Class Action Lawsuits

Darvon Recall

By On December 14, 2010 · Add Comment · In Pharmaceuticals Class Actions

Risks of heart problems have led the FDA to request a Darvon recall from its manufacturer. Xanodyne, maker of Darvon and also of Darvocet, another version of the drug, is cooperating with the FDA suggestion of recall. The recall suggestions came last month after new studies suggested a link between Darvon and heart problems. The [...]

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YouPorn Class Action

By On December 13, 2010 · Add Comment · In Consumer Protection

In a new style of internet invasion of privacy, YouPorn has been named in a new lawsuit over history sniffing. Two women in California have sued the adult website in a suit that has filed to become a YouPorn class action. YouPorn and 45 other websites were named in a study put out by the [...]

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Supreme Court Will Hear Walmart Class Action

By On December 6, 2010 · Add Comment · In Social Justice Class Actions

The Walmart class action lawsuit that’s become the largest workplace bias suit in the history of the US will now be on appear in front of the Supreme Court. Just announced today, the news is important because it will determine whether the individual bias cases can be combined into one Walmart class action lawsuit. The [...]

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Painkiller Recall Lawsuit

By On November 14, 2010 · Add Comment · In Pharmaceuticals Class Actions

Several major US drug companies may soon be involved in a painkiller recall lawsuit in the coming year. First, with Johnson & Johnson, there have been several rounds of recalls just this past month, over well-known over the counter painkillers. Secondly there is Xanodyne, makers of a prescription drug painkillers containing propoxyphene. Their product, Darvon [...]

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Foreclosure Class Action

By On October 23, 2010 · Add Comment · In Social Justice Class Actions

Bank of America has been named in a foreclosure class action lawsuit this week in New Jersey. The bank is accused of rushing to foreclose and seize homes without regard to foreclosure rules or even proper paperwork. The foreclosure class action lawsuit alleges that Bank of America acted illegally to seize homes, since in so [...]

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Graco Lawsuit

By On October 21, 2010 · Add Comment · In Product Liability Class Actions

Graco, maker of baby products, most notably strollers, has recalled several products in the past year. Most recently, a baby stroller recall yesterday may start up another Graco lawsuit over baby deaths and injuries. The Quattro and MetroLite baby strollers were recalled yesterday after four baby deaths were attributed to the products, starting in 2003. [...]

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Diet Drug Class Action

By On October 17, 2010 · Add Comment · In Pharmaceuticals Class Actions

Phen-Fen, Meridia, and even Hydroxycut have all been named as possible defendants in more than one diet drug class action lawsuit over the past several years. Hydroxycut is technically a supplement and is therefore not regulated by the FDA. Hence, makers of Hydroxycut can make larger and wilder claims due to the lack of regulation. [...]

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Fentanyl Overdose Lawsuit

By On October 17, 2010 · Add Comment · In Pharmaceuticals Class Actions

Yet another Fentanyl overdose lawsuit has been filed, years after the first accidental deaths occurred and lawsuits were filed. Manufacturer’s defects and inadequate warnings are blamed for the Fentanyl overdose cases reported since 2002. The first Fentanyl overdose lawsuits several years ago involved cases where the actual pain patch malfunctioned. The painkiller, which is at [...]

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Meridia Lawsuit

By On October 17, 2010 · Add Comment · In Pharmaceuticals Class Actions

Abbot Laboratories is facing a Meridia lawsuit this week after the product was recalled recently. Makers of the popular prescription only weight loss drug are facing lawsuits over Meridia side effects, which include increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The diet drug was approved by the FDA in 1997 but has since undergone studies [...]

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Lawn Mower Class Action Settlement

By On October 12, 2010 · Add Comment · In Product Liability Class Actions

A lawn mower class action lawsuit was settled recently, and those eligible can claim their settlements now. The actual case was concerning misleading horsepower ratings, but no safety issues. The lawn mower class action settlement amounts up to $35 or $75 per claim, depending on what type of lawn mower was purchased. Defendants are to [...]

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Darvon Recall

YouPorn Class Action

Painkiller Recall Lawsuit

Graco Lawsuit

Diet Drug Class Action

Fentanyl Overdose Lawsuit

Meridia Lawsuit

Lawn Mower Class Action Settlement

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