Deadly Tuberculosis Outbreak Linked to Las Vegas NICU Ward
Tuberculosis outbreak linked to Las Vegas NICU ward, possibly caused by raw milk.
Tag Archives: Las Vegas
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Lawsuits Over Hepatits C Outbreak From Propofol Settled for $250M
Teva Pharmaceuticals has agreed to pay $250 million to settle about 80 Propofol lawsuits stemming from a hepatitis C outbreak at Las Vegas endoscopy clinics.
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Legionnaires Disease Found in Luxor Casino Water
Bacteria that could cause Legionnaires’ disease has been found in the water at the Luxor Las Vegas resort and casino, which may have contribued to the death of at least…
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Hepatitis C Damage Awards Against Teva, Baxter Continue to Pile Up
Teva Pharmaceuticals and Baxter International have been hit with a massive punitive damages award for a third time as a result of their role in causing a hepatitis C outbreak…
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Police Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Shooting
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly using excessive force and shooting a 23-year-old man without warning.
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Nevada Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Damages Cap Being Challenged
The family of a Nevada woman who died due to a medical misdiagnosis is preparing to challenge the state’s cap on damages in medical malpractice lawsuits.
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Settlements Reached in 18 Las Vegas Endoscopy Clinic Hepatitis C Lawsuits
A Nevada judge has approved the settlement of 18 hepatitis C lawsuits filed by patients of two Las Vegas endoscopy centers that was shut down in 2008 due to unsafe…
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New Jersey Doctor Linked to 29 Hepatitis B Cases
State health officials in New Jersey say that at least 29 people treated at one doctor’s office have been diagnosed with hepatitis B, and suggest that thousands of other patients…
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Chinese Drywall Class Action Lawsuit Filed in Nevada
Homeowners in Nevada have filed a Chinese drywall class action lawsuit against local builders, saying that defective drywall in their homes have caused a variety of health problems. However, the…
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Asbestos Exposure Lawsuit Filed Against Harrah’s in Las Vegas
A former worker who claims that he and his three-year old son have suffered injuries due to exposure to asbestos has filed a lawsuit against Harrah’s Hotel and Casino in…
