Archive for October 11, 2005

International Child Abductions Involving Military Parents On The Rise

Military officials report that international child abductions involving U.S. military personnel living overseas and their foreign spouses are becoming a widespread problem as global communication improves and overseas travel increases.

Wrongful death suit filed in pellet gun accident

The family of a man shot to death by a Utica police officer is filing a wrongful death suit.

ADD Drug Causes Suicidal Thoughts, Says FDA

Strattera, approved for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) since 2002, reportedly causes an increased risk of suicidal behavior among children and adolescents taking the drug.

Family Sues Drug Dealer

A Canadian family is suing an alleged drug dealer who sold their 21-year-old daughter drugs that almost resulted in a fatal overdose.

Iowa Drug Dealer Receives Death Penalty

Iowan drug dealer receives death penalty sentence for the murder of five individuals, including two children, in 1993.

Virginia Hospital, Technician Served with Wrongful Death Suit

The mother of a woman who died after being treated at a Hampton Roads hospital is suing the facility, claiming that a technician failed to identify the blood clot that led to her daughter's death.

Jury Awards $4.75 in Whistleblower Case

A former employee of Maricopa County has been awarded $4.75 million in a whistleblower lawsuit.