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Two large debt settlement companies in New York have been sued by the state Attorney General for allegedly engaging in fraudulent and deceptive business practices and false advertising.

Among the problems, according to NY Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo: one company enrolled 18,000 customers in New York State during the past five years and earned $17 million in fees but settled debts in only 2,000 of those cases.

If you or someone you love is a victim of predatory lending or illegal debt settlement practices, you should speak to the Louthian Law Firm. We offer free, confidential consultations to victims, who are often working with limited resources, and we never take any fees unless and until we win the case. For a free, no-obligation case evaluation, call us today at 1-866-410-5656 or contact us through our online form.

Debt Settlement Lawsuit

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An Illinois meatpacker has recalled nearly 96,000 pounds of ground-beef products after receiving reports of E. coli infections that may be linked to the beef, said the federal Agriculture Department.

The meatpacker, Valley Meats LLC, distributed the beef in 10-pound to 40-pound packages in March, according to the federal agency. The products were sold under brand names that included 3S, Grillmaster, J&B, Klub, Thick ’N Savory and Ultimate.

More information is available on the Food Safety and Inspection Service Web site at www.fsis.usda.gov.

If you or someone you care about has been seriously injured or killed by someone else's careless attitude toward food safety, you have the right to hold the careless party responsible in court. With almost 50 years of experience, the Louthian Law Firm can help you evaluate your case and file the best possible lawsuit. To preserve your right to a day in court, contact one of our experienced South Carolina foodborne illness attorneys as soon as possible, at 1-866-410-5656, for a free case evaluation.

Valley Meats Beef Recall

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A federal jury awarded almost $1 million to a 79-year-old Vermont resident's family on May 15, ending a lawsuit filed in 2006 against Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

The woman underwent coronary bypass surgery at the medical center in August 2005 and was readmitted two days later because she had difficulty breathing.

After determining the woman was suffering from low blood sugar, health care workers gave her IV doses of glucose after which her hand swelled, felt numb, and turned blue. Eventually she had two of her fingers and part of her hand amputated, after which she developed a serious bacterial infection. She died of a heart attack caused by the infection in November 2005.

The lawsuit alleged several instances of negligence against the medical staff at the medical center, including using the wrong type of IV line, and failing to recognize and properly treat the complications caused when the IV fluid leaked outside her veins.

The Columbia SC Medical Malpractice Lawyers at Louthian Law Firm have many years of experience in medical malpractice cases and we are committed to providing personal service and to obtaining fair compensation for all our clients. Call us at 1-866-410-5656 or fill out our confidential online case evaluation form.

Medical Malpractice Award

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In 2006, the website, Chantix Home, stated the drug “has no match among the smoking cessation drugs at present.”

The site lists side effects, based on the clinical trials performed by Pfizer (the maker of Chantix) are pretty common ones such as nausea, sleep disorder, gas, constipation, headache, and loss of taste.

Since that time, more than five million patients have used the drug, some with serious, even life-threatening, side effects. These side effects include: severe mood swings, depression, agitation and aggression, nervousness, impaired driving skills, and suicidal ideation and behavior.

The government has banned the use of Chantix for pilots. By August, 2008, Chantix had been linked to at least 40 suicides and 400 attempted suicides according to the FDA and the agency reviewed more serious side effect reports for Chantix than for any other medication on the market in the first quarter of 2008.

If you believe you or a member of your family has been harmed by Chantix, contact the Louthian Law Firm today at 1-866-410-5656 for a free evaluation of your case.

Chantix Drug Dangers

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Ed McMahon has settled a medical malpractice lawsuit against Cedars Sinai Medical center for an undisclosed amount reports Entertainment Tonight.

The long time TV personality claims the doctors failed to correctly diagnose a broken neck he sustained in a 2007 after a fall at a friend’s house. He claims the hospital discharged him without taking x-rays and the hospital botched two subsequent spine operations causing Mr. McMahon months of discomfort and pain which left him unable to work.

The personal liability lawsuit against the homeowners where the fall occurred is still pending.

Medical malpractice is a politically charged issue, which has led to an extremely complex set of state laws governing malpractice lawsuits. Therefore, if you or someone you care about has been injured by the carelessness of a medical professional, you should speak with an experienced South Carolina medical malpractice attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We will help you evaluate your case, protect your legal rights, stand by your side throughout the legal process, and get you the best results possible. Call the Columbia SC Medical Malpractice Lawyers at Louthian Law Firm today for your free consultation at 1-866-410-5656.

McMahon Settles Medical Malpractice Suit

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