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On John Stossel, and lawyers as ‘parasites’
Friday, July 9, 2010 � by scott
Only the naive believe corporations operate with the public good in mind. And it’s lawyers with access to the courts that keep them (somewhat) honest.
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Two wrongful death cases involve diabetic reactions while driving company vehicles
Thursday, July 8, 2010 � by jg
Both cases resulted in multi-million-dollar payments to family members, and the mother of one of the victims wants to change state law to help prevent similar tragedies.
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Judge listens to doctors (and others), spikes Guidant deal
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 � by scott
A federal judge in Minn. follows doctors orders, rejects plea deal over faulty Guidant defibrillators because the penalty wasn’t stiff enough.
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Jury hits R.J. Reynolds with $46.3 million verdict
Friday, April 23, 2010 � by scott
The Florida case is the 13th verdict against a tobacco company out of 15 cases in the four years since the state Supreme Court allowed individual challenges.
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Doctors’ advice: Reject plea deal, target executives
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 � by scott
Cardiologists who alleged malfeasance by defibrillator manufacturers say judge should reject plea deal.
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Dennis Quaid: Actor, father, documentary film maker, MICRA fighter
Friday, April 16, 2010 � by eric
The father of twins is making his mark by taking on MICRA, California’s 35-year-old law that has capped non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases to $250,000.
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Massey mine exceeded 700 safety citations over two years
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 � by scott
The Mine Safety and Health Administration lists safety violations at Upper Big Branch — and that goes back only to January 2008.