Supreme Court Ruling: Sex offenders can be held in federal prison indefinitely

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/17/2010 // West Palm Beach, Florida, USA // Nicole Howley // Nicole Howley Washington, D.C.—A Supreme Court ruling will allow federal officials to indefinitely hold “sexually dangerous” inmates after they have finished their prison terms. The landmark ruling was made today, May 17, 2010, which was approved by a 7-2 vote, with Justices […]

Oklahoma City drug injury: Botox maker negligent, jury awards doctor $15M

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/17/2010 // West Palm Beach, Florida, USA // Nicole Howley // Nicole Howley Oklahoma City, OK—A Oklahoma City doctor who suffered botulism poisoning after receiving an anti-wrinkle drug treatment, was awarded $15 million by an Oklahoma County jury. The jury found that Allergan Inc., the maker of Botox Cosmetic, was negligent on Tuesday, […]

Lexington Virginia Deck Collapse: Several injured in accident near WLU campus

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/17/2010 // West Palm Beach, Florida, USA // Sandra Quinlan // Sandra Quinlan Lexington, VA—Approximately 30 individuals suffered non life-threatening injuries after a deck collapsed during a party. The incident occurred in an off-campus house near Washington & Lee University (WLU). Rescue personnel were notified of the accident at approximately 11:20 p.m. Friday, […]

Baxter International accused of making Hylenex “manufacturing failures”

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/17/2010 // Legal News Reporter: Nicole Howley, Florida, USA // Nicole Howley // Nicole Howley San Diego, CA—Baxter International Inc., the maker of a fluid absorption drug, is being accused of having “manufacturing failures.” The biopharmaceutical company, Halozyme Therapeutics, stated on Sunday, May 16, 2010, that they may stop using the fluid absorption […]

Supreme Court: Life sentences for juveniles restricted in non-murder cases

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/17/2010 // West Palm Beach, Florida, USA // Nicole Howley // Nicole Howley Washington D.C.—A recent ruling has determined that it is unconstitutional to sentence juveniles to life in prison without the possibility of parole for crimes other than murder. The Supreme Court made the ruling with a 6-3 vote on May 17, […]

New York Law: NY legislators back anti-bullying bill

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/17/2010 // West Palm Beach, Florida, USA // Nicole Howley // Nicole Howley New York, NY—While some places across the United States have done little about bullying, everyone agrees that it is a problem. New York school administrators and state legislators are now moving to do something about the growing issue. Lawmakers have […]

Pompano Beach FL Auto Accident: Rollover crash ejects infant over 18-foot wall

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/17/2010 // West Palm Beach, Florida, USA // Sandra Quinlan // Sandra Quinlan Pompano Beach, FL—A violent single-vehicle rollover crash resulted in the hospitalization of a mother and her two young children. The motor vehicle accident occurred on Friday afternoon, May 14, 2010. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers also reportedly arrested the mother […]

Food Safety News: Foodborne botulism risk prompts product safety recall

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/17/2010 // West Palm Beach, Florida, USA // Sandra Quinlan // Sandra Quinlan Millersburg, OH—Amish Wedding Foods, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), voluntarily recalled pumpkin butter and sweet potato butter. The FDA announced the recall on Thursday, May 13, 2010 with regard to a potential health hazard […]

Hartford County MD Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: Paraplegic woman wins $3.5M

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/17/2010 // West Palm Beach, Florida, USA // Sandra Quinlan // Sandra Quinlan Hartford County, MD—A civil jury returned a medical malpractice verdict that awarded a plaintiff $3.5 million on Thursday, May 13, 2010. The case stems from the permanent injuries a woman sustained while undergoing a surgical procedure in 2007, according to […]

Clearwater FL Plane Crash: Breakfasting family alarmed by backyard accident

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/17/2010 // West Palm Beach, Florida, USA // Sandra Quinlan // Sandra Quinlan Clearwater, FL—While witnessing a plane crash in your backyard is uncommon, it is not impossible. A Clearwater family was in the midst of enjoying breakfast when on Sunday, May 16, 2010, when they experienced just that. The plane was downed […]