Health & Medicine
County Claims Drug Manufacturers Aided In Overdose Epidemic
Orange County, New York has filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma LP, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ, N) and other drug makers alleging they engaged in fraudulent marketing that played down the risks of prescription opioid painkillers leading the drug epidemic.
Walmart Treats Pregnant Women as ‘Second Class Citizens’
Two female ex-employees of Walmart, Otisha Woolbright and Talisa Borders, along with A Better Balance, National Women’s Law Center and DC-based law firm Mehri & Skalet,have filed a lawsuit against Walmart claiming their superiors treated thousands of pregnant workers as “second class citizens”.
HIV-Positive Surgical Technician Gets More Time Behind Bars
HIV-Positive Surgical Technician Gets More Time Behind Bars
Army Veteran and VA Settle Medical Malpractice Case
A medical malpractice lawsuit has been settled between the McGuire VA Medical Center and an Army veteran for close to $1 million. The lawsuit itself was filed by Michael Holmes back in December after he suffered a stroke “as a result of a surgery that, as it turned out, he didn’t even need.” Since his stroke, Holmes wonders if he will ever regain use of his arm.
Woman Burns From The Inside Out Due To Medication
Woman Burns From The Inside Outside Due To Medication
Appeals Court Upholds Medical Malpractice Verdict
Three years ago, a La Salle County jury found neuropathologist Dr. Meean Gujrati and Central Illinois Pathology liable of misdiagnosing Daniel Gapinski’s brain cancer at a point in time in which it could have potentially been treatable, and a three-judge Third District panel recently upheld the jury verdict.
Tunnel Collapse At Nuclear Site Reinforces Cleanup Efforts
Tunnel Collapse At Nuclear Site Reinforces Cleanup Efforts
Dog Shot To Death – Owner Found Dead In Her Home
Service Dog Shot To Death – Owner Found Dead In Home
Injured Infant’s Medical Malpractice Case Is Reopened
Injured Infant’s Medical Malpractice Case Is Reopened