Archive for June 09, 2006

Man gets life sentence in fatal DUI crash

A man from Brewton, Alabama was sentenced to life in prison for killing a South Carolina motorist while driving drunk, going the wrong way, and watching pornography.

Ramsey County, Minnesota sheriff turns in 17-year-old son for drug possession

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher ordered his 17-year-old son arrested after the boy’s mother found drugs and drug paraphernalia in the boy’s bedroom.

Bronx landfill cancer lawsuit backed by state court

Residents of four Bronx, N.Y. neighborhoods have enough evidence to sue the city over toxic chemicals in a Bronx landfill, the state appellate court ruled on Monday.

Settlement reached in Tucson polluted water lawsuit

A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit that accused Associated Aviation Underwriters of polluting wells in Tucson, Ariz. over 25 years ago.

Home explosion kills construction worker

One construction worker was killed and two others were injured when an attempt to waterproof a basement and install a ritual bath caused an explosion.

HP digital camera recalled over fire risk

Hewlett-Packard is conducting a worldwide recall of its Photosmart R707 digital cameras because some batteries used with the camera overheat when the camera is connected to a docking station or to an AC adaptor.

Two lawsuits seek $15 million from Tennessee bar for fatal crash

A Knoxville, Tennessee bar is being blamed for the car crash death of an underage patron in separate lawsuits by his father and mother that total $15 million.

Brain-injured crash victim receives $3.9 million settlement from trucking company

A man who was severely injured when his Saturn was destroyed by a tractor-trailer in a hit-and-run incident in Raleigh, N.C. accepted a $3.9 million dollar settlement from the company that employed the driver.

Family of fallen firefighter sue truck makers and service providers

The parents of a fallen Texas firefighter have filed a civil lawsuit against several companies, claiming those organizations contributed to the defectiveness of a door latch that caused their son's death.

U.S. Senate hearing may revive asbestos trust fund plan

Four months after the senate blocked a proposed $140 billion fund for victims of asbestos, supporters are convening a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to consider a modified version.