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Pennsylvania Supreme Court To Rule On Injury Case Where School Seeks Governmental Immunity
The case of Brewington v. Philadelphia School District has reached the Supreme Court. The Commonwealth Court had allowed a Philadelphia Public School student's family to pursue damages when a 9-year-old boy was injured…
Johnson & Johnson Taken To Court Yet Again Over Cancer-Causing Talc Baby Powder
This December, the daughter of a woman who died in 2014 filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for failing to warn consumers about the increased risks of ovarian cancer that have been associated with talc, a…
Dangers Of Tanning Salons For Sun In The Winter
Going through the winter season in Philadelphia can be gloomy. At the height of winter, during the solstice on December 21st, residents get a maximum of 9 hours and 20 minutes of daylight. This compares to more than 15…
Maryland Bill Would Criminalize Smoking Marijuana In A Car To Keep Roadways Safe
The Maryland legislature is currently hearing a bill that would make it a crime for drivers or passengers to use marijuana while in a moving vehicle. The initiative seems to come as the leading edge of a movement…
Federal Judge To Rule On Appeal In Wrongful Death Case Involving A Mentally Disabled Maryland Man
A Washington Post story reported on a case involving Richard Rochford, a Frederick County Sheriff's Deputy, who was working security at a movie theater. In 2013, the manager pointed out to Rochford that a man had…
U.S. Refuses To Waive Diplomat Wife's Immunity After Fatal Car Accident In Britain
There has been a minor international uproar over a fatal car accident that seems to have been caused by the wife of a U.S. diplomat to the United Kingdom.
How Is Privacy Maintained For My Personal Information & Financial Data In Civil Filings?
Throughout the U.S. in recent years, a widespread problem that has emerged involving unauthorized access and usage of data such as credit card numbers, account information, and social security numbers. Many individuals…
Mystery Vaping Illness Claims Fifth Life
We have been covering the mysterious lung illness, which appears to be associated with vaping, for many weeks now. What began as a group of Wisconsin teens experiencing serious lung issues and developed into dozens of…
Patient Suffers Brain Damage After Medical Device Failure
A Bellevue, Washington software developer, Dennis Montgomery, underwent surgery for a brain aneurysm in 2013. The treatment required the use of a medical device known as the "Penumbra Coil 400." The Penumbra Coil 400…
Electronic Cigarettes And How They Can Be Dangerous
When electronic cigarettes first started coming out about a decade ago, they were heralded as a healthier alternative to smoking tobacco, and an effective way to help people quit smoking altogether. According to polls…
Understanding New Insurance Concerns Involving Rideshare Company Liability
The booming rideshare market in the U.S. has rapidly emerged since beginning in 2012. Executives with Uber claim that the company provides roughly 2 million rides each day to those worldwide. As with most new services…
Oregon Legislature Raising Cap On Non-Economic Damages In Injury Cases
The current $500,000 cap in Oregon on the amounts that can be awarded for damages such as pain and suffering (non-economic damages) in personal injury cases may be eliminated. The State Senate arrived at what some deem…
Fido Isn't Always So Friendly
Dogs are popularly known as man's best friend. With over 54 million households owning a dog in the United States, dogs are one of the most popular pets that people have. In general, dogs tend to be loyal, kind, and…
Snake Bite At The Happiest Place On Earth
Walt Disney World is a popular vacation destination. The park , which opened its doors in 1971, is 40 square miles, has 62,000 employees, and has 52.5 million visitors every year. Walt Disney World has four amusement…
Maryland Man Facing Wrongful Death Case After Worker Dies In House Fire
The parents of Askia Khafra, a deceased 27-year-old man from Bethesda, have brought a lawsuit for negligence against Daniel Beckwitt in a Montgomery County court after their son died in a fire within his home. Khafra…
FDA Announces Recall Of Child Medications
According to the FDA, a massive recall of children's medications produced by King Bio is underway. The voluntary recall involves products manufactured from between 2015 and 2018 that may potentially be contaminated…
Six Signs It's Time For A New Doctor
A patient's good relationship with their doctor is one of the most important determiners of good health care. Medical studies have shown that when patients trust their doctors and feel comfortable talking openly with…
Panera Sued Over Sandwich Mishap
When you go out to eat, you generally expect that your food will be fresh, appealing, and delicious. You would never expect your food to be potentially life-threatening to you or anyone in your family. Unfortunately…
Philadelphia Motorcycle Accident Leaves One Dead
Just last week, a 47-year-old man died after being hit by a car while riding his motorcycle. The tragic accident occurred right after 2:30 pm in West Philadelphia , near the Diamond and 54th Street intersection. The…
Alarm Fatigue Leaves Patients At Risk
For many medical professionals, the workplace is a cacophony of beeping medical devices. Alarms beep when a heart rate drops, when the blood oxygen level becomes dangerously low, or when there is a sudden change in…
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