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March 2, 2012

Confession Four Years Later Highlights Impediments to Justice in Hit-and-Run Accidents

Four years ago, a 20 year old woman was tragically struck and killed by a driver while crossing the street in the early morning hours. After hitting the woman, the driver stopped momentarily but then fled the scene as others...

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February 24, 2012

Boy Scouts of America Ordered To Turn Over Confidential Files in Sex Abuse Case

A California judge recently ordered the Boy Scouts of America to hand over confidential files detailing allegations of sexual abuse by Scout leaders as part of a lawsuit brought by the family of a boy molested by his troop leader....

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February 16, 2012

Counterfeit Cancer Drug Found in U.S.

Swiss drug maker Roche is warning doctors, hospitals, and patient groups that a counterfeit version of its widely used cancer drug, Avastin, has been found in the U.S. Tests of counterfeit vitals indicated that they did not contain the active...

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February 8, 2012

Cook County Morgue Fails to Identify Body for 14 Months, Suit Alleges

The Chicago law firm of Hurley, McKenna & Mertz P.C. has filed a lawsuit against the County of Cook on behalf of the family of a woman whose body lay unidentified in the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office for over...

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February 2, 2012

550 Sexual Abuse Claims Against Archdiocese Of Milwaukee Made Before Bankruptcy Court Deadline

Last year, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee filed for bankruptcy protection, stating that sexual abuse lawsuits against it could lead to debts that it could not afford. The bankruptcy court set February 1 as the deadline for claims to be filed...

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January 24, 2012

Illinois Considering Cell Phone Ban for Drivers

An Illinois State Representative has introduced new legislation that would ban cell phone use while operating a vehicle throughout the State. Yet the use of hands-free devices would continue to be allowed under the new law. Nine other states have...

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January 24, 2012

Italian Cruise Line Offers Discount On Future Cruises To Survivors of Ship Disaster

This past week, the owners of the Costa Concordia offered stunningly low compensation to survivors of the wrecked cruise ship in the form of a 30 percent discount on future cruises. A spokesman for Costa Cruise said, “The company is...

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January 12, 2012

Drug Maker Recalls Over-the-Counter Medicines Following Dangerous Mix-Up

Drug Maker Novartis recalled popular drugs including Excedrin, Bufferin, NoDoz and Gas-X. The Food and Drug Administration and Novartis are warning consumers that these over-the-counter medications may be mixed up with powerful painkillers such as Percocet. Officials became aware of...

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