New Study Finds Prescribers Contributed to Opioid Crisis
Surgeons may be contributing to the opioid crisis by overprescribing after procedures, according to new report.
Cardinal Health Fined for Violating Federal Opioid Guidelines
Cardinal Health allegedly did not report suspicious opioid orders to the DEA and has been fined $44 million.
Does Nike Discriminate Against Pregnant Women? Some Female Athletes Think So.
Nike recently found itself the target of pregnancy discrimination accusations.
Settlement Reached in Medical Malpractice Suits Against Newburyport Psychiatrist
Dr. Keith R. Ablow recently agreed to settle medical malpractice lawsuits against him that alleged he took advantage of patients while treating them for depression.
Terrance Lewis, Exonerated After Life Sentence, to Sue Philadelphia for Wrongful Imprisonment
Police allegedly failed to follow up on compelling leads, opting instead to frame Lewis for murder.
Appeals Court Will Let Student Loan Borrower Pursue Company That ‘Forgot’ Repayment Options
Great Lakes Educational Loan Services pushed Nicole Nelson into forbearance and deferment, never telling her she could qualify for income-based repayment plans.
Patient Dies of Bedsore in Jackson Hospital Due to Neglect
Patient dies of bedsore in Jackson Hospital. Jury finds hospital responsible and awards the family $5 million.
Nursing Home Resident Accused of Beatings, Staff Doesn’t Report It
Nursing home resident is allegedly attacking others who live there and staff has not addressed the threat.
Spotify Settles 2 Copyright Infringement Lawsuits
Late last month, Spotify agreed to settle two copyright infringement lawsuits.
Motel 6 Will Pay $12m for Sharing Guest Lists with Immigration Enforcement
It’s not the first time Motel 6 has been accused of feeding guest lists to I.C.E., either.