DePuy announced its first Settlement Program for recipients of ASR Acetabular metal-on-metal hip replacememnt system on November 19, 2013, but many claimants have not yet seen any hint of settlement. Why not? The current Settlement Program defines an eligible...
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Lawyers gave their closing arguments on October 21, 2014. Leaving the court to decide whether DePuy was guilty of failing to inform surgeons, and patients of the severe health risks associated with a metal-on-metal implant.
The Pinnacle Jury Is Out Lawyers in the Dallas, TX based DePuy Pinnacle trial gave their closing arguments on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. The jury has begun deliberating on whether DePuy will have to pay for injuries to 58 year old graphic designer Kathleen...
Highway Patrol sergeant saves man’s life with CPR
I would venture to say that most encounters with a state trooper on duty will make a person’s heart beat faster. For one man last week, that was definitely a good thing. The encounter took place on a routine day at the Vance County Highway Patrol and DMV driver’s...
Millions participating in “Great Southeast Shakeout” earthquake drill
It’s hard to believe, but several earthquakes have taken place in western North Carolina this year. Aren’t those things supposed to happen in California? “Earthquakes are rare in North Carolina, but four already have occurred this year in the western part of the...
N.H. governor declares state of emergency after 44 overdoses of “spice”
It was a bold response to a drastic situation. The governor of New Hampshire declared a state of emergency last week after 44 reported overdoses of a synthetic marijuana known as spice. The most sinister detail of this crisis? The drug is bubblegum-flavored. There’s...
FDA Alert: Tattoo ink can cause serious infection
I myself have never considered getting a tattoo, unless I were to join the Marine Corps, in which case a nice “Semper Fi” across the biceps might be cool. At this point in my life, a hitch in the Corps doesn’t seem to be a likely career move, so I’d say inking is out...
Man allegedly hits trooper with golf cart at U.S. Open; charged with DWI, assault
It was definitely the worst drive at the U.S. Open. And it wasn’t done with a golf club. According to State Trooper Ryan A. Goodin, Tommy Lineberry kept on driving a golf cart at the Open on Saturday even after the trooper said to stop. Lineberry then allegedly ran...
Get ready statewide – hurricane season is here
Dolly. Fay. Kyle. Nana. Sally. Teddy. The names can sound so jolly. The storms can be so deadly. These are a few of the potential names for hurricanes for 2014. We’ve entered hurricane season (June 1 through November 30), and it’s time for a refresher on hurricane...
Synthetic marijuana found to cause severe kidney damage
Apparently “Mr. Happy” can give people some “Phantom Wicked Dreams” – or wicked damage to their bodies. Those are a couple of the names of “synthetic cannabinoids” – manufactured drugs that mimic the effects of marijuana. The Centers for Disease Control and...
Safe, vibrant cities abound in North Carolina
Greensboro, NC – According to the last Census, North Carolina was the 6th fastest growing state in the nation. And according to safewise, a website that rates home security systems, that’s no surprise. Safewise chalks up the growth in the Tar Heel State to an...