Brianna Smith, Author at Legal Reader

Brianna Smith is a freelance writer and editor in Southwest Michigan. A graduate of Grand Valley State University, Brianna has a passion for politics, social issues, education, science, and more. When she’s not writing, she enjoys the simple life with her husband, daughter, and son.

Negligence Lawsuit Filed After Woman Dies from Bedbug Treatment

February 23, 2018

Last July, an 82-year-old woman, Elizabeth Ashbaugh, tragically died shortly after her apartment complex was treated for bed bugs. Now, her family is “suing the pest control company as well as the owners of the Houston apartment complex, Laurel Point Senior Apartments, in which the woman resided,” on allegations that the “bedbug extermination treatment killed her.” The lawsuit also accuses both parties of failing “to consider Ashbaugh’s safety” when conducting the extermination.

Why Is Connecticut Losing Doctors?

February 23, 2018

Connecticut has a major problem. They’re losing doctors left and right, creating an impending health care crisis for those in need of medical care throughout the state. When discussing the matter, Matthew Katz of the Connecticut State Medical Society said, “We are not back-filling, we do not have new physicians coming to the state,” and added that “fewer and fewer young doctors are choosing to practice in Connecticut.” For the state’s health care situation down the road, this can have dire consequences, especially when you consider the fact that “a third of physicians in the state are over the age of 60” and nearing retirement. So, where are all the doctors going?

Britax Jogging Stroller Injury Reports Result in CPSC Lawsuit

February 22, 2018

Jogging strollers are popular among parents who want to pursue a healthy lifestyle and are the ideal accessory for runners and walkers alike. However, one brand of jogging stroller is seeing a rise in injury reports from families, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has taken notice. In fact, recently the agency decided to file a lawsuit against the company behind the faulty strollers, Britax Child Safety, Inc., and has requested the company to stop “selling its jogging strollers that are being blamed for at least 97 injuries.”

$1.5M Verdict Reached in Malpractice Case Against Roanoke Radiology Practice

February 22, 2018

Being misdiagnosed during a medical examination can be frustrating and scary, depending on the diagnosis. Sometimes a misdiagnosis can even lead to medical complications for a patient later down the road, which is exactly what happened to Roanoke patient Alexander Nelson. As a result of being “misdiagnosed during an examination,” Nelson filed a medical malpractice against Radiology Associates of Roanoke last year, “seeking $2.25 million in damages.” The trial for the case began earlier this month, and ended with the jury recommending a “$1.5 million award be paid to Nelson.” But what kind of complications did Nelson suffer as a result of his misdiagnosis?

Taylor Farms Accused of Racial Discrimination in New Lawsuit

February 19, 2018

A lawsuit was just filed against Taylor Farms in California by “16 current and former employees… alleging racial discrimination, a hostile work environment, and more.” The lawsuit was filed earlier this week on Monday. All 16 of the plaintiffs, who are African-American, “worked at the Tracy manufacturing plant.” According to the lawsuit filed on their behalf, “they were subjected to an unending cycle of racially-charged harassing and discriminatory behavior.”

Former Employees File Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Against CSX Transportation

February 19, 2018

People are terminated from jobs all the time for one reason or another, but that reason isn’t always legal in the eyes of the law. That’s when wrongful termination lawsuits pop up, such as the lawsuit that was just filed against CSX Transportation. For those who don’t know, CSX Transportation supplies rail-based freight transportation throughout the United States and Canada. The lawsuit against the company was filed in the “U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Huntington Division” on behalf of “46 former railroad workers…for alleged wrongful termination.”

More and More Patients Avoid Trips to Their Doctors Over High Healthcare Costs

February 17, 2018

No one actually enjoys paying high patient healthcare costs, but if it came down to life-saving treatment, or suffering from an uncomfortable, painful, or even fatal condition, wouldn’t you visit your doctor and get the help you need? Unfortunately, the opposite is happening. According to a recent survey “conducted by 20|20 Research in partnership with CarePayment,” more and more patients “are delaying medical care or forgoing treatment altogether because of increasingly high patient healthcare costs.”

New Study Finds Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Cancer Risk

February 17, 2018

Many people already know that a diet high in processed foods isn’t exactly a healthy one, but now a new study has emerged that found a “strong link between consuming ‘ultra-processed’ foods such as soft drinks and packaged snacks and the risk of developing cancer.” The study itself examined 100,000 individuals and determined that other types of ultra-processed foods include “sweets; mass-produced, pre-packaged bread; processed meat products, such as hot dogs and chicken nuggets; instant soups; and pre-prepared packaged meals.”

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Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., FSIS Recall Chicken Patties Contaminated with Rubber

February 16, 2018

If you’re a fan of chicken patties, this recall notice is for you. Earlier today Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., of Waco, Texas and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall for “approximately 101,310 pounds of ready-to-eat breaded chicken patties that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically rubber.” Fortunately, there have been no reports of consumers falling ill from consuming the recalled patties. But how was the problem discovered in the first place? How can consumers tell if they have one of the recalled packages of chicken patties?

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