Popular Weed Killer May Pose Health Risks
A popular weed killer may be leching into our nations water supplies according to the Environmental Protection Agency. New research by the EPA had uncovered amounts of atrazine, an herbicide commonly used on corn and other crops, in many national reservoirs. It is speculated that atrazine got into the water supply because of f run [...]
Ghost Walk Tour Ends in Floor Collapse
Germantown Ohio fire officials reported a surreal accident involving a 164-year-old log cabin whose floor collapsed, trapping a number of people on the second floor and injuring others. The cabin, called the Toll House, gave way under the weight of tourists who regularly come to visit the the landmark. At least 25 people were in [...]
Arizonia Sweat Lodge Kills 2; Sickens 19
In Sedona Arizona 19 people were taken to local area hospitals and 2 people died after sitting in saunas at a popular sweat lodge. The retreat, which was located in Angel Valley, provides sauna like “sweat boxes” for their clientele. About 50 of the resort participants who had come to what is billed as a [...]
Disabled Sears Employees Recieve Million Dollar Settlement over Firings
In what was described as one of the largest Americans with Disabilities settlements in a single Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit, Sears, Roebuck and Co., announced a record $6.2 million dollar award in response to a national class action suit. The suit itself alleged that Sears, Roebuck and Co., had a history of firing employees [...]
Denver Bus Wreck Leaves 13 People Injured
A bus crash in Denver resulted in 13 injuries, with the Bus driver among the casualties. The accident occurred after the bus hit a light pole during an early morning commute. Many of the reported injuries appeared to be minor and included a broken nose and a concussion. At press time, none of the injured [...]
Man Claims he was Beaten by Police over Cell Phone Pics
29-year-old Michael O’Brien claims he was roughed up and manhandled by police who were angry that he was filming them with his cell phone. O’Brien decided to pursue personal injury litigation by filing a lawsuit this past Thursday against six Boston police officers. He indicated in his suit that that the severe beating caused permanent [...]