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While the Supreme Court is currently in the process of reevaluating the limits of institutional liability as it relates to sexual abuse lawsuits, a doctor employed with Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices has been arrested on the suspicion of sexual assault. Law enforcement officials announced the arrest of Dr. Arturo Vargas on Wednesday after he…

Please note, The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP is no longer accepting Loryna claims. If you feel that you may have a potential case, we urge you to locate another law firm adequately suited to handle your claim. Deep vein thrombosis, otherwise known as DVT, is characterized as a blood clot that occurs deep within…

Conflicts of interest have served as a catalyst for potentially fraudulent practices amidst practitioners in the medical industry. Subsequently, the money offered by drug manufacturers to doctors may compromise the integrity of the industry. Payments that doctors receive from drug companies for participating in research, consulting, speaking, travel and entertainment may influence their particular…

Once believed to be a revolutionary breakthrough in the advancement of obesity treatment, Fen Phen was recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1997. Prior to its removal from the U.S. market, Fen Phen became synonymous with dangerous, and often fatal side effects. Mounting evidence began to add weight to the…

FDA Warning: Propoxyphene Painkillers Linked to Heart Problems If you or a loved one has been injured by Propoxyphene, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free confidential case evaluation. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help. What’s the problem? Propoxyphene is one of the most common…

After having established itself as a successful over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever, Motrin (generic: ibuprofen) has assisted in the treatment and prevention of fever, pain, and inflammation for nearly 40 years. However, Motrin’s pristine track record has recently been tarnished by evidence that suggests the drug is responsible for severe complications. Subsequently, pregnant women who…

Cataflam (generic: diclofenac) is an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever intended to treat several conditions. It was developed to assist in the treatment and prevention of mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. Though it has proven capable alleviating such symptoms, recent studies suggest that the introduction of Cataflam may coincide with complications. Women who…

Despite the fact that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently sent warning letters to 10 manufacturers of dietary supplements containing DMAA, the debate about the safety and legality of DMAA may not be over. The violation was a failure to submit a New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) notification to the FDA. Under…