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Patients Being Recruited For New Columbia University Mesothelioma Treatment Study

Researchers are currently seeking pleural mesothelioma patients for a clinical research study investigating the possibilities of a new targeted radiation and chemotherapy treatment protocol.

Panel of FDA Experts Urges Stricter Testing and Standards for Diabetes Drugs

An FDA panel comprised of outside medical experts has recommended that the agency impose stricter standards for approval of diabetic drugs, including long-term studies on cardiovascular effects.

French Court to Try Continental Airlines and Five Others over Concorde Crash

A Paris prosecutor has filed manslaughter charges against Houston-based Continental Airlines along with five individuals in connection with the 2000 Concorde jet crash left 113 people dead.

European Union Caps Airline Emissions, Angers International Trade Groups

A landmark agreement reached last week by the European Union to limit greenhouse gas emissions from aircraft has ignited controversy and protest from trade groups who question the legality of the Union's decision.

U.S. Supreme Court Limits Punitive Damages in Maritime Law Cases

In a 5-3 decision hailed as a victory for corporations seeking to limit lawsuit damages, the U.S. Supreme Court has severely reduced the $2.5 billion punitive award in the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill case.

Natural Gas Explosion Injures 14 at San Diego Hotel Construction Site

A San Diego waterfront hotel under construction was rocked Monday afternoon by a natural gas blast that damaged four floors and injured 14 people, five critically.

California Appeals Court Says Marine Contractor Not Liable for Seaman's West Nile

A California Appellate Court has ruled that Connolly-Pacific Co. is not liable for a seaman who contracted West Nile Virus, and is therefore not required to provide him with food, lodging, or medical care.

Manhattan Man Sues JetBlue for $2 Million over Forced Bathroom Break

A JetBlue flight was not such a happy jetting experience for Gokhan Mutlu: he says he was forced to relinquish his seat mid-flight and ride out the remainder of the trip in the plane's bathroom.

Spain Identifies Source of Half-Billion Dollar Sunken Treasure Recovered by US Firm

Nearly a year after asserting that sunken treasure recovered by Tampa, Florida-based Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. might be Spanish property, Spanish archaeologists announced that they have identified the source of the treasure.

Crashed Wisconsin Medical Helicopter Was Lacking Recommended Safety Features

A medical helicopter which crashed late Saturday after dropping a patient off at a La Crosse hospital was not equipped with two high-tech safety features recommended by the National Transportation Safety Board to prevent crashes.

Mannsville, New York Man Killed in Quarry Bulldozer Accident

A Mannsville man died Monday when a bulldozer he was operating dropped eight feet down a partially constructed ramp, ejecting him from the tractor and causing him to be run over by the bulldozer's track.

US Proposes Relaxation of Restrictions on International Airline Ownership

A US State Department official said today during a speech in Brussels that airline ownership rules in dozens of countries, including the US, should be eased in order to increase international investment in the industry.

Frustrated NYC Contractors Complain Over Cost of Construction Safety Crackdown

The number of stop-work orders issued for New York City construction projects has risen nearly 80 percent since January, upsetting contractors who say delays over minor safety infractions are costing them millions of dollars.

Settlement Reached in Erie County Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuit

A couple from Greene Township in western Pennsylvania obtained a $685,000 settlement recently for injuries sustained by the husband while he was on the job.

St. Petersburg Residents File Suit against Raytheon Corporation

Residents in the town of Azalea recently filed lawsuits against the Raytheon manufacturing corporation for contamination to the town's irrigation wells and groundwater.

Oil Companies Agree to Settlement in MTBE Cases

Chevron, BP, and other large oil companies have agreed to a $423 million settlement to resolve more than 500 lawsuits filed against them for MTBE contamination.

More Women Come Forward, File Lawsuits against Mentor

Alleging that the ObTape Vaginal Sling is a defective product that caused them serious injury, more and more women are adding new lawsuits to the growing pile filed against the Mentor Corporation.

2009 Subaru Forester Wins Top Safety Pick Award

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named the 2009 Subaru Forester as the Top Safety Pick for 2008.

CMC: Spike in Motorcycle Deaths 'Completely Unacceptable'

The commandant of the Marine Corps declared his frustration over a recent spike in both motorcycle and auto accidents Friday, and urged leaders to crack down on unsafe drivers and riders.

Hawaii DOT Reminds Truckers to get Permit Before Hitting Road

Hawaii's Department of Transportation is asking commercial truck drivers to obtain the proper permits before they drive on the road.

Rx Drugs May be Involved in Trucker CTA Crash

Investigators are looking into whether a Michigan trucker involved in a Chicago train station crash two weeks ago may have been under the influence of prescription drugs.

Open Container Bill Passes with Flying Colors

The senate passed a bill last Tuesday that would make it illegal to have an open bottle, can, or other container with alcohol inside a vehicle in an effort to increase safety on public roads.

New Law Gets Tough on Teen Drivers

Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell signed a teen driving bill into law in April in an effort to curb reckless driving among the states youngest drivers.

Bakersfield Police Eyeing Reckless Drivers for Motorcycle Safety

Police in Bakersfield have stepped up their motorcycle safety enforcement after a recent rise in bike deaths.

Washington Man Awarded $40.1 Million for Heart Injury by Defective Product

A Washington man whose heart was irreparably burned by a defective medical device obtained $40.1 in damages on March 10.

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