Siblings Fight for Sister after Her Mesothelioma Death
Four brothers dedicated to their sister’s memory decided to fight for her. They lost their sister in 2016 from complications from malignant mesothelioma. Then, they decided to file a wrongful death claim against Huntington Ingalls, Inc., blaming the company’s Avondale shipyard for her death. About Mesothelioma Asbestos once filled countless U.S. homes and businesses in
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Cruise Ship Medical Malpractice Nearly Causes Amputation
Cruise ship medical malpractice is far too common aboard cruise ships. Newlyweds from Louisiana experienced this first hand when an injury nearly caused the groom to have his foot amputated. About Cruise Ship Medical Malpractice Modern mega cruise ships now have urgent care centers on board that is staffed with doctors and nurses who can
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Opioid Litigation Could be Heading to Trial
A judicial panel consolidated over 400 cases under U.S. District Judge Dan Polster in Cleveland in December 2017. In January 2018 during the first hearing, Judge Polster told lawyers that he intended to dispense with legal norms like discovery. He didn’t want to preside over years of finger-pointing and wanted to prepare for settlement discussions
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Whistleblower Receives $14.7M for Exposing Illegal Kickbacks at Funeral Home
A jury awarded a Birmingham whistleblower who uncovered and reported illegal kickbacks and false billing scheme that defrauded the Alabama Organ Center and taxpayers $14.7 million. The whistleblower uncovered a scheme that violated the federal False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute. The Justice Department estimated the scheme allowed the funeral company to bill up
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Reflux Medications Linked to Esophageal Cancer
Last month, Cancer Epidemiology published a study showing that using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Prevacid, Prilosec or Nexium can raise the risk of esophageal cancer. This is the latest study showing a cancer link between the acid reflux medications. Multiple studies have already shown that these medications can cause chronic kidney disease, acute interstitial
Read MoreVeterans with Mesothelioma
The veterans of the United States military branches, including the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and others have served their country in times of war and peace, giving their time, effort, and sometimes their lives as part of their service. Sadly, mesothelioma affects our brave veterans the most. Because for many
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Nexium Linked to Stomach Cancer
Researchers have linked Nexium along with other proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to a more than a doubled risk of stomach cancer. This new study joins other research linking the medication to kidney infection, chronic kidney disease, and acute interstitial nephritis. About Nexium Nexium (esomeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). People take the medication to
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U.S. Issues Travel Warning to Bahamas
The United States Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security issued a warning to U.S. tourists about the danger of sexual assault in Nassau, Bahamas. This is not the first time the department has warned tourists about the dangers in the exotic location. In fact, this is the fourth warning this year alone. Sexual Assaults
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FDA Commissioner Reviewing Safety of Essure
The FDA commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, M.D. released a statement about the permanent birth control solution, Essure. Currently, the agency is reviewing 12,000 new medical device reports and examining the safety of the device. About Essure Essure is a soft, flexible metal spring made from a nickel-titanium alloy. Doctors offer it to women as an alternative to
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Help Still Available for Actos Bladder Cancer Victims
In April 2015, Takeda Pharmaceuticals agreed to a $2.4 billion settlement to resolve thousands of lawsuits claiming the diabetes drug, Actos caused their bladder cancer. This is believed to be the largest settlement ever for a drug still on the market. Help is still available even if you didn’t make it into the first settlement.
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