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New 2009 Yamaha Rhino still does not address risk of rollover accidents

The 2009 Yamaha Rhino side by side ATV will be released this month, but it does not appear that any substantial redesign was made for the new model year, to make the vehicle safer or less prone to rollover. Since it was first introduced in 2003, the Yamaha Rhino has been plagued by stability problems, and hundreds of riders have suffered severe and disabling injuries when the vehicle tipped over.

>>INFORMATION: Yamaha Rhino Rollover Accidents

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Evergreen Ultra Short Opportunities Fund Lawsuit: Cases are being reviewed

Wachovia’s Evergreen Ultra-Short Opportunities Fund has dropped 20% this year as a result of heavy investments in risky mortgage-backed securities. Managers of the mutual fund failed to disclose the full extent of the risks investors were exposed to, and those who lost over $10,000 may be able to recover their investment losses through an Evergreen Ultra Short Fund lawsuit. Read the rest of this entry »

Darvon and Darvocet Lawsuit filed against FDA by Public Cititzen

The consumer watchdog group, Public Citizen, has filed a Darvon / Darvocet lawsuit against the FDA as a result of their failure to act on a petition filed in 2006, which called for the painkiller to be removed from the market. The petition claims that Darvon, Darvocet and other generic painkillers containing propoxyphene have been linked to thousands of deaths, are highly addictive and are no more effective than safer alternatives. Read the rest of this entry »

Digitek lawsuits have been filed and more cases are coming

Less than two months after a Digitek recall was issued due to manufacturing problems that allowed double strength tablets to be commercially released, at least three lawsuits have been filed. A number of additional cases are expected to be filed in the coming weeks, as hundreds of potential cases are currently being investigated throughout the country by individuals who are trying to determine if they may be entitled to compensation through a Digitek lawsuit.

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Ethex Morphine Recall due to risk of Morphine Overdose

A nationwide Ethex morphine recall was issued yesterdat for 60 mg extended release morphine sulfate tablets. It was discovered that certain pills sold may contain up to double the appropriate medication and be twice as thick as normal. The recall lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. are reviewing potential Ethex morphine lawsuits for individuals who suffered a morphine overdose or death while taking the medication.

>>FDA LINK: Ethex Morphine Sulfate Recall

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Sentara Hospitals’ negligence allows patients to receive recalled Kugel Mesh Hernia Patches

A Virginia hospital system admitted last week that they implanted hernia mesh patches in at least seven patients, months after the products had been recalled by the manufacturer. A Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch recall had been issued for the products since they could cause severe pain and potentially fatal complications after surgery. Although Sentarra Health Systems was notified of the recall, they failed to remove the patches from their inventory, which will likely result in a number of medical malpractice lawsuits against the hospitals.

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Fosamax femur fracture risk outlined in new study

New research suggests that use of Fosamax may increase the risk of a rare type of low-energy femur fracture. Prolonged use of the osteoporosis drug may overly suppress bone metabolism, impacting the ability of the bone to repair microdamage to the femur.

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Tomato Salmonella Food Poisoning Lawsuits: Widespread outbreak linked to raw red tomatoes

The FDA and CDC have linked a recent outbreak of food poisoning to raw red tomatoes contaminated with Salmonella Saintpaul. At least 57 people in Texas and New Mexico have been sickened after eating contaminated tomatoes. Another 30 reports of illness in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas and Utah are also being investigated by health officials to determine if they are linked to tomatoes. The food poisoning lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. are investigating potential tomato salmonella lawsuits for individuals who have required medical treatment after eating a raw red tomato.

>>INFORMATION: Salmonella Food Poisoning

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Schwab YieldPlus Select shares continue to drop as investors pursue lawsuits

The value of Schwab YieldPlus Select Fund Shares fell another 4% over the last month, and the bond fund has tumbled nearly 35% from where it was at the beginning of last year. For an investment that was promoted as an alternative to cash or money markets, designed to provide income without substantial changes in share price, the Schwab YieldPlus decline has had devastating consequences for investors. For those who have lost over $10,000, the lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. are providing free consultations to review the potential for a Schwab lawsuit.

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News Report on MRI Complications that cause NSF

A recent television news report on Fox 8 in Cleveland, Ohio highlights the devastating effects of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) and outlines several of the underlying facts alleged in lawsuits currently pending for those who have been diagnosed with this horrible condition.

>>VIDEO LINK: Did MRI Complications Cause Young Man’s Death?

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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.

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Chantix Lawsuits
Chantix Suicide Problems

Anti-smoking drug Chantix side effects could increase the risk of suicide or suicidal thoughts which the manufacturer failed to adequately warn about.

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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.

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Shoulder Surgery Pump
Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuits

Infusion pain pumps used following arthroscopic shoulder surgery have been linked to painful and debilitating cartilage loss.

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