In the technically advanced world that we live in today, there are a variety of new chemicals, substances and medicines introduced into our lives each and every year. Some of these chemicals are considered safe at first, but years later it is proven they were not as harmless as they were thought to be. Prescription drugs that were supposed to help you, actually cause harm. Pesticides that were … [Read more...]
TN Files $10M Claim Following Patient Deaths in Meningitis Case
Tennessee officials have filed a $10 million claim in the bankruptcy case of New England Compounding Center (NECC), a Massachusetts drug compounding firm, for the deaths of 16 patients who received fungal meningitis caused by tainted spinal steroids, according to The Tennessean. The claim was filed this week in Boston's U.S. Bankruptcy Court following an agreement to provide a fund of up to … [Read more...]
Country Singer Wayne Mills Dies in Nashville Shooting
In the early hours of Saturday morning, country singer Wayne Mills, 44, was shot by Pit and Barrel bar owner Chris Ferrell in Nashville, according to The Tennessean. Police are still investigating since Ferrell told them he shot Mills in self-defense after an argument about Mills smoking in the bar. Ferrell has not been arrested. Mills died at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on … [Read more...]
The 3 Strangest Recalls of All Time
There are new product recalls that come out every day. You might think that proper testing means getting injured from a defective product is uncommon, but product liability cases are actually one of the most common types of civil lawsuits out there. Companies eager to make a quick buck oftentimes fail to administer appropriate testing on their products before they are in the hands of … [Read more...]
Tennessee Still Leads Nation in Meningitis Outbreak Death Toll
On Monday, December 17, the U.S Center for Disease Control released new numbers that counted the death toll in Tennessee caused by the October meningitis outbreak at 14—including one in just the previous week. Tennessee continues to lead the country in deaths per state, with Michigan following close behind at 10. The national death toll is now at a startling 39 victims and 620 sickened people, and … [Read more...]
Tennessee Passes Controversial New Law Capping Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Compensation
Thanks to a newly passed law, Tennessee residents will now be restricted on the amount of compensation they can receive from medical malpractice and personal injury lawsuits. In response to an onslaught of medical malpractice lawsuits being filed in Tennessee as a result of the recent fungal meningitis outbreak, the state’s Supreme Court has ruled on new legislation limiting awards on medical … [Read more...]