Archive for March 17, 2006

Report says popular sleep aid causes binge eating and memory loss

Ambien, currently the most often-prescribed sleep aid medication, is the target of reports from patients who say the drug caused them to behave erratically and dangerously at night.

Kidney failure possibly caused by bowel-cleansing drugs

According to recent research, patients with chronic kidney failure may be able to blame their conditions on certain medications used to cleanse the bowels prior to colonoscopies.

Coca-Cola lamps recalled

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 21,300 Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps that were sold in Rite Aid stores during the month of January.

Lawsuit over gas explosion caused by TV remote

A New York man who sustained severe burns when his TV remote control ignited a gas explosion in his apartment has filed a lawsuit seeking damages from the parties alleged to be responsible.

Study raises concerns over Taser safety

A study that has raised questions as to the safety of Tasers was recently published in the Journal of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers.

Motorist sentenced for DUI death

A man from Indiana was sentenced to prison for a drunken driving accident that led to the death of a motorcyclist.

Farmer seeks $2.5 million in damages from city over landfill pollution

Mike Schrock, a Bedford, Va. farmer, wants the city to clean pollution on his land that he says prevents him from farming.

Freedom, Wisconsin residents encouraged to join in class action suit

Lawyers have invited residents to join the town and the Freedom Sanitary District in filing a class action lawsuit over the contamination of local wells.

Jonesboro, Arkansas family's home destroyed by toxic mold

A Jonesboro, Ark. family says that toxic mold has caused $45,000 in damages to their home and may completely destroy the structure.

Cook County, Illinois prosecutor faces drug charges

Authorities have charged Assistant Cook County Prosecutor John Joseph Edwards III after allegedly finding crystal methamphetamine in his apartment.

2 Houston area school teachers charged with drug possession

Two teachers from the Royal Independent School District, just outside of Houston, Texas, were arrested and put in jail after marijuana was discovered in their home.

Woman sentenced for DWI death

A woman from Albuquerque, N. M. was sentenced for killing a court worker at a gas station while driving intoxicated.