Archive for May 15, 2007

Jury Awards Nearly $21 Million in Fatal Truck Accident

A Dallas County Court jury has awarded $20.8 million to the wife and the estate of a man who died of complications five months after his car was hit by a semi truck.

Members of Motorcycle Club File Suit Over Alleged Wrongful Search

Three members of a Milwaukee group known as the Outlaws Motorcycle Club have sued the City of Milwaukee over an alleged wrongful search of their clubhouse.

Construction of California School Set to Begin on Asbestos-Laden Land

Construction is set to begin next week on a $10.5 million San Andreas school campus in Calaveras County, California, where parts of the soil are rampant with naturally occurring asbestos.

Michigan Health Officials Push for Radon Testing in Homes

Monroe County health officials are urging residents to test their homes for radon after recent tests showed 3,700 homes in the state, including some from Monroe County, contained elevated levels of the radioactive gas.

Woman Alleges Defective Tire Responsible for Fatal Accident

A woman has filed a lawsuit against a popular tire manufacturer, claiming a defective tire was responsible for an accident that killed her husband and two sons.

Iowa Elementary School Considers Rescheduling Asbestos Abatement

An Iowa elementary school that was scheduled to begin asbestos abatement before the end of the school year will consider postponing it for during the summer, after parents voiced concerns over their children's safety.

Proposed Bill May Lessen Punishment for Repeat Drug Offenders

A proposed bill that favors rehabilitation over punishment for some drug crimes in Maryland is now in the hands of Governor Martin O'Malley this week.

Coca Cola Settles Lawsuit Alleging Benzene in Soft Drinks

On Monday, the Coca Cola Company settled a lawsuit alleging that two of its soft drinks contain ingredients that can combine to form benzene, a cancer-causing substance.