Archive for August 25, 2005

Illinois Governor Enacts Medical Malpractice Caps

Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed legislation Thursday that restricts the amount of damages that can be awarded to plaintiffs in medical malpractice lawsuits.

Man Pleading Guilty to Federal Drug Charges Receives 5 Year Sentence

Man from Webster, Massachusetts sentenced to five years in prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to federal drug offenses.

Texas Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Officer Who Shot Dog

BEAUMONT, Texas -- A state appeals court ruled that a police officer was justified in shooting and killing a Great Dane after it mauled a girl.

Quadriplegic Teen Files $12 Million Lawsuit for Injuries from Tragic Fall

Asher Mendonsa, 16, has filed a $12 million lawsuit in Chatanooga, Tennessee Circuit Court for injuries resulting from a slip and fall accident that rendered him a quadriplegic.

Judge in rail crossing death to hear case

ALASKA -- A wrongful death suit against Alaska Railroad will go to trial after a Superior Court judge denied half the railroad's motion for summary judgment Wednesday afternoon.

Woman Awarded $1.5 Million Following Unsuccessful Breast Reduction Surgery

A jury in Roanoke, Virginia found Dr. Carol Wray guilty of malpractice after one of her patients had to undergo a double mastectomy to correct injuries from breast reduction surgery that Wray performed.

TSA to Allow Corporate Aircraft Back at Reagan Airport

Beginning on October 18 the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin allowing some corporate aircraft to fly in and out of Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Gynecologist Faces Lawsuit After Patient Dies Following Routine Surgery

The family of a Texas woman who died from massive blood loss following a routine hysterectomy has filed suit against a Lubbock County gynecologist for negligence and medical malpractice.