Defective Pharmaceuticals
ORTHO EVRA: If you or a family member has used the Ortho Evra birth control patch, and have experienced serious side effects, such as blood clots, stroke or heart attacks, you are encouraged to contact the law firm of Alexander Hawes, LLP at 800.921.1776 to speak to an attorney. The call is free, and there is no obligation. You may also email us. Act now, as delays can harm your case.
FOSAMAX: Lawsuits have been filed against Merck. These lawsuits allege that Merck's "Fosamax" osteoporosis drug can cause a rare and serious condition known as osteonecrosis of the jaw. This is also known as jawbone tissue death. Caused by a restriction of blood flow to the jaw, jawbone tissue death results in serious and irreversible damage to the jaw.
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TEQUIN: Public reports indicate that Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) is warning against the use of the antibiotic drug Tequin in diabetic patients after reports of several fatalities. The company is adding a warning for diabetics to the drug's label as well as strengthening its warning that Tequin can cause both low and high blood sugar levels in patients, the FDA said. If you have used Tequin and have suffered from Diabetes or Hyperglycemia or other conditions, you are urged to contact our firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation.
TRASYLOL: If you or someone close to you has received Trasylol (aprotinin injection), and then suffered from kidney problems, heart attacks, stroke, or other serious medical conditions, you are urged to contact the law offices of Alexander Hawes, LLP at 800.921.1776 to speak to an attorney. The call is free, and there is no obligation. You may also email us. Act now, as delays can harm your case.
VIAGRA: At least two clinical studies have shown that Viagra (Sildenafil) has the potential to cause blindness and/or loss of vision. Cialis and Levitra have also been associated with blindness and loss of vision. If You have taken any of these ED drugs, and have suffered vision problems, please contact us immediately.
ZYPREXA: At least 8000 people have developed Diabetes or Hyperglycemia after using the popular antipsychotic medication, Zyprexa (olanzapine). Eli Lilly has agreed to pay nearly 700 million dollars to settle existing suits from people who have developed Diabetes or Hyperglycemia after using Zyprexa. If you have used Zyprexa and have suffered from Diabetes or Hyperglycemia or other conditions, you are urged to contact our firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation.
BEXTRA: BEXTRA RECALLED! Published reports now indicate that certain people taking Bextra may have more than twice the risk of heart attacks and strokes compared with people who took placebos. In addition, serious potentially lethal skin complications have also been associated with the use of Bextra. If you have suffered an adverse reaction after taking Pfizer's "Bextra," you are encouraged to contact us to protect your rights.
VIOXX: US pharmaceutical giant Merck announced a global withdrawal of its blockbuster arthritis drug Vioxx after a study showed it increased the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Published reports state that "[i]n a stunning announcement today, drug-maker Merck & Co. announced the withdrawal of the popular anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx from the market due to a study they were conducting that shows patients taking the drug face twice the risk of heart attack compared to those in the test taking a placebo." Learn more here.
Antitrust & Securities / Other
TFT-LCDs: If you if you have purchased a flat-panel television,computer monitor, laptop computer, cell phone or digital music player (TFT-LCD) manufactured by any of a number of companies, you are urged to contact the law offices of Alexander Hawes, LLP at 800.921.1776 to speak to an attorney. The call is free, and there is no obligation. You may also email us. Act now, as delays can harm your case.
SRAM MEMORY CHIPS: If you if you have purchased a computer containing memory chips (SRAM) manufactured by any of these companies, Alliance, AMD, ATI, Crucial, Cypress, Epson, Etron, Fujitsu, GSI, Hitachi, Hynix, IBM, Integrated Silicon Solution, Micron, Mitsubishi, NEC, Nvidea, Renesas, Samsung, Seiko Epson, Sharp, Sony, ST Microelectronics, Toshiba, Winbond , you are urged to contact the law offices of Alexander Hawes, LLP at 800.921.1776 to speak to an attorney. The call is free, and there is no obligation. You may also email us. Act now, as delays can harm your case.
BAYER GENETICALLY ENGINEERED RICE: According to published reports, rice farmers in Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and California have sued Bayer CropScience, alleging its genetically modified rice has contaminated the crop. Contact us for more details.
CNET: CNET has been sued in a "shareholder's derivative action" for breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment. The defendants, former and current members of CNET's Board of Directors, are accused of having improperly back-dated stock option grants to make it appear as if they were made on dates when the stock price was lower than on the actual grant date, and then failing to record compensation expenses incurred as a result. Contact us for more details.
ACRYLIC INDUSTRY ANTITRUST: European producers of "acrylic glass" were recently fined over 344 million Euros (about 445 million US dollars). If you are a direct purchaser from Arkema (formerly a part of Total SA), Imperial Chemical Industries, Lucite international Ltd., Quinn Barlo (part of the Barlo Group PLC) or their American subsidiaries, please contact us now for details.
ORIENTED STRAND BOARD: Oriented Strand Board Class Action Allegations Against Louisiana-Pacific Corp.; Weyerhaeuser Co.; Georgia-Pacific Corp.; Norbord Inc.; J.M. Huber Corp.; Ainsworth Lumber Co.; and Potlatch Corp. These lawsuits allege that the defendants conspired to fix prices for oriented strand board, thereby creating artificially high prices for oriented strand board. If you are (or were) a direct purchaser of OSB, you are urged to immediately contact the law offices of Alexander Hawes, LLP at 800.921.1776 and ask to speak to Richard Alexander. You may also email us.
AIR CARGO: Air Cargo Antitrust: as of mid February, the following airlines had been raided or contacted with requests for information: Japan Airlines, Nippon Cargo Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana, Lufthansa Cargo, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air France-KLM Cargo, Cargolux, SAS Cargo, American Airlines, United Airlines, Polar Air Cargo and LAN Cargo. If you are (or were) a direct purchaser of air cargo service, you are urged to immediately contact the law offices of Alexander Hawes, LLP at 800.921.1776 and ask to speak to Richard Alexander. You may also email us.
READY MIX CONCRETE: Our law firm is investigating certain large manufacturers and suppliers of "ready mix concrete" in the Indianapolis, Indiana area. So far, Irving Materials, Inc. (IMI) has already plead guilty to price fixing and agreed to pay a $29 million fine, the largest in U.S. antitrust history. Certain IMI officials have said "most of the major concrete suppliers in the region were involved in the conspiracy. "If you are (or were) a direct purchaser of concrete ready mix, and you are located in the Indianapolis area, you are urged to immediately contact our firm.
ASCORBIC ACID: Manufacturers of Vitamin C (also known as Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Ascorbate) and Calcium Ascorbate are currently being sued in the United States for violating laws relating to unfairly raising, stabilizing and/or fixing prices. Recently filed complaints allege that, since at least December 2001, the following companies conspired to inflate the prices of vitamin C sold in the United States: Weisheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Shijiazhuang Pharmaceutical (USA) Inc., Jiangsu Jiangshan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Northeast Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd., Hebei Welcome Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., China Pharmaceutical Group, Ltd., China Pharmaceutical Enterprise and Investment Corporation Ltd.. If your company purchased vitamin C or ascorbic acid from these companies, contact Alexander Hawes, LLP immediately.
PARAFFIN: Paraffin Wax (i.e., Alkanes, Aliphatic Compounds) Class Action Investigation: Allegations of Price Fixing and Other Non-Competitive Behaviors. Our law firm is investigating certain large manufacturers and suppliers of “paraffin wax” (a.k.a., alkanes, aliphatic compounds) for alleged price-fixing and other non-competitive behaviors. If you are (or were) a direct purchaser of paraffin wax and/or related aliphatic compounds from Sasol Wax International, Baker Hughes/ Bareco Products, Ashland Specialty Chemicals, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Honeywell International, or Sunoco Incorporated, please contact us to protect your rights.
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Defective Medical Devices
SMITH & NEPHEW KNEES: Smith & Nephew has withdrawn a recently launched orthopaedic implant from the US market. The company said that it had stopped sales of the "cementless" versions of two of its knee systems because of a higher than expected number of follow-up operations. A number of the 3,000 patients fitted with cementless versions of its Oxinium Genesis II and Profix II implants in the US have needed to have the procedure revised after the implants became loose. In addition to having a revision surgery, patients that received the Oxinium Genesis II, and Profix II may endure other complications. These complications may include infection, further joint and muscular damage, and painful rehabilitation. If you or a member of your family has a Smith & Nephew Oxinium Genesis II or Profix II Knee Prosthesis, you may have a claim.
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CARDIAC STENTS: Boston Scientific Corp: According to published reports, doctors have continued reporting injuries during the implantation of cardiac stents made by Boston Scientific Corp., many of them linked to a problem that preceded a voluntary temporary recall of the devices last year. If you have been impanted with a "Taxus Express" stent from Boston Scientific, and suffered complications and/or injuries from the procedure, you are urged to contact our law firm immediately to protect your legal rights.. If you have one of these devices, please contact us now.
GUIDANT: Guidant Corporation is recalling the following ICDs (implantable cardioverter-defibrillators): VENTAK PRIZM 2 DR (Model 1861) ICDs manufactured on or before April 16, 2002. CONTAK RENEWAL (Model H135) and CONTAK RENEWAL 2 (Model H155) CRT-Ds manufactured on or before August 26, 2004. VENTAK PRIZM AVT, VITALITY AVT, RENEWAL 3 AVT and RENEWAL 4 AVT ICDs (All series numbers). If you have one of these devices, please contact us now.
ST. JUDE SYMMETRY: The St. Jude Symmetry Bypass Connector ("Symmetry Sutureless Anastomosis Device") is a nitinol, star-shaped device that was designed to facilitate off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). According to additional published reports, there have been at least 213 adverse events (23 deaths, 185 injuries) associated with devices of this type. Click here for more information
GYNECARE INTERGEL: GYNECARE Worldwide, a division of Ethicon Inc. of Somerville, New Jersey, notified FDA that they are withdrawing "GYNECARE INTERGEL Adhesion Prevention Solution" from the market and are urging customers to immediately stop using this device. Post-market reports include late-onset post-operative pain and repeat surgeries following the onset of pain, non-infectious foreign body reactions, and tissue adherence. In some patients a residual material was observed during the repeat surgery. Post-operative pain could be suggestive of other serious complications and physicians should be aware of this in managing patients in the post-operative period. Contact us to learn more information.
ANCURE ENDOGRAFT:Twelve people have died as a result of a malfunctioning medical device manufactured by EndoVascular Technologies Inc. of Palo Alto, a subsidiary of Guidant Corporation of Indianapolis, Indiana. The product, called the Ancure Endograft System, is an alternative to the traditional surgery performed on persons suffering from abdominal aortic aneurysms, a condition which may result in a burst artery and death. The company touted its product as requiring shorter hospital stays and recovery time. Click here to learn more. UPDATE: Our firm has filed a class action in this matter. Click here to read it. UPDATE: From Reuters: ... "Personal injury firm Alexander Hawes, LLP, of San Jose, California, filed a class action suit on Monday on behalf of a 70-year-old woman whose husband died of complications from a surgery involving the Ancure Endograft system." >> Read the entire Reuters article at Fox News Channel.
ENCORE KNEES: Encore Medical Corporation is a quickly growing Austin TX orthopedic device manufacturer. We have found that the defectively designed knees in question were manufactured and sold between 1996 and 2002. It appears that problem was that the tibial post was designed to be too thin and would tend to prematurely wear, and eventually fracture (see the white post in the picture below). In most of the cases we’ve seen, the post would actually fracture within a year or two of use. The average knee implant should last at least 10 years. Based on the number of reported failures, this is considered a very high failure rate. Click here for more information.
DEPUY: Johnson & Johnson and Depuy: Class Action lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson and Depuy arising out of the alleged failure of the Defendants' allegedly defective Ultra High Molecular Weight polyethylene knee and hip joint replacement prostheses. According to the allegations in the complaints, the prosthesis at issue have been sterilized with gamma radiation, resulting in premature failure of the product. If you or a member of your family has a Johnson & Johnson/Depuy Knee Prostheses made of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene, you may have a claim. Contact Alexander Hawes, LLP, immediately to protect your rights. More information is here.
Defective Consumer Products & SERVICES / Toxic torts
ADULTFRIENDFINDER.COM: AdultFriendFinder.com, along with numerous other "dating" sites*, is being investigated by our firm for alleged fraud. Numerous users of AdultFriendFinder.com have alleged that many of the member profiles are phony, and were created with the sole purpose of enticing users to join the site and/or upgrade their accounts. Click here for more information about AdultFriendFinder.com alleged fraud. (*Other sites being investigated include
FriendFinder.com, Passion.com, AsiaFriendFinder.com, Guanxi.com, IndianFriendFinder.com, SeniorFriendFinder.com, GayFriendFinder.com, JewishFriendFinder.com, and ALT.com.)
BLUE CROSS DUMPING: Several policyholders have recently sued Blue Cross, accusing Blue Cross of inappropriately "dumping" them after they had gone through expensive treatments. The plaintiffs say they filled out their applications truthfully, but were dropped in for failing to disclose their health history. Patients have been left with thousands of dollars in medical bills and are unable to obtain new coverage. Click here for more information about Blue Cross dumping.
POPCORN-LUNG: Diacetyl* is a chemical used to give microwave popcorn a "buttery" flavor. It is also believed to be a cause of a rare and severe lung disease known as bronchiolitis obliterans. This so-called "popcorn-lung" is characterized by cough, dyspnea on exertion, and airways obstruction that does not respond to bronchodilators. Click here for more information about Popcorn-Lung.
STOCK OPTION BACKDATING SCANDALS: Hewlett-Packard, Apple Computer, Applied Micro Circuits, BEA Systems, Electronics for Imaging, Sigma Designs, and others are being sued. Click here for details. Contact us to protect your rights.
HANDSPRING TREO / PALM TREO 180/270/300: All persons or entities in the United States who purchased or owned a Palm Trēo 180, Trēo 270 or Trēo 300 between January 1, 1998 through December 31, 2005, you may be entitled to compensation under a proposed class action settlement. Click here for details.
FUNERAL HOME INDUSTRY: Lawsuits Against Biomedical Tissue Services (BTI) & Louis Garzone Funeral Home, Philadelphia - Daniel George & Son, Brooklyn - English Brothers Funeral Home, Brooklyn - If you or a family member retained any of the above funeral homes to prepare your departed for burial or cremation, you are urged to contact the law offices of Alexander Hawes, LLP at 800.921.1776 to speak to an attorney. The call is free, and there is no obligation. You may also email us. Act now, as delays can harm your case.
NEPTUNE: Class Action Law Suits have been filed against Maytag for their defective "Maytag Neptune Washing Machine." According to allegations in the complaints, the front-loading machines are prone to mechanical and electronic problems, do not properly wash clothes, and even have problems with mold, causing the machines and the clothes washed to smell bad. UPDATE - THIS CASE HAS SETTLED, CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://maytagfrontloadsettlement.com/
CALYPSO: A Class Action Lawsuit has been filed against Whirlpool and Sears (Kenmore) for their defective "Calypso Washing Machine" which was sold under both the "Whirlpool Calypso" and "Kenmore Elite Calypso" brand names. According to allegations in the complaint, the Kenmore Elite Calypso and Whirlpool Calypso washing machines are prone to mechanical and electronic problems, including premature U-Joint failure, do not properly wash clothes, cause staining and streaking on clothes and have problems with mold, causing the machines and the clothes washed to smell of mildew. UPDATE - THIS CASE HAS SETTLED - PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING SITES FOR DETAILS: http://calypsosettlement.com/
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