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Diabetes Drug Actos Linked to Bladder Cancer
The FDA has issued a safety alert about the diabetes drug Actos.
Actos is linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer.
Both Germany and France have already banned Actos.
If you have taken Actos and have been diagnosed with bladder cancer, please contact us to find out your rights.
OSHA to strengthen whistle-blower protections
Michigan issues public health alert over ground beef
Oral Cancer
It might have been caused by some dental products.
If you have been diagnosed with oral cancer, please contact us.
Anticonvulsant Valproate and Birth Defects
Eli Lilly reports $48 million in first-quarter physician payments
J&J to settle criminal charge about Risperdal marketing
Massachusetts Sues J&J Over Risperdal Marketing Practices
Risperdal Not Effective for PTSD
Birth Defects
Many medications have been linked to serious birth defects.
These birth defects include:
Heart Defects
Atrial septal defect (ASD)
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)
Hypoplastic right heart syndrome
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)
Coarctation of the aorta (CoA)
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
Pulmonary atresia
Aortic stenosis
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
Patent foramen ovale (PFO)
Pulmonary valve stenosis
Truncus arteriosus
Tricuspid atresia
Tricuspid valve – Ebstein’s anomaly
Atrioventricular canal defect
Congenital heart disease
Lung Defects
Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPHN)
Pulmonary stenosis
Cranial Defects
Craniosynostosis – cranial skull defect
Abdominal Wall Defects
Omphalocele
Gastroschisis
If you or a loved one gave birth to a child with a birth defect, please contact us immediately.
Topamax & Cleft Palate
Topamax is an anticonvulsant medicine made by Johnson & Johnson
Scientists have recently found a potential connection between Topamax and birth defects.
The FDA has increased the pregnancy category of Topamax from C to D – which means the drug has the potential to cause significant harm to a human fetus.
Birth defects linked to Topamax include cleft palate, cleft lip, and genital defects.
If you took Topamax while you were pregnant and then gave birth to a child with a birth defect, please contact us immediately.
Prozac linked to Birth Defects
Prozac is an antidepressant made by Eli Lilly and Company.
Scientists have found a potential connection between Prozac and birth defects.
If you took Prozac while you were pregnant and then gave birth to a child with a birth defect, please contact us immediately.
Zoloft associated with Heart Defects
If you took Zoloft while you were pregnant and then gave birth to a child with a birth defect, please contact us immediately.
Transvaginal Mesh
Many women have experienced severe problems with transvaginal mesh implants.
We are investigating cases where women have suffered the following side effects after transvaginal mesh surgery:
Erosion of vaginal tissue / mesh
Perforations of the bowel, bladder or blood vessels
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)
Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
Urinary problems
Vaginal scarring
Infection
Pain
If you have received a vaginal mesh, please contact us immediately.
Hip & Knee Implants Failing
If you have a knee or hip implant, please contact us to see if you are entitled to compensation.
Fosamax & Leg Fractures
If you have suffered a femur fracture while taking Fosamax, please contact us.
How to be a Whistleblower
The types of whistleblower cases we investigate include:
Healthcare
Pharmaceutical
Defense Contractor
General Services Administration
Government Grant and Research
Fraud (Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act)
Financial Industry (TARP, Mortgage)
Tax (Corporate Tax, Abusive Tax Shelters)
The Whistleblower and Qui Tam laws give private citizens the right to come forward and file a lawsuit on behalf of the government in an effort to recover losses caused by fraud against the government.
This law is meant to persuade and protect individuals to come forward when they become aware of fraudulent activities or false claims being committed against the government and thereby stealing from taxpayers.
The False Claims Act allows whistleblowers to be rewarded with a percentage of the money that the government recovers as a result of their qui tam lawsuits. This provision helps encourage people to assist the government in reducing Medicare fraud; defense fraud and other kinds of fraud despite the effect whistle-blowing might have on their jobs and personal lives.
Under the False Claims Act, the government may recover up to three times the amount of money it lost as a result of the defendant’s fraud. The whistleblower’s share is calculated based upon the amount the government recovers, not the actual losses. The False Claims Act protects whistleblowers who file qui tam lawsuits from being fired, demoted and harassed by their employer.
A number of factors determine how much money a whistle-blower will receive if the government is able to recover money from the defendant. If the government joins the case, the whistleblower could be entitled to at least 15% but not more than 25% of what the government recovers.
If the government declines to join the case and the whistle-blower continues with a suit against the defendant, the whistleblower could be entitled to at least 25% but not more than 30% of the money the government recovers.
If you have information about any of these areas, please contact us immediately.
Issues to Consider for Whistleblowers
The Whistleblower and Qui Tam laws give private citizens the right to come forward and file a lawsuit on behalf of the government in an effort to recover losses caused by fraud against the government.
This law is meant to persuade and protect individuals to come forward when they become aware of fraudulent activities or false claims being committed against the government and thereby stealing from taxpayers.
The False Claims Act allows whistleblowers to be rewarded with a percentage of the money that the government recovers as a result of their qui tam lawsuits. This provision helps encourage people to assist the government in reducing Medicare fraud; defense fraud and other kinds of fraud despite the effect whistle-blowing might have on their jobs and personal lives.
Under the False Claims Act, the government may recover up to three times the amount of money it lost as a result of the defendant’s fraud. The whistleblower’s share is calculated based upon the amount the government recovers, not the actual losses. The False Claims Act protects whistleblowers who file qui tam lawsuits from being fired, demoted and harassed by their employer.
A number of factors determine how much money a whistle-blower will receive if the government is able to recover money from the defendant. If the government joins the case, the whistleblower could be entitled to at least 15% but not more than 25% of what the government recovers.
If the government declines to join the case and the whistle-blower continues with a suit against the defendant, the whistleblower could be entitled to at least 25% but not more than 30% of the money the government recovers.
Harman Law LLC is at the forefront of protecting the rights of those individuals who step forward. Please contact us for a confidential consultation.
Healthcare Fraud
We take cases where a company is submitting false claims to a governmental entity.
If you believe this is going on, please contact us immediately.
Insurance Bad Faith
When you buy an insurance policy, you expect the insurance company to live up to its word. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen.
Insurance companies go to extreme and unfair lengths to avoid paying legitimate claims, such as:
Denying that a valid claim is covered under the policy.
Delaying investigation or payment of a claim.
Paying only partial benefits for a claim.
We help families and businesses who have been the victims of bad faith tactics by insurance carriers.
If you have to file an insurance claim for any reason, chances are you already have suffered enough.
Harman Law LLC will work to make sure you don’t suffer again at the hands of your insurance company. Please contact us.
Eminent Domain
Eminent Domain and/or Condemnation is the process used by the state and federal government to acquire private property for a “public purpose.” This often occurs to benefit of utility companies.
We work with some of the nation’s best eminent domain lawyers to fight the government and maximize our clients’ compensation for the property they have lost.
If you have property which is the subject of eminent domain and/or condemnation, please contact us today.
DePuy Hip Implants Recalled
Federal authorities now examining other models of DePuy hip implants for safety, including the DePuy Pinnacle.
In September 2010, DePuy Orthopaedics recalled its ASR XL Acetabular System and ASR Hip Resurfacing Platforms.
Harman Law LLC represents patients who have DePuy hip implants.
If you or a loved one has a DePuy hip implant, please contact us today by completing a brief questionnaire, or by calling our toll free number (1-888-554-2762) for a free, no-cost no-obligation evaluation of your situation.
Risperdal Linked to Gynecomastia
Risperdal® (Risperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic drug which has been linked to serious and potentially permanent side effects such as:
Gynecomastia – boys developing breasts.
Tardive Dyskinesia – uncontrollable movement of face, tongue, and mouth.
Heart attack from heart attack (cardiac arrhythmias and other cardiac causes).
Diabetes.
We are investigating the link between Risperdal and gynecomastia (breast development in boys and adolescent males).
If you or a loved one has suffered from gynecomastia, please contact us today for a free, no-cost no-obligation evaluation of your situation.
Risperdal
Risperdal® (Risperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic drug which has been linked to serious and potentially permanent side effects such as:
Gynecomastia – boys developing breasts.
Tardive Dyskinesia – uncontrollable movement of face, tongue, and mouth.
Heart attack and heart problems.
Diabetes.
We are investigating the link between Risperdal and gynecomastia (breast development in boys and adolescent males).
If you or a loved one has suffered from gynecomastia, please contact us today for a free, no-cost no-obligation evaluation of your situation.
Companies Cheating the Government
If a company has been cheating the government, then you can “blow the whistle” on their scheme and be rewarded up to 30% of what the government recovers.
Companies with government contracts can overcharge the government in variety of ways: increasing the bills, improperly certifying testing, up-coding, falsifying time cards, shipping substandard parts, etc. There are a thousand schemes that result in the government paying more than it should.
A “Whistleblower” claim is brought under the False Claims Act, which is a law created to help people come forward with knowledge of fraud on the government. Congress rewards Whistleblowers with a share of the recoveries to encourage people to take the personal and professional risks involved in reporting fraud.
You do not need to be a corporate insider or officer to bring a Whistleblower claim. You do not even need to be an employee. Cases have been successfully brought by employees, customers, and competitors. Anyone who is aware of fraud on the government can file a Whistleblower claim.
If you believe you have a Whistleblower claim, do not discuss it with anyone other than your lawyer. These cases are filed under seal, meaning that they are not disclosed to anyone other than the government. If you violate the seal, your case can be dismissed.
If you know of any fraud on the government, please contact us
Liver Damage
It might have been caused by your medicine, even aspirin.
Studies have shown that a variety of medicine — from antibiotics to aspirin — can harm the liver in certain patients.
This damage to the liver is known as Drug Induced Liver Disease (DILD) or Drug Induced Liver Injuy (DILI).
Doctors and medical researchers continue to study the link between antibiotics and liver damage.
We Want to Help.
If you or a loved one has suffered serious liver damage or liver failure while taking any kind of medicine, or if a loved one has died as a result of liver failure, you may have a claim.
Please contact us today by completing a brief questionnaire, or by calling our toll free number (1-888-554-2762) for a free, no-cost no-obligation evaluation of your case.
Harassment / Discrimination
If you have been the victim of workplace discrimination or harassment, you need to know your rights.
Many federal and state laws will protect you and punish the guilty.
If you would like to discuss your options, please contact us.
Diabetes Drugs
The prescription diabetes drugs Byetta®, Janumet®, and Januvia® have been linked to serious health problems in some users. All three drugs are meant to improve blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients.
Byetta® has been linked to kidney problems and renal failure.
Janumet® and Januvia® have been linked to problems with the pancreas, including acute pancreatitis, hemorrhagic pancreatitis, and necrotizing pancreatitis. Hemorrhagic and necrotizing pancreatitis may be fatal.
We Want to Help
If you or a loved one has taken the diabetes drugs Byetta®, Janumet®, or Januvia® and suffered problems with the pancreas or kidney, we might be able to help.
Please contact us today by completing a brief questionnaire, or by calling our toll free number (1-888-554-2762) for a free, no-cost no-obligation evaluation of your case.
Antibiotics
Studies have shown that antibiotics can harm the liver in certain patients, often causing severe liver damage and, in some cases, death.
This damage to the liver is known as Drug Induced Liver Disease (DILD) or Drug Induced Liver Injuy (DILI).
Doctors and medical researchers continue to study the link between antibiotics and liver damage.
We Want to Help.
If you or a loved one has suffered serious liver damage or liver failure while taking medicine, or if a loved one has died as a result of liver failure, you may have a claim.
Please contact us today by completing a brief questionnaire, or by calling our toll free number (1-888-554-2762) for a free, no-cost no-obligation evaluation of your case.
