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Will Justices Recuse Themselves Because They Are Baseball Fans?

An interesting question has been posed in anticipation of the Supreme Court deciding on whether or not to hear a case regarding fantasy baseball. The issue in the case is as to who owns the statistics for baseball players. Is it Major League Baseball, or are they owned by nobody and therefore, free

By The Legal Examiner

/ 21 Mar 2008

1 Dead, 2 Injured in Single Car Crash

The Orlando Sentinel reported on a crash occurring early Sunday morning in East Orange County. Around 2:30 a.m., a woman was driving a ’98 Ford Mustang south on West Christmas Road near Fort Christmas when she failed to negotiate a curve and struck a concrete culvert on the east shoulder. She was pr

By Michael Damaso

/ 19 Mar 2008

Police Officials Release Video to Stress Importance of "Move Over" Laws

The Oregon police released video this week of the accident involving motorcycle patrolman Officer Clint Chrz last November. The motorcycle camera shows the officer standing by the driver’s door of the vehicle he had pulled over. What appears next is shocking to watch. Another vehicle speeding down P

By The Legal Examiner

/ 19 Mar 2008

Chiquita Sued for Wrongful Death

According to a recent article in the press, Chiquita Brands International, Inc., is being sued for wrongful death in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The lawsuit accuses the company of contributing to the deaths of five U.S. missionaries through secretly financing rebel

By Michael Damaso

/ 19 Mar 2008

Motorcyclist Loses Life, Wife Has Critical Injuries

A 60 year-old motorcycle driver crashed his bike into the back of a car as it was turning into a driveway on Sunday near Middleburg Florida. The motorcylce accident threw his wife and him from the bike. They were taken to the Shands hospital in Jacksonville by helicopter where the driver died, but t

By The Legal Examiner

/ 18 Mar 2008

Jury Clears Actor Ritter's Doctors of Medical Malpractice

A jury verdict came down in the medical malpractice / wrongful death lawsuit of Actor John Ritter last Friday. The lawsuit was brought by Ritter’s Widow and Children. After two days of deliberation, the jury cleared a cardiologist and a radiologist of negligence. As such, there will be no damage jud

By Michael Damaso

/ 18 Mar 2008

Deadly Car Crash on I-4 Exit Ramp

A crash on the I-4 exit ramp to Ivanhoe Boulevard left killed a driver and left 2 passengers critically injured this weekend. The victim was driving his Nissan Altima and attempted to exit the ramp driving too fast. The problem was made worse because recent rainstorms had left the road wet. The Alti

By The Legal Examiner

/ 17 Mar 2008

Legionnaires Disease Contracted by Orlando Tourists

The Orange County, Florida Health Department confirmed that two tourists were infected with the potentially deadly Legionnaires’ disease. The disease is caused by a type of bacteria known as Legionella. These bacteria grow in warm water sources, including swimming pools, spas, water tanks, plumbing

By Ed Normand

/ 14 Mar 2008

Insurance Institute Recommends SUV's Have Stronger Roof Strength

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has issued a study on the relatiionship of roof strength in SUV’s and injuries sustained in an automobile accident involving a rollover. The study reveals that “roof strength definitely influences injury risk.”All passenger vehicles currently on the

By The Legal Examiner

/ 13 Mar 2008

FDA Issues Warning on Use of Tussionex

Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension is an often prescribed childrens cough suppressant that contains hydrocodone and the extened release antihistamine chlorpheniramine. The Food and Drug Administration has issued this warning because the medication is improperly being used on patients

By The Legal Examiner

/ 12 Mar 2008

Fatigue on Road Could be Deadly

The National Transportation Safety Board’s Chairman has issued a statement reminding drivers how dangerous fatigue can be on the road. In the midst of National Sleep Awareness Week, officials would like to remind drivers that many times being tired and fatigued on the road can be the equivalent of,

By The Legal Examiner

/ 7 Mar 2008

Heparin Recalled by Baxter Healthcare

Heparin sodium is medication used to thin the blood. It is often administered intravenously. It is used with patients that need kidney dialysis, many types of cardiac surgery, and many other conditions often those involving risk of blood clots. Severe injuries have been reported with this drug recen

By Ed Normand

/ 7 Mar 2008