Firm News
August 23, 2010
Attorney Yvonne Ballesteros Joins Price Waicukauski & Riley, LLC
Source: Press Release
August 23, 2010
Full context of AstraZeneca's documents on Seroquel may not be revealed
On August 23, 2010 the Financial Times reported that “ AstraZeneca documents made public during litigation involving the company's antipsychotic Seroquel (quetiapine) highlight efforts to use selective data to increase prescriptions of the drug, but the full context of the documents may never be revealed because of court settlements with US patients and prosecutors.” AstraZeneca has denied the allegations and has reached a $520 million dollar settlement with the Department of Justice and two watchdogs related to its marketing practices of the drug.
Source: Financial Times
August 20, 2010
Recall of eggs linked to salmonella outbreaks grows
On August 20, 2010, the CQ HealthBeat reported that a “widespread recall grew even larger on Friday as a second Iowa farm recalled eggs potentially contaminated with salmonella and became part of a Food and Drug Administration investigation." Notably, "Hillandale Farms of Iowa issued a voluntary recall of an unspecified number of eggs that had been sent to grocery stores, grocery distribution centers and food service companies in 14 states." As of August 23, 2010, the total recall is now 550 million eggs that have been distributed in 22 states.
Source: CQ HealthBeat; NPR; Christian Science Monitor;
August 20, 2010
Matrixx to settle 18 class-action lawsuits over Zicam cold remedy
On August 20, 2010, the Associated Press reported that Matrixx Initiatives, the manufacturer of Zicam, has agreed to settle 18 class-action lawsuits. According to the terms of the settlement, Matrixx will pay up to $35,000 which will be divided among the lead plaintiffs in the 18 settled cases, as well as attorney fees and the costs of litigation and settlement notices. If the settlement is approved, 18 of the 231 existing cases against Matrixx for Zicam would be dismissed.
Source: Associated Press
August 20, 2010
FDA investigating potential link between Parkinson's drug, increased heart risks
On August 20, 2010, the Los Angeles Times blog called “Booster Shots" reported that "the Food and Drug Administration on Friday cautioned that it is investigating the possibility that the combination Parkinson's drug Stalevo [combined carbidopa/levodopa and entacapone] may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death in elderly patients who are taking it." The article reported that the FDA has "urged patients not to stop taking the drug, but warned them to let their physicians know if" they "have risk factors for cardiovascular disease."
Source: Los Angeles Times
August 13, 2010
Attorneys Henry Price and Ron Waicukauski Selected For Inclusion in Best Lawyers 2011
Source: Press Release
April 22, 2010
Federal lawsuit filed against Biopro Technology and Gia Wellness
Source: Indy Star
April 14, 2010
Bayer Releases New Safety Information Regarding the Risk of Blood Clots to the Labels of Yaz: Indianapolis Law Firm Price Waicukauski & Riley, LLC Continues National Yasmin/Yaz Suits
Source: News Release
April 13, 2010
Birth control pill Yaz to get warning label
Source: WTHR - Channel 13
April 13, 2010
Yaz revises ad campaign amidst lawsuits
Source: Wish-TV 8
April 9, 2010
Indianapolis Law Firm Selected into International Society of Primerus Law Firms
Source: News Release
Feb. 15, 2010
Indianapolis Firm Price Waicukauski & Riley, LLC Files National Yasmin/Yaz Suits
Source: PR Web
Feb. 10, 2010
Indy woman speaks on birth control suit
Source: Wish-TV 8
Feb. 8, 2010
Indiana women sue birth control drug maker
Source: Fox 59
Feb. 8, 2010
Suit claims birth control warning not enough
Source: Wish-TV 8
