Michigan is fortunate to have an abundance of inland lakes, streams, and rivers, in addition to the Great Lakes. As the weather gets warmer, many Michigan residents will be spending the summer…
On April 25, 2008, the Michigan Supreme Court issued its opinion in Estate of Chantell Buckner v. City of Lansing. In it, Chief Justice Clifford Taylor and his conservative "Gang of Four" apply an astonishing brand of…
Nail guns, once used exclusively by professional builders and carpenters, are now common consumer power tools. While these devices can make construction projects considerably more efficient, they…
Nearly three years ago hurricane Katrina destroyed almost every thing it touched in the Gulf region. No one can forget the scenes of people stranded in the street of New Orleans begging for…
The FDA announced a joint effort with Medicare to help monitor and track dangerous prescription drugs and medical devices. This joint effort is called the Sentinel Initiative, and it utilizes…
After five (5) weeks of testimony and nearly four (4) days of deliberations, a jury in Ohio awarded Heather Grow’s family $22.6 million for brain injuries related to the birth of her daughter…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it was shutting down Hope Food Supply for its failure to take adequate steps to prevent bacterial contamination of its smoked seafood…
On April 25, 2008, Actavis Totowa LLC announced a recall of all lots of a drug known as Digitek sold under the Bertek and UDL Laboratories labels. Digitek, known in its generic form as digoxin, is a…
The Texas Court of Appeals today reversed a jury verdict against Vioxx manufacturer Merck. Just over two years ago, a Texas jury awarded 71-year old widow Leonel Garza $7 million for compensatory…
A tragic car accident that occurred in Alpine Township near Grand Rapids is a sobering reminder of the importance of seat belts. A car carrying a driver and two passengers lost control, struck…
Most of us, as we’re driving, are vigilant enough to keep an eye on other drivers’ behaviors to make sure they don’t endanger us or our passengers. We also keep an eye out for other hazards, such as…
According to the CDC, approximately 1.7 million people every year receive an infection related to health care treatment. Of those 1.7 million, approximately 99,000 die from health care related…
