Archive for September 21, 2005

Atlanta family files suit in Taser death

ATLANTA -- The family of a man who died after repeated Taser shocks at the Gwinnett jail has filed a federal lawsuit against members of the sheriff's department.

Student Suing Police Over Head Injury Arrested Again

University of Albany student currently involved in a personal injury lawsuit against police was arrested for assaulting both a police officer and a civilian.

Medical Expert Says Short-Term Vioxx Use Could Cause Heart Attack

Atlantic City, New Jersey -- A witness for the plaintiff in the case Humeston v. Merck & Co. testified Monday, contending that even one dose of Vioxx could be enough to trigger a heart attack

Twice-Convicted Drug Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years

Indiana drug dealer receives a 20-year sentence after being convicted of dealing both cocaine and methamphetamine.

Norovirus Suspected in Grand Canyon River Tour Sickness

Authorities continue to investigate the mysterious illness that has sickened close to 100 passengers over the past month on Colorado River tour boats.

Attorney Outlines Case Against Physicians Accused of Medical Malpractice

Opening arguments were held yesterday in the medical malpractice trial of several Pennsylvania doctors accused of contributing to the death of a four-year-old boy, who died from cardiac arrest.

Chicago hospital judged not liable for serious injury accident involving doctor

The Illinois Appellate Court this week upheld a lower court decision absolving a Chicago hospital of responsibility for a 1997 serious injury car accident caused by one of its doctors who fell asleep while driving.

FDA Announces Urgent Drug Recall

The drug, a solution used during heart-bypass surgeries, is contaminated with Gram-negative rod, a type of bacteria. The problem has already been linked to one death and two serious illnesses.