A personal injury victim named Kathleen Romano brought a civil lawsuit against Steelcase Inc. because of injuries she sustained while working. The crux of the lawsuit was that Kathleen suffered from spinal cord injuries after the chair she was sitting in at work collapsed. Consequently, Kathleen underwent several surgeries, incurred…
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ACE Inhibitors Linked to Birth Defects
On all drug package inserts, you will notice a list of associated risks which have been identified through studies that the scientists’ manufacturers had performed and/or through independent clinical trials in which patients used the drug to be monitored for the purpose of identifying health risks posed by the drug.…
Acne Treatment Linked to Serious Medical Conditions
Acne mat be treated through a variety of remedies. Commonly, the first method of treatment includes: extractions and/or antibiotic treatment. Laser therapy is one of the latest methods available to treat severe acne. When all else fails or an adjunct to treat is required, some physicians turned to Accutane (isotretinoin)…
MRI Gadolinium-based Contrast Dye Label Change Due to Life Threatening Risk
Nearly two years ago, the FDA received a high number of adverse events reports relating to Gadolinium-based (GADO) Contrast Dyes used in MRI testing. Adverse events reports are used to describe incidents in which a user of a drug is injured because of the ingredients in the product. In the…
Electronic Cigarettes Now Regulated
The Electronic Cigarette Association now regulates electronic cigarettes and related products to better protect the public health. These regulations will be an adjunct to the regulations offered by the FDA. In this way, additional measures to support joint objectives to help protect the public from harm. In fact, the FDA…
Getting Divorced? Know When You Are In Credit Trouble
Married couples facing with divorce may be carrying debt load and having trouble with collections, of which they may or may not be aware of. This can have a domino effect, jeopardizing credit worthiness. Sometimes, finances can get out of control. During these times, it might be wise to keep…
Combating Debt Collectors for People in Troubled Marriages
During and after divorce, debt can be a major source of concern. During the process, spouses must be very diligent about monitoring their credit status. Following divorce, one spouse is ordered to pay all or some of their other spouse’s bills, but often times fails to do so..Some of the…
Debt and Bankruptcy Credit Repair For Divorcees
Debt and financial issues can be a major cause of disharmony in marriages. This is especially true in Lake County and Porter County Indiana. These counties have experienced a downturn in several types of industries due to the difficult economic climate. Thus, debt load is high. And bankruptcies and divorces…
Imported Entertainment Centers by American Signature Inc. Recalled
Consumers who purchased entertainment center model names Arts and Crafts, Vineyard Manor, Lake Cottage, Studio One, West Indies and Plantation Cove were not aware that their $1500. plus purchase posed a risk for injury and property damage until recently. The models were sold at Value City Furniture, Rooms Today and…
Environmental Safety for Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has been a Toxic Discussion
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) recently issued ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor a landfill permit, despite those who are concerned about mounting waste piles that have accumulated at the property over the course of many years such as the pile known as the Easterly’s Pile. According to a 2010 IDEM…