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A bedridden man who filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against his doctor claiming he failed to diagnose his skin cancer was awarded $5.7million in damages by a Suerpior Court jury.The verdict is the largest medical malpractice award in California so far this year. But, the award will be cut down to $1.9 million under a state statute that limits damages in malpractice lawsuits.The man claims...

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In a car crash, Thursday, a Honda Prelude was left facing the wrong direction on a busy highway. The accident didn't cause any injuries but the driver of another vehicle that was involved was arrested for driving under the influence.A California Highway Patrol spokesman said the accident involved three vehicles - the Honda Prelude, Honda CRV and an International moving van.The accident occurred...

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A motorcyclist was killed in a motorcycle accident, on Thursday, in Eldorado County after attempting to pass other vehicles on a curve, causing him to crash head-on with a Ford van. The motorcycle was split in two on impact. The Ford driver was not injured.Witnesses say, the man, 35, was traveling on his 1994 Suzuki motorcycle southbound and driving recklessly, speeding and doing stunts, said...

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A 2-year-old Chico boy is at UC Davis Medical Center recovering from serious injuries he sustained in a car accident on Sunday morning.A police report says the toddler, was riding in a safety seat in the back seat of his mother's car, that was heading west on East 20th, near Bruce Road. The car veered to the left, crashing into a tree. The driver, 24, was wearing a seatbelt and suffered only...

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Menu Foods recalled several brands of cat and dog food products nationwide last week after many pets were getting sick and in some cases even dying.Scientists have found a drug that is used to kill rats in two cat food samples but they are unclear as to how the substance got into the food. Menu Foods says 15 cats and 1 dog have died since the contamination, however, a veterinarian group says the...

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Menu Foods Income Fund, a Canadian pet food manufacture, is recalling 48 brands of dog food and 40 brands of cat food after consumer reports of pets suffering from kidney failure and at least 14 pets dying. Iams, Eukanumba and Nutro are amongst the affected brands of pet foods recalled.The company has issued a precautionary recall for a portion of their cat and dog foods that were manufactured...

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Weber Genesis is recalling their 320 series gas grills. The gas hose attached to the side burner can crack or break off during shipping causing it to leak gas when in use, posing a fire hazard to users.To date, Weber has received 49 reports of hose damage or gas leaks. Thankfully no injuries have been reported.The recall involves the Weber Genesis 320 Series gas grills that are designed for use...

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As you might imagine, using a laptop computer in your car, while driving, probably isn't the best thing to do.A man whom appeared to be driving while using his laptop died in a car accident when his vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed with a Hummer.CHP says they found the dead man's laptop computer plugged into the lighter of his Honda Accord and still running. The man that died in...

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Tuesday, authorities identified the couple that was killed in a motorcycle accident that happened this past weekend in Carpinteria, California.The motorcycle driver was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, which happened Sunday at 1pm, said California Highway Patrol. The driver's wife died an hour later at the hospital.The cause of the accident is still under investigation. Presently,...

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The Medical Care Access Protection (MCAP) Act of 2007 has been recently been introduced. The Act would set a cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits."Medical liability reform works, and it's turning the tide against frivolous lawsuits and outrageous jury awards," said Ensign, who is a veterinarian. "We've seen it in California, in Texas and in my home state of Nevada, where...

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