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.
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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.
Family Awarded $750K Settlement After Child Dies from Croup
The family of Anabelle Black recently received a $750,000 settlement to end a wrongful death suit involving the child’s preventable death from croup.
Honduran Woman Delivers Stillborn Baby in Immigration Detention Center
While the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t consider stillbirths as in-custody deaths, the incident marks the fourth fatality in ICE facilities since December.
Skilled Immigrants Face Roadblocks Under Trump Administration
Under the Trump administration, H-1B visas have been issued at decreasing rates ever since the president took office.
Too Much Stuff
After nearly a century of industrial consumerist culture, we have too much stuff. As we start to unpack and purge, let’s find a different way to live.
Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Hotel and Parent Company is Settled
A settlement has been reached in a negligence lawsuit against hotel chain Embassy Suites and its parent company Hilton Worldwide after a guest was sexually assaulted.
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.
Boston Market Recalls Frozen Meals Due to Potential Plastic, Glass Contamination
Last week, more than 173,000 pounds of frozen Boston Market rib patties were recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with glass and plastic pieces.
Children’s Advocacy Groups Ask FTC to Investigate Facebook
Facing down a multi-billion fine from the F.T.C., Facebook is now being hounded by children’s advocates, who say the social media behemoth tricked kids into spending big money on games like Angry Birds and PetVille.