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Connecticut Hospital Mistakes Withheld from Public

Thousands of severe injuries and deaths caused by preventable hospital mistakes in Connecticut have been withheld from the public following revisions to a state law that was allegedly designed to keep the public informed about the quality of care at the state’s hospitals and to encourage facilities to improve their care.

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Blair Robe Fire Results in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The family of a woman who burned to death after her Blair chenille robe caught fire has filed a wrongful death lawsuit and product liability claim against Blair LLC, which has recalled more than 300,00 flammable chenille robes and other garments this year.

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BPA Plastic Baby Bottles Banned in Chicago

Since the FDA has failed to take steps to protect the public from the potential harm posed by the use bisphenol A, or BPA, the city of Chicago has issued a ban on the sale of baby bottles and sippy cups that contain the chemical.

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New Haven Connecticut Plans to File Vytorin Lawsuit

The city of New Haven, Connecticut, has indicated that they plan to file a Vytorin lawsuit against Merck and Schering-Plough to recover over $400,000 in prescription costs paid for employees who received the cholesterol drug that has been found to provide no medical benefit.