Class Action Lawsuit Settlements Reached Record Amounts in 2022: Report
Plaintiffs won more than $63 billion in class action settlements and judgments in 2022, according to a new report.
Tag Archives: Drug Abuse
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Cheerleader Abuse Lawsuits Raise Racketeering Claims Against Gyms, Uniform Retailers, Others
Former cheerleaders who say they suffered sexual abuse at the hands of coaches and choreographers have charged several cheer organizations with federal racketeering charges.
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Study Indicates Half of Serious Auto Accidents Linked to Drug, Alcohol Use
The findings of a new study show a very high rate of alcohol and drug use among drivers, vehicle occupants and pedestrians injured or killed in auto accidents.
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U.S. Opioid Overdose Deaths Leveling Off After Pandemic Spike: CDC
U.S. Opioid overdose deaths are finally leveling off after spiking during the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC data indicates.
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Study Shows Car Accidents Involving Prescription Opioid Drugs Have Dropped Significantly In Recent Years
CDC guidelines to prevent overprescribing of opioids appears to have helped drive down opioid-related car accident rates in recent years, according to a new study.
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High-Dose Marijuana Exposure Among Teens Linked to Neurological Problems: Study
A new study finds that teens who are exposed to high doses of marijuana engage in more risky behavior and suffer cognitive impairments later in life.
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Rockstar Gym Closes Amid Cheerleader Sex Abuse Allegations and Owner’s Suicide
Rockstar Gym, home to 14 competitive all-star cheerleading teams, is closing following allegations of sexual abuse of minors.
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Cheerleading Industry Faces Influx of Sexual Abuse Lawsuits, Some Involving Minors and Pornography
At least 15 cheerleaders nationwide have filed lawsuits against various gyms and cheer organizations, indicating they were frequently sexually abused by coaches.
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CDC Study Finds 15% of Overdose Deaths Linked to Benadryl, Other Antihistamines
A new CDC study warns that Benadryl and similar antihistamines are increasingly involved in drug overdose deaths.
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More Than 80% of U.S. Pregnancy Deaths Preventable: CDC
Four out of five pregnancy deaths in the U.S. could be prevented with proper health care services, according to a new CDC report.
