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Family Sues After Student Falls from Window at Sorority Event

In March 2023, a Northeastern University student attended a sorority party hosted by Alpha Epsilon Phi at an apartment in Boston, Massachusetts. During the event, she fell from a second-story window and landed on the driveway below, according to People Magazine. The fall caused catastrophic injuries, leaving her in a…

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Over 150 NC State Students Report Cancer Diagnosis with Possible Link to Poe Hall PCBs

But Poe Hall isn’t the only NC State building with reported high levels of PCBs In early 2024, approximately 150 North Carolina State University alumni reported concerns over their cancers due to potential exposure to a carcinogen while studying in the university’s Poe Hall. Of the former NC State students…

Death Count up to 9 from Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak

CHICAGO (August 29, 2024) – Nine deaths have now been linked to a listeria outbreak associated with Boar’s Head deli meat products. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is the largest listeria outbreak in the nation since 2011. There have been 57 cases total, and all…

Man Killed in Chicago Dog Attack

CHICAGO (August 26, 2024) – A 33-year-old man was mauled to death in the vestibule of a two-flat West Side apartment building in Chicago, officials reported. Police were called to the apartment building, located in the South Austin neighborhood’s 5500-block of West Quincy Street, at about 8:30 p.m. on Saturday…

Disney Reverses Stance on Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Orlando, Fla. (August 21, 2024) – After sparking rage in court filings, Disney has reversed their initial stance of refusing to go to court due to the fine print in a widower’s Disney+ streaming service subscription. Disney said in a statement Tuesday that, given the sensitivity of the case, “we’ve…

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Stages of Sepsis

Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening medical condition that happens when the body improperly responds to an infection. When sepsis sets in, the immune system starts fighting the body’s tissues, interfering with bodily functions and damaging otherwise healthy tissues. Although sepsis can occur from a natural infection, other causes of sepsis…

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Woman Dies at O’Hare Airport After Getting Trapped in Machinery

CHICAGO (August 9, 2024) – A 57-year-old woman was found dead entangled in a baggage conveyor belt system at Terminal 5 of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Thursday morning. Terminal 5 serves Delta Airlines as well as a number of international carriers, NBC reports. A spokesperson for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office…

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Car Seat Laws 2024

Parents and caregivers in Illinois are responsible for providing a child car seat for any young passenger they transport. Car seats are designed to protect children and reduce the risk of harm in the event of a collision. The Illinois Child Passenger Protection Act outlines specific car seat requirements based…

Two men injured in boat explosion on Lake Michigan

CHICAGO (July 24, 2024) – Two people were seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when a boat on Lake Michigan exploded near Waukegan. Nearby boaters rushed in to rescue the two men on the boat until the Lake County Sheriff’s Marine Unit, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources…

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Bard PowerPort Lawsuits Stack up

Bard PowerPort The Bard PowerPort first hit the market in 2000, intended to provide relief and offer a less-invasive treatment method for its already-suffering users. Used for patients who require repeated delivery of medication into the bloodstream, the device is surgically implanted under a patient’s skin, allowing prolonged access to…