Archive for August 31, 2005

Prempro Class Action Suit Denied

A federal judge in Arkansas has denied class action status for three women attempting to sue drugmaker Wyeth.

Oregon Sues Vioxx Manufacturer

Portland, Oregon -- The State Treasurer sued Merck & Co., Inc. last week, alleging that the pharmaceutical giant failed to disclose risks associated with its popular painkiller Vioxx.

Michigan Court of Appeals Upholds Excessive Force Lawsuit

Michigan Court of Appeals judges have decided to support an excessive force lawsuit filed against a Benzie County Police Officer by allowing the case to be tried in front of a jury.

Lawsuit Against JetBlue Airways Dismissed

U.S. District Judge, Carol Bagley Amon, dismissed the lawsuit filed against JetBlue Airways for the unauthorized use of personal passenger information.

New Adoption Legislation in Illinois Protects Biological and Prospective Parents

Illinois governor signs adoption legislation that eliminates profiteering and establishes a bill of rights for biological and adoptive parents.

Courts Have No Authority To Compel Visitation

Family courts in four states have ruled that the court has no authorization to compel reluctant parents to exercise their visitation rights.

Sons sue Ford and local dealer in car crash death of parents

Two Texas men are suing Ford Motor Co. and an Oklahoma Ford dealer over the deaths of their parents in a 2003 New Mexico highway collision.

Illinois school districts to pay $1 million to man injured in bus crash

An Illinois man injured when his pickup struck a school bus that allegedly pulled in front of him abruptly will receive $1 million from the insurance company representing two school districts.

Ohio Couple Sues State Inspectors over Boy's Electrocution Death

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A Madison Township couple is suing state safety inspectors over the death of their son, who was electrocuted while waiting in line for a bumper car ride.