Part 6: Medical-Legal Consequences of MDR Acinetobacter

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/14/2013 // Concord, CA, USA // LifeCare123 // Greg Vigna, MD, JD, Joe Motta, JD // (press release) Medical Perspective: Nosocomial (hospital acquired) MDR Acinetobacter exposes health care facilities to significant liability in cases that directly or indirectly cause death, organ failure, or disability. As a clinician and an attorney my perspective related […]

Insurance company sues school to avoid paying settlement

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/31/2013 // West Palm Beach , Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Los Angeles – An insurance company has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District to avoid paying a $30 million settlement. As reported by The Los Angeles Times, New Jersey-based Everest National Insurance […]

Daughter of Anna Nicole Smith could receive $49 million

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/31/2013 // West Palm Beach , Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Los Angeles – The daughter of late model and television personality Anna Nicole Smith, Dannielynn Birkhead, may inherit $49 million resulting from an extensive legal battle involving Smith’s estate. As reported by Us Weekly, a federal […]

Florida teacher dismissed after lying about having terminal illness

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/31/2013 // West Palm Beach , Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Florida – An elementary school teacher in Florida was suspended after lying about having a terminal illness. As reported by ABC News, Ashley Barker, a teacher at the Laurel Elementary school in the Polk County School […]

Stricter sanctions approved by FIFA for racism

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/31/2013 // West Palm Beach , Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Port Louis, Mauritius – FIFA has approved stricter punishment for acts of racism by a club or its fans. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), new regulations were approved by the governing body of association […]

As Medicare Cuts Loom, Whistleblowers Can Soften the Blow

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/23/2013 // Whistleblower Law Firm // Jeffrey F. Keller // (press release) (Whistleblower News) – When the Obama administration released its proposed 2014 budget, the Department of Health and Human Services saw a boost of nearly $4 billion over 2013. But not all HHS programs fared equally, and the news was grim for […]

Dog owner charged with murder in pit bull mauling death

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/30/2013 // West Palm Beach , Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Los Angeles – A dog owner has been charged with murder after his four pit bulls mauled and killed a jogger. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), charges were brought against Alex Jackson, 29, after […]

Suspicious letter sent to White House included gun threats

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/30/2013 // West Palm Beach , Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Washington – A suspicious letter mailed to the White House that was intercepted by a screening facility reportedly contained threats linked to the gun control debate. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the letter was […]

Lawsuit filed against NCAA over sanctions

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com05/30/2013 // West Palm Beach , Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Bellefonte, Pa – The family of the late Pennsylvania State University coach, Joe Paterno, and others have filed a lawsuit over the sanctions imposed on the school amid the scandal involving Jerry Sandusky, who was convicted […]