What Caused So Many Food Outbreaks in 2018?
In 2018, the CDC announced 21 major food outbreaks. Salmonella was the culprit in a vast majority of multistate events last year. However, there were close to a hundred instate outbreaks that the CDC didn’t mention. Therefore, many Americans are asking: why were there so many? About U.S. Food Outbreaks Every year, thousands of people in
Read More3M Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs MDL Request in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the first 3M Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs MDL has been requested to form. This case represents a military veteran suing 3M Company for manufacturing and selling defective earplugs. These earplugs caused his hearing loss. The hope is this MDL will combine similar lawsuits filed in federal courts nationwide. About 3M Defective Earplugs Over
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Cruise Ship Insurance Won't Pay Up
Getting hurt on a cruise can lead to sky-high medical bills, missed adventures, and other expenses. This is why many chose to buy cruise ship insurance. A devastating injury happened to a passenger onboard the Viking Sun. This led to the sudden and premature end of her 120-day, $80,000 round-the-world cruise. She expected her cruise
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History of Gadolinium Toxicity
Last year, 60 experts from around the world gathered at a workshop during the National Institutes of Health. They aimed to bridge the gap between ongoing concern of gadolinium toxicity and the medical community denying it. About Gadolinium Gadolinium is a chemical element carrying the atomic number 64 and the atomic symbol Gd. Belonging to a
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Lyft Passenger Injured and Abandoned by Driver
Lyft drivers are charged with the task of ferrying passengers that hail them with the Lyft app to specified destinations. This is a simple enough task but as one may expect, things do not always go as planned. Like with anything else involving driving a car on the road, there is a risk of an
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$9M Whistleblower Settlement For Defective Military 3M Earplugs
In 2016, a former employee of 3M filed a Whistleblower lawsuit under the “False Claims Act”. The employee exposed that the multinational conglomerate knew its earplugs were defective. Plus, he detailed that there was fraudulent testing to comply with the US military standards. About Defective Military Earplugs 3M designed the defective military earplugs for armed forces in
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Doctors Slam Excess MRI Scans Contributing To Gadolinium Toxicity
In 1984, the FDA approved magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners, and the medical community was thrilled. These amazing machines offered an internal view of the human body. This made it easier to diagnose disease, injuries, and physical abnormalities. However, today, this amazing discovery is now a multibillion-dollar industry. These scans earn big profit margins and
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Heart Medication Recall Expands Again
For the second time this month, heart medication recall expands again. Torrent Pharmaceuticals discovered that Losartan, a drug used to treat high blood pressure, a blood pressure-related heart problem and diabetes-related kidney issues tested positive for N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA). Now, in addition to the 10 lots of Losartan potassium tablets and six lots of Losartan, the FDA has
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Baptist Bishop Covers Up Sexual Harassment Claims
A Baptist bishop in Buffalo, New York is under fire after multiple parishioners have complained that the parish administrator he instated has sexually harassed them. The bishop has done nothing to stop the harassment, yet the administrator continues to inappropriately touch female parishioners. About Sexual Harassment It is important that when unwelcome conduct crosses the
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Florida Launches Priest Sexual Abuse Investigation
Florida has launched a statewide criminal Catholic priest sexual abuse investigation. Attorney General Pam Bondi asked survivors to come forward this week and share past abuse. Thus far, 15 have shared their experiences. Priest Sexual Abuse Abuses in the Catholic Church have been well-documented in the media. However, systemic abuse has occurred for centuries. Old church
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