The heartburn drug known as Reglan allegedly has possible side effects that should be disclosed is strong warnings according to recommendations of the FDA. It is alleged that the drug can cause tics and uncontrollable muscle spasms even after the consumer stops taking the drug. Estimates suggest that more than 2 million people take the drug nationwide.

Airlines companies have settled all but three lawsuits arising out of the terrorist 9/11 attacks. The total payout so far is apparently 500 million dollars. This represents payments in 92 of the 95 lawsuits filed by families of the airlines passengers. There are a handful of other claims yet to be resolved

A jury in California awarded a woman who contracted a sexually transmitted disease damages in the amount of 6.75 million dollars. The man who infected her with herpes failed to disclose that he had incurable sexually transmitted disease. Apparently, the woman had been unable to obtain health insurance ever since the incident because of this pre existing condition. The award was for 4 million dollars in compensatory damages and 2.75 in punitive damages.