In 2003, Bill Janklow, a Republican senator from South Dakota, was driving at least 70 mph in a 55 mph zone when he ran a stop sign and hit a motorcyclist. The motorcyclist, Randolph Scott, was killed instantly. Janklow escaped the worst with a broken hand and bleeding on the brain. The Janklow Trial At […]
Contaminant in Heparin Identified
Federal officials have announced that a fairly common ingredient in nutritional supplements has been identified as the contaminant in heparin, a blood thinner used in surgery and kidney dialysis. Heparin helps to prevent blood clots that may cause heart attacks and strokes. The contaminant known as hypersulfated chondroitin sulfate, or chondroitin sulfate, is made from […]
15-Count Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Illinois Hospital
In October, 2006, Rosella Beckley was admitted for treatment of a fractured hip at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Madison County, Illinois. After her surgery, she was admitted to the coronary care unit to be placed on a ventilator. According to the wrongful death suit filed by Rosella’s husband, Donald, an “improperly manipulated” endotracheal tube […]
Akron Family Sues Police for Son’s Death
The family of 19-year-old Demetrus Vinson is suing the Akron police for $10 million citing wrongful death and violation of civil rights. Vinson was killed last March after police pulled his car over. Police officers, Michael Orrand and Michael Koubek, allegedly saw Vinson’s car leave a known drug house around 2:00 a.m. and followed him […]
Blood Thinner Imports Stopped at Border
Imports of heparin, a blood thinner used in surgery and kidney dialysis to prevent clotting, have been stopped at the border by the FDA to test for a contaminant. The contaminant was found in the drug thinner’s raw ingredient, pig intestines, and is linked to hundreds of allergic reactions and 19 deaths. The contaminant was […]
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