Archive for February 22, 2008

At Least 11 Dead, 7 Missing after Brazilian Ferry Collides with Barge

A Brazilian passenger ferryboat carrying over 100 passengers sank into the Amazon River early Thursday morning after colliding with a freight barge loaded with fuel tanks.

46 Dead After Venezuelan Plane Crashes into Andes Mountainside

A twin-prop passenger plane bound for Caracas crashed into a Venezuelan mountainside Thursday shortly after taking off from Merida, killing all 46 people aboard.

Tennessee State Senator Fights to Hold Pet Owners Responsible

A bill was introduced in the Tennessee State Senate yesterday that would increase accountability for dog owners whose pets attack and injure someone.

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds 2005 Product Liability Law

In a case brought by a General Motors worker against the manufacturers of a trim press, the Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a law imposing restrictions on state product liability statutes.