Archive for October 18, 2005

Construction accident suit settled for $1.65 million

LOCKPORT, NY -- A man who was permanently disabled in a construction accident at Roswell Park Cancer Institute agreed to settle his case out of court for $1.65 million, his attorney said.

Man Sues Surgical Team for Removing the Wrong Testicle

A Utah man has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a team of doctors at St. Mark's Hospital for allegedly removing the wrong testicle during a surgical mix-up that occurred in 2003.

Northwest Airlines Reaches Possible Settlement Agreement with American Express

Allan Gropper, an attorney for Northwest Airlines, has told a U.S. bankruptcy judge that the airline has reached a possible settlement agreement in their lawsuit against American Express Company.

Controversial Child Support Recovery Method Proves To Be Highly Effective

After running an newspaper add that named parents who are wanted for delinquent child support payments, the Jefferson County, Kentucky attorney's office has located hundred of missing parents and recovered thousands of dollars in late child support.

Harriet Meirs Supported Asbestos Lawsuit Reform

White House counsel and U.S. Supreme Court nominee Harriet Meirs has, on several occasions, been a strong advocate for legal reform policies including restrictions on asbestos injury lawsuits.

Lawsuit Forthcoming for Brutal Killing by Escaped Inmates

A pending lawsuit alleges that Covington County employees negligently allowed the escape of two inmates who viciously murdered Dennis Courtney, 56, after breaking out of Covington County Jail in March.

Humana HMO Pays $40 million settlement

Humana, Inc., an HMO, pays both active and retired doctors with a $40 million settlement.

Some Brazilian diet pills found to contain illegal substances

Some varieties of Brazilian diet pills, a popular over-the-counter diet drug system, have been found to contain dangerous controlled substances.

Oregon Doctor Cleared in Diaper Rash Lawsuit

A doctor who prescribed the steroid cream Lotrisone to treat a baby's diaper rash has been cleared of wrongdoing by an Oregon jury.

Lawsuits filed over death, injury in S. Carolina Highway Patrol chase crash

Two lawsuits were filed in South Carolina last week over a 2004 Highway Patrol chase that caused the death of one woman and serious injury to another as troopers pursued a drunk driver.