Notice - Implantable Port Catheter Litigation, MDL No. 3081

The above multi-district litigation consolidates lawsuits that have been filed throughout the country and allege similar claims. The Implantable Port Catheter Litigation has been consolidated in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The ultimate issues and outcomes of the litigation will be determined by the judge and/or juries with each party having the opportunity to present legal arguments and evidence in support or in defense of the claims.

For clarification, Power Port, Slim Port, and MRI Implantable Port each refer to several vascular access devices, and not one specific device. Any recall in March of 2021 involving the Power Port Duo MRI Implantable Port was a voluntary recall by the company. The recall pertained to a limited number of lots of the PowerPoint Duo MRI Implantable Port and was not a result of catheter degradation, fracture migration, or infection issues.

Category: Workplace Discrimination

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Employment discrimination against expectant mothers is illegal!

The National Women’s Law Center recently filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Education that offers valuable insights for working mothers-to-be. Although arising in an educational context, the case has many aspects that are closely analogous to employment

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Missouri women still face challenges in federal workforce

According to a recent report from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, while there have been improvements, the federal government still tends to favor men, especially regarding the highest paid positions. The report cited areas where workplace discrimination could be

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Workplace discrimination based on age

Older workers in Missouri and around the country may be targeted by companies seeking to cut their budgets, according to one attorney experienced in employment law, and this is being reflected in an increasing amount of litigation. The federal Equal

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Hotel ordered to pay $100,000 to Muslim worker

Missouri is home to many hotels in Kansas City, Branson and other tourist destinations, so local hospitality corporations may want to take note of the $100,000 settlement paid out for a religious discrimination lawsuit brought on by the Equal Employment

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ENDA passes Senate vote

Some LGBT employees in Missouri may be following a federal bill that would grant the community new protection in the workplace. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act has passed the United States Senate with a vote of 64 to 32. If the

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High-end retailer faces discrimination lawsuit

Missouri readers may be interested in the following account of a discrimination lawsuit that was filed on Nov. 6 against a New York City boutique. The complainant alleges that a female employee endured an ongoing barrage offensive comments from her

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Confusion remains over background checks

People seeking jobs in Kansas might be interested in knowing more about what is permissible concerning employee background checks. Experts on labor and employment law say there are some instances in which employers routinely violate clear guidelines on what is

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Employment Non-Discrimination Act passes in the Senate

Missouri residents who belong to the LBGT community are likely to be pleased to hear that the United States Senate has voted to approve the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. The goal of the act is to make workplace discrimination against LBGT

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Gay rights bill vote in Senate again

The U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, known as ENDA, will be voted on before Thanksgiving. ENDA is intended to ban workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in Missouri and nationally.

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Ex-Hooters employee files discrimination suit

Missouri readers may be interested to know that a 25-year-old African-American woman claims Hooters fired her because she had some of her hair highlighted. She is suing Hooters for workplace discrimination because she alleges the restaurant chain doesn’t impose the

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What laws protect workers from racial discrimination

In the United States, all workers have a right to be treated fairly and equally, regardless of their disability, religion, nationality or race. Unfortunately, workers still have to deal with...
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Understand hernia mesh and its risks before surgery

A hernia can be both painful and debilitating. This medical condition occurs when an organ pushes through the tissue holding it in place within the body. Most of the time...
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When is discipline from teachers in Missouri unlawful?

When your children come home from school and say that they are upset by the way they were treated by a teacher, it is likely that you will be unsure...
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The difference between discrimination and harassment in Missouri

If you are a worker who has been made to feel uncomfortable in some way at work, it likely affected you to a large extent. If the behavior was repetitive...
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Coaches and teachers often ignore or join in bullying students

For several years, bullying has been a major concern for parents and the media. When one student (or a group of them) taunts, teases and belittles another student, it can...
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The dangers of hernia mesh implants

When people are suffering from a hernia, there are several treatment options available to them. The type of treatment that they opt for might be chosen because of the location...
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Getting bullied in school can affect students for years to come

One of the most amazing thing about humans is how different we are. Humans come in all shapes, sizes and colors and we all have unique talents and abilities, as...
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Taking Invokana could increase your risk of an amputation

Diabetes is a debilitating condition, and one that often worsens over time. Patients struggling with their diabetes diagnosis can face a whole host of frightening symptoms. In addition to dietary...
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Invokana users in Missouri should understand the dangers

When suffering from type 2 diabetes, you will likely depend on medication to get you through the day. In regard to many of these medications, although you might notice side...
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How am I protected by gender discrimination law in Missouri?

In the state of Missouri, it is illegal for people to be discriminated against at work because of their gender, or because of their gender identity. However, just because there...
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There is more than one form of workplace bullying

Do you have reason to believe you’re the victim of workplace bullying? Do you dread the thought of going into work because of one or more abusive people? Has the...
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Are you a Missouri resident with hernia mesh complications?

There are many types of surgical procedures that can prevent hernias from happening. While many of these treatments have proven successful, the hernia mesh surgery has been linked to incidents...
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Does bullying happen in college?

The cliche of the high school bully is well-known. Read any Stephen King novel with children as the main characters, and it’s very likely you’ll find a young child, around...
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Harassment as a restaurant worker

A report from Restaurant Opportunities Centers United has found that 80 percent of women in the restaurant industry have been harassed in the workplace by customers. This is a shocking...
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Taking action against racial discrimination in Missouri

In the state of Missouri, it is against the law to engage in any type of discrimination in the workplace. This law includes racial discrimination. It is upheld by the...
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Invokana: Be careful with this dangerous diabetes drug

Invokana is not the miracle drug it is purported to be. The type 2 diabetes medicine has left numerous patients with devastating injuries. Called by various names – such as...
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Gender discrimination may not involve sexual harassment

For many women in the workplace, gender discrimination stretches beyond sexually inappropriate behavior, affecting their opportunities and privileges in the workplace. While many of the headlines in the last year...
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Factors courts will consider in a sexual harassment case

It’s one thing if an employee gets sexually harassed one day with unwanted sexualized comments. It’s another thing if an employee gets sexually harassed every day for a year with...
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Fighting pregnancy discrimination: Pregnancy is protected by law

When you got pregnant, you wanted to tell all your coworkers. You’ve never had a problem, and you thought everyone would be happy for you. For the most part, everyone...
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Managers can face punishment for workplace retaliation

Discrimination in the workplace is a very serious matter and while it has been getting much more attention lately, it is still a problem for many people. As an employee...
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