Archive for August 23, 2005

Nursing Home Staff Accused of Neglect

A lawsuit alleging neglect was filed against a nursing home in Tinley Park, Illinois after one of it's residents was found to have been suffering from gangrenous ulcers.

Woman Sues Planned Parenthood for Wrongful Birth

A woman who became pregnant despite injections of the contraceptive drug Depo Provera has filed a "wrongful birth" lawsuit against Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and a Northern California Planned Parenthood.

California Supreme Court Defines Parental Rights For Gay and Lesbian Couples

The California Supreme Court ruled that gay and lesbian couples who bear and raise a child together have the same parental rights and responsibilities as heterosexual parents.

Study Shows Possible Link Between Paxil and Suicidal Behavior

Norwegian researchers assert that the antidepressant Paxil causes the chances of suicide in adult patients; previously, suicidal behavior due to Paxil was only linked to children.

Royal Caribbean Launches World's Largest Cruise Ship

In a historic moment, Royal Caribbean's new 'Freedom of the Seas' cruise ship was moved from dry land to wet dock for its final month of construction.

Wrongful death suit filed in girder collapse case

CHICAGO, Ill. -- The family of a man killed in a bridge collapse at a construction site last week has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the construction company.

Passengers Stranded on Runway as Four Tires Blow on Jet

Hundreds of passengers found themselves stranded on a Detroit Metropolitan Airport runway when Northwest Airlines Flight 210 blew four tires during touchdown.

Ford, Oklahoma dealers sued over fatal New Mexico SUV crash

The family of three Oklahoma residents killed in a crash in New Mexico is suing Ford Motor Company and two Oklahoma Ford dealers, claiming defects in a 2001 Expedition led to their deaths.

West Bend Housewares Recalls Coffeemaker Carafes

Due to reports of burn injuries resulting from use of West Bend Housewares LLC's 10-cup Automatic Coffeemaker Carafes, the company has recalled all 10-cup carafes, including replacement carafes, to ensure the safety of their customers.

Widower's Malpractice Suit Reinstated by South Dakota Supreme Court

South Dakota's Supreme Court ordered a retrial of the medical malpractice case against a mental hospital and a doctor accused of failing to prevent a patient from killing herself.