Archive for June 29, 2007

Salt Lake City Area Family Settles Trucking Suit

A Price, Utah family settled a lawsuit against a trucking company for injuries they suffered when a semi carrying explosives rolled and detonated.

Federal Groundwater Contamination Suit Targets Cargill

A federal suit filed last week by some 200 New York residents claims that Cargill Inc. illegally dumped toxic chemicals, which led to groundwater contamination and widespread illness.

United Flight Clips the Tail of Another Plane at O'Hare

A jetliner departing from Chicago's O'Hare Airport took a chunk out of the tail of another large jet while preparing to take off for San Francisco on June 27 during a severe thunderstorm.

Pilot Error Blamed for Fatal Indiana Plane Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board says pilot error caused the April 20, 2006, crash that killed five Indiana University graduate students.

Emergency Flight Service Sues New York State Police

An emergency medical helicopter service has filed suit against New York State Police and the Onondaga County Sheriff's Department over a territory dispute.

FDA Approves Higher Strength Dosage of Fosamax

The FDA has approved a higher dosage of Fosamax Plus D, a drug designed to increase bone density in postmenopausal woman.

Allstate Agrees to Mass Settlement in Katrina Lawsuit

A group of Mississippi policyholders found out on Monday that they will receive a mass settlement from Allstate Insurance after they sued Allstate for damage done to their homes during hurricane Katrina.

Citgo Found Guilty of Criminal Charges in Environmental Case

On Wednesday, Citgo Petroleum Company was found guilty of violating the U.S. Clean Air Act of 1970. The case marks the first time a refiner went to trial for criminal charges.

Family Awarded $12.75 Million in Lead Paint Suit

A New York family settled with the city this week for $12.75 million in a lawsuit that claimed the family’s 19 children were negligently exposed to lead paint while living in city-subsidized housing.

Environmental Watchdog Files Intent to Sue Over River Contamination

The Edison Wetlands Association (EWA), an environmental watchdog group, filed an intent to sue two companies for allegedly allowing chemicals to seep into Raritan River in New Jersey.