Native American Community Disproportionately Crippled by Cancer
Native Americans are disproportionately affected by asbestos-related illnesses. Efforts are being made to lessen this impact and Native American communities are leading the way.
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Rutherford County Board of Education Hit with Lawsuit Alleging Autistic Student was Sexually Abused
The Rutherford County Board of Education was recently hit with a lawsuit filed by the parents of an autistic student over allegations that it stood by while their son was neglected and sexually assaulted at school.
Doctor Suspected of Causing More Than Two Dozen Patient Deaths
Mount Carmel Hospital System physician, Dr. William Husel, is accused of prescribing high levels of pain medications that led to the deaths of 28 patients.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency Doesn’t Curb Abuses at Private Prisons
I.C.E. relies on private contractors to operate many of its detention centers nationwide. A recently-released Department of Homeland Security reports indicates that I.C.E. may not be policing its contractors.
Cancer Treatment Protocol May Change Due to Opioid Epidemic
Prescription opioids have been identified as significant contributors to the overdose epidemic. There may be a need for new alternatives for cancer treatment.
Parents of Dead Penn State Student Timothy Piazza Sue Fraternity for Hazing and Negligence
After two years and several settlements, the parents of Penn State sophomore Timothy Piazza, killed during a fraternity drinking ritual, are suing 28 former members of Beta Theta Phi.
Drug Advertising is At an All-time High, According to Study
New study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association states drug advertising has skyrocketed across all mediums over the years.
Loop: Consumer Coup or Pig in Lipstick?
Tom Szaky’s new shopping platform, Loop, is being hailed as our savior from single use plastic waste, but real green solutions don’t scale up that well.
Family to Receive $1 Million in Inmate Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Family of Chicago man held in custody and denied medical treatment will settle for $1 million. The current state of Illinois’ correctional facility healthcare system is an ongoing issue.
Family of Chesapeake Man Files Lawsuit Against Citywide Protection Services, Inc., and Others Over Pokémon Go Death
Security guard Johnathan Cromwell, Citywide Protection Services, Inc., and Riverwalk Community Association, Inc. were recently named in a lawsuit filed by the family of Jiansheng Chen in connection to his 2017 death.