Labor and Delivery Complications Have Skyrocketed, according to Agency’s Report
Labor and Delivery Complications Have Skyrocketed, according to Agency’s Report
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Vermont Files Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturer Purdue Pharma
Vermont is the latest state to sue Connecticut-based Purdue Pharma L.P. over its opioid drug, OxyContin, joining many others in the fight against the large manufacturer for sparking a nationwide epidemic. The state is accusing the company of using deceptive marketing practices to advertise its painkillers as an appropriate treatment for chronic pain. Vermont Attorney
Lawsuit Accusing President Trump of ‘Inciting to Riot’ is Dismissed
Earlier this week, a lawsuit against President Trump was dismissed. The suit was filed by three protesters who accused the president of ‘inciting to riot’ after “they were roughed up at a March 2016 campaign rally in Louisville, Kentucky during Trump’s White House run.” The decision to dismiss the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said they “did not state a valid claim under Kentucky law against Trump or his campaign, and Trump’s speech was protected by the First Amendment because he did not specifically advocate violence.” The suit was dismissed on a 3-0 vote.
Eighteen Maddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller Attorneys on 2019 Best Lawyers® List
Our friends at Maddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller, P.C., located in Southfield, MI, recently announced that 18 of its attorneys have been included in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.
John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Over Problem that May Cause Crashes
If you own a John Deere utility vehicle, you may be interested in a recent recall issued by the company. Earlier this week, John Deere announced a recall of more than 4,000 Gator utility vehicles sold in the U.S. after the company discovered a “hardware problem that could cause crashes.”
Frat’s Alcohol Hazing Ritual Leads to Fatal Injuries, Lawsuit Settlement
The parents of Timothy Piazza, who suffered fatal injuries at a fraternity house in 2017 at Penn State, filed a lawsuit against Beta Theta Pi and a settlement has now been reached. Piazza died after consuming a toxic amount of alcohol and suffered head and abdominal injuries from falling as a result of a hazing
Woman’s Disease Goes Undiagnosed, Hospital to Pay $28 Million
Woman’s Disease Goes Undiagnosed, Hospital to Pay $28 Million
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Fatal Black Road Crash
In 2016, a car accident happened along “Joliet’s stretch of Black Road near the bridge traveling over Interstate 55.” Earlier this month, a wrongful death lawsuit was filed at the Will County Courthouse in connection with the accident that claimed one of the passenger’s life, Joylene Bournas.
Former Piggly Wiggly Employees Set to Split $8.7M, Thanks to Recent Settlement
Earlier this month, a judge ruled in favor of nearly 6,600 former Piggly Wiggly employees who sued the now collapsed Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co. over lost retirement benefits and approved an $8.7 million settlement to be split between the former employees. According to the agreement, about a third of the money will be spent to pay for attorney fees, meaning the average payout per employee will be less than $1,000.
Peruvian Immigrant Settles with Alaska Police Over Arrest
A Peruvian immigrant in Alaska settled a lawsuit with Palmer police after its officers detained 38-year old Alex Caceda on civil immigration charges. The settlement, announced by the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska, curbs its litigation in exchange for $50,000, an official apology and changes to Palmer police procedure. Procedural changes, writes the Kansas City Star,