Daily Archives: August 31, 2012 - 3 results

Mother wins $8.5 million for baby’s brain injury An Ohio mother who sued the hospital where she gave birth to her daughter won a $8.5 million jury award for permanent brain injuries to the baby during labor. Tierra Myers gave birth to daughter Nala in 2009 at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. After delivery Nala had a heartbeat but was not breathing. According to Myers’ lawsuit, the baby did not get enough oxygen to her brain because the hospital delayed …

It seemed like a good idea at the time — buying a share of a pristine condo in a beautiful location for a week every year at the fraction of the cost of purchasing the entire property. Unfortunately, people who buy timeshares might find the real estate isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and the contracts can be a royal pain to get out of once the buyer’s signature is on paper. Consumers might decide they want to get …

A federal judge in New York has ruled that New York City fails to provide disabled voters with adequate access to vote at polling places, and the city’s Board of Elections (BOE) must come up with a fix in time for the election in November. On Aug. 8, Judge Deborah A. Batts granted summary judgment to the nonprofit organizations United Spinal Association and Disabled In Action in a lawsuit filed in July 2010 under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) …