Identifying Elderly Neglect
Research by the National Center on Elder Abuse found that 44% of nursing home residents are abused, and 95% said they were a victim of, or witnessed neglect. Elder abuse, also known as nursing home abuse, is often reported late — or not at all — making it hard to know how many victims are
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PFAS Dangers
PFAS the common man-made chemical that many companies produced and distributed in a variety of products is sickening many across the United States. The chemical has infiltrated the drinking water and causes different cancers and diseases. Now, thousands are seeking help after getting sick from these cancer-causing chemicals. About PFAS PFAS is a man-made chemical
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First COVID-19 Fraud Involving the PPP Program
Federal agents have arrested two New England businessmen with illegally trying to procure hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. This is the first fraud case. Thousands of small businesses are struggling across the country amid the coronavirus pandemic. About Paycheck Protection Program The government designed the Paycheck Protection Program to
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson Knew Elmiron Caused Eye Damage and Did Nothing
The manufacturer of Elmiron, Johnson & Johnson has never placed warnings on Elmiron about eye disease, yet the company has known for 20 years the dangers. It wasn’t until Harvard, Emory and other medical studies started exploring Elmiron eye damage that the company addressed the side effect. About Elmiron Elmiron is the brand name for
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Baby Powder Discontinued in North America
After defending baby powder use for decades, Johnson & Johnson discontinued sales in North American. The company faces thousands of lawsuits from women who used the talcum powder product and now have deadly ovarian cancer. About Baby Powder Baby powder contains talcum, which is a soft, white powder developed from talc, or magnesium silicate, a
Read MoreCoronavirus Cruise Changes Coming
Cruise operations should begin by next year. People are itching to get back as reservations for next year are up 40% from 2019. However, there are many changes headed to the cruises during the coronavirus pandemic. One of these is enhanced health care measures. Public spaces, shore excursions, sanitation procedures all will be changing. Big
Read MoreJustice Department Combats Landlord Sexual Harassment in During COVID-19 Pandemic
During this economic uncertainty, many are taking advantage of those who are unemployed. There has been a rise in landlord sexual harassment as landlords are asking for sexual favors from their recently unemployed tenants. To help combat this, the Department of Justice created new enforcement tools to help victims of this form of harassment. About Sexual
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People Addicted to Opioids Turn to Imodium
In America, one in five people has a family member addicted painkillers. Also, another four in ten know someone addicted to opioids. To combat abuse, Congress has passed stronger regulations to curb access to these painkillers. Therefore, addicts now are turning to over-the-counter medications to achieve the same high. About Imodium A-D Approved by the FDA in
Read MoreMichael Brady Lynch to Educate Attorneys on MDL Litigation For Lawline
Lawline, the premier online continuing legal education system (CLE) for attorneys across the United States, asked veteran plaintiff-side mass tort litigators and consumer advocates Michael Brady Lynch along with Brenda Fulmer to lecture on MDL litigation. These courses will feature an in-depth view of the entire process of Multi-District Litigation (MDL) and state-coordinated proceedings for
Read MoreFDA Adds a Black Box Warning of Mental Illness to Asthma Medication Singulair
In March 2020, FDA has added a black box warning of mental illness to the popular asthma medication, Singulair. The FDA has received countless reports of potential psychiatric side effects including depression, suicidal behavior, and other mental health risks. About Singulair Singulair (montelukast) is a class of drugs of selective leukotriene receptor antagonists. Patients take
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