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Belviq Recall Lawyers
Belviq and Belviq XR : Cancer Concern Prompts the FDA to Warn Patients About Belviq On January 14, 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Drug Safety Communication about Belviq and Belviq XR, also called lorcaserin. The FDA expressed concern that taking Belviq, a popular weight-loss drug, could lead to a possible…
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Doctor Sexual Abuse
Seventeen Women Sued Columbia University and New York-Presbyterian For Allowing Doctor to Sexually Abuse Them In December 2018, seventeen women filed a lawsuit against Columbia University and the New York-Presbyterian hospital system for allowing a sexually abusive doctor to continue practicing for over 20 years. According to CNN.com, the case filed in New York Supreme…
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Injectafer Complaint
Couple Sues Drug Companies Over the Dangers of Injectafer Injectafer, an intravenous medication used to treat adult iron deficiency anemia, is making headlines and not because of its efficacy. On January 15, 2020, Plaintiffs Maria and Anthony Munroe of Massachusetts filed a lawsuit against the makers and sellers of Injectafer. The defendants in the case…
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Zantac MDL
Panel Selects Florida to Hear Zantac MDL Lawsuits On February 6, 2020, law.com reported that federal Zantac cancer litigation would be consolidated in the Southern District of Florida. The popular heartburn medicine is the subject of nearly 150 lawsuits in jurisdictions across the nation. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation selected US District Judge Robin…
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NJ Sexual Abuse Settlement
New Jersey Private School Settles Another Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Sexual abuse victims who suffered at the hands of a predator will finally get some relief and closure. Patch.com reported January 27, 2020, that, according to attorneys, the Pingry School settled a sexual abuse lawsuit with 13 victims. The lawsuit stemmed from allegations that a teacher…
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Dangerous Diet Drug Lorcaserin
FDA Warns Public About Popular Diet Drug Lorcaserin Lorcaserin is a drug used for weight management. It is sold under the names Belviq and Belviq XR. In an announcement on Medpage Today, Senior Editor Crystal Phend tells consumers that the United States Food and Drug Administration ( the FDA) has cautioned the public about lorcaserin,…
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Lorcaserin Might Cause Cancer FDA
The FDA Issues Safety Communication: Lorcaserin Might Cause Cancer The FDA issued a safety communication warning the public about lorcaserin. During a safety assessment of lorcaserin, clinical trials showed that taking lorcaserin might increase your risk of cancer. The FDA stated: “At this time, the cause of the cancer is uncertain, and we cannot conclude…
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Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
An Expected Surge of Sexual Abuse Lawsuits May Cost Catholic Church Billions December 2, 2019, the Washington Post reported that due to the legislation in many states suspending the statute of limitations on child sexual abuse lawsuits, the Catholic Church might find itself spending billions on settlements. Associated Press (AP) reporting indicated that the surge…
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NJ Priest Criminally Charged with Sexual Abuse
A New Jersey Priest Recently Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Minors A New Jersey priest was arrested at the end of November in Ocean County. Patrick J. Kuffner is facing “three counts of sexual assault of a minor between the ages of 13 and 16.” The story was published on App.com, which is part of the…
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NJ Sexual Abuse Claims
New Jersey’s New Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations Gives Victims More Time to File a Lawsuit December 1, 2019, marked the beginning of a new wave of clergy sexual abuse lawsuits as New Jersey’s new statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases became effective. The new law provides a two-year window during which victims of…
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