GlaxoSmithKline, GSK, to pay up to $2.4 billion settling Paxil, Avandia lawsuits

British-based pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline, GSK, reportedly has vowed to pay up to $2.4 billion to settle standing lawsuits over two defective drugs it’s produced, Paxil and Avandia. In the case of Paxil, such defective drug lawsuits involve birth defects injuries for infants whose mother took the drug.

Stop debt collectors being unfair or illegal with a fair debt collection lawyer

Millions of Americans are in debt, and many of them face abusive, harassing, unfair and even illegal practices by debt collectors. That may be in violation of debtors' rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

Wage and hour claims for underpaid employees can get millions in lawsuits

A Across America, employees are being robbed by their employers -- robbed of proper overtime payments, robbed of the minimum wage that they are due, and robbed of bonuses, commissions, comp time and travel expenses. Such employees have a legal right to seek financial compensation via a wage and hour lawsuit.

Cold therapy system injury can spark a cryotherapy lawsuit

After surgery for knee, foot, shoulders, back and joint injuries, many Americans are prescribed by their physician, podiatrist or chiropractor with cold therapy systems, also known as cryotherapy. Such cold therapy treatment is meant ease swelling after surgery by applying cold temperatures to the inflamed or swollen area.

Acne treatment Accutane side effects spur Accutane lawsuits

Again, a drug or medication that's supposed to help Americans instead harms them. Accutane, a severe acne treatment that's been used by more than 13 million sufferers of acne, has been found to cause harmful side effects including birth defects, suicide impulses and gastrointestinal disorders.

Gulf oil spill threatens fishermen and businesses

Last month's tragic Deepwater Horizon oil platform explosion and oil spill threatens not just nature along the Gulf of Mexico coast, but also businesses. Already, fishing in the area has been halted by the U.S. government. Meanwhile, families of 11 oil platform workers killed in the catastrophe grieve.

Defective drug Seroquel maker fined $520 million for illegal marketing

The U.S. Department of Justice has fined London-based AstraZeneca, manufacturer of antipsychotic drug Seroquel, $520 million for marketing the defective drug illegally, Attorney General Eric Holder announced Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Paying that amount will settle federal investigations into AstraZeneca's practice...

Transocean offshore oil platform fire may merit worker lawsuits

A tragic fire Tuesday night at an offshore oil platform owned by Houston's Transocean Ltd., and leased by BP PLC, underscores the dangers to offshore oil rig and oil platform workers, who labor in what is one of the riskiest jobs in America. In this case, the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling platform...

18 wheeler, diesel truck traffic safety

Drive defensively.” You’ve heard it all your life -- and perhaps you often do. After all, you want to survive. But perhaps you haven’t always felt the slogan applied. After all, when you’re cruising an open highway near an 18 wheeler truck, you know a professional is at the helm, and a pro should be watching out for you.