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Two Florida Priests Accused of Pilfering

Two priests stationed at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in Delray Beach have been accused of absconding with millions in parish funds. The church, located in the Diocese of Palm Beach, lost $8.6 million in funds earmarked for parish operations, a school, and the poor. The two priests, Monsignor

By The Legal Examiner

/ 29 Sep 2006

New Twist in Tobacco Cases

When federal judge Jack Weinstein ruled yesterday that he had found substantial evidence that the so-called light cigarettes were just as dangerous as regular cigarettes and the manufacturers knew it, it opened a potential flood gate of litigants. That’s why Judge Weinstein argued in favor of granti

By The Legal Examiner

/ 26 Sep 2006

Docs Told to Avoid Financial Ties to Drug Research

Physicians’ financial interests should not overtake the needs of a patient when it comes to dealing with drug and medical device manufacturers. This was the obvious conclusion arrived at by a group of bio-ethicists at a conference hosted by Cleveland Clinic and sponsored by the National Institutes o

By The Legal Examiner

/ 21 Sep 2006

Big Tobacco and Big Oil Make Strange Bedfellows

As the 2006 election season heats up, two of the largest industries in the country are pouring millions of dollars into campaigns to keep their corporate profits rolling. A recent San Francisco Chronicle article on big tobacco, the author states that oil and tobacco are pouring huge sums of money in

By The Legal Examiner

/ 20 Sep 2006

Boston Scientific Confirms Increased Risk Linked to its Stent

A leading stent manufacturer has admitted that there is an increased clot risk for those with Boston Scientific’s cardiac stent. It is the first acknowledgment by a stent maker of an increased risk of the dangerous side effect of stents, which are small wire-mesh tubes used to keep previously clogge

By The Legal Examiner

/ 7 Sep 2006

Bausch & Lomb Infections Lead to Corneal Transplants

About 1/3 of those who’ve experienced eye infections as a result of the use of Bausch & Lomb’s ReNu eye contact solution are schedule to undergo corneal transplants. These new findings will be published in the Journal of the American Medical Association at the end of this month.

By The Legal Examiner

/ 23 Aug 2006

Big Tobacco Better Exhale

A US District Judge ruled yesterday that big tobacco companies conspired for years to hide the deadly effects of cigarette smoke from the public. This isn’t suprising to most of us who’ve followed these battles. However, it will most likely lead to a groundswell of lawsuits against big tobacco. For

By The Legal Examiner

/ 22 Aug 2006

Taser Will Settle Lawsuits

After initially fighting each individual lawsuit, Taser International has decided to settle claims against the company for a reported $20 million. The company also agreed to appoint a lead independent director as part of the settlement.

By The Legal Examiner

/ 10 Aug 2006

Another Ford Truck Recall

In the largest vehicle in history, Ford has announced that it will be forced to recall 1.2 million of its trucks, SUVs, and vans due to a faulty speed deactivation switch. The models affected include: 1994-2002 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550, 2000-02 Ford Excursion SUVs, 1994-96 Econoline vans and M

By The Legal Examiner

/ 3 Aug 2006

Clinical Prof. Noticed Problems with ReNu Two Years Ago

Christine Sindt, a University of Iowa clinical assistant professor of ophthalmology noticed a disturbing problem with ReNu contact lens solution after doing her own study of the product. “I always like to test the new products – test drive them, so I can develop an opinion,” Sindt said.Contact lense

By The Legal Examiner

/ 28 Jul 2006

Edmund A. Normand, Attorney at Law

Mr. Normand received his B.S. degree in Accounting from the University of Florida and his J.D. degree with high honors from the University of Texas. His practice is primarily in the area of general liability, nursing home abuse and medical negligence. He has been with the firm since 1991.Born Barre,

By The Legal Examiner

/ 26 Jun 2006