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Tuesday, 14 May 2013 12:34 |
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Oklahoma Women Struggle with Vaginal Mesh Complications
By Amanda Antell
 Hundreds of women from Oklahoma are joining forces with victims from across the country to sue transvaginal mesh companies for suffering injuries caused by their bladder sling and vaginal sling implant products.
Each woman received a vaginal mesh implant because they were suffering some kind of organ prolapse. Unfortunately, many of these women suffered horrible infections and other life-altering injuries that required additional corrective surgery. Transvaginal mesh is a durable, gauze-like material that is inserted into a woman’s body to support the bladder or uterus.
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Tuesday, 14 May 2013 09:57 |
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Research Shows Januvia Increases Risk of Cancer
By Amanda Antell
 Recent research has been released suggesting the type-2 diabetes treatment drug Januvia may increase certain types of cancer. As the number of injury claims rise, Merck agrees to move the litigation process to a specialized federal court in California.
Januvia is a type-2 diabetes treatment pill sold by Merck to help patients control their blood sugar levels. This drug is supposed to be taken once a day, along with exercise and diet. Last year, Januvia and Janumet (Januvia combined with metformin), were two of the best-selling drugs for Merck, with sales toppling over $5 billion. Unfortunately, recent research indicates that Januvia significantly increases the risk of developing pancreatic cancer and thyroid cancer.
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Tuesday, 14 May 2013 09:50 |
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Metal Hip Implants Leak Dangerous Metallic Ions Into Bloodstream
By Jessica Tyner
 Metal-on-metal hip implant lawsuits aren’t just picking up steam in the U.S. -- victims from around the world are reporting dangerous hip implant side effects.
In New Zealand, Dean Donovan chose a metal ball and socket joint because he heard metal was studier than the traditional plastic implants. He had the new hip joint in since 2007, when suddenly reports of complications with metal hip implants made his doctor call him in for testing. They discovered he had large amounts of metal ions in his bloodstream – a sign that his metal hip implant was shedding metal particles into his body.
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Tuesday, 14 May 2013 09:44 |
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FDA Warns Propecia May Cause Permanent Sexual Damage
By Robert J. Boumis
 Some men facing hair loss may find the experience emasculating. Such individuals may turn to drugs like Propecia to prevent and reverse hair loss. Unfortunately, it has come to light that this particular drug may lead to impotence and even cancer.
The drug Propecia works by interfering with testosterone. This hormone leads to many of the traits associated with masculinity, but it can also contribute to baldness. By interfering with testosterone, Propecia can limit and reverse hair loss. However, interfering with testosterone may also lead to sexual dysfunction, including impotence, male sterility and loss of libido.
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Tuesday, 14 May 2013 09:40 |
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Illinois Man Sentenced in Asbestos-Removal Lawsuit
By Anne Bucher
 On Friday, May 10, Franklin “Al” Bieri of Lebanon, Illinois, was sentenced to eight months of confinement for having asbestos illegally removed in violation of the federal Clean Air Act. He was also fined $3,000. In October 2011, Bieri pleaded guilty to having asbestos illegally removed from a former industrial site.
According to authorities, Bieri had purchased a former industrial site, intending to demolish the asbestos-containing buildings that existed on the property. He hired workers to complete the demolition, but they failed to take proper caution when removing the dangerous asbestos. They also failed to properly label the asbestos waste.
Federal law requires any property owner who intends to conduct work on asbestos-containing buildings to provide written notice to the EPA. Failure to submit this written notice is a punishable offense under the federal Clean Air Act. Bieri admitted that he did not provide any written notice to the Illinois EPA before beginning the asbestos removal.
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Monday, 13 May 2013 09:20 |
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Judge Approves Steve Madden Text Class Action Settlement
By Kimberly Mirando
 A federal judge has approved the $10 million Steve Madden text class action settlement we’ve been reporting on since November. If you received a text promoting Steve Madden products between 2010 and 2012, you have until June 11, 2013 to file a claim to receive a cash payment of up to $150.
U.S. District Judge Philip S. Gutierrez granted final approval to the Steve Madden text settlement on May 7, which ends claims the shoe retailer violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) when it sent text messages promoting a holiday sale on footwear and other products.
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Monday, 13 May 2013 09:00 |
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Wage & Hour Lawsuits Increased by 10 Percent Last Year
By Anne Bucher
 When people are employed, they rightfully expect to be paid for the work that they perform. However, many workers discover that their employers use unscrupulous tactics to reduce their payment. These tactics may be illegal under federal wage and hour law.
Many workers have taken action and filed federal wage and hour lawsuits against their employers, alleging that they have been denied pay that they should be entitled to receive.
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Monday, 13 May 2013 09:14 |
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iPhone 4 Power Button Defect Class Action Lawsuit
By Matt O'Donnell
 The iPhone 4 has been plagued with problems since its release, triggering multiple class action lawsuits from disgruntled phone owners. Now, just as Apple is wrapping up payments from a class action settlement over antenna problems, comes a new claim that the iPhone 4 has a defective power button that renders the phone useless shortly after its one-year warranty expires.
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