Aug 15
Families sue doctor, weight loss program / 1 dead, 3 ailing after stomach stapling
The families of four women, one who died and three who were hospitalized in critical condition, are suing a weight loss program and a Houston doctor for allegedly botched stomach-stapling surgeries.
Aug 14
Families of victims file lawsuit over fallout from bariatric surgery
The families of four women who suffered complications from bariatric surgery have filed suit against the doctor and two health organizations associated with the surgery, including Highland Medical Center.
Jul 22
Verdict over Bridgestone blowout
Sears, Which Sold Tire, 35-Percent Liable
A Texas jury this month awarded damages to the family of a man who died in a rollover accident when a tire on the SUV in which he was riding blew out.
Jul 15
Tire trial ends with jury verdict
A Bridgestone/Firestone product is involved, but the focus is on repairs
A Texas jury has awarded damages to the family of a man who died in a rollover accident involving a Bridgestone/Firestone tire.
Jul 15
Jury Verdict for Wrongful Death of Man Killed by Defective Tire
A Bridgestone/Firestone product is involved, but the focus is on repairs
A Texas jury has awarded damages to the family of a man who died in a rollover accident involving a Bridgestone/Firestone tire.
Jul 4
Firms negligent
Award goes to wife, son, parents of man killed in tire case
An Orange County jury has awarded a Bryan family damages for a family member’s death it said was caused by a defective and improperly repaired tire.
Feb 5
Lawsuits over faulty hips settled
Ohio company to pay recipients of artificial joints
The medical manufacturer that recalled 40,000 faulty artificial hips in December 2000 — thousands of them already implanted in patients — has agreed to pay damages to settle law suits, attorneys announced.