A Chicago hospital system is facing a lawsuit filed on behalf of 300 women who claim they were sexually assaulted by a former OB/GYN. The accused, Fabio Ortega, was arrested for criminal sexual assault in 2018 and pleaded guilty, resulting in a three-year prison sentence. He was released in October 2023 after completing his parole …
In response to growing concerns over the health risks associated with ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized new rules aimed at reducing the release of this carcinogenic gas into the environment. The regulations, which target commercial sterilization facilities, seek to protect communities living near these facilities and mitigate the …
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The U.S. government is one step closer to settling thousands of claims alleging illnesses and deaths related to the contaminated water supply at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Between the years 1953 and 1987, the water supply at Camp Lejeune was contaminated with toxic chemicals, causing severe health issues for veterans and their family members. …
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The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on nursing homes across the United States, exposing longstanding issues of staffing shortages and infection control. A recent report released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) sheds light on the challenges faced by long-term care facilities and emphasizes the need for …
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Uber, the popular ride-hailing company used by people all over the world, has come under scrutiny for its alleged failure to produce documents related to government probes into sexual assaults involving its drivers. Despite a court order giving Uber until January 31, 2024, to provide documents related to government investigations or inquiries into sexual assault …
The Archdiocese of Baltimore has been at the center of a disturbing scandal involving sexual abuse perpetrated by priests and members of the clergy. As a result of the Archdiocese’s recent bankruptcy filing, survivors of childhood sexual abuse within the Archdiocese have only three months left to file claims in bankruptcy court. The Pervasive Issue …
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The issue of ethylene oxide exposure and its potential health risks has gained significant attention in recent years. One company that has faced legal action and public scrutiny due to its ethylene oxide emissions is Sterigenics. With medical sterilization facilities across the United States, Sterigenics has been at the center of numerous lawsuits and settlements …
Did You Develop Cancer From Exposure to Sterigenics Ethylene Oxide Gas? Residents living near Sterigenics plants have reported cases of various cancers such as breast cancer, leukemia, and lymphoma, as well as other health issues including neurological disorders, reproductive problems, and respiratory ailments, believed to be linked to ethylene oxide exposure from the medical sterilization …
In one of the latest lawsuits brought against Lyft over claims of rideshare assault, a Florida woman alleges that she was repeatedly raped by a Lyft driver, resulting in the birth of her child. While rideshare services like Lyft have revolutionized transportation, providing convenient and affordable options for commuters and travelers, there has been an …
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Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps Base in North Carolina, has been at the center of a legal battle regarding water contamination and the resulting health issues faced by military personnel and their families. In a recent ruling, four U.S. District Court judges have determined that victims of past water contamination at Camp Lejeune are not …
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