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Press Releases
| July 2010 |
$1,250,000 total recovery for a physician’s negligence $1,250,000 total recovery for a client who suffered permanent damage to his heart as a result of his physician’s negligence in prescribing a dangerous dosage of Vioxx. |
| June 10, 2010 |
$1,300,000.00 Settlement in Negligent Security Case
$1,300,000.00 settlement for the assault of a building occupant due to negligent security services provided by a property management company and security provider. |
| June 10, 2010 |
$700,000 settlement for Negligent Inpatient Care
$700,000 settlement for a man against several Defendants for negligence in failing to prevent, treat, and recognize a developing decubitus ulcer in Plaintiff’s sacrum during inpatient care. Plaintiff was previously paralyzed as a result of an unrelated motor vehicle accident. |
| April 16, 2010 |
$2.5 Million Settlement for Trucking Accident Case
Philadelphia attorney, Joseph L. Messa Jr., of Messa & Associates, P.C., reached a $2.5 million settlement for client Samuel Ofei, age 54, during a mediation before Ron Sherr of ADR Options. |
| March 15, 2010 |
Joseph L. Messa at American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Conference
Founding attorney, Joseph L. Messa, Jr. of Messa & Associates, P.C., recently took part in a symposium at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual conference in New Orleans, La. |
| March 4, 2010 |
Philadelphia Jury Awards Plaintiff $954,000.00 in Slip and Fall Case
Philadelphia attorney Joseph L. Messa Jr. of Messa & Associates, P.C., represented Sam Agresta, who was injured in a slip and fall at the Springton Pointe Condominium Association, located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. On March 2, 2006, Mr. Agresta fell on the icy common area of the community property in front of his home. |
| February 23, 2010 |
They Knew and Failed To
America has witnessed major recalls over the years from a variety of companies who specialize in the upkeep of family homes, health, and safety. In the report "They Knew and Failed to…" from the U.S. Chambers Institute for Legal Reform, informs the public of a variety of corporations such as GlaxoSmithKline and Chiron, who knew that their products were dangerous, but failed to inform the public due to expenses. |
| January 5, 2010 |
Messa & Associates, “Philadelphia’s Finest Attorneys”, Featured in Newsweek
Messa & Associates, P.C., was featured in the special 2009 year-end issue of the national magazine, Newsweek...more |
| October 12, 2009 |
A jury awarded over $435,000 against the University of Pennsylvania to Mr. Frank Reynolds.
A jury awarded over $435,000 against the University of Pennsylvania to Mr. Frank Reynolds, in a case involving breach of contract and violations of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law....more |
| September 15, 2009 |
Messa & Associates Published in National Magazine
Philadelphia’s very own Joseph L. Messa, founder of law firm Messa & Associates, was recently quoted in the September issue of Money Magazine...more |
| August 15, 2009 |
$5.75 Million Settlement for the Death of a Toddler at Local Day-Care Center
$5.75 million settlement for wrongful death of a two-year old at a Philadelphia daycare center. |
| July 30, 2009 |
Trial Begins Monday for the Death of Toddler at Local Day-Care Center
Monday, August 3, 2009, begins the trial of two-year old Shahadah Bell who lost her life as a result of not being properly supervised at Brightside Academy, Philadelphia's largest daycare provider. |
| July 2009 |
PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER, AND UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH SYSTEM, UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR BOTCHED TREATMENTS
Dr. Gary D. Kao has been accused of giving the wrong radiation dose to dozens of prostate-cancer patients at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. The U.S. Senate hearing began yesterday, June 29, 2009. |
| May 2009 |
Attorneys For Victims Of Cement Truck Rollover Accident I-26 At College Park Road
On May 12, 2008, Marcushire "Cushire" Akabi-Davis entered I-26 eastbound toward Charleston from College Park Road with her mother and twin sister traveling as passengers when her vehicle was struck by a fully loaded cement truck. |
| April 2009 |
Pistachio Recall
According to the FDA.gov, the FDA and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are investigating Salmonella contamination in pistachio products sold by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc, Calif. |
| January 26, 2009 |
Over-the-Counter-Children's Motrin Causes Liver Failure in Little Girl
Little Girl in Need of a Second Liver Transplant Remains on Waiting List After Pediatrician Prescribed Over-the-Counter Motrin to Treat a Virus |
| November 10, 2008 |
Woman’s Life Spared By Misfire Of Gun By Roommates Boyfriend
Gun Aimed at Woman’s Head Misfired Twice before finally going off: Man takes his own life inside Residence of Girlfriend |
| October 30, 2008 |
Messa & Associates Recovers $2.75 Million For Sixty-Four Year Old Man Permanently Injured In Motorcycle Accident
Plaintiff Underwent Three Surgeries and Two Years of Rehabilitation Due to Negligence of Lex Electric Co., Inc.’s Truck Driver |
| October 1, 2008 |
Messa & Associates Is Pleased To Announce The Recent Addition Of Thomas N. Sweeney, Esq To The Firm
Messa & Associates is happy to announce that Thomas N. Sweeney, ESQ has joined its team of trial council. Mr. Sweeney has practiced in both state and federal courts, as well as represented clients before the American Arbitration Association. His practice focus is on complex personal injury cases including toxic tort, medical malpractice, premises liability, products liability, and other catastrophic injury cases. |
| July 24, 2008 |
Nationwide Federal Class-Action Lawsuit Regarding the Drug Digitek
On April 8th 2008, the FDA announced a Class-1 Recall of lots of Bertek and UDL Laboratories Digitek Tablets Manufactured and Distributed by Generic Drug-Maker Actavis and Mylan Pharmaceuticals because tablets may contain up to DOUBLE the dose of the drug Digoxin. |
| July 08, 2008 |
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| July 08, 2008 |
New Attorney: Richard J. Heleniak
Messa & Associates is proud to announce the recent addition of Mr. Richard J. Heleniak Esq. to our firm. |
| May 22, 2008 |
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| March, 2002 |
Tractor Trailer Accident Leaves Driver a Quadriplegic
Joseph L. Messa, Jr. of Messa & Associates was successful in having the Superior Court of Pennsylvania over reverse order by the trial court... |
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2010-01-05 New Warnings for a Popular Rub-on Pain Reliever A federal agency has announced new warnings for all products containing diclofenac sodium, including Voltaren Gel, because the medications have been linked to reports of serious liver damage resulting in transplants and deaths.
Voltaren is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, which is typically prescribed for osteoarthritis pain. Many favor Voltaren Gel over pills because it is thought to be less likely to cause stomach irritation and bleeding, and it has been lauded as a safer pain reliever, particularly for elderly patients.
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2009-11-20 Vicks nasal spray recalled after bacteria found The Procter & Gamble Co. has recalled some 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company found bacteria in samples during routine testing.
The product has been recalled voluntarily after small amounts of the B. cepacia bacteria was found at the German plant where it's made. No illnesses have been reported yet, but the bacteria could harm people with chronic lung problems or weakened immune systems. …more
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Acromed
$120 Million
total settlement for plaintiffs injured as a result of implantation of spinal ... more.
Gustafsson v. Trigen-Philadelphia Energy Corp.
$85 Million jury verdict in February of 2008, against Trigen-Philadelphia Energy Corporation on behalf of a University of Pennsylvania medical student ... more.
Confidential
$20 Million
dollar total settlement for clients injured as a result of ingestion of ... more.
Berry v. Samaritan Health Corp.
$16.5 Million jury verdict for failure to investigate ...more
Schuster v. Ponzio
$12 Million verdict in Medical Malpractice Suit. more
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2010-06-07--Chrysler recalling 350,000 Jeep Wranglers…more |
2010-06-07--Chrysler recalls 285,000 minivans over fire risk…more |
2010-06-04--McDonald’s recalls 12M cadmium-tainted Shrek glasses…more |
2010-06-03--1.7 million Maytag dishwashers recalled…more |
2010-05-21--The Jury Verdict, $2,500,000 Recovery – Motor Vehicle Negligence…more |
2010-05-20--Miley Cyrus Jewelry Pulled After Toxic Metal Report…more |
2010-05-20--900,000 Dangerous General Electric Coffee Makers Recalled…more |
2010-05-17--Recall: 1.8 Million Toy Dart Gun Sets…more |
2010-05-11--HEPATITIS C LAWSUIT: Jury awards Las Vegas couple a record $500 million award…more |
2010-05-06--Bacteria Identified in Tylenol Recall…more |
2010-05-06--Children's Meds Recalled, and other products…more |
2010-05-06--GM Recalls 126000 H3 Models…more |
2010-05-05--Nissan recalls 134,000 Infiniti G35s for airbag fix…more |
2010-05-03--Johnson & Johnson recalls 11 kids' drugs in Canada…more |
2010-04-30--Graco & Simplicity Crib Recall…more |
2010-04-28--AstraZeneca to pay $520 million over Seroquel…more |
2010-04-20--9/11 Still Wreaking Havoc on Firefighters' Health…more |
2010-04-20--Toyota halts Lexus SUV Sales After Consumer Reports Warnings…more |
2010-04-16--Continental and Nokia Collaborating on New Technology…more |
2010-04-05--Update, Baby Sling Recall…more |
2010-03-18--Product Recalls on Items with Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP)…more |
2010-03-18--Trial Opens in Toddler Heat Death…more |
2010-03-18--Government Recalling over 1 Million Highchairs…more |
2010-03-18--Boston Scientific Recalls Seven Brands of Implantable Defibrillators…more |
2010-03-10--CPSC to issue safety warning about popular baby slings…more |
2010-03-02--Children Toy Recalls Occur During the Month of February…more |
2010-03-02--GM to recall 1.3M compacts for steering problem…more |
2010-03-02--What should you do if a vehicle is accelerating uncontrollably?…more |
2010-02-24--Allreds Does Voluntary Recall on Baby Products…more |
2010-02-24--Controversial Diabetic Medicine could be Removed from the Market…more |
2010-02-24--YAZ Birth Control Possibly Linked to Hazardous Side Effects…more |
2010-02-07--Obama officials step up pressure on Toyota…more |
2010-02-02--UPDATE - Toyota Recall…more |
| 2010-01-29--Honda Recalls 646,000 Units…more |
2010-01-29--Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard…more |
| 2010-01-28--Johnson & Johnson Issues Massive Recall of Tylenol…more |
| 2010-01-27--Toyota Halts Sales Of Some Models For Safety Problems, including the Camry…more |
| 2010-01-25--Alli 60 mg. Capsules, Counterfeit Product UPDATE…more |
| 2010-01-21--Alli 60 mg. Capsules, Counterfeit Product…more |
| 2010-01-20--One Million Graco Strollers are Recalled after Amputations of Kids’ Fingertips…more |
| 2010-01-20--Dorel Asia Recalls Cribs; 1 Infant Death Reported…more |
| 2010-01-13--Cheese Recall Impacts Target, Whole Foods and other stores…more |
| 2010-01-05--New Warnings for a Popular Rub-on Pain Reliever…more |
| 2009-12-23--Volvo recalls over 140K 2001-2005 and 2010 MY vehicles over fuel system issues…more |
| 2009-12-21--FDA Investigates Radiation Overdose at Hospitals…more |
| 2009-12-04--They Knew and Failed to.. New Report Details Corporations that Skirt Responsibility and Shun Consumer Safety to Save Money…more |
| 2009-11-25-- Toyota to replace 3.8M gas pedals…more |
| 2009-11-24--Elmo and a dinosaur make bad toy list…more |
| 2009-11-09--Stroller company announces major safety recall…more |
| 2009-11-02--Two deaths possible in ground beef recall…more |
| 2009-10-14--Ford Recalls 4.5M from Defective Switch…more |
| 2009-10-13--What's the Wharton Name Worth?...more |
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