The family of a woman who died two weeks after gastric bypass surgery has filed a lawsuit against her doctors and a Houston, Texas hospital. Freda Brantley, 48, was discharged from the hospital after vertical-banded gastroplasty on June 6, 2005. The … [Continue reading]
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Cerebral Palsy Caused by Hospital Staff Error
The family of a five-year-old Chicago boy was awarded $14 million after he suffered a severe brain injury during birth that resulted in him having cerebral palsy. Staff members at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago allegedly mixed up the boy's … [Continue reading]
Parents Sue Ride Operator for Children’s Injuries
The parents of three children who were thrown out of a ride and injured at the Florida Citrus Festival three years ago have sued the ride's operators. Young siblings Natashia Odom, Kenson Joseph and Nyeshia Odom were on a ride called the Cliff Hanger … [Continue reading]
Fireworks Safest When Set Off by Trained Pros
Fireworks, though exciting and fun to watch, can also be very dangerous, especially in the hands of untrained users and children. In 2005, approximately 10,800 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries, and 60% of those … [Continue reading]
Georgia Woman Viciously Attacked by Pit Bull
A 69-year-old woman on her daily walk was attacked by a neighbor's pit bull June 22, 2007; the dog tore into her face, head and arm. Lan Khanh Trinh was saved by neighbors who heard her screaming. After the attack, she underwent surgery at a local … [Continue reading]
Nigerian Lawsuit Against Pfizer Continues
The Nigerian government has finally taken the $7 billion negligence suit against Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company, the world's largest drug manufacturer, to court. The suit stems from alleged offenses the drug giant committed against nearly 200 Nigerian … [Continue reading]
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