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Suit: CIA Agents Murdered Man in 1953 |
| The CIA is the target of a lawsuit over the murder of a scientist in 1953 filed by the man's two sons. The suit accuses CIA employees of killing Frank Olson after "he raised concerns about testing chemical and biological weapons on human subjects without their consent." The agency originally told the family the man committed suicide, jumping from a window, but the suit claims he was pushed. Tom Schoenberg, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 12/03/2012 | Read Article: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Federal Investigation Says State Hospital Failed in Care of Patient |
| When Brandy Bell was committed to Rusk State Hospital on May 14, there was little doubt she was a complicated patient with a long history of psychiatric problems. But one of her current struggles was painfully obvious.“She was starving herself,” said Bell’s mother, Rita. “She wanted to die.” During the Conroe woman’s 16 days at the state hospital, Bell virtually stopped eating. She lost 9 pounds in nine days, according to her medical records, on May 30, she died. She was 33. Bell’s case is one of three cases involving state hospital patients with eating disorders being investigated by Disability Rights Texas, a federally funded protection and advocacy group. The other two patients — one is in Austin State Hospital, the other in Big Spring — are still alive. Andrea Ball and Eric Dexheimer, Austin American Statesman 12/03/2012 | Read Article: Austin American Statesman |
Deaths at Texas Railroad Crossings Rising |
| Deaths at railroad crossings in Texas have doubled in the last year, renewing questions about whether the thousands of miles of track in the state is being safely maintained and monitored, figures compiled by The Associated Press show. The spike in fatalities comes after a four-year period in which Texas had lowered its death toll significantly and with the state in the midst of implementing a federally mandated plan aimed at improving rail-crossing safety. Critics of the railroads believe they deserve much of the blame for increasing the speed of trains without adjusting the timing of crossing gates, while state authorities contend that motorists are ultimately responsible for their own safety. Associated Press , The Dallas Morning News 12/03/2012 | Read Article: The Dallas Morning News |
Parkland Hospital Makes Progress, But Challenges Lie Ahead |
| After a year under virtual control of the federal government, Parkland Memorial Hospital is edging closer to implementing all 499 safety mandates aimed at removing perils to patients. Ninety-one percent of measures are complete, and the rest are on track to be finished in the next two months. Parkland must prove that the measures actually work and are hard-wired into the organization. Serious challenges remain, according to the October compliance report obtained by The Dallas Morning News. MILES MOFFEIT , The Dallas Morning News 12/03/2012 | Read Article: The Dallas Morning News |
Panera Bread Lawsuit Settlement Approved |
| A federal judge has approved a settlement of a class-action discrimination lawsuit against Covelli Enterprises, an owner of a large number of Panera Bread franchises. The suit accused the company of denying promotions to African-American employees. As part of the settlement, black employees who worked for Covelli stores from 2008 to 2012 that wanted a promotion can get payment for "alleged lost opportunities." Rich Lord, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 12/03/2012 | Read Article: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Suit Filed over Fatal Parking Garage Collapse |
| The death of a construction worker in Miami who was crushed under a collapsed parking garage at Miami Dade College has prompted a lawsuit against the company building the garage. The victim was driving a cement truck when part of the garage collapsed on him, trapping him for 17 hours, the suit says. Rescue workers were able to free him by amputating his leg, but he later died at the hospital. The collapse killed three others. Wire Report, Miami Herald 12/03/2012 | Read Article: Miami Herald |
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