Archive for July 16, 2007

Florida Man Sues Lockheed over Beryllium Poisoning

A Florida man filed suit last week against Lockheed Martin Corp. and others, claiming that he and his family contracted beryllium disease from chemical exposure at a former weapons manufacturing plant years ago.

California Gas and Electric Company Found Guilty of Violating Asbestos Regulations

A San Diego utility company was found guilty in federal court Friday of violating environmental safety regulations through the mishandling of asbestos-laden material.

Connecticut School Board Allows Drug-Dealing Teacher to Return to Classroom

A former New Haven school math teacher convicted of selling drugs was given a second chance at his career Thursday, making him the first person in Connecticut to earn back a revoked teaching license.

Major new motorcycle crash study gets underway

Twenty-six years after the last major field research study of U.S. motorcycle accidents, a new study is poised to shed further light on the causes behind motorcycle accidents and their effects.

Adult Pot Law Upheld in Santa Barbara Court

A city council challenge to a new law that makes it a low priority for police officers to bust adults for marijuana crimes was thrown out by a Santa Barbara judge Tuesday.