Archive for August 15, 2005

Hawaii Hospital Served With $10 Million Malpractice Suit

A Guam woman who was treated for hypertension at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii is suing the facility, claiming that negligent actions on the part of the staff left her with permanent injuries.

Men Allege Physician and Pharmacists Contributed to Drug Addiction

Two brothers residing in Cape Cod have filed separate medical malpractice lawsuits against their physician, who they accuse of overprescribing painkillers, as well as several local pharmacists who filled those prescriptions.

Woman Left Paralyzed By Surgery Awarded $700,000

On Friday, a jury in Roanoke, Virginia awarded $700,000 to a woman who became paralyzed from the waist down following spinal surgery at a facility in southwest Virginia.

Wrongful death suit claims Taser misrepresented safety of stun gun

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- A suit against Taser filed in Maricopa County Tuesday claims the company misrepresented the safety of its product.

TSA Considers Loosening Ban on Knives and Razorblades

The Transportation Security Administration is considering several proposed changes to passenger screening procedures including lifting the ban on knives and razorblades aboard aircraft.

Former Cendant Exec Must Pay Full Restitution

A former Cendant executive has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and a $3.27 billion fine after being found guilty of securities fraud.

Time Warner Agrees to $2.5 Billion Class Action Settlement

A $2.5 billion settlement has been reached with Time Warner Inc. and its auditor to resolve securities fraud charges against the media giant.

Santa Clara Inmate's Death Reportedly Caused by Heart Attack

Santa Clara County's investigation of Carlos Gracia's death has revealed that the inmate died from a heart attack. However, Gracia's family still maintains that Carlos was provided inadequate medical attention after suffering a head injury related seizure during booking.

Parents sue driver in New Jersey graduation night car crash death

CLIFFSIDE PARK, New Jersey -- A New Jersey couple whose daughter was killed in a car crash on the night of her graduation is suing the driver of the vehicle in which she was riding, whom police say had been drinking.

Product Liability Verdict Upheld

An appellate panel in Albany, New York, upheld a verdict awarding damages to the plaintiff in a product liability suit involving a defective razor.

Physician Faces Series of Malpractice Suits

An osteopath in Toledo, Washington is accused of five separate instances of malpractice ranging from providing substandard care to over-prescribing deadly medications.