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Laurie Villanueva - ArticlesLandmark MRGO Lawsuit Decision A Win for Hurricane Katrina Flooding VictimsA landmark ruling in a Hurricane Katrina lawsuit means that thousands of Louisiana flood victims could be eligible for compensation from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The ruling involved the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, also known as MRGO. Fixodent Lawsuits Blame Excessive Use For Nerve DamageSerious nerve damage - even neuropathy - have been associated with the excessive use of Fixodent denture cream. Dozens of people have filed lawsuits alleging that the zinc in Fixodent caused them to suffer serious and debilitating injuries. Scientific evidence backing up these allegations has also started to emerge. Yaz, Yasmin Blamed for Strokes, Heart Attacks, Lawsuits Piling UpMore than 100 lawsuits have been filed claiming that the Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills caused women to suffer heart attacks, strokes, blood clots and other serious health problems. Defective Chinese DrywallDefective Chinese drywall emits fumes that have been linked to health problems and cause metals to corrode. Fixodent LawsuitFixodent Lawsuits claim zinc in the denture cream can cause neuropathy and other neurological problems. Poligrip LawsuitsPoligrip lawsuits have been filed by people who claim zinc in the product caused neurological injuries. Denture Cream Zinc PoisoningDenture creams with zinc have been linked to neuropathy. Denture Cream and Neurological DisordersDenture Creams, like Poligrip and Fixodent, have been causing serious health problems in many people. Denture creams contain zinc, and excessive exposure to zinc can lead to copper depletion, which when severe, can cause serious neurological disorders. Epidemic of Nursing Home Abuse Endangers SeniorsThis week, the New York Times reported that 90 percent of all nursing homes have been cited for violating federal health and safety standards. Even worse, 94 percent of all privately-owned facilities were cited for such violations. It is clear that nursing home abuse and neglect has become an epidemic, and anyone with a loved one in a nursing home needs to be aware of this issue. First Mirapex Gambling Addiction Trial Results in $8.2 Million Judgment for PlaintiffIn August, a man who blamed the Parkinson's Disease drug Mirapex for his gambling addiction was awarded $8.2 million in his lawsuit against the drug's maker, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. It was considered a bellwether case, and was being watched by many to gauge the strengths and weaknesses of the other Mirapex lawsuits. Now, many legal experts believe that there is a good chance similar Mirapex lawsuits will be successful.
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