Mercy Hospital Hit with Wrongful Death Suit After 9-Month-Old Child Dies
Mercy Hospital is at the center of a new lawsuit that claims a doctor’s misdiagnosis resulted in the death of a 9-month-old boy.
Kool Smiles Hit With Medical Malpractice Allegations After Child’s Death
On December 16, 2017, two-year-old Zion Gastelum died after undergoing a dental procedure at a Kool Smiles dental office. Now, the boy’s family is alleging medical malpractice in a civil lawsuit.
Trump Might Declare State of Emergency for Border Wall Funding
With negotiations with Democrats going nowhere, President Trump says he may declare a state of emergency in a bid to end the government shutdown and build a border wall.
Immigration Lawsuit Curtailed by ICE Arrest
Roxana Orellana Santos was arrested for an immigration offense in 2008, sitting outside a restaurant and eating a sandwich. Eleven years later, her lawsuit was almost over–but ICE has again taken her into custody.
Researchers Note Expanded Treatment Options for Homeless Patients
Researchers suspect Massachusett’s opioid epidemic and an increase in Medicare coverage has caused an uptick in the state’s homeless population seeking medical care.
Mohawk Tribe Crippled by Opioid Crisis, Lawsuit Filed
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has filed a lawsuit in federal court against prescription drug makers and distributors claiming the companies downplayed the addictive effects of their products, which have crippled the community.
Candies Sold by Kentucky Company May be Contaminated with Hepatitis A
According to a recent recall notice, Bauer’s Candies, a Kentucky-based company, voluntarily recalled certain packages of Modjeskas, “individually-wrapped marshmallow candies dipped in chocolate or caramel” over concerns that the candies may be contaminated with hepatitis A.
Patients Receive Warning Letters Regarding Serious Bloodborne Infections
New Jersey health officials say thousands of patients of the HealthPlus Surgery Center in Saddle Brook may have been exposed to to HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Exposure to any one of these would be life-changing.
University of Michigan Pays $300K to Settle Whistleblower Suit
Last month, the University of Michigan agreed to pay $300,000 to settle a whistleblower lawsuit with a former employee who alleged that she was wrongfully terminated. The settlement agreement was signed on December 3.
Maryland Has Been Hit Hard by the Opioid Epidemic
Maryland had 48,000 opioid overdose deaths in 2017, and by July 1, 2018, 483 people in Baltimore had died of overdoses. This makes it one of the hardest hit states in the U.S.