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Arbitration

May 6, 2005: How Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Hurt Consumers
October 17, 2003: AT&T’s Mandatory Arbitration System Illegal
February 21, 2003: AT&T’s Forced Arbitration System Illegal, Appeals Court Says

Asbestos

April 8, 2012: Court Rules Asbestos Victims Can Sue Machine Maker
February 13, 2012: Asbestos: Still Legal and Lethal in Canada and the United States (and Spreading)
February 17, 2011: Asbestos Floor Tiles Close Schools in St. Louis Park, Minnesota
August 24, 2010: Canada’s Chrysotile Institute: Create Doubt, Contest Litigation, Delay Regulation & Sell Asbestos
July 29, 2010: Canada, A Major Exporter of Chrysotile Asbestos, Under Microscope in BBC Investigation
June 25, 2010: Success for the Drop the Rock Campaign – SB 624 Passes to Remove Serpentine as California State Rock
June 8, 2010: Public Justice Petitions EPA on Use of the Wet Method Asbestos Removal
January 25, 2010: City Closes Building in Old Yakima Hotel Due to Asbestos Hazards
January 5, 2010: Sheet Metal Fabricators Run High Risk for Asbestos Diseases Despite Limits on Asbestos Exposure
December 22, 2009: Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Announces 2010 International Asbestos Awareness Conference
December 3, 2009: EPA Completes Asbestos Cleanup at Oregon Mill Site
November 19, 2009: Jury Assesses a $10.2 Million Verdict for Retired Washington Paper Mill Worker Suffering from Mesothelioma
October 23, 2009: The Days are Numbered for Asbestos Laden Serpentine Rock as California State Rock
October 16, 2009: Former Navy Boiler Maker with Asbestosis Awarded Verdict Against Asbestos Corporation Ltd.
October 12, 2009: Disturbing Trend – Construction and Hauling Companies Willfully Violating EPA/OSHA Asbestos Rules
September 25, 2009: Man Pleads Guilty for Illegally Dumping 60 Million Pounds of Asbestos Debris
September 23, 2009: ADAO Continues Efforts to Give Asbestos Victims a Voice
September 18, 2009: U.S. Acting Surgeon General States There Is No Safe Level of Asbestos Exposure
July 31, 2009: Using New Technique, Doctors Find Origin of Asbestos Disease Pain
July 30, 2009: Baton Rouge, LA–Based Companies Fined by OSHA for Asbestos Violations
July 24, 2009: GM Bankruptcy: New and Potential Liabilities Carry Over—Existing Injured Out of Luck
July 22, 2009: Jury Assesses a $3.4 Million Verdict for the Family of a Former Johns–Manville Plant Worker
July 6, 2009: Proposed Settlement Over CSI Fingerprint Kits that Contain Asbestos
July 1, 2009: Asbestos Problem in Libby Finally Declared Health Emergency by EPA
June 29, 2009: GM Bankruptcy Plan to Address Future Product Liability Claims, Leaves Asbestos Claimants in the Dust
June 19, 2009: Chrysler Bailout, Bankruptcy and Sale – The Aftermath: Effect on Those Injured by Defective Products and Asbestos-Containing Brakes
June 17, 2009: OSHA Fines Central Point for Violations of Asbestos Demolition Procedures
June 4, 2009: Bankruptcy Judge Relieves Chrysler of Accountability to Consumers—National Consumer Groups File Appeal
June 3, 2009: Certified Environmental Services Charged with Faking Asbestos Test Results
June 2, 2009: W.R. Grace and Executives Acquitted of All Charges in W.R. Grace Criminal Trial
May 26, 2009: Mesothelioma Victim’s Widow, Represented by Brayton Purcell, Named to Chrysler Bankruptcy Committee
May 1, 2009: W.R. Grace Claims Asbestos Types from Zonolite Mine Unregulated
April 22, 2009: Budget Woes Place Asbestos Demolition Inspections on Chopping Block
April 20, 2009: Study of Mortality From Non–Occupational Exposure from Libby Asbestos First of Its Kind
April 10, 2009: “Asbestosis Exclusions” in Insurance Policy Apply Only to Asbestosis, Not Other Asbestos Diseases
March 25, 2009: “You can’t mine completely clean vermiculite.... It’s impossible.”
March 19, 2009: W.R. Grace Knew of Asbestos Dangers at Zonolite Mountain Mine
March 11, 2009: Witness Testifies that W.R. Grace Knowingly Sold Land Covered in Asbestos–Laden Vermiculite
March 6, 2009: The Libby Asbestos Specter Looms—El Dorado Hills Development Could Disturb Natural Asbestos Deposit
February 27, 2009: W.R. Grace Trial Update: Appeals Court Overturns Judge Molloy’s Order Barring Asbestos Victims From Courtroom
February 24, 2009: W.R. Grace Trial Opening Statements Agree—Libby Suffered From Mine Operation
February 20, 2009: Impact of W.R. Grace Asbestos Trial on Asbestos Trust Unknown
February 2, 2009: Lawsuit for Mishandled Asbestos Removal Settles—Union Pacific Railroad Agrees to Pay $200,000
January 20, 2009: Belvidere Mountain Asbestos Mine Center of Public Debate
December 10, 2008: Janitor and Marine Machinist Wins Multi-Million Dollar Settlement for Mesothelioma
October 10, 2008: City of St. Louis Cited for Use of Illegal Wet Method of Asbestos Removal
October 8, 2008: Asbestos Bill H.R. 6903—A Patch for the Asbestos Industry Loopholes in the Ban Asbestos in America Act
September 17, 2008: Illegally Demolishing Asbestos–Containing Building Lands California Building Renovator in Federal Prison for 10 Months
September 4, 2008: Canadian Property Damage Claims from Zonolite Attic Insulation May be Filed Against W.R. Grace
July 28, 2008: White House Encourages Federal Agencies to Water Down Regulation of Hazardous Substances Including EPA’s Asbestos Regulations
July 17, 2008: Plant Insulation Company Settles Asbestos Case
July 14, 2008: Anakinra May Slow Down Development of Asbestos–Related Diseases
July 1, 2008: Leading Public Health Advocates Form the Committee to Ban Asbestos in America
May 15, 2008: W.R. Grace Challenges Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal’s Ruling on Asbestos Minerals
April 23, 2008: Two Taconite Minnesota Mining Operations Could Be Held Accountable for Exceeding Asbestos Exposure Limits
April 14, 2008: Public Justice Files Suits Against CBS for Asbestos Contaminated CSI Investigation Kits
March 21, 2008: Asbestos Awareness Day Resolution Passes The Senate
March 17, 2008: Asbestos Exposure Limits for Miners Changed by Federal Regulators
March 14, 2008: W.R. Grace to Pay $250 Million for Asbestos Cleanup in Libby, Montana
March 7, 2008: Asbestos and Lead Exposure Could Be Causing Cancer at San Francisco’s Kezar Pavilion
February 20, 2008: Banning Asbestos, a Global Responsibility According to International Health Experts
February 8, 2008: Asbestos Cleanup in Oregon Grinds to a Halt
January 18, 2008: W.R. Grace’s Asbestos Claims and Bankruptcy Future In Judge’s Hands
December 7, 2007: Asbestos Found in Every Day Products Including Children’s Toys
November 30, 2007: Asbestos Bill Corrupted by Industry Lobbyists
November 9, 2007: Montana Judge is Overruled in W.R. Grace Asbestos Case
November 9, 2007: US Senate Passes The Ban Asbestos in America
October 10, 2007: Oregon Companies Pay Penalties to the EPA for Risky Asbestos Removal
September 14, 2007: Asbestos and Toxic Dust from 9/11—A Public Health Time Bomb?
August 10, 2007: Asbestos Ban Approved by Senate Committee
July 27, 2007: Hospital in Dallas Screens Hundreds for Asbestos Diseases
July 20, 2007: University of Minnesota and Health Department to Study Mesothelioma Among Iron Range Workers
July 19, 2007: Asbestos Found in Dust from New York Steam Pipe Explosion
July 13, 2007: Sen. Murray Sees Progress for Bill Banning Asbestos
June 29, 2007: Typical Asbestos Disease Victim May Be Younger Now, ADAO Asserts
June 22, 2007: Senate Committee Considers Ban Asbestos in America Act
May 11, 2007: Brakes and Clutches May Contain Asbestos, EPA Pamphlet Warns
April 27, 2007: Utah Workers Risked Asbestos Exposure at Vermiculite Plants
April 20, 2007: Lawmakers and State Health Department Consider Mesothelioma Rates in Minnesota Iron Range
March 23, 2007: The Asbestos Hazard Lurking Within the Capitol Tunnels
March 14, 2007: Asbestos Verdict of Over $868,000 for Family of Drywall Taper
March 9, 2007: Sen. Murray Reintroduces Bill to Ban Asbestos
January 12, 2007: Government Report Confirms Asbestos in El Dorado Hills, CA
December 22, 2006: OSHA Will Not Pull Its Bulletin About Asbestos in Brakes
December 15, 2006: Has the EPA Cleaned Up Libby’s Asbestos Problem?
December 8, 2006: Auto Mechanic May Pursue Claim Against Asbestos Brake and Muffler Manufacturers
December 1, 2006: OSHA Scientist Pressured to Revise Warning About Asbestos Brakes
October 27, 2006: Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Launches Online Campaign, Plans 2007 Conference
October 6, 2006: Former Workers at Arizona Vermiculite Plants Exposed to Asbestos
September 22, 2006: Asbestos Being Removed from Tunnels under Capitol Buildings
September 1, 2006: Asbestos–Contaminated Soil To Be Removed from Former Vermiculite Plant
August 25, 2006: WHO Issues Draft Paper On Asbestos Disease
August 4, 2006: OSHA Issues Asbestos Brake and Clutch Repair Bulletin
June 23, 2006: Workers Exposed to Asbestos at Portland Vermiculite Plant
June 23, 2006: Asbestos Exposure Linked to Cancer of the Voice Box or Larynx
June 16, 2006: Flawed Asbestos Legislation Reintroduced, Now in Senate Committee
May 19, 2006: Asbestos in Brakes Remains a Concern, Senator Murray Reminds Budget Committee Members
April 28, 2006: Asbestos Found Inside Government Office Building
February 15, 2006: Asbestos Bill, S. 852, Fails to Clear Procedural Hurdle
February 13, 2006: Senator Urged to Correct Error Made in Senate Debate Regarding Asbestos and Colon Cancer
February 3, 2006: USG Corp. Bankruptcy Agreement Shows the Flaws in Proposed Asbestos Legislation, Consumer Group Says
January 20, 2006: San Diego Gas and Electric Indicted in Illegal Asbestos Removal
December 30, 2005: Asbestos–Contaminated Vermiculite Was Shipped Throughout the Nation, Endangering Workers and the Public
December 30, 2005: Second Annual Asbestos Awareness Day Conference to be Held in April
December 23, 2005: Report Reveals Problems with Four Federal Compensation Programs; Highlights Flaws in Asbestos Trust
November 11, 2005: Study Supports Link Between Asbestos Exposure and Colon Cancer
September 30, 2005: Workers Exposed to Asbestos in Vermiculite at Nine Plants
September 30, 2005: Asbestos Trust Fund Would Go Broke, New Study Says
September 9, 2005: Specter Pushes for Vote on S. 852, While Budget Office Says Bill’s Asbestos Trust Fund Is Inadequate
August 19, 2005: Asbestos Bill Bails Out Corporations and Hurts Victims
August 5, 2005: Asbestos Victims Organizing Against S. 852
June 17, 2005: EPA Report Released on Asbestos in El Dorado Hills, CA
June 3, 2005: Coalition of Groups Holds Press Conference to Oppose Asbestos Bill
May 27, 2005: Asbestos Bill Clears Senate Judiciary Committee; Will Go Before Full Senate
May 20, 2005: Managing Asbestos: Hawaii Schools Must Be Careful When Making Repairs
May 18, 2005: Proposed Legislation Benefits Asbestos Companies, Not Asbestos Victims
April 29, 2005: Senate Judiciary Committee Delays Vote on Flawed Asbestos Legislation
April 8, 2005: The Asbestos Tragedy in Ragland, Alabama
March 25, 2005: The Voice of Asbestos Victims: “Keep Me in Your Heart”
March 18, 2005: Paul Brodeur’s “The Cruel Saga of Asbestos Disease”
February 28, 2005: Republicans to Meet About Flawed Asbestos Trust Fund Legislation
February 8, 2005: W.R. Grace Faces Asbestos Charges
February 4, 2005: Libby Residents Exposed to Asbestos Show Autoimmune Responses, Study Finds
January 26, 2005: San Francisco Jury Awards $1,250,000.00 in Asbestosis Case
January 7, 2005: Senate Judiciary Hearing to be Held on Asbestos Bill
December 10, 2004: Arlen Specter Plans to Advance Flawed Asbestos Legislation
November 19, 2004: Funds Approved for Asbestos Disease Research Center in Libby, Montana
October 8, 2004: EPA Performing Asbestos Tests in El Dorado Hills, California
October 1, 2004: Russia and Canada Once Again Block Asbestos Export Restrictions
September 24, 2004: Guidelines Issued for Diagnosing Asbestos Diseases; New Attempt to Pass Harmful Asbestos Legislation
September 10, 2004: Jordan Zevon Becomes Spokesperson for Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)
August 20, 2004: EPA Stops Use of Controversial Asbestos Removal Method Near Airport
July 30, 2004: Asbestos–Related Deaths Increasing, Government Report Says
July 30, 2004: EPA Won’t Approve “Wet Method” of Asbestos Demolition in Fort Worth
July 23, 2004: Update on Asbestos Legislation
June 4, 2004: EPA Employees Denounce Unsafe Asbestos Removal Methods
May 14, 2004: Talks on Frist/Hatch Asbestos Bill End Without Agreement
April 27, 2004: Hatch/Frist Asbestos Bailout Bill Stalled in Senate
April 23, 2004: Cancer Center to Screen Those Exposed to Vermiculite
April 13, 2004: Help Stop the Frist–Hatch Asbestos Bailout Bill
April 2, 2004: Cancer Victims and Their Families Lobby Against Frist/Hatch Asbestos Bill
March 12, 2004: Deaths from Asbestos Increasing, While Proposed Legislation Would Limit Aid to Its Victims
March 5, 2004: South African Miners Suffer from Mesothelioma and Other Asbestos Diseases
February 6, 2004: U.S. Government Knew About Asbestos at Vermiculite Plants
February 6, 2004: Cancer Victims Speak Out Against Hatch/Frist Asbestos Bill
December 5, 2003: Global Plan to Limit Asbestos Exports Blocked
November 21, 2003: EPA Warnings for Auto Mechanics Challenged
November 14, 2003: Insurers Knew About Asbestos Dangers, Reports Say
November 3, 2003: Democrats Want Talks on Asbestos Bill; Criticize Current Version
October 30, 2003: Labor Leader Denounces Latest Agreement Between Asbestos Companies and Insurers
October 20, 2003: Daschle and Organized Labor Say Passage of Asbestos Bill Unlikely
September 12, 2003: EPA Downplayed Post–9/11 Asbestos and Other Safety Hazards in NYC, Report Says
September 5, 2003: Hatch Asbestos Bill to Go Before Senate; Annotated Text of Bill Provided
August 19, 2003: Asbestos Bill, S.B. 1125, Is a Sham, Construction Worker Says
August 15, 2003: S.B. 1125 Deprives Asbestos Victims of Due Process, Asbestos Claimants’ Committee Says
August 5, 2003: Jury Awards Over $5 Million in Asbestos Lung Cancer Case
July 31, 2003: Texas Bills Harmful to Asbestos Victims
July 7, 2003: Hatch Bill Provides Inadequate Damages to Asbestos Victims
June 27, 2003: Orrin Hatch Bill Still Harmful to Asbestos Victims
June 6, 2003: Bill Reintroduced to Ban Asbestos
May 30, 2003: EPA Issues Vermiculite Insulation Warning
May 29, 2003: Orrin Hatch Bill Helps Asbestos Companies, Not Asbestos Victims
May 19, 2003: San Francisco Jury Awards Over $1.1 Million to Engineer with Asbestosis
April 4, 2003: Proposed Legislation Would Harm Asbestos Victims
March 14, 2003: Asbestos Victims May Sue for Stress Due to Cancer Fears
February 23, 2003: EPA Bows to Pressure, Will Warn Public About Zonolite
January 31, 2003: California and Washington Homes May Contain Asbestos Insulation
January 10, 2003: White House Squelched Alert on Asbestos Insulation
January 10, 2003: Libby, Montana Residents Still Risk Asbestos Exposure
December 20, 2002: SF Jury Awards $150,000 to Mechanic with Asbestosis

Automobile Injuries

June 8, 2010: Yamaha Rhino Product Liability Trials to Begin October 2010
September 2, 2009: Yamaha’s Rhino UTV—Unstable Design or Unsafe for Consumers?
December 29, 2006: Consumer Groups Unveil Dynamic Auto Roof Crush Test
December 9, 2005: Consumer Group Denounces Proposed Auto Roof Standard
August 15, 2003: Appeals Court Requires Better Tire Pressure Monitoring Rule

Beryllium

February 8, 2008: Beryllium Exposure Warning Arrives Too Late for Contract Workers at Livermore Lab
September 14, 2007: Court of Appeals Hands Down Decision that Beryllium Sensitization May Be a “Current Disease”
July 6, 2007: OSHA Ordered to Release Data on Beryllium
January 12, 2007: Beryllium Uncovered at Former Brush Wellman Site in Lorain, OH
November 17, 2006: Brush Ceramics Granted Beryllium Emission Permit, But Will Be Subject to Monitoring
September 22, 2006: Unprotected Workers Handled Beryllium–Contaminated Equipment at DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory
August 4, 2006: Copper–Beryllium Alloy Workers May Be Exposed to Beryllium Through Skin Contact
March 3, 2006: Researchers to Study Beryllium Exposure Among Former Nuclear Metals Plant Workers
January 13, 2006: Brush Wellman To Build New Beryllium Plant
September 9, 2005: Beryllium Worker’s Wife Develops Chronic Beryllium Disease
July 22, 2005: OSHA Whistleblower Urges Agency to Release Beryllium Exposure Details
December 30, 2004: Former Workers at Florida Plant to Be Tested for Berylliosis
October 29, 2004: Former Florida Plant Workers Waiting for Compensation for Beryllium Injuries
July 2, 2004: Groundwater Near Former Florida Plant Contaminated
March 12, 2004: Is It Chronic Beryllium Disease or Sarcoidosis?
February 17, 2004: Ohio Uranium Plant Workers Exposed to Beryllium
January 9, 2004: Environmental Beryllium Exposure Cases Allowed to Proceed
October 31, 2003: Beryllium Claims Mired in Red Tape, GAO Report Says
September 26, 2003: National Nuclear Security Offices in Nevada Contaminated with Beryllium
July 25, 2003: Homes Near Brush Wellman Plant to Be Checked for Beryllium Dust
March 21, 2003: Workers at Uranium Enrichment Plant Exposed to Beryllium

Brayton Purcell News

May 16, 2012: Loving Spoonfuls Cookbook Available
April 11, 2012: The Recorder Names James Nevin a “Fast Track” Lawyer
February 24, 2012: Al Brayton Receives an Award from the Rotary Club
February 9, 2012: James Nevin Joins Gilbert Purcell as Member of Prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
January 26, 2012: Assemblymember Huffman Selects Brayton Purcell LLP for January Sustainable North Bay Award
January 18, 2012: Big Asbestos Trial Under Way in San Francisco
January 27, 2011: CIP’s First Loving Spoonfuls: Marin’s Soup and Dessert Challenge a Winner!
April 1, 2010: The Brayton Purcell Stompers do it again – Climbing Stairs in Support of the American Lung Association
March 10, 2010: Cruisin’ the Classics 2010 – Special Benefit for the Novato Youth Center
March 8, 2010: 23rd Annual Monte Carlo Night – Rotary Club of Ignacio Foundation Benefit
October 21, 2009: Annual Night in Tuscany Fundraiser for North Bay Children’s Center a Display of Community Support
September 1, 2009: Senior Partner Gil Purcell Gives Presentation on the Status of Tobacco Litigation to Members of the NorCal American Lung Association
August 17, 2009: Brayton Purcell Joins InjuryBoard in “Wii” Care Drive
August 5, 2009: Brayton Purcell Triumphs in Copyright Infringement Case
July 14, 2009: The Brayton Purcell Summer Fellowship at the East Bay Community Law Center
May 19, 2009: Traveling American Crown Circus Returns for Rotary Club Fundraiser
April 7, 2009: Brayton Purcell Stompers Pound all 52 Floors of the San Francisco “Climb California”
December 16, 2008: Lloyd “Butch” LeRoy Recertified as an Appellate Specialist in California
November 20, 2008: Gil Purcell Invited as Keynote Speaker for Breath of Fresh Air Luncheon
June 23, 2008: Brayton Purcell Employees Earn Golden Sneaker Award at Marin Human Race
February 15, 2008: Brayton Purcell Encourages Employee Volunteerism with New Volunteer Policy
January 31, 2008: Brayton Purcell’s Jerry Peters selected as Novato Citizen of the Year
January 15, 2008: Brayton Purcell Receives Community Service Award
November 20, 2007: Brayton Purcell Supports the Novato Human Needs Center this Holiday Season
November 16, 2007: Brayton Purcell Supports the Garden of Eatin’
August 31, 2007: Brayton Purcell to Celebrate “Labor Day at the Lake”
August 10, 2007: Brayton Purcell to “Blow the Whistle on Asthma” for the American Lung Association
April 27, 2007: Join the Breathe Easy Ride to Benefit the American Lung Association of California
April 20, 2007: Join the 25th Annual Marin Human Race
April 13, 2007: Celebrate Diversity at Novato’s Second Annual Multicultural Festival
April 6, 2007: Marin Abused Women’s Services (MAWS) Presents “In Celebration of Mothers”
March 30, 2007: Brayton Purcell Is a Sponsor of Circus Chimera for Novato Sunrise Rotary Club
March 23, 2007: Brayton Purcell Is A Sponsor of The Impact Fund’s Anniversary Reception
March 16, 2007: Brayton Purcell Is a Sponsor of Breath of Fresh Air, An American Lung Association Event
March 14, 2007: Brayton Purcell Co–Hosted Asbestos Litigation Conference
March 2, 2007: Brayton Purcell Is a Sponsor of the Marin Human Race, A Benefit Event for Charities
February 23, 2007: Alan Brayton to Receive Philanthropist Award from Community Agency, Lifehouse
February 9, 2007: Brayton Purcell Stompers to “Climb California” for the American Lung Association
February 2, 2007: Brayton Purcell a Sponsor of Bowling Fundraiser for Big Brothers, Big Sisters
January 26, 2007: Brayton Purcell a Sponsor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon
January 19, 2007: Brayton Purcell Sponsors the Marin Valentine’s Ball for Local Charities
January 12, 2007: Brayton Purcell a Sponsor of City’s Birthday Event
December 10, 2004: Brayton Purcell Continues Its Strong Support of the Novato Human Needs Center This Holiday Season

Class Actions

January 26, 2010: National Gypsum Focus of New Drywall Lawsuit
January 25, 2010: Bill Me Later Faces Lawsuit Over High Interest Rates
June 24, 2009: Horizon Blue Cross Expands Eating Disorder Coverage in Settlement
January 9, 2009: Inadequate Care for Diabetic Students Leads to Class Action Lawsuit
August 31, 2007: Anti–Class Action Initiative is Withdrawn from California Ballot
October 17, 2006: SF Rent Control Board Rules That Villas Parkmerced’s “Bonus Bucks” Rebate Coupon Scheme Violates Rent Control, as Tenants’ Class Action Suit Contends
October 4, 2006: Rebate Coupon Scheme at Large San Francisco Apartment Complex Violates Rent Control Laws, Tenant Class Action Suit Says
July 15, 2005: California Supreme Court Strikes Down Class Action Limits in Arbitration Agreements
March 9, 2005: Unfair “Class Action Fairness Bill” Becomes Law
March 3, 2005: Cingular’s Customer Contract Banning Class Actions is Unfair, Legal Group Charges
February 4, 2005: New Bill Deprives Citizens of Rights
October 22, 2003: Bill to Limit Class Actions Blocked
August 29, 2003: Consumer Group Reports on Class Action Lawsuit Benefits

Constitutional Issues

July 13, 2007: NY Times Editorial Criticizes Current Supreme Court Headed by Roberts
September 15, 2006: County Liable for $1 Million for Sheriffs’ Use of “Hobble” Restraints During Arrest
January 23, 2004: High Court to Consider Fate of Guantanamo Bay Detainees
January 23, 2004: Seattle Pays Protesters $250,000 in WTO Class Action Settlement

Defective Products

September 4, 2009: Two More Infant Deaths Cause CPSC to Reissue Recall on Simplicity Convertible Bassinets
May 25, 2007: Defective Stoves Can Cause Serious Injuries
May 4, 2007: Boombox Silenced

Elder Abuse

September 22, 2010: Fatal Fall for Man, 85, Results in $100,000 Fine for Alleged Negligence by Northern California Nursing Home
February 22, 2008: Nursing Home Abuse and Record Tampering at Southern California Nursing Home
February 22, 2008: Elder Abuse Bill Introduced in Congress
July 27, 2007: Proposed Bill Would Expand Background Checks of Nursing Home Staff
June 8, 2007: California Nursing Home Oversight Is Lax, State Auditor’s Report Suggests
June 1, 2007: GAO Report Finds Some Nursing Homes Repeatedly Harm Residents
March 23, 2007: 2007 California Bills Seek to Improve Nursing Home Conditions
February 2, 2007: California Nursing Home Fined $90,000 in Death of Elderly Resident
November 10, 2006: Nursing Homes Would Be Required to Have Sprinkler Systems Under a Proposed Regulation
October 13, 2006: New California Laws Benefit Elderly Nursing Home Residents, Other Seniors
August 25, 2006: California Legislation Concerns Nursing Home Inspections and Resident Rights
June 9, 2006: Guide to Hospital Bed Design Issued by FDA
March 17, 2006: Large California Nursing Home Chain Fined $1.35 Million, Ordered to Improve Resident Care
January 20, 2006: State Inspections Minimize Serious Nursing Home Problems, GAO Report Says
November 4, 2005: California Consumer Group Sues State for Failure to Promptly Respond to Nursing Home Complaints
September 2, 2005: California Law Enacted to Help Combat Financial Elder Abuse
July 22, 2005: California Bill Would Expand Rights of Residents of Continuing Care Retirement Communities
April 22, 2005: Nursing Home Residents’ Rights Protection Act Proposed in California
March 11, 2005: Woman Dies from Medication Error in California Nursing Home
December 3, 2004: Oregon Governor Releases Report on Elder Abuse
October 29, 2004: Fourteen California Nursing Home Residents Died of Improper Tube Feeding, Senior Advocacy Group Says
September 2, 2004: Vitamin E May Reduce Some Respiratory Infections in Elderly Nursing Home Residents
August 13, 2004: Pain Assessment Procedures in Nursing Homes Vary
July 9, 2004: Financial Elder Abuse—From False Telemarketing to Securities Fraud
June 28, 2004: Recent California Elder Abuse Legislation
May 7, 2004: Vaccine Use in Nursing Homes
April 9, 2004: California Seniors in Nursing Homes Suffer from Dental Problems
March 19, 2004: Adverse Effects of Drug Changes When Patients Are Transferred Between Nursing Homes and Hospitals
February 17, 2004: Alzheimer’s Patients in Nursing Homes May Be Victims of Violence from Other Residents
January 30, 2004: Study Exposes Myth of Frequent, Frivolous Elder Abuse Claims
December 30, 2003: Differences in State Laws Affect Elder Abuse Reporting
November 14, 2003: Family Members Responsible for Most Instances of Elder Abuse, Legislative Committee Says
October 3, 2003: New Rule Allows “Feeding Assistants” in Nursing Homes
September 19, 2003: Senior Depression May Go Undetected
August 29, 2003: Bedsores Among the Nursing Home Population
July 11, 2003: Elder Justice Act Introduced in House
June 6, 2003: Senate Committee Discusses Ageism in Health Care
May 19, 2003: Media Campaign Against Elder Abuse in California
May 9, 2003: New Bills Aimed at Curbing Nursing Home and Elder Financial Abuse
April 11, 2003: Standards for Residential Care Facilities Needed
March 21, 2003: Risk Factors for Elder Abuse
February 14, 2003: Elder Justice Act Reintroduced Into Congress
January 17, 2003: Hip Protectors Lower Risk of Fractures

Employment Discrimination

October 1, 2010: A Legal Problem Faced by All Religions
May 4, 2007: Morgan Stanley Sex Discrimination Case Settled for $46 Million
January 19, 2007: Costco Employment Discrimination Lawsuit May Proceed As Class Action
July 3, 2003: Nestle Discriminated on Basis of Age, CA Court Says
April 25, 2003: Woman Who Refused to Fire Clerk Over Looks Can Sue

Funeral Malpractice

March 9, 2007: California Mortuary Shut Down After Decomposing Bodies Found in Warehouse

Health Care and HMOs

May 14, 2004: Medical Issues Include Uninsured Workers and Inadequate Health Care
April 11, 2003: States Can Require HMOs to Open Networks

Law Practice Issues

June 29, 2011: Hot Coffee Movie Explores What Fueled the Controversy
October 26, 2007: How to Avoid Foreclosure
May 25, 2007: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Ad About “Lawsuit Abuse” Is Misleading
May 18, 2007: Are You Ready to Hang Up on Your Cell Phone Company?
May 11, 2007: Oregon Considering Changes to Liability Damage Limits in Personal Injury Cases
January 31, 2007: Seattle Violated Constitutional Rights of WTO Protesters, Jury Says
December 15, 2006: New Orleans Judge Rules in Favor of Hurricane Katrina Victims
August 18, 2006: Chemical Manufacturer Must Limit Mercury Discharges into Ohio River
July 21, 2006: Labor Department Charges Cleaning Company Did Not Pay Overtime to Workers
July 19, 2006: Al Brayton Named President of TLPJ Foundation; Wins Public Justice Enhancement Award
June 16, 2006: Katrina Victims Still Fighting Insurance Companies
May 19, 2005: Brayton Purcell Awarded Over $180,000 in Web Site Plagiarism Suit
May 5, 2006: Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Discusses and Compares Its Viewpoints
May 5, 2006: California Bill Would Restrict Manufacturers’ Liability for Punitive Damages
April 7, 2006: College Board Admits SAT Exam Errors
February 7, 2006: Sen. Kennedy Speaks Out Against the Asbestos Bill, S. 852
January 27, 2006: Brayton Purcell Fighting Against Unfair Asbestos Legislation
January 27, 2006: Butch LeRoy Promoted to Junior Partner at Brayton Purcell
November 23, 2005: Military Base Must Provide Accessible Housing for the Disabled
October 7, 2005: Mississippi Attorney General Files Suit Against Insurers Over Denial of Katrina Claims
September 23, 2005: RadioShack Owes Back Overtime Pay, US District Court Rules
August 26, 2005: Alan Brayton Becomes President–Elect of Public Interest Law Firm
May 6, 2005: Settlement Reached in Defective Gun Case
April 29, 2005: Preserving Access to the Courts
April 8, 2005: A Letter to Sen. Specter About Harmful Asbestos Legislation
November 16, 2004: Alan Brayton Named Finalist for Consumer Attorney of the Year
October 15, 2004: California Attorney General Comes Out Against Proposition 64
October 15, 2004: Firm Achieves 100% Voter Registration
September 24, 2004: California Proposition 64 Would Hurt Consumers and Gut Unfair Business Competition Law
September 13, 2004: So–Called “Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act” Harms Plaintiffs Who May Have Just Claims
July 23, 2004: California Punitive Damages Proposal Is Flawed
August 8, 2003: Proposal to Change Contingency Fee System Should Be Rejected

Medical Drug Injuries, Defective Medical Devices

November 2, 2010: Bayer’s Settlement Framework Weighs Each Suit on Several Factors
November 1, 2010: Meridia’s Benefits Fail to Outweigh Health Risks
October 12, 2010: Defective DePuy ASR XL Acetabular and ASR Hip Resurfacing Systems
July 28, 2010: Merck to Pay $8 million in Damages in Fosamax^® Jury Trial
September 14, 2009: Mistrial Declared in First Fosamax^® Lawsuit Against Merck
December 22, 2008: Avandia^® (rosiglitazone)—Are Marginal Benefits Worth the Risk?
April 18, 2008: Supreme Court Allows Rezulin Lawsuits to Go Forward Superceding State Law
March 6, 2008: Manufacturers of Unsafe Products Shielded by Supreme Court Ruling
August 3, 2007: FDA Panel Recommends Warning Label for Avandia^®
July 20, 2007: FDA Receives More Reports of Avandia^® Side Effects
June 22, 2007: Was the FDA Negligent in Overseeing the Diabetes Drug, Avandia^®?
June 1, 2007: Diabetes Pill, Avandia^®, Linked to Heart Attacks
May 18, 2007: OxyContin^® Manufacturer Deceived Public; Ordered to Pay $60 Million
April 13, 2007: Consumer Group Calls New Celebrex^® Ad Misleading, Asks FDA to Intervene
April 13, 2007: FDA Creates Web Page Concerning Post–Approval Testing of Medical Devices
October 13, 2006: FOSAMAX^® and Jaw Decay: The Dentist’s View
September 29,2006: Study Criticizes FDA’s Post–Approval Monitoring of Medicines
September 29, 2006: Ortho Evra^® Birth Control Patch Increases Blood Clot Risk, New Package Insert Says
September 8, 2006: Celebrex^® Heart Attack Risks Outweigh Drug’s Potential for Preventing Colon Cancer
July 14, 2006: Study Explains How Vioxx^® Increases Heart Problems
June 30, 2006: Short–Term Vioxx^® Use May Be Harmful, Correction to Journal Article Says
May 26, 2006: Vioxx^® Heart Risks May Be Greater Than First Reported, Studies Suggest
May 12, 2006: Antibiotic Tequin^® To Be Taken Off the Market
April 28, 2006: Merck Loses Texas Vioxx^® Case
April 14, 2006: Verdict of $13.5 Million in Favor of NJ Vioxx^® Victim
January 27, 2006: FDA Rule Would Preempt Stricter State Laws
December 16, 2005: Merck Failed to Disclose Heart Attack Data About Vioxx^®, Medical Journal Charges
December 9, 2005: Boston Scientific Pulls Its Heart Device Off the Market
December 2, 2005: FDA Prescribing Warnings Often Ignored, Harvard Study Finds
August 23, 2005: Vioxx^® User’s Widow Should Receive $253.5 Million, Texas Jury Rules
August 22, 2005: Celebrex^® Gets “Black Box” Warning
July 8, 2005: Texas Sues Merck for Misleading Public About Vioxx^® Safety
July 1, 2005: Merck Sought to Revise Vioxx^® Formula, News Sources Say
June 17, 2005: Crestor^® Caused Serious Kidney and Muscle Problems, New Study Confirms
June 10, 2005: Drug Manufacturers May Still Be Withholding Information, NY Times Reports
May 16, 2005: Vioxx^® Risks Were Downplayed by Merck Sales Force
April 13, 2005: Arthritis Drug Bextra^® Withdrawn from the Market
March 25, 2005: FDA Is Not Doing Enough to Protect Public, Medical Journal Article Charges
March 11, 2005: Crestor^® May Cause Muscle Damage, Especially Among Asians, FDA Warns
March 4, 2005: FDA Panel Confirms Link Between Heart Problems and COX–2 Arthritis Drugs; Suggests Ban on Direct–to–Consumer Ads
February 11, 2005: Merck Faces Increased Credibility Problems Over Arthritis Drug, Vioxx^®
January 14, 2005: Whistleblower FDA Scientist Allowed to Publish Vioxx^® Data
December 30, 2004: FDA Recommends Limiting Use of Celebrex^® and Bextra^®
December 23, 2004: Aleve^® May Increase Heart Problems, According to Recent Study
December 21, 2004: Celebrex^® May Increase the Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes
December 17, 2004: Bextra^® Label Updated to Warn About Heart Problems and Stevens–Johnson Syndrome
November 19, 2004: FDA Panel To Meet in 2005 to Consider Risks of COX–2 Painkillers Related to Vioxx
November 12, 2004: Vioxx Side Effects Were Apparent Years Before The Drug Was Pulled Off the Market, Study Says
November 12, 2004: FDA Likely to Put Warning on Arthritis Drug Bextra
November 5, 2004: Merck Knew About Vioxx Risks Early On, News Report Suggests
October 22, 2004: Bextra, An Arthritis Drug Related to Vioxx, May Also Cause Heart Problems
October 4, 2004: Arthritis Drug Vioxx Taken Off the Market as Unsafe
June 11, 2004: Drug Manufacturer Sued for Concealing Information About Antidepressant
June 4, 2004: Consumer Group Again Urges Ban on Statin Drug, Crestor
September 19, 2003: Consumer Group Warns Against Statin Drug
July 25, 2003: Rezulin Cases May Proceed As Class Action; Feds Reach Settlement on Patient Drug Information
March 14, 2003: FDA Asked to Ban Nefazodone (Serzone)
January 3, 2003: Celecoxib (Celebrex) Failed to Lower Ulcer Risk
November 27, 2002: Medical Drugs Not Adequately Tested for Child Safety
November 22, 2002: Drug Reactions Caused Infant Deaths, Study Says
November 15, 2002: Bayer Sued Over Cold Medicine Containing PPA
October 25, 2002: $2.2 Billion Award in Cancer Drug Dilution Case

Medical Malpractice

February 10, 2006: Bush’s State of the Union Speech Favors Restricting Patient Rights in Lawsuits
January 6, 2005: Medical Malpractice Insurance Companies Inflated Losses, Consumer Group Reports
November 18, 2005: Medical Malpractice: The Crisis Is Not in the Courtroom
October 21, 2005: State Caps on Medical Malpractice Damages Unconstitutional, Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules
July 29, 2005: Medical Malpractice Payouts Are Not the Cause of Rising Insurance Premiums, Another Study Finds
June 10, 2005: New Studies Again Find No Link Between Increased Doctors’ Insurance Rates and Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
May 27, 2005: Medical Malpractice Awards to DC Patients Have Declined, Study Says
April 29, 2005: No Link Between Increased Doctors’ Insurance Rates and Medical Malpractice Lawsuits, New Study Finds
March 18,2005: No Evidence of Medical Malpractice Crisis, Texas Study Shows
August 13, 2004: Medical Lobby’s Claim That Doctors Are Fleeing Oregon Is False, Consumer Groups Report
July 16, 2004: Damage Caps on Medical Malpractice Awards Hurt the Seriously Injured
May 21, 2004: Medical Malpractice Bill Passes House; Expected to Stall in Senate
February 24, 2004: Cloture Denied for S.B. 2061—A Victory for Victims’ Rights
June 27, 2003: Medicare Patients Must Be Told of Results of Investigations into Doctor Errors
March 28, 2003: Small Percent of NY Doctors to Blame for Most Malpractice Claims
February 21, 2003: Bill Limiting Medical Damage Awards Hurts the Injured
January 31, 2003: Medical Malpractice Insurance Problems Due to Economic Cycle, Studies Say
January 17, 2003: Doctors, Insurers Wrong About Medical Malpractice Crisis, Groups Say
October 18, 2002: Study Reveals Medical Malpractice Bill’s Effects

Medical News — General

August 27, 2010: Two Iowa Producers Announce Recalls as Illnesses Increase
October 5, 2009: Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy May Increase Lung Cancer Risk
July 31, 2009: What do Tanning Beds, Cigarettes and Asbestos have in Common: They All Cause Cancer
April 2, 2007: Tainted Pet Food Strikes Sonoma County, CA, Rest of Nation
March 30, 2007: Data About Drug Company Payments to Doctors Not Readily Available, Study Finds
February 9, 2007: From Pneumonia to Norovirus: How Infections Have Become a Major Problem in US Hospitals
November 3, 2006: CT Scanning May Detect Early Lung Cancer and Save Lives, New Study Suggests
April 7, 2006: Swedish Study Finds that Cell Phones May Increase Brain Tumor Risk
March 28, 2005: Californians May Donate to Lung Disease Research on Their 2004 State Income Tax Return
February 13, 2004: Hair Dye May Increase Lymphoma Risk

Mesothelioma

December 13, 2011: Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Offers Support Groups to Help Families During the Holiday Season
May 19, 2011: 2011 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma Being Held in Washington, DC in June
December 1, 2010: Official Congressional Recognition for Mesothelioma Awarded with Passing of H.Res 771
September 17, 2010: “Believe in a Cure” to Raise Awareness at the Today Show
April 2, 2010: Maker of Mesothelioma Test, Rosetta Genomics, Adds CAP Accreditation to US Lab
March 24, 2010: Positive Initial Results from Mesothelioma Vaccine Test
December 22, 2009: Bionomic’s Cancer Drug Showing Promise for Mesothelioma; Phase II Mesothelioma Trial Announced
November 23, 2009: Helping Hand for Mesothelioma and Other Cancer Sufferers from Pharmaceutical Companies
October 7, 2009: Senate Passes National Mesothelioma Awareness Day Resolution—13 More Co–Sponsors Needed to Pass House of Representatives
September 25, 2009: Mesothelioma Awareness Day—September 26, 2009
June 15, 2009: San Francisco Jury Renders a $8.4 Million Dollar Verdict for Former Drywaller with Mesothelioma
July 14, 2008: Mesothelioma Patients Await Findings for New Anti–Cancer Therapy Drugs
July 8, 2008: Iron Range Taconite Workers May Get Answers Through $4.9 Million Mesothelioma Study
July 8, 2008: Extrapleural Pneumonectomy Compared to Pleurectomy Decortication in Treating Mesothelioma
June 25, 2008: MARF’s International Symposium — Three Days Dedicated to Helping Those Affected by Mesothelioma
April 25, 2008: Peritoneal Mesothelioma Study Shows Promise Using Multimodality Therapy
April 11, 2008: Average Age of Presentation of Mesothelioma is Increasing, Average Health of Mesothelioma Patients Worse than Expected
March 7, 2008: Giving Mesothelioma Patients a Lift to Treatment With the Mesothelioma Foundation's Travel Grant Program
March 5, 2008: Mesothelioma Treatment — New Clinical Study on Treating Mesothelioma with Thalidomide to Begin in Australia
February 21, 2008: Mesothelioma Grows into an International Health Crisis
January 28, 2008: Mesothelioma Research a Priority in Government Medical Research Program
January 17, 2008: Mesothelioma and Iron Rangers’ Study, First Step Finding Answers
December 24, 2007: LDCT Evaluated for Early Detection of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
December 19, 2007: Mesothelioma Drug Vinflunine Shows Promise
November 9, 2007: Encouraging Results for Mesothelioma Patients Treated with Alimta
September 28, 2007: Certain Mesothelioma Patients Living Longer with Chemotherapy
August 17, 2007: School of Public Health Heads Study on Iron Range Miners and Mesothelioma
June 29, 2007: Six More Minnesota Iron Range Miners Have Mesothelioma
June 15, 2007: Study Confirms Usefulness of Pemetrexed (Alimta^®) As Mesothelioma Treatment
April 20, 2007: Minnesota Iron Miners Developed Mesothelioma
March 30, 2007: Measuring Mesothelin in Effusions May Be Useful in Mesothelioma Diagnosis, Study Suggests
March 16, 2007: Asbestos More Likely to Cause Mesothelioma in Men Than in Women, Study Suggests
February 23, 2007: FDA Approves MESOMARK^® Assay Test for Detecting Mesothelioma
February 16, 2007: Combination of Pemetrexed and Cisplatin Improves the Survival Rate of Mesothelioma Patients
February 9, 2007: Onconase^® Granted Orphan Drug Status for Mesothelioma Treatment
January 5, 2007: Pemetrexed May Be Helpful in the Treatment of Peritoneal Mesothelioma, Case Study Suggests
November 22, 2006: Alimta^® (Pemetrexed) Study Indicated Drug’s Effectiveness in Treating Pleural Mesothelioma
July 28, 2006: Statins May Help Pleural Mesothelioma Cells Respond to Chemotherapy Drug Doxorubicin
June 2, 2006: Surgery Plus Chemotherapy May Help Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patients
April 21, 2006: Sequential Chemotherapy Regime Showed Promise in Treating Mesothelioma Patients, According to New Study
March 31, 2006: Clinical Trial Looks at Pleural Mesothelioma Treatment with Pemetrexed (Alimta^®) Plus Carboplatin (Paraplatin^®)
March 24, 2006: Study Pinpoints Distribution of Mesothelioma in US
February 24, 2006: Early Chemotherapy Benefits Mesothelioma Patients
December 16, 2005: Montana Study Shows Mesothelioma Cases Follow Railroad Lines
October 21, 2005: Osteopontin Shows Promise as Marker for Detecting Pleural Mesothelioma
October 14, 2005: Study Shows Improvement in Pleural Mesothelioma Patients Treated with Cisplatin Plus Raltitrexed
September 30, 2005: MARF To Hold Second International Symposium On Malignant Mesothelioma
August 5, 2005: Mesothelioma Patients Being Recruited for Sorafenib Study
July 8, 2005: Naturally Occurring Asbestos May Increase Mesothelioma Risk, Study Suggests
May 11, 2005: New Mesothelioma Blood Test Now Available
May 6, 2005: New Mesothelioma Web Site Provides Resources for Asbestos Victims
April 1, 2005: Effect of IMRT Radiation Following the Mesothelioma Surgery Known as “Extrapleural Pneumonectomy”
April 1, 2005: Onconase^® Granted Orphan Drug Status for Mesothelioma Treatment in Australia
January 14, 2005: Specter Wants To Finish Asbestos Bill By Early February
December 3, 2004: Mesothelioma Treatment Using A Combination of Surgery and Chemotherapy
October 8, 2004: Brayton Purcell Sponsors Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Conference
October 1, 2004: Gemcitabine and Cisplatin May Improve Outcome of Surgery for Mesothelioma Patients, Study Suggests
August 27, 2004: FDA Approves Pemetrexed (Alimta^{^®}) for Treatment of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
August 6, 2004: Australian Researchers Report on New Mesothelioma Drug, SBP002
July 16, 2004: Study Reviews Complications of Mesothelioma Surgery
June 25, 2004: Clinical Trial Shows Promise for Veglin In Fighting Tumors
May 28, 2004: Research on Surgery in Treating Pleural Mesothelioma
March 26, 2004: Newly Approved Colorectal Cancer Drug Now in Clinical Trial for Mesothelioma Patients
February 13, 2004: FDA Approves Sale of Mesothelioma Drug Alimta^®
November 21, 2003: Scientists Working on Blood Test to Detect Mesothelioma
October 3, 2003: Positron Emission Tomography Indicated Spread of Pleural Mesothelioma
September 5, 2003: Use of Radiotherapy and Surgery in Pleural Mesothelioma Treatment
August 22, 2003: Pemetrexed (Alimta^{^®}) Plus Cisplatin Shows Continuing Promise in Pleural Mesothelioma Treatment
July 3, 2003: Use of Mediastinoscopy to Determine Whether Mesothelioma Tumors Have Spread
June 13, 2003: Gemcitabine and Carboplatin May Prove Helpful in Mesothelioma Treatment
May 5, 2003: New Ways to Approach Mesothelioma Diagnosis
April 18, 2003: Foscan–Mediated PDT and Surgery May Prove Helpful for Mesothelioma Patients
March 7, 2003: Growth Factors in Mesothelioma Cell Lines Studied
February 14, 2003: Study Shows Raltitrexed Alone May Be Helpful in Mesothelioma Treatment
January 24, 2003: Raltitrexed and Oxaliplatin Evaluated for Treating Mesothelioma
December 20, 2002: Mesothelioma in Rural Turkey Was Due to Environmental Asbestos
November 1, 2002: Anticancer Drug Gefitinib Caused Deaths in Japan
October 18, 2002: ZD1839 (Gefitinib) Inhibited Mesothelioma Cell Growth

Mortgage Fraud

June 25, 2009: Bank of America Offers to Modify 100K Countrywide Mortgages
July 21, 2008: Foreclosure Rescue Scams
April 4, 2008: California Mortgage Fraud Ring Arrested for Predatory Lending Practices

Tobacco

June 22, 2011: Judge Refuses to Dismiss Racketeering Case against Tobacco Companies
March 18, 2011: California Supreme Court Justices Will Decide Fate of Ticking Clock in Smokers’ Lung Cancer Suits
November 16, 2010: FDA Seeking Public Comment on Updates to Required Warning
September 24, 2010: Affordable Care Act Opens Door for Preventative Care Services
January 7, 2009: Tobacco Use: Treating Nicotine Addiction Like a Disease
November 19, 2008: The Great American Smokeout – Thursday, November 20, 2008
November 7, 2008: Corporate Pharmacies Forced to Relinquish Tobacco Profits
February 8, 2008: Cigarette Litigation Protecting Consumers, Not Tobacco Industry
August 10, 2007: Youths Can Become Quickly Addicted to Tobacco, Study Finds
August 3, 2007: Senate Bill Would Allow FDA to Regulate Tobacco
July 6, 2007: Number of Smoke–Free Households Increasing, but Secondhand Smoke Remains a Problem
June 15, 2007: US Supreme Court Rules Tobacco Case Cannot Be Removed from State to Federal Court
June 8, 2007: Institute of Medicine Recommends Ways to Reduce Smoking in the US
February 20, 2007: Unanimous California Supreme Court Decision Allows Previously Time–Barred Tobacco Related Lawsuits to be Filed
February 14, 2007: Study Finds Higher Lung Cancer Rate in Women Nonsmokers
January 26, 2007: Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes Increasing, Study Says
September 15, 2006: Behind the Smoke Screen: How Tobacco Companies Increased Nicotine Levels
July 14, 2006: There Is No Safe Level of Secondhand Smoke
April 21, 2006: Smoking Linked to Diabetes
February 3, 2006: Secondhand Smoke Is a Toxic Air Contaminant, California Air Resources Board Says
December 2, 2005: Most States Fail to Adequately Fund Smoking Prevention Programs, New Study Shows
February 18, 2005: Large Study Confirms Link Between Secondhand Smoke and Lung Disease
January 28, 2005: Smoking During Pregnancy Tied to Gestational Diabetes Risk
December 17, 2004: WHO Tobacco Treaty Set to Become Law
September 10, 2004: More Health Hazards of Smoking Revealed By Latest Surgeon General Report
September 2, 2004: Tobacco Industry Attempted to Influence Media Reports on Secondhand Smoke
August 20, 2004: Pregnant Women Who Smoke Risk Having Babies with Oral–Facial Clefts
May 7, 2004: Secondhand Smoke Increases Heart Attack Risk
January 16, 2004: Tobacco News Roundup—A NY Lung Cancer Verdict, False Cigarette Ads, and “Light” Cigarettes
December 19, 2003: Women Smokers’ Lung Cancer Risk Twice That of Men
December 19, 2003: Passive Smoke Can Increase Lung Cancer Risk
October 17, 2003: Philip Morris Pays $2 Million in Fire Injury Case
June 20, 2003: Tobacco Marketing Increased About 67% in Three Years
May 22, 2003: World Health Assembly Adopts Tobacco Control Pact
March 28, 2003: Smoking Among Mothers of Young Children
February 7, 2003: Many States Failing to Protect Public from Tobacco
January 3, 2003: Oregon Supreme Court Lets Tobacco Verdict Stand
December 27, 2002: Court Upholds Secondhand Smoke Award in Airline Case
October 11, 2002: Los Angeles Jury Awards $28 Billion in Tobacco Case

Toxic Substances

December 4, 2009: Deadline For Knauf Chinese Drywall Class Action Set for December 9, 2009
August 26, 2009: Contaminated Bleed Air System Fills Cabin with Toxic Engine Fumes, Flight Attendant Suffers Serious Side Effects
June 2, 2009: Sulfur Byproduct from Chinese Drywall Damages Homes, Causes Health Problems
April 27, 2007: Ohio Sues Paint Manufacturers Over Lead Paint
May 12, 2006: Rental Companies Ordered to Pay Fines for Lead Paint Violations
April 7, 2006: Fight Against Lead Paint Poisoning Continues in Maine and Elsewhere
March 24, 2006: Benzene Found in Soft Drinks
March 10, 2006: Paint Companies Liable for Lead Poisoning, RI Jury Says
March 3, 2006: New Level for Chromium Exposure Too High, Consumer Group Says
October 28, 2005: Gulf Coast Construction Awards Go to Out–of–Area Companies
May 27, 2005: Supreme Court Affirms Right to Sue in State Court for Pesticide Injury
September 17, 2004: Reports Show 9/11 World Trade Center Cleanup Workers Have Persistent Health Problems
April 23, 2004: Electronic Waste Problem Can’t Be Buried
February 27, 2004: EPA Estimates Mercury Exposure Risk to Newborns
November 26, 2003: Arsenic–Treated Wood in Playgrounds Increases Cancer Risk
August 1, 2003: California Legislature Passes Bill Banning PBDE’s
June 13, 2003: Veterans May Sue for Agent Orange Injuries
May 9, 2003: High Levels of Toxic Perchlorate in Lettuce
May 2, 2003: Chemical Used in Teflon May Be Hazardous
April 25, 2003: Even Low Lead Levels Unsafe for Children
March 7, 2003: High Court Considers Agent Orange Case
February 7, 2003: CDC Reports on Human Exposure to Chemicals
December 27, 2002: Groups Sue to Force EPA Ban of Arsenic–Laced Wood Preservatives
October 11, 2002: KY Federal Court Orders Stop to Steel Mill Pollution

Veterans’ News

September 7, 2011: USS New York to Participate in 9/11 Ceremonies in New York
January 24, 2003: New Priority 8 Veterans Not Eligible for VA Health Care
November 8, 2002: GI Bill Benefits Increased

Welding Fumes

September 15, 2006: Study Suggests Deep Brain Stimulation May Be Useful in Treating Advanced Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
September 1, 2006: Welders on SF–Oakland Bay Bridge Claim Exposure to Welding Fumes
March 10, 2006: Federal Judge’s Order Will Allow Welding Fume Claims to Proceed
January 13, 2006: Appellate Court Upholds $1 Million Verdict in Favor of Worker Harmed by Welding Fumes
September 16, 2005: Welding Rod Lawsuit Settled for Seven–Figure Amount
July 29, 2005: Welders’ Brain Scans Showed Manganese Poisoning from Welding Fumes
February 25, 2005: Welders Had Increased Rates of Parkinson–Like Symptoms
May 21, 2004: Insurers’ Responsibility for Welding Rod Fume Exposure
April 30, 2004: FDA Approves Drug for Parkinson’s Patients

Workers’ Compensation

October 16, 2007: California Workers’ Compensation Reform Cuts Benefits In Half; Insurers Earn Record Profits and Rip–Off Workers

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