Archive for January 16, 2006

Thousands of Asbestos Clients Sue Florida State Bar Association

More than 4000 people suffering from asbestos-related diseases have filed a lawsuit against the Florida Bar after their former attorney allegedly stole $13.5 million in settlement money.

Family awarded $925,000 for death of New Mexico woman in bus collision

The family of a New Mexico woman killed in a 2004 collision with a city bus will receive a $925,000 settlement from the city of Santa Fe, according to a family attorney.

New DUI Law in Tennessee

A new law has been put into effect in Tennessee to punish drunk drivers.

Environmental Exposure to Cadmium Linked to Lung Cancer

Researchers in Belgium have discovered a direct correlation between industrial emissions of cadmium in the environment and lung cancer.