Pain Management Doctor Running “Pill Mill”
The pain management doctor, Fathalla Mashali, was found to be running what investigators refer to as a “pill mill”, prescribing medications to addicts.
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HANGUP Act To Cut Down On Collection And Agency Calls
The HANGUP Act was put into action on Wednesday, which aims to cut down on the number of these calls received from government contractors.
Kids II Oball Rattles Recalled Due To Choking Hazard
When parents buy toys for their children from the store, they expect them to be safe. They certainly don’t expect a toy as simple as a rattle to ever be recalled. Well, it happened. A popular infant toy, the Kids II Oball Rattle, has been recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission due to a choking hazard.
Attorney’s Pants Catch Fire — During An Arson Case
Stephen Gutierrez blames a defective e-cigarette battery for causing his clothing to catch fire while arguing an arson case.
Report Exposes Safety And Wage Issues With Federal Contractors
Elizabeth Warren releases a report concerning safety issues and underpaid workers for companies on federal contracts.
Caribbean Cruises Right Into A Lawsuit
A federal judge in Illinois signed off on the $76 million settlement deal finalizing a class action lawsuit against Caribbean Cruise Line on Thursday.
Uber Looks For a Life Line In COO Search
Uber looks for a life line for its current negative reputation in a search for a COO.
Metlife Has Agreed to $32.5 Million Payout for Racial Discrimination
Metlife has agreed to pay $32.5 million to more than 600 financial service representatives, past and present, in a racial discrimination lawsuit.
Aiken Ordered to Pay Millions to Triple Amputee
Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ordered to pay almost $14 million in damages to a triple amputee patient in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Iowa Business and Labor Square Off Over House Bill
Business and industry leaders went head to head with labor representatives on Wednesday over the future of Iowa’s workers’ compensation system.