“Polluter Pays” Legislation May Force Companies to Finance PFAS Contamination Cleanup in Several States
Several states are trying to force polluters to pay for PFAS contamination cleanup, but are getting pushback from industry lobbyists.
Tag Archives: Vermont
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Lawsuit Claims Physical, Sexual Abuse At Juvenile Detention Center in Vermont Occurred for Years
Seven former detainees at a now closed Vermont juvenile detention center say they were systematically abused during their time there.
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5-Hour Energy Settlement Reached Over False Advertising Charges Filed By Vermont
Vermont and the makers of 5-Hour Energy drinks have reached a settlement agreement over claims of false advertising.
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Lawsuit Over Hospital Bed Fall Involving High Risk Patient Results in $275K Settlement
A Vermont hospital has reached a $275,000 wrongful death lawsuit settlement with the widow of a man who died after falling out of a hospital bed, despite being categorized as…
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Amtrak Vermonter Train Derailment Results in Seven Injuries
An Amtrak train derailed in Vermont after striking rocks on the rail, injuring at least seven.
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Xarelto Bleeding Lawsuit Filed Over Wrongful Death
A wrongful death lawsuit over Xarelto alleges that the medication caused irreversible bleeding less than two weeks after use began.
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Cargill Ground Beef Recall Issued Amid Salmonella Outbreak
Nearly 30,000 pounds of Cargill ground beef are being recalled due to concerns that it may be responsible for a salmonella food poisoning outbreak that has sickened at least 33…
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Hurricane Irene Insurance Lawsuits Likely To Follow Coverage Denials
A deluge of insurance coverage lawsuits are likely to come in the wake of Hurricane Irene, according to a recent report.
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Chantix Psychotic Episodes Blamed in Two Vermont Murder Cases
A Vermont woman charged with killing her husband by driving their car into a tree is now claiming that the side effects of Chantix, Pfizer’s anti-smoking drug, pushed her to…
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Jonathans Alfalfa Sprout Recall Expanded to Organic Sprouts
An alfalfa sprout recall initially issued last week for some Jonathan’s Sprouts products due to a risk of salmonella contamination is now being expanded to encompass additional lots and some…
