RAPTIVA - PHASED WITHDRAWAL

Genentech and the FDA have notified healthcare professionals of the voluntary, phased withdrawal of Raptiva, a medication for treatment of psoriasis, from the U.S. market due to a potential risk to patients of developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). By June 8, 2009, Raptiva will no longer be available in the United States. Prescribers are being asked not to initiate Raptiva treatment for any new patients. Prescribers should immediately begin discussing with patients currently using Raptiva how to transition to alternative therapies. The FDA strongly recommends that patients work with their health care professional to transition to alternative therapies for psoriasis.

Read the complete MedWatch 2009 Safety Summary, including links to the Dear Healthcare Professional letter, the Dear Patient letter and the FDA statement, at:http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2009/safety09.htm#Raptiva

If you or someone you know has taken Raptiva, has been diagnosed with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) or has any other complications, please contact McChesney & Ortwerth, L.L.C. at (866) 211-3814 for a free claim evaluation.

Kathy Bridges v. Paul Buckley, et al. – An automobile accident case involving a orthopedic injuries.  Brian McChesney and Craig M. Ortwerth obtained a $600,000 verdict for the plaintiff.

Carl Williams v. Foodliner, et al. – An automobile accident case involving a traumatic brain injury and orthopedic injuries.  Brian McChesney and Craig M. Ortwerth obtained a $1.5 million settlement for the plaintiff.

BRAIN INJURY- Confidential settlement for 22 year-old client with traumatic brain injury, with resulting left hemisphere punctuate hemorrhages, subarachnoid hemorrhage and diffuse axonal injuries, as well as multiple fractures and orthopedic injuries.

Butler v. Davidson, d/b/a/ Davidson & Sons, et al. – An automobile accident case involving leg and spinal fracture injuries.  Brian McChesney and Craig M. Ortwerth obtained a $2.1 million verdict for the plaintiff.

Lori Rhodes v. Sunset Fireworks, et al. – A personal injury case involving second- and third-degree burns, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and a premature Caesarian section.  Brian McChesney and others obtained a significant settlement for the plaintiff.

Thomas v. Safeco Insurance Company – A declaratory judgment, insurance, and negligence case involving a skull fracture.  Brian McChesney and Craig M. Ortwerth obtained a $400,000 settlement for the plaintiff.

Confidential Settlement – Brian McChesney helped win a $7,580,000.00 settlement for a man who sustained a severe spinal cord injury and is now a quadriplegic as a result of a collision with a commercial truck.

Past results afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.

Brian McChesney and Craig Ortwerth are pleased to announce that they have been certified as members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (www.MillionDollarAdvocates.com).

The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Less than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.