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Published on: 16 Jan 2015 By

Polybutylene Pipe

Polybutylene Pipe Defective plastic pipes (polybutylene pipe) used in plumbing and radiant heating Siskinds is involved in an effort to seek compensation for individuals throughout Canada who have Polybutylene plumbing and/or heating systems. The problems pertain to a type of piping material which could leak and cause major problems in a home’s plumbing and radiant...

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$750,000 Fine for Killing Migratory Birds

On November 5, 2015 Canaport LNG Limited Partnership plead guilty to charges under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and the Species at Risk Act and was ordered to pay a total penalty of $750,000 by the New Brunswick Provincial court. The investigation conducted by Environment Canada into the incident disclosed that in September 2013...

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Blood Thinners – Pradaxa

Siskinds is not pursuing any further litigation with respect to this medication. Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) is an anti-coagulant (blood thinner) manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim and approved for use in Canada. Pradaxa is prescribed to treat or prevent conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, as well as atrial fibrillation and sometimes following certain surgeries,...

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Vioxx

A settlement was reached in the litigation, which resolves the litigation in its entirety. The claims deadline for filing a claim was August 19, 2013. The settlement has now concluded and all approved claims have been paid. The Canada-Wide Vioxx Settlement Agreement was approved and enforced across Canada. Individuals who used Vioxx (or the estates...

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Testosterone Therapy

Testosterone therapy (or testosterone replacement therapy) is used to treat low testosterone levels, also known as hypogonadism or “low T,” in men. Prescription testosterone is available in several forms, including: The “testosterone therapy” class action alleged that the defendants failed to adequately warn patients and physicians that the use of testosterone therapy increases the risk...

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Neurontin

In January 2005, Siskinds filed a class proceedings against Pfizer Canada Inc. and Pfizer Inc. with respect to Neurontin. Neurontin (generic name is “gabapentin”) is a prescription anticonvulsant medication approved for use as a therapeutic antiepileptic agent, specifically as an adjunctive therapy for seizures. The vast majority of Neurontin sales are prescribed for “off label”...

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Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate)

Siskinds LLP seeks to recover compensation for Canadians suffering vision loss resulting from their use of prescription Elmiron to treat chronic bladder issues. Siskinds’ Québec-based affiliate, Siskinds Desmeules, also filed a similar action on behalf of Québec residents. Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate) is an oral medication approved to treat interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome, a chronic condition...

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Zofran

Siskinds LLP seeks to recover compensation for Canadians born with birth defects resulting from their mothers’ use of prescription Zofran to treat morning sickness. Siskinds’ Québec-based affiliate, Siskinds Desmeules, also filed a similar action on behalf of Québec residents. Zofran is approved to treat nausea and vomiting in patients following chemotherapy, radiation or surgery. Zofran...

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