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DEFECTIVE GENERAL ELECTRIC GAS RANGE OVENS ALERT

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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against General Electric Alleging GE Knowingly Manufactured and Sold Defective Gas Ranges

According to the class action complaint filed June 17, 2015, GE manufactured and sold the defective 40” Free Standing Gas Range oven (Model JGB600EEDES) causing the surface knob to be turned and flammable gas to be released when the oven is subject to minor bumps. It also contains an ignition system defect which does not ignite gas in a timely manner.

If you or a family member currently or has owned the GE 40” Free Stranding Gas Range (Model JGB600EEDES) and have been injured or have had to repair or replace said oven, you may be entitled to compensation.

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About GE Defective Gas Range Ovens

A class action complaint was filed on June 17, 2015 in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey alleging General Electric designed, manufactured, tested, marketed, distributed and knowingly sold defective gas range ovens. The 40” Free Standing Gas Range oven, model JGB600EEDES all contain the same surface knob and ignition system defects. The complaint states when the knobs are subject to minor, everyday bumps or movement, the burner valve opens and releases flammable gas. This release of gas creates an unreasonable and often dangerous risk for the consumer. The complaint continues to state the ovens also contain an ignition system defect which causes a delay igniting the released gas. According to the complaint, GE has not offered to repair or replace the defective gas ovens, leaving the consumer with a defective product which needs to be repaired or replaced at their expense.

FOSTER POULTRY FARMS INC.’S LAWSUIT

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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Foster Farms Alleging the American Humane Association Certification Label is Misleading

According to a complaint filed on July 13, 2015, despite labeling their products with a certification from the American Humane Association, Foster Farms chickens are mutilated and mistreated before enduring painful deaths.

If you or a family member have purchased Foster Poultry Farms chicken and did so believing the chicken was produced in humane conditions, you may be entitled to compensation.

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About The Class Action Lawsuit Against Foster Farms

A Class Action complaint was filed against Foster Poultry Farms Inc. on July 13, 2015 in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles alleging the defendants engaged in false and misleading advertising when it labeled its chicken with a certification from the American Humane Association (“AHA”). The complaint states the certification label creates a reasonable expectation to the consumer that the chicken they are purchasing was produced in humane conditions. The plaintiff states she discovered the AHA certification doesn’t require special treatment of chickens. According to the complaint, the AHA standards just require the eggs to come from facilities that avoid contagion. The plaintiff describes a number of abuses the chickens allegedly suffer at Foster Farms including forced molting and beak-trimming; being starved and not given water; and male chicks being ground up alive. Plaintiff contends that she relied on the AHA certification label when making her purchase and believed the chicken she purchased was created in humane conditions.

ESSURE IMPLANT ALERT

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Lawsuits Are Being Filed Against Bayer, the Makers of Essure Implants, Claiming Serious Complications

According to class action lawsuits filed nationwide, Essure has caused women painful menstrual periods, perforated fallopian tubes, and migration of the device to other nearby organs

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About Essure Implants

Essure is a permanent contraceptive implant device. The device is a small metal polyester coil which is placed in a woman’s fallopian tubes causing complete and permanent sterilization without a surgical procedure. It works but creating inflammation in the tubes creating scar tissue which blocks the fallopian tubes passage ways. Essure was originally manufactured by Conceptus, which Bayer acquired in 2013.

The Essure implant was approved by the FDA in 2002. According to the FDA, there have been more than 4,000 events reported including severe back pain, painful and prolonged menstrual periods and pierced fallopian tubes which caused the device to be lodged in nearby organs.

Essure can cause serious complications including painful menstrual periods, vaginal bleeding, perforated fallopian tubes, device expulsion, device migration and extreme pain during intercourse. Women who have suffered adverse effects through the use of Essure have filed class action lawsuits claiming the device is defective and caused them injury. Plaintiffs also allege that Bayer took part in misleading marketing and failed to warn the public of the potential dangerous side effects of Essure. In fact, in April 2015 the FDA opened an investigation amid allegations Bayer falsified and changed the medical records during clinical trials, failed to report negative results, deceived the public and the FDA about device safety and efficiency; and used defective materials during the manufacturing process.

DILANTIN ALERT

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Dilantin Can Cause Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Necrolysis Syndrome, Potentially Deadly Skin Diseases

According to class action lawsuits filed against Pfizer, the makers of Dilantin, the drugs have caused severe skin diseases caused by and allergic reaction.

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About Dilantin

Dilantin (generic: phenytoin) is a commonly prescribed medication used to treat epilepsy and seizures. Dilantin was approved by the FDA in 2001. Since then there have been numerous reports of severe side effects affecting the skin. A major side effect is Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), a potentially deadly skin disease which produces burn-like rashes, open sores and skin peeling. SJS is deadly between 5%-15% of the time. The drug has also been linked to Toxic Necrolysis Syndrome (TENS) which is deadly in 40%-40% patients. The side effects to these severe skin diseases include:

Flu-like symptoms (fever, sore throat, cough)
Red or purple skin rash
Hives
Blisters on the skin or mucous membranes, especially in the mouth, nose and eyes
Facial swelling
Tongue swelling
Skin pain
Skin shedding

Those taking Dilantin may also face cellulitis, sepsis, eye problems which can lead to blindness, internal organ damage and permanent skin damage. These side effects can last a lifetime.

Plaintiffs in class action lawsuits claim Pfizer, and the generic drug makers Mylan Pharmaceuticals and Baxter Healthcare, were aware of the drugs dangers but failed to adequately warn the public about the increased risks of the severe skin diseases.

DEPAKOTE ALERT

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Depakote, Taken While Pregnant, Increases the Risk of Severe Birth Defects

According to class action lawsuits filed against Abbott Laboratories, the makers of Depakote, risks of having a baby born with birth defects are increased for mothers who took the drug while pregnant.

If you or a family member has taken Depakote prior to 2010 while pregnant and have a baby born with birth defects, you may be entitled to compensation.

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About Depakote

Depakote is a popular anticonvulsant drug used to treat epilepsy, migraine headaches and bipolar mania. The drug was approved by the FDA in 1983 to treat certain seizure conditions in adults and children 10 years and older. The drug was later approved to prevent migraine headaches as well as a long-term treatment for severe manic episodes of bipolar disorder. Depakote is the brand name for the generic drugs divalproex sodium, valproate and valproic acid.

Birth defects allegedly caused by Depakote include heart defects, brain defects, spina bifida and other spinal defects and face or skull defects. There have been a number of studies showing mothers are at an increased risk of giving birth to babies born with birth defects than those mothers who did not Depakote while pregnant.

In 2006, the FDA added a black-box warning regarding potential birth defects. The warning came as the result of a study reporting incidents of birth defects in 20% of women who gave birth while taking Depakote. In 2009, the FDA specifically warned about potential neural tube defects, heart defects and craniofacial birth defects.

In a 2010 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, European researchers reported an increased risk of six different birth defects when Depakote is taken during the first trimester. The risk for spina bifida, in particular, increased 12 times for mothers who were prescribed the drug. In 2011, the FDA warned about a potential link between Depakote and decreased cognitive functioning. Studies have shown that, compared with children of women who did not take the drug, children born to mothers who took Depakote during pregnancy tended to score lower on IQ and other cognitive tests.

Plaintiffs in class action lawsuits claim Abbott Laboratories failed to adequately warn the public about the increased risks of birth defects in pregnant women taking Depakote prior to 2010.

CYMBALTA ALERT

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Lawsuits Are Being Filed Against Eli Lilly, the Makers of Cymbalta, Claiming Serious Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms

According to class action lawsuits filed nationwide, Cymbalta has caused serious withdrawal symptoms including severe nausea, vomiting, dizziness and vertigo, hot/cold flashes, mood swings, nightmares, brain “zaps”, paresthesia (tingling, tickling, prickling or burning sensation of the skin), shaking hands and visual disturbances.

If you or a family member have used Cymbalta and have experienced withdrawal symptoms, you may be entitled to compensation.

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About Cymbalta

Cymbalta (duloxetine) is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) made by Eli Lilly and is prescribed to treat major depression and generalized anxiety disorder. It is also approved to treat diabetic nerve pain, fibromyalgia and musculoskeletal pain associated with osteoarthritis and chronic lower back pain.

Studies have shown that 50%-78% of Cymbalta users experience antidepressant withdrawal symptoms after stopping the drug. However, the label states that only 1%-2% of users experience withdrawal symptoms. The class action lawsuits claim Eli Lilly failed to warn the public that the severity of the withdrawal systems were so severe that it was given its own diagnosis: Cymbalta Discontinuation Syndrome.

In 2009, the FDA issued a report that stated the Cymbalta withdrawal symptoms can be severe and last weeks or even months. The FDA also stated the company’s sales representatives and marketing materials do not adequately warn of the withdrawal symptoms and they have not developed a safe protocol for safely stopping Cymbalta. Furthermore, a study funded and conducted by Eli Lilly states up to 41% of Cymbalta users have antidepressant withdrawal symptoms and of those, 46% were moderate and 17% were severe. But the company still states on the drug label that these withdrawal symptoms are rare and only occur in about 1% of the users.

BENZENE AND NAPHTHA EXPOSURE ALERT

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Lawsuit Filed Against Smiths Group PLC, DuPont and Exxon Mobil Chemical Company and Others Alleging Exposure to Chemicals in the Workplace Caused Blood Cancer

According to a toxic tort complaint filed June 15, 2015, a Pennsylvania man claims the chemicals he was exposed to while working for two companies from 1966-1997 caused his blood cancer. Plaintiff claims he was exposed to a number of hazardous chemicals including benzene, naphtha and other petroleum based solvents.

If you or a family member are currently or have been exposed to benzene and/or naphtha, you may be entitled to compensation.

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About Benzene, Naphtha and Other Petroleum Solvents

A toxic tort complaint was filed on June 15, 2015 in the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County alleging Smiths Group PLC, DuPont Company, Exxon Mobil Chemical Company and others manufactured and were negligent in exposing the plaintiff to chemicals that caused his blood cancer.

Plaintiff states he worked for a combined 29 years at Penn Tube Plastics and at Plastomer Products where he was exposed to a number of dangerous chemicals including benzene, naphtha and other petroleum solvents. He also states his past employers never provided him with safety equipment and that this constant, unprotected exposure caused his acute myeloid leukemia, a rare blood and bone marrow cancer. He continues to allege that the manufacturers of these chemicals designed defective products since the chemicals could have been made safer and they failed to warn users of the dangers associated with exposure to their solvent products.

POWER MORCELLATORS ALERT

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Johnson & Johnson Recalls Morcellators Used in Hysterectomies, Removal of Uterine Fibroids and other Laparoscopic Surgeries

According to the FDA, the use of morcellators during hysterectomies and other gynecological surgeries can spread cancer cells in the abdominal cavities of women

If you or a family member has had a surgery in which morcellators were used and have been diagnosed with cancer or experience any other adverse effects, you may be entitled to compensation.

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About Power Morcellators

Morcellation devices, manufactured by Johnson & Johson, are used mostly during hysterectomies and myomectomies, the removal of fibroids or other noncancerous growths in the uterus. It is also used in laparoscopic spleen and renal surgeries. The device is inserted through a small incision to cut tissue into small pieces for easy removal. This instrument makes these surgeries less-invasive and patients experience faster recovery times.

During surgeries to remove fibroids, some of the tissue is later diagnosed as cancerous, even though pre-op testing failed to detect cancer. The spinning action of the morcellators’ blades can spread cancerous tissue, leading to the spreading of advanced-stage cancerous growth. One type of these cancers is metastatic leiomyosarcoma, an aggressive cancer of the uterus. It is estimated that 1 in 350 women may be at risk for developing cancer due to undiagnosed malignant cells being spread after surgeries using morcellators.

The device can also spread healthy tissue throughout the abdomen where it can grow on other organs, causing pain, bowel obstruction and infection.

In April of 2014 the FDA discouraged doctors from using morcellators to remove uterine fibroids due to the increased risk of undiagnosed cancer spreading. Shortly after the warning, Johnson & Johnson pulled its laparoscopic morcellators from the market.

Lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson by those who were diagnosed with cancer after a morcellation procedure. These plaintiffs claim the company manufactured and marketed a defective product and failed to warn the public of the increased risks and dangers of the use of morcellators.

KRAFT FOOD GROUP INC.’S LAWSUIT

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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Kraft Foods Alleging the Nutrition Label on its Knudsen Hampshire Brand Sour Cream is Inaccurate

According to a complaint filed on July 9, 2015, Kraft’s Knudsen Hampshire Sour Cream has four times the calories, saturated fat, sodium and sugar than listed on its label.

If you or a family member have purchased Kraft’s Knudsen Hampshire Sour Cream and relied on the nutritional values listed on the label, you may be entitled to compensation.

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About The Class Action Lawsuit Against Kraft Foods

A Class Action complaint was filed against Kraft Foods Group Inc. on July 9, 2015 in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles alleging the defendants engaged in false and misleading advertising when it labeled its Knudsen Hampshire Sour Cream as containing 60 calories, 3.5 grams of saturated fat, 10 milligrams of sodium and 1 gram of sugar per half-cup serving. According to the plaintiff, the same serving actually contains 240 calories, 14 grams of saturated fat, 40 milligrams of sodium and 4 grams of sugar. The complaint also states the 14 grams of saturated fat accounts for 72% of the recommended daily amount, rather than the 18% listed on the labels. Plaintiff contends that he relied on the nutritional label when making his purchase.

NEURONTIN ALERT

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Neurontin Can Increase the Risk of Severe Birth Defects

According to some studies, Neurontin taken during pregnancy can increase the risk of babies being born with congenital birth defects.

If you or a family member has taken Neurontin while pregnant and have given birth to a baby with congenital defects, you may be entitled to compensation.

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About Neurontin

Neurontin (Gabapentin) was developed to treat epileptic seizures but is also used to treat chronic nerve pain caused by shingles, diabetic neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, trigeminal neuralgia, multiple sclerosis and sciatic nerve pain. The drug is also used off-label for treatment of restless legs syndrome, anxiety disorders, insomnia and bipolar disorder.

Neurontin falls under the FDA pregnancy category C meaning animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus. However there are no adequate studies in humans. Pregnancy C drugs should only be taken by women who are pregnant when the potential benefits of taking the drug outweigh the risks.

Birth defects associated with anticonvulsants, such as Neurontin, include:

Cleft palate
Skull malformations
Other bone malformations
Heart defects
Hydroureter and/or hydronephrosis
Abnormality in the opening of boy’s urethra
Extra fingers and toes
Spina bifida
Other congenital defects