Ongoing News from Flint’s Water Crisis
Flint’s ongoing water crisis is back in the news. Two lawsuits were revived, a study shows leached lead, and how this will be the future for more of us.
Salmonella Outbreak Spreads, Prompting Recall of Cavi Papayas
It turns out Grande Produce isn’t the only produce distributor having problems with their papayas. Earlier this week Agroson’s LLC, a New York produce distributor, issued a recall for “Cavi brand maradol papayas because they were grown on a farm in Mexico that produced other brands of papaya that are linked to a deadly Salmonella outbreak in the U.S. that has sickened more than 100 people.” According to the recall, the potentially contaminated produce was shipped to stores and wholesalers throughout Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.
Girlfriend Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter in Teen’s Suicide
Girlfriend Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter in Teen’s Suicide
ICE Arrests 83 Illegal Immigrants Across American South, Most Deemed ‘Noncriminal’
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 83 illegal immigrants in New Orleans and Memphis, most of whom had no criminal record. Of the 83 individuals taken into custody, 64 were categorized by ICE as ‘noncriminal.’ While the agency has maintained its priority is to seek out and deport illegal immigrants who commit crimes within the
‘Most Hated Man in America’ Martin Shkreli Found Guilty of Securities Fraud
Following five days of a deliberation, a Brooklyn-based jury found Martin Shkreli guilty of two counts of securities fraud as well as conspiracy. The 34-year old businessman was acquitted of five charges of conspiracy. Shkreli’s sentence hasn’t yet been set. After tossing a nervous smirk to his legal counsel, Skhreli headed outside to decry the
Former U.S. Attorney Agrees To Psychiatric Treatment For Stalking
Former U.S. Attorney Agrees To Psychiatric Treatment For Stalking
Right v. Wrong: True Story on Air Pollution, Science & the Law
Right v. Wrong. It’s a concept most of us were taught as children. It’s also one that many, especially those in positions of power, sometimes forget. This true story on air pollution, science, and the law is a perfect example.
Franciscan Health Agrees to $15M Settlement in Medical Malpractice Case
When many parents head to the hospital for the birth of a child, they do so with the expectation that they will be leaving with a happy, healthy, bouncing baby. The last thing on their minds is that the hospital staff will make a life changing mistake. This was the unfortunate reality for one Sauk Village family. Fortunately, a settlement has finally been reached between the family of Nyelle Brown and Franciscan St. James Health in Chicago Heights. The case settled for $15 million and was the result of a medical malpractice lawsuit filed against the health center back in 2013 in response to the severe brain damage Nyelle suffered during her birth in January 2011.
Thief Steals Rare Vehicle, Disguises It in a Different Color
Thief Steals Rare Vehicle, Disguises It in a Different Color
Airline Employees Fired After Damaging Luggage
Airline Employees Fired After Damaging Luggage