DVT Study May Clot 'Economy Class' LawsuitsStaying seated on long plane flights may be hazardous to your health, according to a new study that seems to debunk some claims in so-called "economy class syndrome" lawsuits. The study and the lawsuits involve deep vein thrombosis, or DVT
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Denver Suncor Employees Could Sue Over BenzeneDenver-area refinery Suncor's benzene problems have some employees worried. The Suncor refinery's water may have been contaminated with a potentially carcinogenic substance. Small amounts of benzene were detected in two faucets in the facility. The other faucets were determined to
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FL Man Adopts Adult Girlfriend, 42, to Shield Assets?Adopting an adult is something individuals do out of maternal or paternal love. But the Florida man who adopted his girlfriend probably did so for financial reasons. Goodman, 48, adopted his 42-year-old girlfriend Heather Laruso Hutchins. Plaintiff's attorneys say that
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Southwest Plane Hits Light Pole in DenverA Southwest plane hit a light pole at Denver International Airport earlier this week. The minor Southwest accident did not result in any injuries. But it did lead many to wonder how it happened. The plane was taxiing to its intended
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Pfizer to Face Defective Birth Control Lawsuits?A nationwide Pfizer birth-control recall, announced Feb. 1, could lead to lawsuits for unwanted pregnancies, legal experts say. Payouts could be huge. Pfizer recalled about 1 million packets of birth-control pills because of a mix-up that could lead to unwanted
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11th Victim Found in FL Highway Crash WreckageInvestigators recovered the body of an 11th victim from the wreckage of a massive chain-reaction Florida highway crash. Lawsuits are likely to follow. The body of the victim, who was not identified, was pulled Tuesday from a truck that got
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Brazilian Blowout Label Must Warn of FormaldehydeIs there formaldehyde in your Brazilian Blowout? Apparently there is -- which may come as a surprise to some consumers. The product has been marketed as "formaldehyde free" in the past. Those days are no longer. GIB, the company that
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Legionnaires Death Linked to Las Vegas LuxorA former guest at the Las Vegas Luxor hotel-casino died from Legionnaires' disease, and the resort's water system may have been the source of the infection, Nevada health officials reported Monday. The unidentified guest stayed at the Luxor in December
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Drunk Super Bowl Guests Can Crash Your PartyHosting a giant (or patriotic, as the case may be) Super Bowl party comes with more than just colossal clean-up duties. It may also make you personally liable for drunk party guests' actions -- even after they leave your house
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Top 5 Things to Do After an InjuryInjuries are stressful. Trying to get someone else to pay for your injuries can be even worse. But it doesn't have to be. Whether you've been in an auto accident, were attacked by a dog, or are the victim of
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Bedbugs + Ritz-Carlton = One Worried HotelBedbugs don't discriminate -- though at $695 a night, you'd hope they did. The New York incarnation of the Ritz-Carlton has bedbugs. Lots of them, too. A pest elimination company has been called in to treat rooms, and workers have
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DWI Suspect 'Forgotten' in Jail for 2 Years Gets $22MWould you like to be forgotten in jail? How about stuffed in a solitary cell without promise of release? Stephen Slevin was -- and his confinement lasted for almost two years. Officials in Dona Ana County still refuse to admit
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Mom Sues NYC Subway for $50M Over Son's DeathA mother's New York City subway lawsuit seeks $50 million for the death of her son, who was roaming the underground tunnels after a night of partying with friends. Marva Nelson faults NYC's Metropolitan Transportation Authority for not doing a
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Will 'Black Boxes' Be Mandatory in New Cars?Car accident investigations can be tough. Imagine sifting through twisted metal and shards of glass. It's not always easy to uncover what exactly happened. That's why "black boxes" in cars may soon become a reality. Most Americans know what "black
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TX Murderer's Grandma Sued for Grandson's CrimeAre parents liable for adult children? Not usually, which is why a lawsuit filed by the mother of Staci Montgomery is quite unique. In December 2009, Montgomery was murdered by Scott Marshall -- the former law firm partner of her
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