legal-health3.83 min read
"Man awarded $3.2 million in misdiagnosis lawsuit against doctor"
1 year ago•Source: WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Legal Health News
The latest legal health stories, summarized by AI
Featured Legal Health Stories
View original source
6.09 min•1 year ago
"Montana Asbestos Victims Sue Warren Buffett's Railroad Over Fatal Pollution"
Victims of asbestos pollution in Libby, Montana, are taking BNSF Railway, owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc., to court for alleged negligence and wrongful death related to asbestos exposure from contaminated vermiculite transported by the railroad. Hundreds have died and thousands have been sickened, with the first trial set to begin soon. The EPA declared a public health emergency in Libby in 2009, and a cleanup has cost an estimated $600 million. The railroad denies responsibility, but victims seek justice as they battle asbestos-related diseases.
More Top Stories
2
Lawsuit Claims Disney Staff Assured Allergen-Free Meal Resulted in Doctor's Tragic Death
The New York Times•1 year ago
3
Lawsuit Claims Doctor's Fatal Allergic Reaction at Disney World
The Guardian US•1 year ago
More Legal Health Stories
Disney World Faces Lawsuit Over Doctor's Fatal Allergic Reaction
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Scripps News
A man is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant at Disney Springs in Florida after his wife, a doctor from New York, died from an allergic reaction. The lawsuit alleges that the restaurant failed to properly accommodate her severe food allergies despite assurances from the staff, leading to her tragic death. The husband seeks damages in excess of $50,000 and aims to prevent similar tragedies from happening to other families.
Lawsuit Filed Against Disney Springs Irish Pub After Doctor Dies from Allergic Reaction
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WESH 2 Orlando
The family of a doctor who died from a severe allergic reaction is suing Disney Springs and a restaurant there after she suffered a fatal anaphylactic reaction to dairy and nuts. The lawsuit alleges that despite informing the waiter of her allergies and receiving assurances that her food would be allergen-free, the restaurant failed to prevent cross-contamination. The doctor collapsed while shopping and later died in the hospital. The medical examiner's investigation determined that her cause of death was the result of anaphylaxis due to elevated levels of dairy and nuts in her system.
Lawsuit: Doctor's Fatal Allergic Reaction at Disney World Restaurant Sparks Legal Battle
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A New York-based doctor died after dining at Raglan Road Irish Pub in Disney Springs, with her husband now suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and the restaurant. The lawsuit alleges that despite assurances from the waiter that the food was allergen-free, the doctor suffered a severe allergic reaction and died. The lawsuit claims negligence on the part of the restaurant and Disney Parks and Resorts, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
"Alabama Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling: Frozen Embryos Declared 'Children' Under State Law"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law, a decision that could have significant implications for fertility treatments. The ruling, issued in wrongful death cases involving destroyed embryos, cited anti-abortion language in the Alabama Constitution and has sparked concerns about the future of IVF and embryo freezing in the state. Critics warn that the decision could limit access to modern healthcare, while supporters view it as a victory for protecting the rights of the unborn.
"Alabama Supreme Court Defines Frozen Embryos as 'Children' in Landmark Ruling"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law, allowing parents to sue over their destruction. The decision, citing anti-abortion language in the Alabama Constitution, has raised concerns about the impact on fertility treatments and the freezing of embryos, which were previously considered property by the courts. Critics worry about the implications for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and the rights of patients and providers regarding the freezing, donation, or destruction of unused embryos.
"DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Tennessee Over HIV Discrimination Law"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
The U.S. Justice Department has sued Tennessee over a law that imposes harsher penalties on HIV-positive individuals convicted of sex work, arguing that it violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. The law requires lifetime registration as a "violent sex offender" for those convicted, regardless of whether they knew they could transmit the disease. The lawsuit seeks to stop enforcing the law, remove convictions from the sex offender registry, and expunge them. The state attorney general's office will review the complaint.
"Allegations of Neglect and Assault at NC Wilderness Camp Where Boy Died"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
A former student of a North Carolina wilderness camp is suing the program, alleging staff members dismissed her claims of sexual assault by another camper and denied her basic necessities when she attended in 2016. The lawsuit accuses Trails Carolina of creating an environment where troubled children sexually assault each other and failing to provide adequate care for the children in its custody. This comes after a 12-year-old boy died at the camp, prompting a state order for the camp to cease new admissions until an investigation is completed. The lawsuit seeks monetary damages and a jury trial, and the plaintiff hopes to spread awareness and inspire others who have experienced trauma in similar programs.
"US Appeals Court Rules Against Bayer in Roundup Lawsuit"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
A U.S. appeals court rejected Bayer's argument that federal approval shielded it from lawsuits over Roundup weedkiller, allowing a Georgia doctor's lawsuit claiming Roundup caused his cancer to proceed. Bayer maintains Roundup's safety but faces over 50,000 claims. The court's decision could impact Bayer's liability in similar cases, and the company has been urged to consider settlements. The plaintiff's attorney welcomed the ruling, while Bayer has won 10 of the last 16 trials but faces significant jury verdicts.
"Jury Orders Bayer to Pay $2.25 Billion for Roundup Weed Killer Cancer Verdict"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
A Philadelphia jury awarded a $2.25 billion verdict to a man who claimed his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma was caused by Bayer's Roundup weed killer, with $2 billion in punitive damages. Bayer plans to appeal the verdict, stating that its products can be used safely and are not carcinogenic. This is the latest in a series of lawsuits against the company, with previous awards including $332 million and $175 million. The World Health Organization suggested in 2015 that glyphosate, the key ingredient in Roundup, is "probably carcinogenic to humans," but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency later stated that there are no risks of concern to human health when glyphosate is used according to its current label.
"Bayer Faces $2.25 Billion Verdict in Roundup Cancer Lawsuit"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A Pennsylvania jury has ordered Bayer to pay $2.25 billion after finding that its Roundup herbicide caused a man's cancer. The jury concluded that Roundup is a defective cancer-causing product and that Monsanto, now owned by Bayer, was negligent and failed to warn about the dangers of the weed killer. Bayer plans to appeal the verdict, stating that its products can be used safely and are not carcinogenic. This is the latest in a series of legal battles over Roundup, with the company having previously paid out over $10 billion in settlements to cancer patients who claimed the herbicide caused their non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.