The Saga Behind the Crocheted Bikini – Who’s the Real Creator?
The crocheted bikini is behind a slew of litigation. Is the debate over the origin of the popular fashion fad finally over?
News & Politics
Connecticut Panel is Against Instituting Special Courts for Opioid Addicts
A Connecticut taskforce originally approved by Democratic Governor Dannel P. Malloy during the 2018 legislative session recommended against establishing special courts for those addicted to opioids. The panel cited already established programs as sufficient for fighting against the epidemic.
J.H. Routh Packing Co. Recalls 1,719 Pounds of Pork Sausage Over Contamination Concerns
J.H. Routh Packing Co. recalled 1,719 pounds of sausage over concerns that it may be contaminated with rubber.
Mercy Hospital Hit with Wrongful Death Suit After 9-Month-Old Child Dies
Mercy Hospital is at the center of a new lawsuit that claims a doctor’s misdiagnosis resulted in the death of a 9-month-old boy.
Kool Smiles Hit With Medical Malpractice Allegations After Child’s Death
On December 16, 2017, two-year-old Zion Gastelum died after undergoing a dental procedure at a Kool Smiles dental office. Now, the boy’s family is alleging medical malpractice in a civil lawsuit.
Trump Might Declare State of Emergency for Border Wall Funding
With negotiations with Democrats going nowhere, President Trump says he may declare a state of emergency in a bid to end the government shutdown and build a border wall.
Immigration Lawsuit Curtailed by ICE Arrest
Roxana Orellana Santos was arrested for an immigration offense in 2008, sitting outside a restaurant and eating a sandwich. Eleven years later, her lawsuit was almost over–but ICE has again taken her into custody.
Researchers Note Expanded Treatment Options for Homeless Patients
Researchers suspect Massachusett’s opioid epidemic and an increase in Medicare coverage has caused an uptick in the state’s homeless population seeking medical care.
Mohawk Tribe Crippled by Opioid Crisis, Lawsuit Filed
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has filed a lawsuit in federal court against prescription drug makers and distributors claiming the companies downplayed the addictive effects of their products, which have crippled the community.
Candies Sold by Kentucky Company May be Contaminated with Hepatitis A
According to a recent recall notice, Bauer’s Candies, a Kentucky-based company, voluntarily recalled certain packages of Modjeskas, “individually-wrapped marshmallow candies dipped in chocolate or caramel” over concerns that the candies may be contaminated with hepatitis A.