Pros and Cons of Selling Structured Settlement Loans
When injured parties win compensation in a lawsuit, the money is often disbursed in small, frequent payments known as structured settlements. They can prove useful to plaintiffs who want a regular source of income, especially if an injury has left them unable to work. Structured settlements are usually established in the form of an annuity policy, set up by the… Read more »
Bayer Agrees to Settlements for Yaz Gallbladder Lawsuits
In a case management order issued on March 19, 2013, Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals agreed to set aside $24 million in funds for Yaz and Yasmin lawsuit plaintiffs who sustained gallbladder injuries. The company has already paid out more than $1 billion to settle some 4,800 cases alleging blood clot injuries such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. Women… Read more »
