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Fen Phen “Surgery” or Death Cases

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:44:21 +0000

Were you or a loved one, one of the thousands of people who had to undergo heart valve surgery, were diagnosed with primary pulmonary hypertension or died after the fen phen class action settlements? If so, you may be entitled to substantial compensation–more than $100,000. The fen phen settlements contemplated that some people with minimal heart valve damage when the settlements took place could get worse and eventually might need heart valve surgery. If you were one of the people who filed a “green form” and obtained a settlement payment but your heart valve problems grew worse, you should contact our office for a free fen phen consultation. Call Mike Miller at 1.877.237.3166 (toll free) or email us at mmiller@solberglaw.com. If we take your fen phen case, you pay no fees or expenses unless you make a recovery. There are strict time deadlines for submitting the claim for additional fen phen payments, if you miss a deadline you can never make your fen phen claim. So, contact us today.

Meridia

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:48:48 +0000

In January 2010 the FDA announced it found an increased risk of heart attack and stroke in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease who used the weight loss medication Meridia (sibutramine), based on the agency’s review of additional safety data from a large study. Given the serious nature of these recent findings, the FDA requested and Abbott Laboratories agreed to add a new warning to the package insert, or label, for Meridia.The new Meridia label will include a warning which states that Meridia is not to be used in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, such as a history of heart attack, stroke, heart arrhythmias, congestive heart failure and uncontrolled hypertension.

At the same time, the FDA said that later this year it will convene an open public advisory committee meeting to discuss Meridia’s safety. The investigation with look at the drug benefits vs. side effect risks, to determine if additional regulatory actions should be taken by the FDA as regards Meridia.

A number of lawsuits have been filed, alleging that the limited weight-loss benefits provided by Meridia are outweighed by the increased risk of cardiovascular problems. The attorneys represent people who took Meridia and had a heart attack or stroke while on Meridia.

If you or a loved one were on Meridia and suffered a heart attack or stroke you may have a significant claim against the manufacturer of Meridia. To protect your rights, contact the Solberg, Stewart, Miller and Tjon law firm. All initial Meridia consultations are free. If the firm takes your Meridia case you pay no attorney fees or expenses, unless and until you make a recovery for your injuries. Contact attorney Mike Miller at mmiller@solberglaw.com or call him at 237-3166 (Fargo) or 1.877-237-3166 (toll free).

Mike Miller

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:41:32 +0000

Mike Miller is a partner in Solberg, Stewart, Miller & Tjon in Fargo, ND. He joined the law firm in 1977, became a partner in 1981 and currently is the senior litigation partner. Mike’s practice includes mass tort litigation, wrongful death and personal injury. He currently represents clients in mass tort cases involving Accutane, Vioxx, tainted body tissue, Fosamax, Medtronic defective leads and hormone replacement therapy such as Prempro. He previously represented hundreds of people who settled or litigated Fen Phen claims.

Mike recently settled over 1,000 individual personal injury cases for people who were injured as a result of a huge anhydrous ammonia spill arising out of a Canadian Pacific Railroad derailment in Minot, ND. He was the lead counsel on the only jury trial in the derailment litigation and his two clients were awarded over $1 million dollars. Mike also was plaintiffs’ counsel in the class action settlement with the Canadian Pacific Railroad.

Most recently, after extensive litigation, he and other members in his firm settled two serious personal injury cases including a crane head-ball accident case and a railroad crossing wrongful death case. In the past 8 years, Solberg, Stewart, Miller and Tjon have obtained settlements or verdicts for their personal injury clients exceeding $80,000,000 (80 million dollars).

Mike is admitted to practice in the State of North Dakota, in the United States District Courts in North Dakota and Minnesota, in the 8th and 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Cass County Bar Association, North Dakota Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. In 2007 and in 2008 he has been named a “Great Plains Super Lawyer”.

Shoulder Pain Pump

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:22:28 +0000

A shoulder pain pump is often prescribed after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Unfortunately, people who use a pain pump may develop a very painful condition and the loss of cartilage in the shoulder. This shoulder injury may be permanent. Sometimes a total joint replacement is necessary. In other cases, the pain and stiffness is chronic and you have to take pain medication indefinitely.

Many shoulder pain pump lawsuits have already been filed throughout the United States. The lawsuits are being brought against the manufacturers of pain pumps including DonJoy, I-Flow, Breg and Stryker.

If you or a loved one have suffered serious shoulder injuries after using a pain pump following arthroscopic surgery, you may have a significant claim for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and permanent injury. Call the Solberg, Stewart, Miller and Tjon law firm at 237.3166 (Fargo) or 1.877.237.3166 (toll free) or email-us at mmiller@solberglaw.com.

Yaz/Yasmin Birth Control Pills

admin — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:02:52 +0000

Several lawsuits have been filed in federal court against Bayer Corporation over “Yaz/Yasmin” birth control pills, alleging that this oral contraceptive presents dangerous risks that the company failed to warn about.The plaintiffs claim injuries that include deep vein thrombosis, gallbladder damage, kidney stones, heart attacks, pulmonary embolisms and strokes.

For more information on “Yaz/Yasmin” lawsuits contact Mike Miller at Solberg, Stewart, Miller, and Tjon in Fargo at 237-3166 or 1-877-237-3166 (toll free). Or at mmiller@solberglaw.com.

Initial consultation free. No recovery, no charge.

Zicam Lawsuits - loss of smell

admin — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:08:58 +0000

Zicam, a popular over the counter product that claims its use shortens the length of a cold, was the subject of a 12 million dollar settlement in 2006 because it allegedly caused people to lose their sense of smell. Despite the settlement, the product remained on the market. Very recently, the FDA issued an advisory cautioning consumers about the use of Zicam.

The loss of smell is a very serious and disabling problem that also can eliminate a person’s sense of taste along with their sense of smell due to the relationship between taste and smell.

Because of the recent FDA announcement, many new claims will be filed for compensation related to the loss of smell allegedly caused by Zicam.

For more information contact attorney Mike Miller at 237-3166 (Fargo) or 1-877-237-3166 (toll free). Or contact him at mmiller@solberglaw.com.

POLI-GRIP and FIXODENT

admin — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:42:15 +0000

DENTURE CREAM MAY CAUSE ZINC POISONING
Over 30 million people wear dentures in the United States. Apparently, several types of denture cream products, including POLI-GRIP and FIXODENT, may pose a hazard to denture wearers. Denture cream containing zinc may create a copper deficiency in a person’s body. If a denture wearer is suffering from unexplained weakness, numbness, loss of sensation or other nerve symptoms, or has been diagnosed with a condition called neuropathy, denture cream zinc may be the cause of the symptoms and health problems. Blood tests can determine whether a denture wearer with nerve problems has a zinc overdose.

Studies indicate that zinc poisoning or zinc overdose may result from the use of denture creams which contain zinc, including POLI-GRIP and FIXODENT. A recent study of zinc overdose, reported in the Journal “Neurology,” found that denture cream contains zinc, and chronic excessive use may result in copper deficiency and neurological disease. Apparently, stopping the use of denture cream with zinc results in improvement in most patients, but in some patients the relief was only mild.

For more information contact Mike Miller and Solberg, Stewart, Miller & Tjon at 701-237-3166 or toll free at 877-237-3166 or send an email to Mike at: mmiller@solberglaw.com.

Levaquin

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:32:13 +0000

Levaquin (levofloxacin) is an antibiotic used to treat prostatis and bacterial infections of the upper respiratory and urinary tracts. The drug has been associated with an increased risk of tendon rupture, particularly involving the Achilles tendon in the heel, but also involving ruptured tendons in the shoulder, elbow, knee and hand.

A growing number of Levaquin tendon rupture lawsuits have been filed against the drug’s maker Johnson & Johnson, and their subsidiary Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals. As tendon rupture lawsuits are filed in federal court, the cases are transferred to the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, where Judge John R. Tunheim is overseeing the consolidated pretrial litigation.

If you or a loved one suffered a tendon rupture while on Levaquin, contact Mike Miller at Solberg, Stewart, Miller and Tjon for a free consultation. mmiller@solberglaw.com We will represent Levaquinn rupture clients in North Dakota and Minnesota. Call 701.237.3166 or toll free 1.877.237.3166. No recovery, no fee.

Gadolinium - MRI Contrast Lawsuits

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:19:57 +0000

Gadolinium is the contrast agent given before an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) to increase the contrast of blood vessels during an MRI procedure so that the radiologist can better diagnose abnormalities. Unfortunately gadolinium is linked to a rare disease called nephrogenic systemic fibrosis or nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy (NSF/NFD). This disease causes thickening or tightening of the skin and connective tissues, which severely limits a patient’s ability to move, and it also causes pain, muscle weakness, scarring of internal organs and difficulty bending joints.

Gadolinium is ordinarily quickly eliminated from the body by the kidneys. The problem occurs when the person undergoing the MRI has impaired kidney functions.

Potential lawsuits will be reviewed for any individuals who have experienced symptoms of the MRI skin disease, which could include:

- Burning, itching, swelling, hardening and tightening of the skin
- Red or dark patches on the skin

- Yellow spots on the whites of the eyes

- Stiff joints with trouble straightening or moving the limbs

- Pain in the hip bones or ribs

- Generalized muscle weakness

If you had an MRI and subsequently developed these symptoms and/or have since been diagnosed with NSF/NFD you may have a major claim for damages. Please contact Mike Miller of Solberg, Stewart, Miller and Tjon for a free consultations.

Seroquel

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:15:56 +0000

The use of the antipsychotic medication Seroquel has been linked to an increased risk of diabetes, pancreatitis and death. Thousands of lawsuits have been filed throughout the United States by individuals who have suffered injuries from using Seroquel.

All federal Seroquel lawsuits have been consolidated in a Multidistrict Litigation centralized in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Numerous state court lawsuits have also been filed. The first trials in the MDL are scheduled to begin in early 2009.

Seroquel, manufactured by AstraZeneca, was approved by the FDA in 1997. It is approved for treatment of schizophrenia, but it is also commonly used off-label for treatment of anxiety, obsessive dementia, compulsive disorders and autism. It is one of the most profitable drugs for AstraZeneca, with annual sales over $2 billion.

If you were on Seroquel and developed diabetes, you may be entitled to damages. Contact Mike Miller of Solberg, Stewart, Miller and Tjon for a free evaluation of your potential Seroquel case.