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Pfizer Chantix Contaminated with NDMA Class Action
Pfizer makes the drug Chantix to help people stop smoking. The complaint refers to Chantix as a VCD, or varenicline-containing drug. But the complaint for this class action alleges that the company has been putting out adulterated or misbranded Chantix that has been contaminated with “a probable human carcinogen known as n-nitroso-varenicline.” The complaint alleges Read moremedical
Vidant Health Excessive and Undisclosed Charges to Patients Class Action
Vidant Health (officially University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc.) is a not-for-profit group of nine hospitals and other facilities, with revenue that in 2017 was over a billion and a half dollars a year. The complaint for this class action alleges that Vidant refuses to tell patients about costs before they get care, then Read moremedical
Natera Genetic Testing Deceptive Price Information Class Action
Elizabeth Copley’s doctor advised her to get a Panorama test from Natera, Inc. while she was pregnant with her second child. Copley was told it would cost no more than “a couple hundred dollars.” However, after the test was done, she was billed for $8,000. The complaint for this class action alleges that Natera “employ[s] Read moremedical
Arizona Providers and Requests for Medical Records Class Action
Patients who want to file personal injury cases are likely to need their medical records. If so, they will request them from their healthcare providers. The complaint for this class action cites two problems that come up in this situation: (1) when the records are sent to attorneys, the medical records parties may bill the Read moremedical
Elmiron Patients and Medical Monitoring Massachusetts Class Action
The defendants in this class action are a number of pharmaceutical companies (such as Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Johnson & Johnson) who have made, promoted or sold a drug called Elmiron. Elmiron is intended to treat interstitial cystitis, which is known as IC or bladder pain syndrome. However, the complaint for Read moremedical
Air Evac LifeTeam Excessive Charges Imposed Multi-State Class Action
At issue in this class action are charges for air transport in case of medical emergencies. The complaint alleges that Air Evac EMS, Inc., which does business as Air Evac LifeTeam, overcharges patients for transportation, noting that those needing emergency air transport are generally in no condition to make decisions or negotiate rates. Read moremedical
Picato Gel Alleged to Be “Worthless” Class Action
Does Picato gel increase the risk of squamous cell skin cancer? The complaint for this class action says it does and declares the medicine “defectively manufactured and unfit for [its] intended purpose[.]” It brings suit against LEO Pharma, Inc. and LEO Pharma AS for breach of the implied warranty of merchantability, claiming that Picato is Read moremedical
Investigation of Hidden Costs in “Free” Coronavirus Testing
Were you charged for what was supposed to be a free Covid-19 test? Did your insurance provider refuse to pay the bill, or refuse to pay for things like the office visit or lab fees? We’re investigating to see if a class action is needed. Read moremedical
Opioid Makers, Distributors Sued for Problems with Newborns Class Action
The plaintiffs in this case are two babies, Baby AM and Baby RH, who were born dependent on opioids. The complaint says, “The first days of Baby Plaintiffs’ lives were spent in excruciating pain as doctors weaned the infants from opioid addiction.” This class action brings suit against a long list of pharmaceutical makers, and Read moremedical
Coral Princess Permitted to Sail, Despite Covid-19 Class Action
In the Covid-19 pandemic, cruise ships were hit particularly early and particularly hard by the disease. The complaint for this class action alleges that the Carnival Cruise companies—which include Carnival Corporation, Carnival plc, Princess Cruises, the Holland American Line, Costa Cruises, and others—knew early on about the dangers posed to cruise ship passengers by Covid-19 Read moremedical, Consumer
