#1 ABM Industries to Settle Janitors’ Wage Lawsuits for $140 MillionSan Francisco, CA On July 8, ABM Industries entered into a written agreement to settle the consolidated lawsuits, ABM Industries Overtime Cases (also known as the “Bucio case”), pending in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco. Filed in 2006, the lawsuits allege that ABM’s prior timekeeping and payment practices shortchanged as many as 50,000 janitorial employees in violation of the California Labor Code. Under the terms of the proposed settlement, ABM will pay a total sum of $140 million to resolve all claims. The settlement remains subject to court approval.
#3 Covidien Parietex Lawsuit Claims Hernia Mesh Defective and DangerousSanta Clara, CA Covidien and its parent company, Medtronic, was hit with another complaint last month. It joins 12 lawsuits pending in federal court and more than 140 state court cases all alleging Parietex Composite hernia mesh is defective and prone to failure. It results in patients needing revision surgery after suffering painful hernia complications, including severe adhesions, organ perforation, bowel obstructions, and infections.
#5 Aftermath of a Horrific Amusement Park AccidentLouisville, KY It is not only a parent's worst nightmare but anyone's worst nightmare??"in this case an Amusement Park Accident at a popular theme park that resulted in a 13-year-old girl having both of her feet severed above the ankle. Kaitlyn Lasitter survived, and doctors were able to re-attach her right foot. But they could not save her left, and Kaitlyn now walks with a prosthesis.
#6 Lisinopril—Hidden DangersLas Vegas, NV Many prescription drugs are as common as aspirin; it's no wonder that many consumers don't read warning labels or consider that a medication could be associated with side effects. Take Lisinopril, for instance. It is one of the most widely prescribed drugs in the US, and it also has the potential to harm a lot of people.
#8 Lisinopril Also Linked to Kidney Damage?Eau Claire, WI Although Joanne knows that Lisinopril has been linked to liver damage, she can't help but wonder if this ACE inhibitor, which is used to control high blood pressure, could also be associated with kidney problems.
#9 Apple’s Off-the Clock Bag Search Results In $30 million SettlementSanta Clara, CA Apple workers were subjected to off-the-clock security bag searches from July 2009 until August 2015. It’s hard to imagine working six years for an employer that doesn’t trust its employees. According to the California wage and hour lawsuit, Apple said bag checks were necessary to ensure workers weren't leaving with stolen electronic devices or trade secrets and if you didn’t like it, don’t bring bags or iPhones (!) to work. Employees said the mandatory bag checks were embarrassing and demeaning.
#10 Seroquel Side Effects for the ElderlyPearblossom, CA Seroquel is a neuroleptic indicated for the treatment of bipolar disorder—and like most drugs carries a host of Seroquel side effects, including diabetes, tardive dyskinesia and even birth defects. However, there is a little-known use for Seroquel off-label that concerned the daughter of one Alzheimer's patient for whom she was caring.
