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| Glue Maker Charged in Big Dig Death | | The company that manufactured an epoxy that failed, triggering Boston’s Big Dig tunnel collapse, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors indicted Powers Fasteners Inc. Wednesday for its involvement in the death of Milena Del Valle. Massachusetts officials suggested that a criminal conviction may bolster a number of outstanding civil claims against the company. Pam Belluck, The New York Times 08/09/2007
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| Evacuees File Lawsuit Over Trailer Toxins | | A federal lawsuit, filed Tuesday, accuses the manufacturers of hurricane evacuee trailers of using inferior materials that produced dangerous toxins in the structures. According to the lawsuit, occupants were exposed to toxic levels of formaldehyde while living in the government-issued homes. Plaintiffs in the case seek unspecified monetary damages and an order to remove toxic substances from the trailers. Michael Kunzelman, The Washington Post 08/08/2007
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| Class Action Status in Crematory Case Overruled | | The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that families affected by a 2005 crematory scandal must pursue their cases individually. A 2005 raid of the Seabrook crematorium revealed boxes of unidentified human remains and multiple other medical violations. The high court’s decision reverses a lower court ruling allowing plaintiffs in the case to pursue claims in a class action. AP, Boston Herald 08/08/2007
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| Investigation Reveals Possible Cause of Bridge Collapse | | The initial investigation into last week’s Minneapolis bridge collapse may have revealed a design flaw that caused the bridge to fall. National Transportation Safety Board officials said they are working to confirm whether plates used to reinforce bridge trusses may have failed. The plates, known as gusset plates, are used in bridges, of all design types, throughout the country. Monica Davey and Matthew L. Wald, The New York Times 08/09/2007
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| Importer Recalls 255,000 Tires | | A small tire importer announced today that it will recall 255,000 tires manufactured in China because they lack a key safety feature that prevents tread separation. In June, government regulators ordered the company, Foreign Tire Sales, Inc., to recall up to 450,000 tires imported from a Chinese manufacturer. Fears of tread separation prompted the 2000 recall of Firestone tires. Jeffery Gold, Houston Chronicle 08/09/2007
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| FDA Responds to Reported Safety Lapse | | The Food and Drug Administration responded Wednesday to a report that the agency had allowed flagged shipments of Chinese seafood to reach store shelves without inspection. FDA officials said although they believed the shipments had been properly screened, further investigation will be necessary to reach a definitive conclusion. According to the report, at least 1 million pounds of seafood on an agency watch list were not inspected before being delivered to stores. Justin Pritchard, The Washington Post 08/09/2007
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| EDITORIALS/COLUMNS/LETTERS | | |
| Editorial: Disclosure is Just What the Doctor Ordered | | Senator Charles Grassley’s recent call for drug companies to disclose all payments to doctors is long overdue, says a Houston Chronicle editorial. Pharmaceutical companies argue that such payments are made for legitimate and often educational purposes. However, if pharmaceutical payments are truly in the best interests of medicine and patient care, drug companies and doctors alike should not balk at full disclosure. Editorial, Houston Chronicle 08/09/2007
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| Researchers Find Breast Implant, Suicide Link | | A study published on Wednesday reported that women with cosmetic breast implants were almost three times as likely to commit suicide. The study, conducted by Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers, followed 3,527 Swedish women who got breast implants between 1965 and 1993. Researchers believe the increased suicide rate may be tied to existing psychiatric disorders. Maggie Fox, Reuters 08/08/2007
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