Archive for November 03, 2005

Man Convicted Of Ramming Boat is Moved To Halfway House

Glenn Colann, a 56-year-old Columbus man convicted of ramming a boat and leaving the scene of the accident, is now serving his 10-year sentence in a halfway house.

Merck Wins New Jersey Vioxx Trial

In the nation's second Vioxx trial, the jury found for the defendant, Merck & Co., asserting that the pharmaceutical manufacturer did not mislead consumers about the safety of its recalled arthritis drug.

Lawsuit accuses Michigan cement company of hiring unlicensed driver in fatal crash

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a Michigan cement company, claiming the driver of one of its trucks was unlicensed and intoxicated when he caused a fatal crash.

Gymnast Files Lawsuit for Paralysis Caused by Fall

After falling from the uneven bars during high school gymnastics practice Andrea Wilson sustained a spinal cord injury, which resulted in permanent paralysis. She is suing the school, training facility and coaches for negligence.

Cocaine Dealer Receives 65-Month Sentence

A man from Wisconsin has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for distributing cocaine.