Archive for May 29, 2007

Nuns Settle Personal Injury Suit

Two nuns who received extensive injuries after a staircase collapsed beneath them have settled out of court for an undisclosed amount.

July Trial Date Set for Guidant Lawsuit

A lawsuit involving faulty heart defibrillators produced by Guidant Corp. has received a tentative July 30 trial date.

Woman Targets Town in $2 Million Toxic Mold Suit

A New York woman filed suit against the town of Webster last week, claiming the town neglected to fix drainage problems that flooded her home and led to the growth of toxic mold.

Pregnant Woman Thrown from Ambulance Files Lawsuit

A pregnant Florida teenager who was thrown from an ambulance while being transported to a local hospital has filed a lawsuit blaming her injuries on negligent driving and a defective restraint system.

Widower Files $2.5 Million Pesticide Lawsuit

An Oregon man filed a $2.5 million lawsuit against a pest control company last week, claiming that his wife died after being exposed to pesticide chemicals in their home two years ago.

Contact Lens Solution May Cause Serious Eye Infection, FDA Warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning May 26 to healthcare professionals and patients about the potential danger posed by a popular contact lens cleaning solution.

Carbon Monoxide Suit Settled for $575,000

A Washington man will receive a $575,000 settlement after carbon monoxide poisoning allegedly left him disabled, according to court documents released last week.

Kentucky Airport Named Third-Party Defendant in Comair Lawsuit

Comair has named Lexington's Blue Grass International Airport as a third-party defendant in a lawsuit in Fayette Circuit Court.

Sunny Delight Named as Defendant in Benzene Lawsuit

Sunny Delight is one of four beverage companies being sued for allegedly producing benzene-containing products. The Blue Ash-based company's Berry, Intense Lemon Lime, and Baja Orange flavors reportedly tested positive for the cancer-causing substance.