Archive for March 26, 2008

$5 Million Asbestos Verdict Upheld

The Tennessee Court of Appeals has upheld a $5 million jury verdict awarded to a former railroad worker who claims he suffers from an asbestos-related disease.

2 People Killed, 5 Injured in Miami Construction Crane Collapse

In the country's second fatal crane accident within 10 days, a seven-ton section of construction crane being used to build a 46-story Miami high-rise condominium plunged 30 stories Tuesday, killing two and injuring five.

Prison Time Looms for Deadbeat Dad

A man from Central Florida is facing up to five years in prison for failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in child support.

Federal Appellate Court Rejects New York Airline Passenger Bill of Rights

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has struck down a New York law that allowed the state to penalize airlines for failing to provide adequate services for passengers during lengthy flight delays.