Lockheed Martin Whistleblower Paid $2.2M
Lockheed Martin Corp. has agreed to pay the federal government $2.2 million in cash and make certain repairs valued at an additional $2.2 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit brought by a former employee. The company sold the US Coast Guard a defective communications system for the Coast Guard’s National Security Cutters. About the Whistleblower
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Microgreens Recalled for Listeria
Greenbelt Greenhouse LTD of British Columbia, Canada is recalling all Greenbelt Microgreen products with the dates from April 24 to April 30. The microgreens are contaminated with the pathogen, Listeria. This virus can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. About Listeria A Listeria
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Dangers of Overprescribing PPIs
Globally, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are overprescribed. Although they are cost-effective when consumers use within the label’s recommended time frame. However, many are not informed on what that time frame is. Studies show that in 70% of cases, doctors do not give clear instructions on when to stop PPI use. Medical professionals falsely believe the
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Cruise Medical Malpractice Onboard Princess Cruise
A passenger onboard Prince Cruise Line’s Ruby Princess is suing the company for the injuries she sustained while in her room aboard the ship. Also, besides being injured, the passenger did not receive proper medical care. Passengers Can Now Get Justice for Medical Malpractice Previously, state and federal courts ruled that injured parties could not
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Georgia Leads the Country in Maternal Deaths
Recently, the Georgia Department of Public Health released a statement that Georgia leads the United States in the highest maternal mortality rate. New Jersey is the second leading state in the country in regards to maternity deaths. About the Study In 2008, Georgia updated their death certificate to include questions regarding pregnancies within a year of
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Multistate E.Coli Outbreak Injures Many
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tainted chopped, romaine lettuce grown in Yuma, Arizona caused a multistate E.Coli outbreak affecting nearly 60 people from 16 states. Thirty-one people have been hospitalized since March 13. About E.Coli E.Coli is bacteria that normally live in the intestines of healthy people and animals. While most
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Professor Commits Federal Grant Fraud
A University of Pittsburgh professor must repay over $130,000 to resolve allegations that he violated the False Claims Act by submitting false documents to the National Science Foundation (NSF) just to obtain federal grants to fund his research. About The False Claims Act In 1863 to combat fraud in Union contracts during the Civil War,
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Summer Skin Cancer Dangers Besides the Sun
Many people are aware of the dangers of summer skin cancer. People think that if they protect themselves with sunscreen while enjoying more outdoor activities like the beach or pool, then they will be safe. However, there are more dangers to developing skin cancer than just the sun. Certain medications like Viagra can make one
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Hidden Dangers of Cruise Line Statute of Limitations
In Florida like other states, there is a certain period of time to file a personal injury claim or case. These deadlines depend on the type of case, jurisdiction, plaintiff, and defendant. For cruise ship negligence cases, the ticket often dictates the statute of limitations. This is why after seeking medical attention for an injury
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Births in Military Hospitals More Prone to Injuries
Each year, military hospitals are the location for more than 50,000 births. However, those babies are twice as likely to be injured during delivery than other newborns nationwide. In fact, The New York Times uncovered internal documents depicting a system in which scrutiny is sporadic and avoidable errors are chronic. About Birth Injuries A birth defect
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