Archive for May 23, 2006

Los Angeles court unseals explicit documents in grocery store magnate’s bitter divorce

The 1,200 pages of documents include allegations by billionaire Ronald W. Burkle's daughter about his conduct toward his former wife.

Rise in asbestos violations prompts "Don’t Mess With Asbestos" campaign

Prompted by an increase in asbestos violations, health officials in San Diego are planning to launch a "Don’t Mess with Asbestos" campaign to increase awareness of the dangers of asbestos.

Biological father gets boy in bitter 3-way custody battle

A Florida judge ruled that a child who was wanted by his adopted parents as well as both birth parents should permanently live with his biological father in Maine.

Vioxx clinical trials are open to interpretation

Ever since the lawsuits started rolling in, Merck and their lawyers have maintained the assertion that the popular arthritis painkiller Vioxx was only dangerous to patients who took the drug for at least 18 months.