Family Awarded Nearly $8 Million in Inmate’s Jail Death
Negligent in the case of a combat A federal jury in Central Islip, New York recently found that Nassau County jail's medical provider and the county were negligent in the case of a combat veteran who hanged himself in the jail in 2012. The jury awarded almost $8 million to the decedent's family, Newsday reports. The jury ordered … [Read more...] about Family Awarded Nearly $8 Million in Inmate’s Jail Death
Rex Medical IVC Filter Caused Pulmonary Embolism
Lawsuit Against Rex Medical IVC Filter. A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Rex Medical over its Option Inferior VenaCava (IVC) filter, alleging that the defective device led to Pulmonary Embolism Deathmonary embolism and death. The suit was filed on behalf of the family of a Florida man who died in October 2014. The … [Read more...] about Rex Medical IVC Filter Caused Pulmonary Embolism
Not All Side Effects Listed on Antibiotic Family Labels
Label on Family of Antibiotics. Fluoroquinolones are a family of antibiotics that include drugs such as Levaquin and Cipro, venture. According to ABC Action News, a search of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) database shows that Levaquin, Cipro and other similar drugs are linked to 3,000 reports of deaths and … [Read more...] about Not All Side Effects Listed on Antibiotic Family Labels
Family Alleges Mother’s Fatal Brain Cancer Due to Hip Implant
Company is facing mounting litigation over its Infuse bone growth product. Medtronic's reported net earnings fell 54 percent in the fourth quarter which ended on April 25, 2014, RTT News reports. The drop in earnings includes the company's Infuse product liability settlement as well as a one-time, non-cash $746 million pre-tax … [Read more...] about Family Alleges Mother’s Fatal Brain Cancer Due to Hip Implant
Collins, New York Family Blames Fracking for Water Woes
Family Blames Fracking On Their Sickness. A family in Collins, New York suspects that a gas drilling operation that utilizes hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is making them sick. According to BuffaloNews.com, Natalie and Geno Brant say their family has suffered a variety of symptoms, including headaches, muscle pain and … [Read more...] about Collins, New York Family Blames Fracking for Water Woes
Family’s $17.4M Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Award
89 Operations Has Been Awarded $17.4 Million In A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit. The family of a high-school athlete who died in 1998 after 89 operations has been awarded $17.4 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Interest added to the amount because the Milwaukee County Circuit Court jury's award issued Thursday was … [Read more...] about Family’s $17.4M Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Award
Family Suing To Aid Autistic Son
Family Of A Autistic Child Suing The Vaccine Maker. Timothy Wells begins this day as he does every other eyes to the sky, shouting, "Sun come up! Sun come up!" The 9-year-old Baton Rouge boy's world is filled with requisite ritual. Words and phrases are repeated over and over again. Unfamiliar aisles at Wal-Mart are traumatic. … [Read more...] about Family Suing To Aid Autistic Son
Family Taking Steps Toward Malpractice Suit
A Malpractice Suit Against Duke University Medical Center. Just a day after her death, questions have arisen as to how teenager Jesica Santillan was offered mismatched organs in the first place. As her family struggled to cope with her death after a botched heart-lung transplant operation, The Santillan family attorney … [Read more...] about Family Taking Steps Toward Malpractice Suit
Family Sues Over Brain-Damaged Son
Negligence For A Brain-Damaged Boy. A Boca Raton family is suing doctors for negligence after one twin boy was born normal and the other suffered permanent brain damage. • Check Out The Best 18 Golf Holes From Vero To Boca • Get The Latest Weather • Sign Up For Daily News Flashes • Find A New Car For The New Year Eyewitness … [Read more...] about Family Sues Over Brain-Damaged Son
$38M Awards To San Jose Family In Malpractice Suit
A Family Won In A Malpractice Suit. A San Jose family has won a 38 million dollar malpractice award after a jury agreed that delayed care for a newborn baby led to serious brain damage. The Santa Clara County Superior Court jury yesterday ruled against the San Jose Medical Group, Doctor Ilene Newman and Regional Medical … [Read more...] about $38M Awards To San Jose Family In Malpractice Suit
