Archive for September 06, 2006

$1.1 Million Awarded to Birth Injury Victim

An 8-year-old girl who suffered a birth injury that left her right arm paralyzed was recently awarded $1.1 million in damages by a jury in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Carbon Monoxide Exposure Kills Texas Man

John Lee, 28, was found dead in his Lewisville, Texas, apartment shortly after midnight on Sept. 5, poisoned by carbon monoxide from the truck he had apparently left running in the garage connected to his apartment.

Insurer's Service Fees Ruled Illegal

A San Diego County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that the Farmers Insurance Group illegally charged additional fees for policies paid on installment and ordered the insurer to refund more than $115 million to customers.

Simpson, Lachey Divide Assets in Divorce

Former "it" couple Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey have decided to divide the assets from their marriage after Lachey reportedly agreed to less than his share to avoid a contentious court battle.

Kim Basinger to Appear in Court over Child-Custody Dispute

Kim Basinger has been ordered to appear in court after allegedly disobeying a judge’s orders concerning ex-husband Alec Baldwin’s visitation time with their daughter.

Grandchildren of NYS Fugitive Returned to Mother after Child Custody Hearing

A New York State Family Court judge ordered the grandchildren of fugitive Ralph “Bucky" Philips to be returned to their mother, Patricia Wright.

Construction Worker Shot in Head by Staple Gun

A construction worker was accidentally shot in the head by the staple gun he was using while working on a new home in Colorado.

Medicare, Medicaid Claim Portion of Zyprexa Settlement

Due to a recent agreement between lawyers and a federal court, Medicare and Medicaid patients who were injured by Zyprexa will see part of their settlement money given to the federal and state agencies.

Physician's Assistant Linked to Oxycodone Overdose Death

After St. Petersburg, Florida, resident Jason Fulford died as a result of overdosing on a number of painkillers and anti-anxiety medications, an investigation has led back to the physician’s assistant who gave him the drugs.

Hawaii Couple Arrested in $100 Million Investment Scheme

Syed Qadri and his wife, Patricia Roszkowski, are set to stand trial Oct. 31 for four counts of wire fraud.

Maryland Town Shaken by Gas Main Blast during Ernesto Repair

The entire town of Berlin, Maryland, felt and heard the explosion that occurred when utility workers struck a 4-inch gas main while replacing a utility pole damaged by tropical depression Ernesto. No one was hurt.