News
Study Links Chantix to Violence and Aggression
September 3, 2010 · Comments Off
Portland, OR: For patients looking to quit smoking, Chantix might seem like the perfect aid. Unfortunately for some, Chantix side effects are far more harmful than smoking. A new study suggests a link between the use of the smoking cessation drug and increased violence and aggression. Read More →
Lawsuits
Possible Case: Toshiba Recalls 41,000 Notebook Computers
September 3, 2010 · Comments Off
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Injury
Possible Case: Toshiba Recalls 41,000 Notebook Computers
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Product Liability
Dangerous Cribs – You Need Product Liability Lawyers
June 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment
By Adam Smith T It is shocking to discover that, on an annual basis, defective cribs are one of the leading causes of infant fatalities, which leads to product liability litigation. Poorly designed or constructed cribs are death traps waiting to happen. Millions of cribs have been recalled in the past because of hazards like: loose mattresses that can suffocate; rails that are wide enough for a baby’s body to slip through and choke; cheap construction, which causes cribs to collapse because of inadequate support hardware; and faulty assembly instructions. Sadly sometimes, it takes the government... [Read the full story]
Discrimination
Harassment and Discrimination at Work
August 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By Joseph Devine - In a world where we are becoming more and more aware of what goes on behind closed doors, employees are encouraged to come forward if they experience harassment or discrimination at work. Often, new employees must sign the company’s harassment policy, and sometimes businesses provide an anti-harassment and discrimination convention. This article will explore equal opportunity policies, types of harassment and discrimination, and how to overcome these problems at work. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws,... [Read the full story]
Malpractice
Hospital Under Scrutiny for Repeated Medial Errors
September 3, 2010 · Comments Off
A common critique lobbed against medical malpractice lawyers like ours at Levin & Perconti is that lawsuits are directed against doctors and hospitals that do not act negligently but simply have patients that happen to suffer severe medical problems. In reality, medical malpractice lawsuits are more often focused on rooting out those individuals and institutions that continually make clear mistakes leading to patient death and suffering. Far from scaring away competent doctors, the preservation of justice for patients is a way of ensuring that the medical profession (like all professions) is... [Read the full story]
Class Action
Class Action Lawsuit Against Immersion Corporation
The law firm of Izard Nobel LLP, which has significant experience representing investors in prosecuting claims of securities fraud, announces that a lawsuit seeking class action status has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of those who purchased the common...
[Continue reading: Class Action Lawsuit Against Immersion Corporation]Final fairness hearing set in disputed PPO class action settlement
A third and final fairness hearing is scheduled for Aug. 25 in Madison County over a disputed class action settlement against an insurer that allegedly operated a "silent" Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) that deprived health care providers of monies.The settlement pits former law firm members Robert Schmieder...
[Continue reading: Final fairness hearing set in disputed PPO class action settlement]Staff Sues AT&T Over On-Call Work
The wireless telephone industry is facing more legal woes from on-call employees coast to coast.AT&T last week was hit with a federal class action in California, accusing the telephone giant of requiring its information technology staff to remain on call at all times of the day for troubleshooting, but not paying...
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Lawsuits
Possible Case: Toshiba Recalls 41,000 Notebook Computers
Toshiba Recalls 41,000 Notebook Computers
Possible Case: Whole Foods Recalls Morningland Dairy and Ozark Hills Farm Cheese
Whole Foods Recalls Morningland Dairy and Ozark Hills Farm Cheese
Possible Case: VA Sets New Benefit Rules for Agent Orange-Related Ilnesses
Agent Orange-Related Ilnesses VA Sets New Benefit Rules
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Funding
Just How Much is Lawsuit Funding Worth?
By Dr. Tom Rhudy The number of questions we receive regarding this issue from people...
Lawsuit Settlement Funding – Get Your Money When it is Needed With Lawsuit Settlement Funding
By Robert Louban No one wants to file a lawsuit to recoup funds lost due to an accident...
Lawsuit Funding: 4 Things You Should Know
With over $200 Billion in lawsuits estimated to be filed every year, and a Court...
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