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The personal injury lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. provide information, news and updates regarding legal claims investigated by the firm.

St. Joseph Class Action Lawsuit: Lawyers Recommend Individual Claims

A class action lawsuit was filed this week against St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland over unnecessary stent procedures performed by Dr. Mark Midei. However, the Maryland malpractice lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. believe that stent patients who have a case will be in a better position to investigate their claim and obtain the compensation they deserve by pursuing an individual St. Joseph stent lawsuit. Read the rest of this entry »

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Reaction Profiled on NBCs Today Show

A teenager’s battle with the rare and sometimes fatal drug allergic reaction known as toxic epidermal necrolysis syndrome (TENS) was profiled on a recent episode of the Today Show. The story highlights the fact that this dangerous drug reaction, a more severe version of Steven-Johnsons Syndrome, can be caused by a medication as common as Tylenol, but features a remarkable recovery for this often life-threatening condition.

>>TODAY SHOW LINK: Rare Allergic Reaction Made Teen’s Face Peel Off

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Meridia Problems for Patients with History of Cardiovascular Disease

As part of an on-going FDA review of potential problems with Meridia, the regulatory agency announced this week that the warning label for the weight-loss drug will be updated to add a new contraindication, indicating that it should not be used among people with a history of cardiovascular disease. The agency also recommends that any individuals taking the drug be closely monitored for signs of a substantial increase in blood pressure and heart rate, due to concerns that the side effects of Meridia may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

>>FDA UPDATE: Meridia Warning Update

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Yaz Birth Control Suits Could be Filed by More Than 25,000 Women

The number of Yaz birth control suits and Yasmin birth control suits filed in federal court could eventually exceed 25,000, including claims by women who suffer serious and potentially life-threatening side effects, such as a stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and gallbladder disease.

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St. Joseph Hospital Stent Lawsuit Commercial

The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are running the following television commercial across Maryland for heart patients treated at St. Joseph Medical Center.

>>LEARN MORE: Lawsuits for St. Joseph Hospital Stent Patients

Attention St. Joseph’s Hospital Stent Patients

If you or a family member received a warning letter from St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland regarding medical concerns about a stent procedure, you have important legal rights.

Call Saiontz & Kirk’s dedicated 24 hour hotline at 1-888-STENT-11 (1-888-783-6811) or visit www.YouHaveALawyer.com. (Read more information about St. Joseph Hospital warning letter for cardiac cathetherization patients)

If you received this warning letter, call now to protect your legal rights.

Call 1-888-STENT-11 for a free legal consultation, or request a free claim evaluation on-line or one of our lawyers.

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This television commercial will first run on Saturday night during the Ravens playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts on WJZ, Sunday during the Golden Globes on WBAL, later this week on American Idol on Fox and on other networks at other times.

Product Liability Lawsuit Verdicts Up in 2009: Report

Last year, there was a substantial increase in the size of the largest product liability jury awards against big businesses, including two major punitive damage awards in hormone replacement therapy lawsuits against Pfizer’s Prempro, which seem to reflect an American public that is fed up with corporate abuses.

>>INFORMATION: Product Liability Lawsuits

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Risk of Zinc Poisoning and Other Health Problems from Products with Zinc

People should make sure they are aware of the growing number of products that have begun to add zinc as an ingredient to cure a wide variety of ailments and fortify the body against disease. The presence of zinc in Zicam nasal spray has been linked to permanent loss of smell in consumers who thought they were using a safe cold remedy, and the levels of zinc contained in several popular denture cream adhesives has caused many users to suffer debilitating neurological damage caused by zinc poisoning. Many consumers remain unaware of the damagers that can be posed by zinc.

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Letter from St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland About Cardiac Catheterization Procedure with Stent Placement

The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are investigating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals who received a recent letter from St. Joseph Medical Center regarding a subsequent review of reports from their cardiac catheterization procedure with stent placement.

>>LEARN MORE: Problems with Stent Placement Procedures at St. Joseph Medical Center

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Restaurant POS System Lawsuits for Liability over Stolen Credit Card Information

The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential claims on behalf of restaurant owners and other merchants who were exposed to thousands of dollars in fines and charge backs after customer credit card information was stolen due to out-of-compliance internet-based credit card POS systems that were sold and installed as compliant with current PCI-DSS security requirements.

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Pancreatitis from Byetta: FDA Requires Additional Studies

According to a letter from the FDA expanding the approved uses of the diabetes drug Byetta, additional post-marketing studies are needed to further assess the risk of pancreatitis from Byetta. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. represent individuals throughout the United States who are pursuing a Byetta lawsuit as a result of the drug makers’ previous failure to adequately research their medication and warn about the serious and potentially life-threatening side effects.

>>PRIOR POST: Byetta Pancreatitis Lawsuit Evaluations

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Additional Information and Lawsuit Resources

MRI Lawsuit
MRI Contrast Lawsuits

Gadolinium contrast used during MRI and MRA could cause Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) among those with kidney problems.

More MRI Lawsuit Info

Chantix Lawsuits
Denture Cream Problems

Fixodent lawsuits and Super PoliGrip lawsuits are being filed for denture wearers who suffered zinc poisoning, neuopathy and other injuries.

Denture Cream Lawsuit Info

Yamaha Rhino Rollover Lawsuits
Yamaha Rhino Rollovers

The Yamaha Rhino is prone to rollover due to design defects. Lack of safety features and proper warnings have resulted in serious fractures and crush injuries for many riders.

More Yamaha Rhino Lawsuit Info

Yasmin and Yaz problems
Yasmin and Yaz Side Effects

The popular birth control pills Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella have been linked to an increased risk of serious and potentially life-threatening injuries that were not adequately warned about.

More Yaz Lawsuit and Yasmin lawsuit Info