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.

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Missouri woman alleges age discrimination in lawsuit

The 56-year-old former director of communications with a Missouri nonprofit is suing the foundation and its chief executive officer for alleged age discrimination. The former executive with the Missouri Foundation for Health filed a petition in St. Louis Circuit Court

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Missouri bill would add discrimination prohibitions

More Fortune 500 corporations have joined the hundreds of companies based in Missouri in support of the Missouri Non-discrimination Act, known as MONA. According to a LGBT advocacy organization for Missouri, Sprint — which is based in Kansas and has

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Missouri employee claims gender discrimination

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Missouri woman loses discrimination suit against Rams

A former employee of the St. Louis Rams lost a round in her legal battle against the organization she had accused of both sexual harassment and age discrimination in federal court. The judge presiding over the matter tossed out the

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Missouri senator files discriminatory bill

Apparently, the recent gubernatorial veto of a discriminatory bill passed by Arizona legislators has spawned a similar bill in the Missouri Senate. Republican Sen. Wayne Wallingford of Cape Girardeau recently filed SB 916, which is intended to shield businesses refusing

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Missouri senator questions lack of discrimination law

Recently, U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri questioned whether either of Missouri’s National Football League teams, the Kansas City Chiefs and the St. Louis Rams, could legally exclude openly gay defensive end Michael Sam on the basis of sexual orientation,

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Missouri National Guard officer alleges discrimination

An investigation has been launched by the Army’s Office of the Inspector General and the Department of Defense regarding charges levied against high-ranking officers in command of the Missouri National Guard. A Lieutenant Colonel with 47 years of service under

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Documenting discrimination in the workplace

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Do teachers have a responsibility to address abuse?

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Bullying can impact your child's financial future

We try to encourage our children to be brave about childhood adversity by reminding them that it doesn’t last forever. Teachers or school counselors might encourage a child to stick...
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The side effects of Invokana can be extremely dangerous

For those suffering from Type 2 diabetes, Invokana was marketed as a major breakthrough, allowing patients to live an easier life with diabetes. It promised to provide a way to...
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Age discrimination: Myths about aging workers

When you were younger, it may have felt like the deck was stacked against you in your professional field. Every company you talked to wanted to hire someone with experience...
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What can you do after a failed hernia mesh surgery in Missouri?

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Muslim women often face discrimination when job hunting

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Stalking in a workplace context needs to be addressed

Stalking is most commonly associated with cases of domestic violence. That is to say that many people think that stalking only takes place outside of workplace environments, and that it...
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Is your child being bullied by a teacher?

Children go through many stages in early development and this requires them to form social relationships and learn many different skills at an incredible pace. This stage of development can...
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The risks for treatment of a hernia in Missouri

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Facts about age discrimination you may not know

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The antidote to workplace bullying in Missouri

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Protecting your child from racial discrimination at school

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Taking action after your child is bullied at summer camp

When you send your child to summer camp, you expect that they will be kept safe and be properly supported by members of staff at the camp. Their job should...
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Diabetes medication can cause injuries

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What laws govern the hiring process in Missouri?

When you are in the process of huntng for a job, it is likely that you will have to attend multiple interviews as well as submit many resumes to different...
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Recognizing and dealing with harassment in the workplace

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