States Take Action As E.P.A. Stalls on Chlorpyrifos Safety
New York just passed a chlorpyrifos ban years after the E.P.A. said it’d outlaw the pesticide–but a court ruling could force the agency into action.
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Lawsuit Claims 4 Middle School Girls Were Subjected to Discriminatory, Dehumanizing Strip Searches
Binghamton City School District in New York is in hot water over allegations that school officials subjected four middle school girls to unlawful strip searches.
Black UPS Employees’ Suit Highlights Racism in the Workplace
Racism is, sadly, alive and well. Racism in the workplace is an ongoing problem, but one that can be addressed.
Family Sues Fisher-Price After Daughter Dies in Recalled Rock ‘n Play Sleeper
A family in Delaware recently filed a lawsuit against Fisher-Price over allegations that the company’s recalled Rock ‘n Play sleeper caused the death of their infant daughter.
Authors State ‘It’s Time to Rethink Medical Innovation’
Deceptive marketing isn’t new. The Sacklers have been at it for some time.
Settlement Reached in Case Involving Inmate Who Wasn’t Treated
The family of an inmate who was found dead after being left untreated for asthma receives an undisclosed settlement.
Trump Orders New Fees, Adjustments to Asylum Process
The plan could make it impossible for some refugees to even apply for asylum in the U.S.
Patient Wins $3.7 Million Lawsuit Against Nebraska Surgeon
A patient is awarded $3.7 million in a lawsuit against a surgeon accused of negligence.
Open Payments Will Diminish Trust in U.S. Doctors, Study Says
A new study suggests that increased public awareness of the Open Payments system will diminish patient trust.
Chalk, Vehicles, and the 4th Amendment
Chalk marks as parking enforcement, automobile passenger searches, and warrantless blood draws from unconscious people are among the Fourth Amendment issues in the news this week.