NECC Suspects Claim No Complicity in Lethal Meningitis Outbreak
Two NECC executives in Massachusetts are contesting their guilty verdicts while another two employees face second-degree murder charges in Michigan.
Health & Medicine
Widow is Ready to Sue Army for Husband’s Stomach Cancer
Widow of Army vet is ready to sue over her husband’s missed stomach cancer, but the Feres Doctrine will likely ensure her case never makes it to trial.
Elementary School Pays Fine for Mold, Asbestos in Kindergarten Wing
An elementary school will pay a substantial fine for exposing its kindergarteners to mold and asbestos.
Research Suggests Cough Medicine Really Isn’t That Effective
There is no solid evidence that over-the-counter cough medicines work any better than old-fashioned homeopathic remedies.
Cardiologist Faces Sexual Battery Charges, Continues to Practice
A Smyrna, Tennessee cardiologist still has an active medical license even though he faces sexual battery charges.
Oklahoma Trial Underway Against Opioid Manufacturers
An Oklahoma trial against opioid manufacturers could act as a benchmark to determine what role the companies play in creating a nationwide epidemic.
AgeVital Pharmacy Settles Allegations of Fraud for $775,000
Florida pharmacy, AgeVital, is set to pay at least $775,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging fraud brought about by a patient who received unwanted medications.
Judge Clears Way for Price Lawsuit Against Insulin Manufacturers
Judge denies a motion to dismiss a case against three major drug companies over allegations of price gauging and making it too expensive for diabetics to obtain life-saving insulin.
Ohio Nursing Home Caregivers Indicted on Multiple Charges
Several nurses employed at Whetstone Gardens and Care Center in Columbus, Ohio, have been indicted for charges including patient neglect, involuntary manslaughter, and forgery, among others.
Maryland Considering Bill to Treat Opioid Addiction with Medical Marijuana
Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would list medical marijuana as an effective treatment option for opioid use disorder.