Michael Jacskon

Michael Jackson's Director Sought Psychiatric Help For Singer 5 Days Before Death

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 21, 2013 09:19 AM EDT

An e-mail exchange brought forth as evidence in Michael Jackson's wrongful death suit reveals that his director described the singer as anxious, obsessive, and paranoid.

Salmon

NYC Fish Processors Face Contamination Suit, FDA Seeks Preliminary Injunction

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 17, 2013 03:05 PM EDT

The US Justice Department filed suit Friday, alleging that a NYC fish processor manufactured and distributed fish that could potentially cause serious illness in consumers.

Skechers Will Pay $40 M Over Toning Shoe Ad Claims

Skechers Will Pay $40M Over False Toning Shoe Ad Claims

By Anthony Rivas | May 13, 2013 07:27 PM EDT

Skechers has settled a $40 million lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission over claims that their shape-ups will help tone the bodies of the people wearing them. Research has shown they don't actually work.

Vijay Singh

Vijay Singh Lawsuit: Golfer Sues PGA Tour, Claims Doping Investigation Caused ‘Public Humiliation And Ridicule’

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 09, 2013 09:29 AM EDT

Professional golfer Vijay Singh filed suit against the PGA Tour for a humiliating 12-week-long doping investigation.

Hospital Room

US Sues Nation’s Biggest For-Profit Hospice Chain Citing False Billings For Medicare

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 03, 2013 12:57 PM EDT

The US Justice Department is suing Chemed Corporation for false billing.

surgery

Surgeons Left 16 Different Items in German Patient's Body During Routine Procedure

By Christine Hsu | Jan 17, 2013 02:23 PM EST

The family of an elderly patient who died in Germany after surgeons left 16 different items in his body during a routine operation is now suing hospital for over $120,000.

Former gold miner

Silicosis Class Action Motion Filed Against South Africa Gold Firms

By Ed Stoddard | Dec 28, 2012 10:10 AM EST

A SA lawyer has moved to file a class action suit against over 30 gold firms on behalf of 17,000 former miners who say they contracted silicosis due to negligence in health and safety.

police

Police Caught on Video Giving Two Women Body Cavity Search Using the Same Pair of Gloves

By Christine Hsu | Dec 19, 2012 03:50 PM EST

Two women are suing the Texas Department of Public Safety after state police subjected them to a humiliating and invasive "roadside body cavity search" using the same pair of gloves.

surgery

"Love Doctor" Mutilated Woman by Surgically Removing and Relocating Her Genitalia

By Christine Hsu | Dec 14, 2012 02:45 PM EST

A woman whose life was forever altered after a "love doctor" mutilated her genitals is telling her devastating story in a book about the doctor she trusted to perform a simple routine procedure.

samsung

Samsung Plant Caused Employee’s Cancer Death, South Korea Rules

By Makini Brice | Dec 14, 2012 01:09 PM EST

The Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service ruled that Samsung was responsible for an employee's cancer and subsequent death earlier this year.

Parkinson's

Parkinson's Medication Turned Respected Family Man into "Gay Sex and Gambling Addict"

By Christine Hsu | Nov 29, 2012 01:13 PM EST

A father-of-two won a six-figure payout against GlaxoSmithKline after Parkinson's medication turned him into a "gay sex and gambling addict".

Battle Over Gay 'Conversion Therapy' Rages On in Court

By Makini Brice | Nov 28, 2012 03:54 PM EST

The battle over gay conversion therapy is far from over, as opponents and proponents are facing their opening days in court.

7UP label

7UP Sued Over Antioxidant Claims

By Amber Moore | Nov 09, 2012 10:27 AM EST

A man from California has filed a lawsuit against Dr Pepper Snapple Group, manufacturer of 7UP over misleading advertising.

nurse

Male Nurses Caught on Tape Engaging in Sex Acts With Bedridden 98-Year-Old Stroke Patient

By Christine Hsu | Nov 08, 2012 04:55 PM EST

Two male nurses in San Diego are under investigation after graphic home surveillance videos captured them apparently engaging in sex acts with a 98-year-old bedridden stroke patient and with each other.

Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood Sues Again Over Texas Health Program

By Mary Wisniewski & Corrie MacLaggan | Oct 27, 2012 11:08 AM EDT

Planned Parenthood family planning providers in Texas filed a new lawsuit on Friday over a rule that bars its clinics from a state health program for low-income women because the organization performs abortions.

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