Archive for September 30, 2005

Accusations of Judicial Misconduct In Marin County

Accusations of favoritism and corruption directed at the Marin Supreme Court are resurfacing after five years. Child advocates claim the cronyism exhibited by judges has forced many children to live with abusive parents.

Florida Ruling Favors Medical Malpractice Plaintiffs

A Florida Circuit Court has ruled that a law designed to implement a statewide "patient right to know" ballot initiative is unconstitutional because it limits who may obtain hospital records dealing with medical errors.

Prison Guards Charged with the Death of Female Prisoner

Four Tenesee prison guards have been charged with the death of prisoner Estelle Richardson. Richardson was found dead as a result of traumatic head and bodily injuries after a night in solitary confinement.

Washington Man Indicted for Sinking Squid Boat

Ahmet Artuner of Ferndale, Washington was indicted by a federal grand jury in Los Angeles for deliberately sinking his 73-foot fishing boat.

Judge Clears School of Liability in Student's Off-Campus Death

CAMDEN, N.J. -- A judge dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit that alleged school and state welfare agencies failed to supervise a notoriously truant student who died off campus.

Doctor Sued Over Prescription of Painkillers

A woman in Wichita, Kansas has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a doctor who she claims prescribed her powerful pain medications without explaining the dangers posed by the drugs.