Year: 2015

Colgate-Palmolive Hit with $13 Million Mesothelioma Verdict in California – MarketWatch

Insurance JournalColgate-Palmolive Hit with $13 Million Mesothelioma Verdict in CaliforniaMarketWatchAccording to the lawsuit, Ms. Winkel was diagnosed with mesothelioma in January 2014 after using Cashmere Bouquet manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive. Most people who are diagnosed with mesothelioma die within two years of diagnosis, says Simon …Colgate-Palmolive Hit with $13 mln Mesothelioma Verdict in CaliforniaRTT NewsJury Finds Colgate-Palmolive Talcum Powder Causes Mesothelioma, Awards …Satellite PR News (press release)Colgate-Palmolive Suffers Courtroom Loss in Asbestos-Talc Powder CaseFairWarningYahoo Newsall 105 news articles »

Insurance

Report Finds Latinos in California Least Likely to Have Workplace Retirement Plan

The NCLR says that a California state policy solution could increase Latinos’ retirement savings.

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Stark & Stark Attorney Obtains $2.3 Million in Two Construction Accident Settlements

Stark & Stark attorney, Bryan M. Roberts, obtained a $1.3 Million settlement for a surveyor who was injured in a roadway construction site on Interstate 287 in Somerset County when she was struck by a utility vehicle travelling in reverse. As a result of this traumatic event, the plaintiff suffered permanent brain and orthopedic injuries. The plaintiff filed a complaint against the driver of the utility truck, Crisdel Group, Inc., the employer of the driver and the general contractor on the project, and the State of New Jersey, the owner of the project. Most recently, Mr. Roberts obtained a $1 Million settlement for a union worker that was injured on a roadway construction site in Hudson County where he was crushed in a trench collapse. As a result …

Disabilities

Study Suggests Skin Cancer Drug May Help Treat Mesothelioma and Lung … – The National Law Review

Study Suggests Skin Cancer Drug May Help Treat Mesothelioma and Lung …The National Law ReviewJust last month, the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine released new research indicating that Keytruda may slow or even reverse the growth of mesothelioma tumors. After traditional chemotherapy was unsuccessful, 25 participants in an initial …

Work-Industrial

Painter in Illinois dies after workplace accident

There are a variety of unsafe jobs. Even when people take proper safety precautions, accidents can still happen. Unfortunately, some accidents can leave families grieving the loss of a loved one. For example, one man was recently killed in a workplace accident in Illinois. The accident happened around 2 p.m. in late April. According to reports, the man was taking part in a two-week project that involved painting a water tower. The man and his co-workers were just beginning the second week of the project when he reportedly fell approximately 100 feet. Although CPR was administered at the scene, he reportedly died about 30 minutes after being transported to the hospital. The identity of the deceased worker is unclear at this time. As a result of the …

Legal News

Can the President Kill Americans?

Can the president kill you? The short answer is: Yes, but not legally. Yet, President Obama has established a secret process that involves officials from the Departments of Justice and Defense, the CIA, and the White House senior staff whereby candidates are proposed for execution, and the collective wisdom of the officials then recommends execution to the president, who then accepts or rejects the recommendation. If the recommendation is to kill and the president rejects the recommendation, the CIA is directed to arrest the person. If the president accepts the recommendation to kill, then death is ordered. This is not unlike the procedure used in the reign of the monstrous British King Henry VIII, except that the king himself delegated the final say to his chancellor so …

Report unveils risks to hospital patients of treatment by untrained staff

A BBC investigation has uncovered how shocking risks are being taken in hospitals due to a lack of trained staff. During the course of the investigation, the team found untrained healthcare assistants looking after wards full of patients unsupervised and staff being asked to carry out tasks that they have had no training for, such as  lifting patients, taking blood samples, and inserting IV drips, roles that are above their pay grade and beyond their experience and training. Healthcare assistants’ duties normally involve basic care such as washing and dressing patients, serving and feeding them food, toileting and bed making, and taking measurements such as temperature, height and weight.  NICE guidelines on healthcare assistants state that they should only be given tasks within the scope of their …

Kiren Rijiju to launch three social security schemes – Economic Times

Orissadiary.comKiren Rijiju to launch three social security schemesEconomic TimesITANAGAR: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju will launch three universal social security schemes here tomorrow. The Minister would launch the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna and Atal …Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister to launch Social Security Schemes on 9th MayOrissadiary.comall 5 news articles »

April is Autism Month

Nearly a quarter century ago, the Autism Society launched a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness, inclusion and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with ASD is provided the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life. This year we want to go beyond simply promoting autism awareness to encouraging friends and collaborators to become partners in movement toward acceptance and appreciation. Let’s embrace a new perspective. For 50 years the Autism Society has worked in communities large and small to provide services and programming, and support all individuals living with autism. Let’s ensure the acceptance and inclusion in schools and communities that results in true appreciation of the unique aspects of all people. We want to get one step closer to a …

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The Benefits of Having Personal Injury Attorney Representation

Personal injury attorneys represent victims who suffer emotional or physical injuries caused by another person or group of individuals. In these instances, reasonable actions were not taken to prevent the situation from occurring. When involved with a case, the attorney may investigate and evaluate all the evidence and information concerning the accident and determine the need for negotiation or the need to file a lawsuit in an attempt to gain appropriate compensation. When to Contact an Attorney When someone becomes seriously injured or ill and believes that they deserve compensation for expenses involved with their medical condition, they should consult with a Denver personal injury lawyer. Gaining sufficient monetary compensation often requires legal help. Lawyers represent the best interest of clients and may be able to help …

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Proffers 101: When to Make Your Offer of Proof

Where a party challenges a trial court’s ruling excluding testimony, appellate courts generally require the substance of the excluded evidence to have been set forth on the record or else the challenge will not be properly preserved for review….By: Carlton Fields Jorden Burt

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Zero-hours contracts are ‘tip of the iceberg’ says TUC, 28th April 2015

Research published by the TUC suggests zero-hours contracts are the ‘tip of the iceberg’ as hundreds of thousands of UK employees report being employed on short hours contracts.