There has been extensive debate in New York recently about its medical malpractice insurance crisis, according to The Times Union. Though some studies have shown that implementing certain safety protocols can decrease malpractice premiums, specifically in obstetrics, realists understand that a true solution to the malpractice crisis is not so simple. Many believe tort reform is essential to overcoming the malpracti [...]
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Medical Malpractice Debates in New York Focus on Tort Reform and Patient Safety
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Toys R Us, Kmart, and Target Will Pay Fines for Selling Lead Toys
A news story on the latimes.com website reported that the California attorney general’s office has settled a toxic tort lawsuit with Toys R Us, Kmart, and Target. They were found to be guilty of selling toys with high levels of lead, exposure to which can be dangerous especially in young children whose nervous systems are developing.
The attorney general’s office and the Los Angeles city attorney filed a laws [...]
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