Archive for April 20, 2006

Judge awards more than $1 million in toxic mold case

Two La Mesa, Calif. families are entitled to more than $1 million after they were exposed to toxic mold in a duplex, a judge says.

New York men charged in "boiler room" scheme

Five men have been charged in connection with an elaborate "boiler room" investment scheme that federal prosecutors contend scammed at least 50 people out of $2.5 million.

New York State Comptroller files suit against Qwest Communications

New York State Comptroller, Alan G. Hevesi, has filed a securities lawsuit against Qwest Communications International, several of its former executives, and auditor Arthur Anderson contending conspiracy to commit securities fraud.

New studies show mercury dental fillings do not present health risks

We know mercury is toxic; however, according to recent studies, using the heavy metal in dental fillings does not appear to pose a significant health risk.

Renowned test pilot dies in plane crash

Officials have confirmed that the body of 84-year-old Scott Crossfield, a well-known test pilot, was discovered in the wreckage of a plane crash near Ranger, Ga.

Fatal DUI accident results in six year sentence

A Louisiana man was sentenced to six years in jail after a drunken driving accident left one dead and three injured.

Merck & Co. faced with negligence lawsuit over osteoporosis drug Fosamax

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Merck & Co. is facing another litigious nightmare and may need to hire additional attorneys to challenge a new lawsuit alleging the drug company was negligent in its handling of the osteoporosis drug Fosamax.