the purveyors of fraudulent real estate fees and overcharges, as the market attracts property-hungry opportunists like bees to honey.
Zurn PEX: the Ticking Time Bomb Behind Your Walls
May 27, 2008
Lake Benedict, MN The retired doctor from Minnesota must have been thanking his lucky stars that he was home when his upstairs bathroom sprung a leak above the ceiling. He was there to shut the water off before thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars might have been done as a result of a defective Zurn PEX brass fitting.
Menu Foods Agrees to $24 Million Settlement in Tainted Pet Food Case
May 24, 2008
Camden, NJ Pet owners impacted by the massive Menu Foods tainted pet food recall of last year will soon be making a trip to their bank, provided a US $24 million dollar settlement offer is approved by the courts.
California Software Developers: A Reality Check on Overtime, Overdue
May 23, 2008
San Francisco, CA It would be an interesting exercise to focus a webcam on a roomful of computer workers—and a clock—to gauge just how many hours you, and your colleagues are working, and to guess as to whether or not you're being paid the overtime you may be owed for working those long hours.
Nevada Hepatitis C Cases Rise, CDC Slams Endoscopy in New Report
May 17, 2008
Atlanta, GA Since the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada was first linked to the hepatitis C outbreak, more than 80 cases have been confirmed, and a damning report released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta adds further fuel to the fire.
Ford Parts Backlog: Owners Get Short End of the Stick
May 12, 2008
Detroit, MN Imagine receiving a recall notice for a fairly serious problem with your Ford vehicle - one that could cause your vehicle to catch fire. So you duly respond to the recall, only to be told that there aren't enough parts, and that you'll have to wait. The parts backlog means you're continuing to drive a dangerous vehicle that could catch fire at any moment.

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