Montana Oil Spill Revives Pipeline Concerns
Montana Oil Spill Hazards. Concerns over the country's aging pipeline system are renewed in light of a large oil spill into Montana's Yellowstone River; a similar spill occurred in the region less than four years ago. Associated Press reports that 40,000 gallons of oil contaminated downstream water supplies in the city of … [Read more...] about Montana Oil Spill Revives Pipeline Concerns
Appeals Court Revives Cell Phone Cancer Cases
Cell Phone Radiation Can Cause Cancer. Cell phone lawsuits alleging that radiation from the devices can cause brain cancer have been given new life. According to Law.com, the Washington D.C. Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court decision that found that cell phone cancer lawsuits were preempted by federal law. The … [Read more...] about Appeals Court Revives Cell Phone Cancer Cases
Supreme Court Revives Antidepressant Lawsuits
Antidepressant Lawsuits In State Courts. In the wake of last week’s Supreme Court decision that protected the rights of patients to sue drug makers for liability in state courts, two antidepressant lawsuits are receiving particular attention. Bloomberg News reports that Pfizer and a GlaxoSmithKline PLC unit are being blamed for not … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Revives Antidepressant Lawsuits
