All Articles Tagged With: "Texas"
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Jones Act Lawsuit Filed by Seaman Over Injuries Working on Tug Boat
A seaman who alleges that he suffered permanent and debilitating injuries while working on a tug boat has filed a Jones Act lawsuit in Texas, seeking compensation from his employer.
Toyota Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Defective Gas Pedal
Another Toyota wrongful death lawsuit has been filed over a fatal auto accident allegedly caused by the uncontrolled, sudden acceleration of a Toyota Corolla.
Drug-Addicted Hospital Tech Sentenced for Exposing Patients to Hepatitis C
A former Colorado hospital technician has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges that she stole painkillers meant for patients and then infected patients with hepatitis C after she injected them with a saline solution using her own dirty needles.
Nzu Morning Sickness Remedy Linked to Health Risks
Texas health officials and the FDA are warning consumers and healthcare professionals that a traditional West African remedy for morning sickness, known as Nzu, has been found to contain high levels of lead and arsenic, which could cause lead poisoning in unborn children and cancer.
Toyota Rollover Lawsuits in Texas Will Not be Reopened
An attorney who was attempting to reopen 17 Toyota rollover lawsuits has agreed that the cases should remain closed, indicating documents that were allegedly withheld by the company were not strong enough to support his cases.
Toxic Fumes Lawsuit Results in $100M Verdict Against BP
A federal jury has awarded more than $100 million to 10 workers who were exposed to toxic fumes at the BP Texas City, Texas oil refinery, mostly involving punitive damages after evidence was submitted about the company’s history of problems at the refinery.
Southwest Airlines Lawsuit Settled for $3.5M over Safety Problems
Southwest Airlines has reached a $3.5 million settlement with investors who filed a lawsuit against the company’s top officers for breaching their fiduciary duties by allowing the airline to fail to meet FAA safety standards.
Mesothelioma Lawsuit Results in $1.2M Verdict Over Drilling Mud Additive
A Texas jury awarded $1.2 million last week to the wife of an engineer who died from mesothelioma cancer, allegedly caused by working with asbestos-laden additives to drilling lubricants.
Utah Wrongful Death Lawsuit Results in $4.4M Verdict
The family of a man killed in an auto accident in a construction zone has been awarded $4.4 million by a Utah jury, who found that the state’s Department of Transportation and a construction company were partly at fault for the fatal crash.
Medical Helicopter Accidents Leads to Calls for New Safety Rules
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is recommending that the government enact stringent new measures to improve medical helicopter safety in the wake of a record year for emergency helicopter accidents.
