Archive for September 08, 2005

Vietnam Hero to Face Merck in Next Vioxx Trial

Trenton, New Jersey -- The nation's second Vioxx court case, brought by a decorated Vietnam War veteran, is set to begin September 12 in Atlantic City.

Six-Year Sentence for Drug Dealer

A thirty-year-old man from Austin, Texas who pleaded guilty to drug and weapons charges faces six years in prison.

Parents of Stillborn Child Lodge Complaint Against U.K. Hospital

An Essex couple has filed a formal medical negligence complaint against Princess Alexandra Hospital, alleging that several mistakes and oversights contributed to the death of their daughter, who was delivered stillborn.

Recall of Defective Gas Grills Announced

Popular gas grills from two manufacturers are the subject of separate recalls due to defective hoses that can present a potential fire hazard.

Nursing Home in Hawaii Faces Lawsuit from State Attorney General

Hawaii attorney general, Mark J. Bennett, filed a lawsuit against a nursing home in Kapolei after one of its residents was taken to an area hospital for injuries allegedly sustained at the facility.

Case against city in porch collapse suit will go forward

CHICAGO -- A judge denied the city's request to be dropped from a wrongful death lawsuit Friday over a 2003 porch collapse that killed 13 people.

Parents of Disabled Man Sue Group Home For Self-Inflicted Burn Injuries

The parents of Ivan Smith, 29, have filed a lawsuit against Bancroft Neurohealth group home for severe burn injuries that Smith inflicted upon himself under the home's supervision.

Product Safety Concerns Force Recall of 5 Million Vehicles

Two of the world's largest automakers, Ford and Toyota, separately announced major vehicle recalls this week in the wake of numerous complaints about product safety and performance.