BREAKING NEWS: J&J to Pay $158M in Risperdal Case; Sheller Quoted on Mass Tort Litigation

2012-01-20 - Allen Jones used to work for Pennsylvania taxpayers, and his job was to look into wrongdoing. An investigator for the state's Office of Inspector General, Jones uncovered payments from pharmaceutical companies to state officials in exchange for favorable treatment of their antipsychotic drugs in state medical programs. Jones said he got fired for doing his job. That was in June 2004. On Thursday, Jones learned he will share in $158 million that global pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay to the state of Texas, Jones, and the federal government for overcharging Medicaid and for illegally promoting its antipsychotic drug Risperdal, including for use in children.

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NEWS: J&J Pushed Risperdal for Kids Without Approval, Memo Shows

2012-01-17 - (Bloomberg) -- A Johnson & Johnson unit marketed its Risperdal drug in 2004 to doctors working with troubled children even though regulators hadn’t approved the drug for those patients, company records show.

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NEWS: J&J Opposes Texas in $1 Billion Risperdal Marketing Trial

2012-01-09 - (Bloomberg) -- Johnson & Johnson, which has lost judgments of almost $660 million over the marketing of its antipsychotic drug Risperdal, began a trial today in which Texas is seeking damages of more than $1 billion.

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NEWS: J&J Said to Agree to $1B in Risperdal Marketing Probe

2012-01-06 - (Bloomberg) -- Johnson & Johnson will pay more than $1 billion to the U.S. and most states to resolve a civil investigation into marketing of the antipsychotic Risperdal, according to people familiar with the matter.

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NEWS: Sheller, P.C. investigates Tekturna® family of drugs, potential risk to diabetic patients

2012-01-06 - Click image to see video: Sheller, P.C. law firm led by attorney Claudine Homolash are investigating potential lawsuits over the serious injury and possibly life-threatening side effects of the following drugs manufactured by Novartis: Tekturna®, TekturnaHCT®, Valturna®, Tekamlo®, Amturnide®, and Aliskiren. Type 2 diabetics taking ACE inhibitors or ARB drugs could be at risk for stroke, kidney damage, high potassium levels and low blood pressure.

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IN THE NEWS: Jamie Sheller appears on CBS with DePuy hip implant recall clients

2011-12-02 - Sheller, P.C. attorney Jamie Sheller appeared on the evening CBS Philadelphia television news broadcast with two of her clients suffering severe and in one case nearly fatal side effects from the defective DePuy Hip Implants.

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VIDEO: Atty. Jamie Sheller on CBS discussing defective DePuy Hip Implants

2011-12-02 - Click on logo image to view video of Sheller, P.C. attorney Jamie Sheller on the evening CBS Philadelphia television news broadcast with two of her clients suffering severe and in one case nearly fatal side effects from the defective DePuy Hip Implants.

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NEWS: Attorney Claudine Homolash selected for The Justinian Society

2011-11-21 - Attorney Claudine Homolash selected for membership in the Justinian Society of Philadelphia, a legal organization comprised of attorneys, judges and law students of Italian-ancestry.

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IN THE NEWS: Attorney Stephen Sheller comments on the potential legal issues in the Penn State sexual abuse allegations

2011-11-21 - Attorney Stephen Sheller appeared on The American Law Journal to comment on the legal issues faced by Penn State in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse allegations.

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NEWS: Sheller, P.C. releases new video series, "What Is a Whistleblower Claim?"

2011-10-05 - What you need to know--and why Sheller, P.C. is the choice of whistleblowers. Sheller, P.C. attorneys answer the most frequently asked questions about whistleblower claims: what are they, who can file, what the process entails, how to prepare, what is "first to file," protecting your identity, employer retaliation, whether you should file your own claim, what reward could you receive and much more.

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IN THE NEWS: Sheller 'Live Stop' Class Action, Story of Sheller Client in the Philadelphia Daily News

2011-09-29 - Philadelphia Daily News columnist Ronnie Polaneczky tells the story of Attorney Stephen Sheller's clients, Brian Walsh and his son Dalton. Walsh was taking his sick son to the emergency room when he was pulled over for a 'Live Stop.' The police did not follow policy to ensure Walsh and his son had transportation, leaving Walsh and his son Dalton on the street. Attorney Sheller has filed class action on behalf of dozens of drivers who were left on the street following 'Live Stop.'

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IN THE NEWS: Attorney Jamie Sheller Quoted by Business Insurance on Data Breach Issues

2011-06-09 - PHILADELPHIA—Cyber liability plaintiffs are experiencing more success in the courts, significantly increasing potential costs for companies that have experienced data breaches . . . Jamie L. Sheller, principal at Sheller P.C. in Philadelphia, said plaintiff attorneys have gotten more adept at moving cyber liability cases beyond motions to dismiss to the discovery stage. Ms. Sheller noted that the first mistake many companies make following a data breach “is to downplay the breach.” Because of regulations in most states requiring companies to disclose exposure of consumer information, the information will become public, she noted, and the initial denials will cause greater reputational damage. __Click icon for full story__

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NEWS: Sheller, P.C. Files Lawsuits Over Police 'Live Stop' Tactics

2011-06-01 - Sheller, P.C. attorneys file on behalf of two clients (UPDATE: now over 100 clients as of October, 2011). The complaints say the 'Live Stop" put them and their families in potentially dangerous circumstances and raised constitutional questions.

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WHISTLEBLOWER WEBINAR: Attorneys Stephen Sheller and Claudine Homolash present LexisNexis program

2011-04-05 - Attorneys Stephen Sheller and Claudine Homolash were featured presenters for the LexisNexis webinar "Whistleblowers: Friend or Foe to Industry, Litigation & Society?" The webinar explored the process of a whistleblower qui tam claim in depth, from the perspective of the relator, attorneys, investigators, and others.

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NEWS: Sheller, P.C. Attorneys Recognized as 2011SuperLawyers®

2011-04-04 - The national law firm of Sheller, P.C. announces the selection of four attorneys as Pennsylvania SuperLawyers® and one as Rising Star for 2011. Stephen A. Sheller and Brian J. McCormick, Jr. are Top 100 Philadelphia and Top 100 Pennsylvania SuperLawyers®, and Jamie L. Sheller is in the Top 50 Women Pennsylvania SuperLawyers®. Claudine Homolash is a 2011 Pennsylvania SuperLawyer® Rising Star and Albert J. Brooks is Pennsylvania SuperLawyer® for 2011. The selections continue the ongoing, annual recognition of Sheller, P.C. attorneys as “top tier” practitioners in the legal profession.

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IN THE NEWS: Attorney Stephen Sheller Interviewed by FOX on 'Live Stop' Traffic Enforcement Class Action

2011-04-02 - Video now available: Attorney Stephen Sheller interviewed on Philadelphia FOX 29 evening news about legal action concerning Philadelphia's "Live Stop" program. The city impounds vehicles whose drivers, when stopped by police officers, are lacking proper documentation. The issues are, first, is the statute legal, and second, is the city in violation of their own procedures that say the driver and passengers are not to be abandoned on any city street or highway. Attorney Sheller filed suit against the city in May of 2011.

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NEWS: Attorney Stephen Sheller files suit claiming Philly cops use 'live stop' statute to seize cars illegally

2011-03-31 - After Philly police confiscate car under "live-stop" statute, Sheller sues. Danielle Sheller planned to spend last Friday afternoon with her fiance at a West Philadelphia florist, looking at flowers for their wedding. Instead, on the way, police pulled Sheller over, citing an expired registration for the car she was driving. The officers immediately had the car towed and impounded under the city's "live-stop" statute, aimed at keeping illegal drivers off the streets. Then, according to Sheller, the police drove off, leaving Sheller and her fiancé on the corner of 58th Street and Woodland Avenue. Sheller's father, Center City lawyer Stephen Sheller, who owns the car, didn't think it was all that funny. He and his daughter are suing the Police Department and the Parking Authority, arguing that the officers violated the department's rules when they left the couple on the street. The lawsuit, filed this week in Common Pleas Court, also alleges that the live-stop law is unconstitutional. Sheller and his daughter are seeking an injunction against the law, as well as restitution and damages for themselves and others whose cars have been towed under the statute.

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NEWS: Jury Finds Risperdal Manufacturer Violated Consumer Laws; Sheller Attorneys Continue to Pursue Justice for Injured Children

2011-03-24 - A jury concluded.that the manufacturer of Risperdal, a unit of the New Jersey based Johnson & Johnson violated consumer-protection laws by sending South Carolina doctors a misleading letter about the safety and effectiveness of the antipsychotic drug Risperdal®.The attorneys at Sheller, P.C. have filed lawsuits and continue to build cases for other clients.

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TEMPLE U. LAW SCHOOL ROSS MEMORIAL LECTURE: Stephen Sheller Presents Lecture

2011-03-17 - Attorney Stephen Sheller presented the Edward J. Ross Memorial Lecture in the Duane Morris LLP Moot Court Room. In the lecture, "Saints and Evil-Doers" Attorney Sheller related his experience as a lawyer representing individuals against some of the largest multi-national corporations in the world. He was and continues to be lauded for his representation of whistleblowers and pursuit of public and governmental justice, bringing pharmaceutical and other corporate wrongdoing to the Department of Justice recently garnering over $4.2 billion in recovery for the U.S. Government and taxpayers. Sheller also shared with the audience his legal efforts in the public interest, including Bush v. Gore during the 2000 U.S. Presidential election. Other career events included representing the Black Panthers during a contentious and racially charged era. Sheller charged law students with the responsibility to achieving justice while advancing their skills in and dedication to the law.

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NEWS: Attorney Stephen Sheller Honored With First "Pioneer" Award at AAJ Conference

2011-02-04 - Stephen A. Sheller, Esquire, founder and Managing Partner of Sheller, P.C., was presented with the first annual Pioneer Award by the Tobacco Control Resource Center at the American Association for Justice Winter Convention in Miami, Florida.

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IN THE NEWS: Kenneth Smith Interviewed About Gulf Oil Spill Claims by ABC-TV affiliate

2011-02-02 - Attorney Kenneth Smith was interviewed by the Biloxi, MS area ABC-TV affiliate about Gulf Oil Spill Claims. Smith and a local attorney held informational meetings for casino and other types of workers, discussing the types of claims, how to file and why having a lawyer involved is crucial to protecting workers' rights.

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NEWS: Sheller Attorneys Win Class Cert. in 'Light' Tobacco, Potential Actual Damages of Billions for Consumers in Minnesota

2010-12-28 - Attorneys Stephen Sheller and Martha Wivell represent plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit certified by the Minnesota Court of Appeals alleging that Philip Morris defrauded smokers of Marlboro Light cigarettes in that state. Filed in 2001, the class action could open the door to actual damages of total purchases in the billions of dollars for smokers who bought the cigarettes in the state between 1972 and 2004. The potential recovery of purchase price could be tens of thousands per smoker. “This could be the largest fraud perpetrated on consumers in the United States, even bigger than Madoff” says Sheller, once actual and punitive damages are determined. Although it's not yet time to contact attorneys and join the class action, smokers in Minnesota are encouraged to gather records of Marlboro Lights cigarette purchases from 1972-2004. Return to Sheller.com for more information as litigation progresses. For commentary and debate from Attorney Stephen Sheller on 'Light' tobacco litigation and class action certification, see video (being updated as the story continues to develop).

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NEWS: McCormick on Trial Team for $1.8M Award

2010-12-13 - Attorney Brian J. McCormick, Jr. was on the trial team in Minnesota for the first test case of injuries from the drug Levaquin, garnering $700,000 in compensatory damages and $1.15 in punitive damages. The jury verdict for plaintiff John Schedin is the bellwether case in what could result in nearly 3,000 additional lawsuits. In addition to the national reach of Levaquin litigation, McCormick is on the plaintiffs liaison committee in the New Jersey lawsuits.

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LEGAL PUBLICATIONS NEWS: Sheller, P.C. #1 settlement in Pennsylvania, 2010

2010-11-30 - Sheller, P.C. is recognized by American Lawyer Media publications for the largest settlement in Pennsylvania in 2010 for their representation of whistleblower James Wetta in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice, resulting in a $520 million settlement.

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NEWS: Claudine Homolash named 2010 "Awesome Attorney" in Main Line Magazine

2010-11-01 - Attorney Claudine Homolash is named 2010 "Awesome Attorney" in product liability law by the Philadelphia "Main Line Magazine"

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NEWS: Jamie Sheller is Featured Presenter at DePuy Hip Implant Recall Litigation Conference, November 3, 2010

2010-10-28 - NEWS: Sheller, P.C. co-managing partner Jamie Sheller is featured presenter at the November 3, 2010 litigation conference on the hip implant recall litigation conference at the Miami Beach Fountainebleau resort. The conference will address a number of key issues in the litigation representing plaintiffs, including case facts, medical issues, damages and settlement issues, best practices in Medicare reporting, and ethical considerations. Attorney Sheller's presentation and others will be available in multimedia formats for those unable attend, contact Allison Emery at 484-324-2755.

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NEWS: Kenneth Smith Featured Speaker at Gulf Oil Spill Conference in Miami Beach, November 4-5, 2010

2010-10-06 - Attorney Kenneth Smith is featured speaker at the HB Litigation Conference "Oil in the Gulf - Litigation and Insurance Coverage." Smith's presentation "The Oil Spill and Related Health Impact on the General Population and Workers" takes place Thursday afternoon, November 4 2010 at the Fountainebleau Miami Beach.

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NEWS: Kenneth Smith Featured Speaker on Gulf Oil Spill Program, October 20, 2010

2010-10-05 - Attorney Kenneth Smith is featured speaker at the HB Litigation Conference "Evaluating Business Loss & Interruption Cause by the Gulf Oil Spill." Smith's presentation centers on "Legal Presentation of Business Loss and Working with Experts on Oil Related Claims." The audiocast program airs October 20, 2010, 2:00pm ET - 4:30pm ET.

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NEWS: Stephen Sheller quoted in New York Times article "Side Effects May Include Lawsuits"

2010-10-03 - Stephen A. Sheller, Esq. was quoted on the Business Section front page of the Sunday New York Times. The article "Side Effects May Include Lawsuits" quoted Sheller commenting on pharmaceutical industry marketing practices of antipsychotic drugs, False Claims Act, and qui tam whistleblower lawsuits. Click "view details" for complete article.

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IN THE COMMUNITY: Stephen Sheller throws first pitch at Philadelphia Phillies

2010-09-09 - Stephen Sheller, Esq., Founding Partner of Sheller, P.C., threw the first pitch at the July 6, 2010 “Salvation Army Night” Philadelphia Phillies game. Long a supporter of the Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia, Attorney Sheller and wife Sandy Sheller were recently honored with "The Salvation Army Others Award", given to those who exhibit extraordinary service on behalf of others and exceptional service to The Army and community. Joining Attorney Sheller at the game were daughter Jamie Sheller, one of the “Top 50 Women Lawyers in Pennsylvania” and grandson Beau. Click "view details" to see photos.

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IN THE COMMUNITY: Stephen Sheller Honored by U.S. Commanding General for Iraq for Dedication to PA National Guard

2010-08-17 - Stephen Sheller, Sheller, P.C. founding partner, was recently recognized for his continued support and dedication of the Pennsylvania National Guard. The U.S. Commanding General for Iraq, Raymond T. Odierno, sent a plaque and framed flag that originally flew at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. All divisions of the Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guard have a long and valiant past, with many considered the most battle-tested in the United States. The First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry often served as President George Washington's personal Guard. The 28th Infantry Division, known as the “Keystone Division,” is the oldest continuously serving in the U.S. Army serving throughout all of our nation’s major conflicts. The 111th Fighter, 193rd Special Operations, 171st Air Refueling and 213th Area Support Wings are each revered for their contributions to one of the most active, proud, and successful Guards in the country. Attorney Sheller is a long-time supporter of the troops as well as other non-profits, agencies and educational institutions including the Greater Philadelphia Salvation Army, Drexel University and others.

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NEWS: Court ruling allows Sheller, P.C. to proceed with consumer lawsuit against the cell phone industry

2010-07-09 - Sheller, P.C. attorney Brian J. McCormick, Jr. was instrumental in defeating an effort by the cell phone industry to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a client challenging the way cell phone companies promote their product. The primary claim is that the cell phone industry has failed to disclose the safety debate regarding cell phones. The litigation alleges mobile-phone companies failed to make consumers aware of possible health risks and the lack of consensus among scientists on cellphone safety. The plaintiff brought the claims on behalf of herself and the District’s general public. Discovery is now set to proceed in the litigation, which hopes to further vindicate consumer rights in the District of Columbia. Click below for the 84-page opinion of Judge A. Franklin Burgess, Jr. of the District of Columbia Superior Court.

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NEWS BP Oilspill: Sheller, P.C. Attorneys in Florida to assist affected individuals with claims and in class action

2010-07-07 - In addition to filing the first class action on the BP Oilspill in June, Sheller, P.C. has a legal team in Florida. For more information and to receive a victim resource guide, see link in news story.

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NEWS: Jamie Sheller in Law.com and Legal Intelligencer on Paxil Birth Defects Cases

2010-06-23 - Jamie Sheller is interviewed as an expert on Paxil birth defects litigation, commenting on GlaxoSmithKline's agreement to settle nearly 200 cases. As co-counsel, Ms. Sheller's Paxil case decided Fall 2009 was the bellwether case on the issue. The law.com article went viral on pharma "insider" websites.

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NEWS: Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation Announces Sheller Scholarships

2010-06-11 - The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Foundation, Inc. announces the Stephen and Sandy Sheller Scholarship program. Funded by the Sheller Family Foundation, the Stephen and Sandy Sheller Scholarship is available to students at PASSHE universities that are pursuing degrees leading to careers in law or in art therapy.

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NEWS: Sheller, P.C. attorneys honored once again as SuperLawyers®, 2010

2010-05-25 - The law firm of Sheller, P.C. is proud to announce the selection of Stephen A. Sheller, Jamie L. Sheller, Brian J. McCormick, Jr. and Albert J. Brooks as Pennsylvania SuperLawyers® for 2010. Sheller, P.C. attorney Claudine Homolash was also recognized, selected as a 2010 Pennsylvania Rising Star. The SuperLawyer® designation is a unique distinction bestowed on a small, select number of attorneys nationally.

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NEWS: Shellers Sponsor Pennsylvania National Guard Exhibit at the National Liberty Museum

2010-05-13 - Sponsored by Stephen and Sandy Sheller, “Civilian in Peace/Soldier in War” is part of Philadelphia’s National Liberty Museum’s third-floor “Awards of Valor” gallery. According to the museum’s Jan Griesemer, the permanent display honoring the Pennsylvania Guard is the only such exhibit in the state.

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NEWS: $520 Million Brings Total Sheller Pharma Whistleblower Settlements to $4.2 Billion

2010-04-27 - NEWS: Sheller, P.C. is Primary Counsel for Record-Breaking $520 Million Whistleblower Civil Settlement in April 2010, Bringing Total qui tam Pharma Settlements to More Than $4.2 Billion in 15 Months. CLICK IMAGE FOR VIDEO

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CONSUMER ALERT: Sheller, P.C. Attorneys investigating injuries from recalled Nissan vehicles

2010-03-04 - Sheller, P.C. Attorneys are investigating the Nissan recall to represent consumers who may have been harmed by faulty brake pedal and fuel guage defects.

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CONSUMER ALERT: Sheller, P.C. investigating injuries reported by drivers of Toyotas, concern mounts over accidents in models not listed in recall

2010-03-04 - Sheller, P.C. expands scope of Toyota injuries investigation. According to ABC News: Despite assurances by Toyota Executives that safety recalls are solving its potential fatal car problems, ten new complaints submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration charge that the recall fix is not working and that problems with sudden acceleration have continued.

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NEWS: Stephen Sheller quoted on front page of San Francisco Chronicle

2010-03-01 - Stephen Sheller quoted on front page of the San Francisco Chronicle about the tie between California officials and drugmakers.

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NEWS: Stephen Sheller quoted in Legal Intelligencer story about Toyota litigation

2010-02-18 - Sheller, P.C.'s Stephen Sheller was the lead interview in The Legal Intelligencer article "Recalls Put Toyota Under Lawyers' Microscope." The firm is representing an increasing number of clients in both personal injury cases involving Toyota vehicles and class action suits in which Toyota owners allege that they've suffered economic harm due to the decreased value of their vehicles. View details to see .pdf of article.

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NEWS: Sheller, P.C. Attorneys are featured faculty for Toyota Recall Litigation Conference

2010-02-17 - Attorneys Stephen Sheller and Jamie Sheller are featured faculty for a March 16, 2010 teleconference for attorneys learning about the Toyota recalls.

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NEWS: Jamie Sheller interviewed in The Philadelphia Inquirer about her client injured by MTD Snowthrower

2010-02-14 - Sheller, P.C. attorney Jamie Sheller was interviewed and pictured in the Business section of Sunday's Philadelphia Inquirer about her client's son being injured by the wheel rim explosion of an MTD Snowthrower.

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NEWS UPDATE Toyota Recall: Sheller, P.C. Filing National Class Action Against Toyota

2010-02-11 - Stephen Sheller quoted regarding the firm's filing of national class actions against Toyota. The Sheller, P.C. firm has expertise in successful motor vehicle class action litigation including manufacturing defects, consumer fraud, and injury.

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PROFILE: Judge Sandra Moss

2010-02-03 - Claudine Homolash profiles Judge Sandra Moss in the recent issue of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers VERDICT magazine, v. 2009-2010, Issue 3.

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NEWS: Stephen Sheller interviewed on WHYY about Whistleblower/False Claims Act cases

2010-02-02 - Stephen Sheller interviewed "Why people blow the whistle, and what they get out of it" on WHYY-NPR. Audio link listed in story.

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NEWS: New Paxil Birth Defects Cases

2010-01-25 - Sheller, P.C. attorneys are preparing for intake of what could be hundreds of cases involving the use of Paxil by women whose babies suffered birth defects. Jamie Sheller and team won the first verdict nationwide of $2.5 million, opening the door for what may be over 600 similar cases. The lawsuit on behalf of a Pennsylvania mother and her son alleged that the manufacturers of the antidepressant Paxil knew the drug could cause birth defects but witheld the information to continue reaping record profits.

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NEWS UPDATE: Sheller plans filing twenty to thirty more Risperdal/ Invega cases

2010-01-08 - Boys and young men injured by serious side effects including breast development are represented by Sheller, P.C. in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Twenty to thirty similar cases will soon be filed; ten cases have been filed in New Jersey. Lawsuits against the drug manufacturers also name a medical "ghostwriting" company who published articles on the drugs. Click headline of this news item to see Philadelphia Inquirer article.

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NEWS: Sheller, P.C. Files Lawsuits Against Manufacturers of Antipsychotic Drugs Risperdal and Invega

2010-01-07 - Ten cases represent boys and young men injured by serious side effects including the growth of breasts.

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CONSUMER ALERT: Recalled Flu Vaccine Prompts Sheller, P.C. Investigation

2009-12-17 - If your child was given a flu shot, it may be one of the 800,000 recalled. Contact Sheller, P.C. immediately to learn your rights as a consumer.

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NEWS: Sheller, P.C. attorney Jamie Sheller featured faculty for Paxil Birth Defects Litigation Teleconference

2009-12-17 - Jamie Sheller was featured faculty for a December litigation teleconference on her representation of clients in Paxil birth defects cases. Sheller discussed her bellwether case which garnered a $2.5 million jury verdict.

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NEWS: Sheller, P.C. attorney Jamie Sheller appears on special broadcast of The American Law Journal

2009-12-07 - Jamie Sheller appeared on a special broadcast of The American Law Journal on Philadelphia's CNN-News affiliate WFMZ. Sheller discussed her representation of the client and $2.5 million jury verdict in the first Paxil birth defects case. The program streamed live on the internet and was posted on blogs in the U.S. and U.K.

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IN THE COMMUNITY: Sheller Family Supports the Philadelphia Salvation Army

2009-12-06 - Founding partner Stephen Sheller of Sheller, P.C. and his daughter attorney Jamie Sheller joined other volunteers Sunday, December 6 to help The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia serve a special holiday dinner to an estimated 650 homeless and underprivileged individuals and families.

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IN THE COMMUNITY: Shellers honored at National Philanthropy Day Awards

2009-11-19 - Stephen & wife Sandy Sheller were honored at the 24th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon November 19, 2009 presented by The Philadelphia Foundation and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Philadelphia Chapter.

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VERDICT: Jamie Sheller represents client in $2.5 million Paxil birth defects verdict

2009-10-13 - Attorney Jamie Sheller represented a mother who said Paxil manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline continued to promote the drug while withholding evidence that it caused significant birth defects.

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VERDICT: Sheller, P.C. Whistleblower Case: $2.3 Billion Settlement

2009-09-02 - Pfizer Inc. ignored a 2005 FDA Warning Letter to stop promoting its antibiotic Zyvox@ as clinically superior to the significantly less expensive, generic vancomycin when its own FDA-approved label indicated otherwise. The drug giant also defrauded federal and state taxpayers by marketingZyvox off-label, according to a qui fam whistleblower complaint filed by Sheller, p.C. attorneys and other documents unsealed with today's $2.3 billion Pflzer settlement.

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VERDICT: Sheller, P.C. Whistleblower Case: $1.4 Billion Settlement

2009-01-15 - Sheller, P.C.'s whistleblower/qui tam clients help U.S. government recover $1.4 billion record settlement and criminal fine in Eli Lilly & Company Zyprexa marketing case

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2000 Election NEWS: Bush v. Gore Palm Beach County Citizens Attorney Stephen Sheller interviewed on CNN's

2000-11-14 - Sheller, P.C. attorney Stephen Sheller represented citizens of Palm Beach County in the Presidential election of 2000 in Bush v. Gore ballot recount.

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CONSUMER ALERT: Is there a link between antidepressants and Autism?

0000-00-00 - In what the Wall Street Journal calls "preliminary but provocative," a new study finds women who take antidepressants during pregnancy have a moderately higher risk of having a child with autism. The correlation of prescription drugs and vaccines with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) continues to be a controversial topic. The authors of the research study caution that the number of children exposed prenatally to SSRI's in the study was low and that further studies are needed to validate these results. Sheller, P.C. attorneys are monitoring the latest research and will provide information as it becomes available.

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