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Asbestos Trust Funds Scrutinized by Republicans in Congress

Imagine a hammock that more and more people keep piling into without anybody getting out. The weight would quickly become too burdensome to bear and, sagging with a tangle of limbs and torsos, the rope would break. That’s what companies whose livelihoods were once asbestosdependent are like. With billions paid in asbestos settlements each year, the financial strain of numerous personal injury lawsuits from employees exposed to asbestos is too much for any corporation to hold.

What’s best for both the injured employees seeking compensation as well as the companies themselves is for the hammock to hold, or at least have a safety net in place. That’s why more and more of those companies have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcies to reorganize their assets and debts as well as put aside money for injured asbestos workers into what are known as asbestos bankruptcy trusts. More and more of these have been established as more and more companies have filed Chapter 11’s over the past two decades.… Read More

Birth Injuries May Be Caused by Improper Use of Forceps

06/29/2011

Cerebral palsy can develop by the improper use of forceps during a difficult delivery. This birth injury is a concern for many hospitals, especially when their medical staff could become involved in a birth injury lawsuit due to medical negligence. While deliveries requiring the use of forceps contain certain risk factors, the doctors as well as the medical team are expected to take the necessary precautions to decrease the dangers of a possible birth injury.
The intended use of forceps is to aid in the delivery of infants who are improperly positioned in the mother’s womb or if the mother is having difficulty pushing. Benefits of forceps use include lowering the risk of oxygen deprivation and fetal distress which can lead to such injuries as Cerebral palsy and Erb’s palsy. Cerebral palsy is a disability resulting from nerve injury or trauma to the brain. In some cases, this injury is caused by low levels of oxygen suffered before or during birth.… Read More

Rottenstein Law Group Apprehensive About Possible Consequences from Supreme Court Decision Restricting Liability of Generic Drug Manufacturers

(June 29, 2011, New York, NY) The Rottenstein Law Group, which represents clients with claims stemming from the severe side effects of various prescription drugs, is concerned that the recent Supreme Court decision limiting the liability of generic drug manufacturers will have significant consequences.

On June 23, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in Pliva, Inc. v. Mensing (case no. 09-993) and two related cases. Petitioner Pliva is a generic drug manufacturer. Gladys Mensing, the respondent, developed Tardive Dyskinesia after taking a generic form of the drug Reglan (metoclopramide) manufactured by Pliva. Mensing sued Pliva, claiming that the company was liable for her injuries because it failed to adequately warn consumers of the dangers of the drug, violating the laws of Minnesota. The Supreme Court ruled that Pliva had a complete defense against the claim.

The majority opinion of the Supreme Court supports an “impossibility” defense of behalf of a generic drug manufacturer, as it relates to the claim of violation of state law (by allegedly failing to include warnings on product labelling) because federal law – which completely overrides state law in this situation – requires that labels of generic drugs be the equivalent of the label of the name brand drug.… Read More

Fosamax Side Effects Can Be Life Threatening

06/27/2011

A Fosamax side effect reported by patients that are currently using the bisphosphonate prescription drug is Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ), and it is becoming a more commonly reported problem with patients taking Fosamax. Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, also known as “dead jaw”, occurs when the jaw bone deteriorates and dies causing facial disfigurement. Victims suffering from this disorder may experience loose teeth, exposed bone, severe pain or loss of jaw mobility.

Doctors prescribe Fosamax to men and women to help avoid bone loss by preventing the turnover in bone cells. However, in some cases, this can leave the jaw bone vulnerable to disease and infection which can lead to health problems such as the development of ONJ. Many cases of Osteonecrosis have developed from a patient undergoing a dental procedure, like an extraction of a tooth which leaves the gums vulnerable to infection while taking Fosamax. In some extreme cases, large sections of the necrotic bone may have to be removed to correct these side effects from Fosamax.… Read More

A Warning to all Fosamax Users

06/23/2011

What is Fosamax? Fosamax is a drug that is prescribed by doctors to men or women to treat and prevent steroid-induced or postmenopausal osteoporosis and also helps to slow bone breakdown, builds bone mass and reduces the risk of bone fractures. Fosamax is also prescribed to men and women to treat a chronic disorder called Paget’s disease which results in abnormal, enlarged and brittle bones.

Many Fosamax problems have been reported from people all across America. In some rare cases, the medication has caused Osteonecrosis of the Jaw to develop, a very serious and possibly disfiguring condition that causes the jawbone to die. The prescription drug Fosamax can also irritate or damage the esophagus which can lead to indigestion, heartburn and ulcers. Significant muscle or bone pain can also be experienced from the usage of Fosamax, but will usually stop when the medication is no longer taken and is not recommended for people who are suffering with severe kidney disease.… Read More

Fosamax Lawsuits Continue To Rise Yearly

06/23/2011

In 2010, evidence was made available to the public regarding Fosamax and abnormal femur fractures. This evidence prompted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a statement to the general public warning them about the potential problems with Fosamax. In March, public awareness began with a communication about drug safety between doctors and their patients. It was then proclaimed in October that all bisphosphonates, including Fosamax, would now be required to label the medication packaging with new safety information regarding the possible connection to femur fractures. Experts are still conducting an investigation on the newly discovered problem with the FDA reporting that Fosamax is still a cause for much concern.

Since 2008, three different studies have been published connecting Fosamax to a rare type of femur fracture. The first study conducted in May appeared in the issue of the Journal of Orthopedic Trauma and noted some problems associated with Fosamax.… Read More

Fosamax Users, Beware of Side Effects

06/22/2011

An elderly woman went to visit her family dentist because she was experiencing soreness and extreme pain in her dentures caused by the side effects of Fosamax. At the first visit, the elderly woman and her dentist were not aware that the pain she was suffering was from using Fosamax, but he soon discovered that she had developed a serious but rare disease known as Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) or sometimes known as “dead jaw.” The elderly woman told her dentist she was currently using Fosamax and was not aware of the dangers or side effects that could occur with the prescription drug. Many dentists from all across America have reported that some of their patients’ jawbones have become so inert that performing any drilling or an implant is almost impossible due to the damage done by Fosamax side effects. Studies have reported less than 400 cases of ONJ, but due to the seriousness of the condition, reported cases need to be further investigated and can no longer be ignored.… Read More

Southern Union Company SUG Investor Securities Class Action Lawsuit Related to Merger with Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. Imminent – Preserve Your Rights as an Investor

06/22/2011

The investigations on behalf of investors of the Southern Union Company (NYSE: SUG) indicate that a lawsuit against the planned merger is imminent and NYSE: SUG stockholders should contact our law firm immediately to ensure their rights are protected.
Following the announcement that Southern Union Company signed an agreement to merge with Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (NYSE: ETE) investigations were announced on behalf of investors of Southern Union Company (Public, NYSE: SUG) concerning whether the offer to merge Southern Union with Energy Transfer Equity and the sale process are unfair to investors in NYSE: SUG shares and whether certain of its officers and directors or others breached their fiduciary duties.
If you are a current investor in Southern Union Company (NYSE: SUG) and purchased your NYSE: SUG shares prior to the announcement, and/or if you have any information relating the investigation, you have certain options and you should contact the lawyers at Watts Guerra Craft LLP .The investigations by law firms concern whether the Southern Union Company, certain of its officers and directors, and/or others breached their fiduciary duties owed to Southern Union (NYSE: SUG) investors in connection with the proposed merger.… Read More

Paxil Birth Defects

06/20/2011

Side effect Paxil. Pregnant women who take Paxil while pregnant, especially during their first trimester, are at an increased risk for having a child born with a birth defect. Recent studies have suggested that women who took Paxil during pregnancy were at an increased risk for having a baby with heart malformations when compared to other antidepressants or to women who were not taking any antidepressants. One study has also linked Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) to the side effects of Paxil.
In December 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Paxil warning to doctors, other healthcare professionals and consumers regarding the increased risks for Paxil birth defects when the antidepressant is taken during the first trimester of pregnancy. Most of the birth defects included heart defects and, in most cases, were atrial and ventricular septal defects. Both of which are characterized by holes in the walls of the chambers of the heart.… Read More

PPHN and Paxil

06/20/2011

Pregnant on Paxil has been linked to serious birth defects. Previous studies have indicated that using the antidepressant drug Paxil while pregnant increases the risks for having a child born with a serious birth defect. One of the Paxil bad side effects includes Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN). Paxil falls into a group of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It has been found that Paxil increases the occurrence of PPHN when taken by pregnant women.
A study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine in February 2006 that indicated babies of women who were taking an SSRI during the last trimester of pregnancy were six times more likely to have PPHN compared to babies of mothers who weren’t taking any medication. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Paxil warning to alert doctors and other healthcare providers that they should consider alternatives to SSRIs for women who are pregnant or could become pregnant.… Read More

Paxil and Pregnancy

06/17/2011

Adverse effects of Paxil have been a controversial target. A Paxil lawsuit was filed in June 2004 against the manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline. The Paxil claims
allege that GlaxoSmithKline engaged in repeated and persistent fraud. The alleged fraud was brought about by concealing and failing to inform physicians and other healthcare professionals about the critical information regarding Paxil’s safety issues.

In August 2004, a consumer activist group launched a national awareness campaign to announce that antidepressants are “Unsafe at Any Dose”. The use of Paxil during pregnancy has been the source of debate in the absence of any controlled trials being done with pregnant woman taking Paxil.
Studies have shown that 10 to 20 percent of pregnant women experience depression and many women struggle when deciding whether to take Paxil while pregnant. The hesitation comes because pregnant women have to consider the potential risks to the fetus or if they should endure the depression.… Read More

Paxil Settlements

06/17/2011

Paxil settlement . The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has examined the relationship between Paxil and pregnancy. Paxil, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, is an antidepressant drug known to be a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It was approved by the FDA to treat depression and several other psychiatric disorders. Studies have been conducted that included women who took Paxil while pregnant. The results indicated women who took the antidepressant drug during pregnancy were at an elevated risk for having a child born with a Paxil birth defect. In addition to birth defects, there are some other serious side effects of Paxil. These include mania, where individuals may become hyperactive, excitable, or elated, seizures, bleeding problems and sexual problems.
Paxil birth defects have led to people filing lawsuits against Paxil. In October 2009, GlaxoSmithKline was ordered by a Philadelphia court to pay a $2.5 million settlement in a suit claiming Paxil caused heart defects in a 3-year old boy.… Read More

Paxil Birth Defects

06/17/2011

Paxil long term side effects. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has examined the relationship between Paxil and pregnancy. The manufacturer of the antidepressant, GlaxoSmithKline, has worked in conjunction with the FDA to conduct studies that include women who took Paxil during pregnancy. It has been found that women who take Paxil during pregnancy may be at an increased risk for having a child born with a Paxil birth defect.
In September 2005, the FDA and GlaxoSmithKline issued a Paxil warning to doctors about a new study on major birth defects. The alert was based on a study done by GlaxoSmithKline that examined major birth defects in infants born to mothers who took antidepressants, Paxil included, during the first trimester. The study included more than 3,500 pregnant women and concluded that Paxil was linked to twice as many major birth defects compared to other antidepressants.… Read More

Paxil and Pregnancy

06/17/2011

Paxil and pregnancy has been examined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). An FDA warning for Paxil users has been issued to alert women of the risks associated with using the antidepressant drug Paxil during pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or could become pregnant are encouraged not to use this particular antidepressant. Paxil, which is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, is considered to be a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). The FDA approved its distribution and sale in 1993 for depression as well as stress and anxiety disorders.
Paxil, also known for its generic brand paroxetine hydrochloride, has been widely prescribed since the mid 1990s for conditions such as Depression, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and General Anxiety Disorder. As with any drug, there are side effects to consider. Common Paxil side effects include dry mouth, constipation, weakness, yawning, diarrhea, sweating, infection, dizziness, tremors, nervousness, decreased appetite, nausea, difficultly sleeping and sleepiness.… Read More

Birth Defect Risk with Paxil

06/17/2011

Paxil warning. The risk of birth defects may be of particular concern for women who take Paxil during pregnancy. It was recently announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that early studies indicated women who were pregnant on Paxil were at an increased risk for having a child with a birth defect.

Paxil is an antidepressant drug that is in a class of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Drugs in this group affect the levels of neurotransmitters that the nerves in the brain use to communicate with one another. Many experts believe there appears to be a compelling association between neurotransmitter levels in the brain and clinical depression. The SSRI class also includes Prozac and Zoloft. Paxil is approved by the FDA in order to treat depression and several other psychiatric disorders. As with any drug, there are side effects of Paxil to be aware of, especially concerning Paxil and pregnancy.… Read More