Archive for February 28, 2006

Multiple Defendants Named in Taser Death Lawsuit

The mother of a man who died after receiving nine Taser shocks has filed a lawsuit against the county, city, and 12 individual police officers.

Supreme Court: Woman Who Slipped on Mail Can Sue

In a 7-1 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has determined that a Pennsylvania woman who slipped on mail left at her front porch can sue the U.S. Postal Service for negligence.

Brain Damaged Woman Receives $8 Million Verdict

A jury in Bridgeton, N.J. awarded $8 million to a woman who suffered severe brain damage after taking a large dose of a painkiller approved by her doctor.

California Will Require HMOs to Provide Language Interpreters

As the population in California continues to become more diverse, HMOs are recognizing the need for language interpreters.

Doctor Who Defrauded Medicare Program to Pay $2.6 Million

A $2.6 million settlement has been reached with a cardiologist to resolve a federal lawsuit originally filed by a whistleblower.