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Zinc Overdose: the Trouble with Denture Cream

Posted on December 28, 2009
Santa Fe, NM: People who use Fixodent and other denture adhesives may be aware of the risk of denture cream zinc poisoning. What they may not realize is that denture adhesive zinc poisoning has been shown to cause neurological damage?some of it irreversible?and that it is very easy to ingest excessive amounts of zinc.

Chinese Drywall Round-up

Posted on December 28, 2009
Cape Coral, FL: Defective Chinese drywall continues to be a source of frustration for many homeowners. One Florida family was forced to vacate their three-year-old house because of defective drywall?now they're going to court to fight back against the drywall manufacturers.

Texas Car Crash Kills Popular Teen Just Before Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2009
Richardson, TX: A tragic Texas car crash just a few days before Christmas has left an entire community in mourning. It was on December 22 that the accident took the life of a beloved 16-year-old.

Hedge Fund Manager Arrested in What May Be the Largest Securities Fraud Case in History

Posted on December 28, 2009
New York, NY: Famed New York hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam and his colleague Danielle Chiesi were recently indicted in what U.S. prosecutors allege is the biggest case of stock fraud in history.

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Governor Schwarzenegger's Furloughs for Prison Guards Ruled a Violation of California Labor Law

Posted on December 28, 2009
Alameda, CA: Furloughs for correctional officers that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger had authorized earlier in the year have been labeled a violation of California Labor Law by an Alameda Superior Court judge.

New Safety Concern Linked to Seroquel Side Effects

Posted on December 27, 2009
Washington, DC: A new study of antipsychotics, including Seroquel, notes that the medications are reasonably effective and well-tolerated treatments for mood and psychotic disorders, but they do have a dark side?side effects that cause diabetes and hyperglycemia, among other adverse reactions.

New Hampshire Health Officials Report Anthrax Case

Posted on December 27, 2009
Durham, NH: A confirmed case of gastrointestinal anthrax has been found in a woman from Strafford County, NH. On December 26, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced that they are investigating the source of the anthrax, which has struck fear among residents in the surrounding area.

Wal-Mart Settlement: Wake-up Call for Massachusetts Employment Law?

Posted on December 27, 2009
Boston, MA: Wage and hour disputes may be on the downslide for the state of Massachusetts. On the heels of the largest settlement for a wage-and-hour class-action lawsuit in Massachusetts history-- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. agreed to pay $40 to all employees who worked for Massachusetts Wal-Mart locations between August 1995 and the settlement date?employers must realize that they have to abide by Massachusetts Labor Law .

San Diego Chargers Doctor Faces a Loss of License under Medical Malpractice Law

Posted on December 27, 2009
San Diego, CA: A doctor working for the NFL's San Diego Chargers is the subject of medical malpractice litigation stemming from a series of alcohol-related incidents dating back as far as 1995.

North Dakota Woman Denied Workers Compensation after Bank Robbery Leaves Her Unable to Work

Posted on December 27, 2009
Fargo, ND: Edith Johnson, a 56-year-old bank teller, was denied workers compensation by the Workers Safety and Insurance board after a bank robbery left her emotionally unprepared to return to work.

Michigan Employment Protest against Homebuilders

Posted on December 26, 2009
Bloomfield Hills, MN: Last week workers gathered outside the headquarters of a homebuilder in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, to protest the shoddy workmanship and unfair wages paid by Pulte Homes and other builders.

No Word on Birth Defects in New SSRI Research

Posted on December 26, 2009
Chicago, IL: The debate over Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) birth defects and various other side effects will undoubtedly see more play in the wake of a new study that showed that SSRI antidepressants help depressed individuals become more optimistic, self-confident and outgoing...

FDA Accuses Nestle of Falsely Advertising Children's Drinks

Posted on December 25, 2009
Washington, DC: Nestle SA has been sent warning letters from The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding claims the food giant made in marketing its Juicy Juice and Boost children's drinks. The FDA said the products are in violation for language on its label and website that are false or misleading?the drinks have been promoted as a "medical food" without meeting regulatory standards.

National Steak and Poultry Recall

Posted on December 25, 2009
Owasso, OK: National Steak and Poultry is recalling 248,000 pounds of beef at its Owasso establishment after an E. Coli foodborne illness outbreak was reported in six states, the US Department of Agriculture?s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced December 24th.

Stock Fraud Case Continues to Build after Stockbroker?s Death

Posted on December 25, 2009
New London, CT: A recent case of stockbroker fraud that was thought to have ended with the tragic suicide of the primary suspect in the case has not, in fact, stopped with his death.

LINA Insurance: What Will Make Insurance Companies Change?

Posted on December 24, 2009
San Diego, CA: With health care reform on the mind of many legislators, Americans might be wondering if changes to health care could also mean changes to the way insurance like Life Insurance Company of North America do business. Although LINA insurance has agreed to a settlement with California regarding LINA disability claims, there are still many people who were left high and dry by LINA's coverage denials.

Doctor Sues Hospital for Daughter?s Substandard Care

Posted on December 24, 2009
San Marino, CA: Dr. Angelique Campen did some serious soul searching before she decided to sue the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for delivering substandard care to her infant daughter. ?It took her a long time to gather the strength to bring this medical malpractice lawsuit on behalf of her child because she is a practicing physician,? says Dr...

Plaintiff?s Overtime Case Is Denied in Virginia

Posted on December 24, 2009
Alexandria, VA: A fight over overtime pay appears to be over for an employee of a school board who doubles as a golf coach. The plaintiff was looking to be paid for overtime, but a US District Court in Virginia disagreed with his interpretation of overtime law.

Connecticut Businessman Accused of ERISA Abuse, Misusing 401(k) Pension Funds

Posted on December 24, 2009
Manchester, CT: It may be small potatoes compared with the millions of dollars some employees have lost in their 401(k) and ERISA pension plans, but the employees of a small Connecticut company are no less unhappy about the recent violation of their employee 401(k) and the subsequent loss of their ERISA benefits.

New York Employment Lawsuit Filed Against Cipriani's

Posted on December 24, 2009
New York, NY: On the heels of State Commissioner M. Patricia Smith's message to the New York Department of Labor regarding proactive sweeps across the city for New York Employment violations, a lawsuit filed on December 21 alleges that Giuseppe Cipriani's event, catering, and restaurant enterprise violates federal and New York state labor laws.

American Airlines Flight Endures Hard Landing in Jamaica, Dozens Injured

Posted on December 23, 2009
Kingston, JAMAICA: An American Airlines flight from Miami overshot the runway during a heavy rainstorm in Kingston, Jamaica late last night. While there were no deaths, the more than 150 on American Airlines Flight 331 endured a rough landing. More than forty people were injured, some seriously.

Federal Program Eases Strain on Ohio Employment

Posted on December 23, 2009
Washington, DC: A federal program that focuses on unemployment in Ohio has recently qualified up to 4,000 workers in auto-related industries across Ohio for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA).

Chinese Drywall like Being up Against a Brick Wall

Posted on December 23, 2009
Tampa, FL: Randy built a spec home in 2007, just before the housing market took a dive. Too late to sell, Randy opted to rent the house. Since then, the air conditioning coils have been replaced and his current tenant has complained about a foul odor...

A Million Dollars a Month in California Overtime: How Much is Fraud?

Posted on December 23, 2009
San Francisco, CA: California overtime laws exist to protect a worker's right to California overtime pay?but there are always those who try to take advantage of the system. Recently, a handful of officers and civilians employed by the San Francisco Police Department were accused of the mismanagement of overtime in a department that sees more than $1 million dollars in overtime doled out each month?a figure confirmed by the San Francisco Controller's Office.

Tardive Dyskinesia Similar to Parkinson's?But There Are Differences

Posted on December 23, 2009
Santa Fe, NM: One of the factors that prevents patients from recognizing Reglan side effects is their similarity to other neurological health problems. In fact, Reglan side effects, especially tardive dyskinesia, are often mistaken for symptoms of Parkinson's disease...

Car Collides with Train, Taking Two Lives in Vermont

Posted on December 22, 2009
Randolph, VT: A car collided with a train at a signaled crossing on December 19, taking the lives of two elderly Vermont residents. There were working lights and bells but no gate at the site of the car crash. The accident is still under investigation.

Dennis Quaid's New Organization Could Combat Heparin Contamination

Posted on December 22, 2009
New Orleans, LA: Actor Dennis Quaid has founded a new organization dedicated to the prevention of medical errors that can lead to serious health complications, such as heparin contamination and improper sterilization.

Workers Win $40 Million from Wal-Mart over Violations of Massachusetts Labor Law

Posted on December 22, 2009
Boston, MA: A group of employees who challenged big-box retailer Wal-Mart over violations of Massachusetts Labor Law have won a $40 million settlement, representing the largest wage-and-hour class-action settlement in the Bay State's history.

Yellow Freight in Violation of ERISA

Posted on December 22, 2009
Kansas City, MO: An ERISA class action suit has been filed against YRC Worldwide Inc., alleging violations of ERISA statutes. "We represent people who are either retired or still working for Yellow Freight [YRC]," says attorney Diane Nygaard. "This class is on behalf of all plan participants whose 'Defined Contributions' and 'Individual Account' plans invested in Yellow Freight stock from April 6, 2009 until the present...

Questions Remain over Foodborne Illness in North Dakota

Posted on December 22, 2009
Bismarck, ND: In the interest of public health, a December 16 editorial in the Bismarck Daily Tribune publicized three separate episodes of food poisoning that occurred in early summer.

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