Santa Cruz, CA: A new study on the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) in patients who have been treated successfully for Helicobacter pylori shows that the drugs more than double the risk for gastric cancer.
Class Action Lawsuit Headlines
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Potential Lawsuit: Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked with Higher Rates of Gastric Cancer in H Pylori Patients
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Potential Lawsuit: Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirators Contraindicated for Uterine Fibroid Removal
Washington, DC: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided the medical community with guidance on the use of ultrasonic surgical aspirators. Specifically, the agency is advising companies that make the devices to label them as contraindicated for the removal of uterine fibroids. The non-binding guidance from the agency serves to strengthen its recent warnings about the use of power morcellators to remove uterine fibroids, which has reduced the surgical options for women requiring removal of fibroids. [Original Article]
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Potential Lawsuit: Opioid Epidemic Spawns Investor Lawsuits
Santa Cruz, CA: In the wake of the growing national opioid crisis, investors that hold shares in pharmaceutical companies, such as Purdue Pharma and Abbott Laboratories, are filing lawsuits alleging the drug makers misled them about the safety and efficacy of opioids. [Original Article]
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Potential Lawsuit: Opioid Epidemic Spawns Investor Lawsuits
Santa Cruz, CA: In the wake of the growing national opioid crisis, investors that hold shares in pharmaceutical companies, such as Purdue Pharma and Abbott Laboratories, are filing lawsuits alleging the drug makers misled them about the safety and efficacy of opioids. [Original Article]
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Lawsuit Filed: Dimensions Health Faces Class Action Over Hospital Privileges for Fake OB-GYN
Annapolis, MD: medical malpractice class action lawsuit has been filed against Dimensions Health Corp., alleging it allowed a former OB-GYN, who obtained his medical license fraudulently using a false Social Security number, to perform hundreds of deliveries and emergency cesarean sections. [Original Article]
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Settlement: $2M Awarded in Sexual Harassment Case of A Minor
Los Angeles, CA: A $2 million settlement has been awarded in the case of a 13-year old student who alleged she suffered sexual harassment by her teacher. [Original Article]
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Settlement: $36M Award to Family Of Child Injured Trying to Catch School Bus
San Bernardino, CA:A $36.1 million personal injury settlement has been awarded to the family of a now 11-year old girl who was hit by a car while attempting to catch her school bus. The accident left her with severe injuries including fractures to her neck, arm, leg and pelvis, and a permanent traumatic brain injury that requires she is cared for by a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the rest of her life. [Original Article]
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Potential Lawsuit: Exactech Optetrak Knee Replacement Failure Lawsuit Information
Santa Cruz, CA: Complaints regarding the design of the Exactech Optetrak knee replacement are coming to light, particularly allegations of early implant failures due to defective design. [Original Article]