FDA Panel Urges Ban on Medicine for Child Colds

A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted last month to ban popular over-the-counter cold products intended for children under the age of 6.

Settlement Reached in Acid Rain Case

American Electric Power Co. (AEP), a major power generator, has agreed to spend $4.6 billion to reduce chemical emissions blamed for spreading acid rain across the Northeast.

Jury Verdict Upheld in Hydraulic Truck Tragedy

In May, a jury in Stark County, Ohio awarded $6 million to the widow of Robert Ronske, who was killed in 2002 when the elevated bed of his truck silently lowered and pinned him against the frame.

Minnesota Settles Annuity Lawsuit with Allianz Life

Some seniors who might have died before they could get their annuity money back from the insurance company now can apply for refunds and interest under the settlement.

Plaintiff Who Lost Madison County's Only Vioxx Trial Wants Piece of Settlement Pie

Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack may never get to decide whether Frank Schwaller will receive a new trial over his wife's death.

Vioxx Lawyers Discuss Settlement

On Nov. 9, Merck & Co., after long insisting it would never settle the 27,000 Vioxx cases filed against it, turned an about face and agreed to a global settlement in which it will pay $4.85 billion to resolve the bulk of these cases.

Local Woman Reacts to Vioxx Payout

A decision by Merck & Co. to pay $4.85 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits over its painkiller Vioxx bought accountability but little comfort for the Palm Coast woman who brought the first federal suit against the company.

Exxon Juror Laments Decision

The Alabama Supreme Court has slapped the citizens of Alabama in the face with their corporate-loyal hand. They voted 8-1 to throw out most of the verdict against ExxonMobil, stating the state failed to prove fraud.

Vioxx Plaintiffs' Choice Settle or Lose Their Lawyer

Plaintiffs in litigation over the painkiller Vioxx are supposed to be able to decide whether to enroll in the übersettlement announced last week or take their cases to court.

FDA Orders Stronger Black Box Warning on Avandia

Diabetic patients consuming GlaxoSmithKline's Avandia to keep sugar levels at bay may now have to shift to some substitute drug as the US health agency has confirmed that the popular diabetes medicine may increase the risk of heart attacks in takers.