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Las Vegas Bottled Water Company Hit With $5.2B Verdict in Liver Damage Lawsuit
A jury in Nevada has delivered a $5.2 billion award in the latest large-sum lawsuit against a former Las Vegas-based bottled water company that was found responsible for causing liver damage in ...
Study: Patient Safety Measures Declined as a Result of COVID-19 Pandemic
A new study has found that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted patient safety indicators in U.S. hospitals, according to the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. The study, from ...
No More Tickets Now That Jaywalking is Legal in NYC
Jaywalking — that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the crosswalk or against the traffic light — is now legal in New York City. Legislation passed by the City Council last ...
October Flash Drought Strikes Nearly Half of U.S.
A bone-dry October is pushing nearly half of the United States into a flash drought, leading to fires in the Midwest and hindering shipping on the Mississippi River. More than 100 different long-term ...
Commercial Brake Safety Week Results Show Only 13% Had Out-of-Service Violations
As part of Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) North American Brake Safety Week, held August 25-31, certified inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conducted 16,725 inspections on ...
Consumers Sue McDonald’s in Proposed Class Action Over E.coli Outbreak
McDonald's was sued on Tuesday by consumers in a proposed class action stemming from the E.coli outbreak linked to onions in the fast-food chain's Quarter Pounders. Amanda McCray of Chicago and ...
Beef Patties Not Source of E. coli, McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Back on Menu
McDonald's announced Sunday that Quarter Pounders will again be on its menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of the outbreak of E. coli poisoning tied ...
Distractions Rises for Drivers, Pedestrians on Halloween
Halloween revelers be warned. A spike in distracted driving and speeding creates danger for drivers, passengers, and trick-or-treaters — particularly at night. New Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) ...