Archive for October 03, 2005

Connecticut Legalizes Civil Unions

Connecticut's new civil union law took effect Saturday, October 1. In addition to legal recognition of their union, this new law gives same-sex couples the same legal rights as heterosexual couples.

Nashville police restrict Taser use to police supervisors

NASHVILLE -- Following a Taser-related death, Metro Nashville has taken the devices off of the front lines and restricted their use to supervisors.

Civil Suit Over Ohio Crash with Volunteer Firefighter Appealed

An appeal has been filed in an Ohio lawsuit by a man who was injured when his car was rear-ended by that of a volunteer firefighter responding to an emergency call.

21 Killed As Tour Boat Capsizes

Twenty-one tourists were killed on Sunday when a 40-foot cruiser known as the Ethan Allen capsized on Lake George, 50 miles north of Albany.

Mother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Doctor

A woman in White Haven, Pennsylvania is suing a doctor who she claims caused her son's death by negligently prescribing large doses of pain medications.