Monthly Archives: <span>April 2008</span>

FDA Reportedly Finds ‘Concerns’ at Merck Plant in Pennsylvania

A newspaper says federal inspectors are reporting 49 areas of concern at Merck & Co. Inc.’s vaccine plant in Montgomery County. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that it obtained an unpublished report on the findings of FDA inspectors who spent 30 …

New Jersey Reaches Deal with Companies to Clean up Superfund Site

A 60-acre Superfund site in Old Bridge, New Jersey is set for cleanup after more than two dozen companies reached an agreement with the state to cover the cost. Under the settlement announced Wednesday, about $20 million that 31 companies …

NYC to Review Construction Safety in Wake of Fatal Accidents

New York City officials have ordered a $4 million review of dangerous construction activities after more than a dozen deaths this year. Less than a day after the announcement, a construction worker was seriously injured after falling from a scafffold …

Minnesota Senate Approves Tougher Standards for Pools

Just ahead of swimming season, the Minnesota Senate on Wednesday, April 23rd, embraced new safety standards for more than 4,000 pools at health clubs, parks, apartment buildings and hotels. It is a response to an ultimately fatal injury 6-year-old Abigail …

Construction Worker Hurt in Scaffold Fall at NYC Arts Center

Only hours after New York City announced plans to ratchet up scrutiny of construction dangers, a construction worker was seriously hurt in a 25-foot plunge off a scaffold at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, authorities said. The worker fell …

Connecticut Woman Sues Husband for Sticking Carrot in Her Eye

A Monroe, Conn. woman is suing her husband, claiming he caused her to lose an eye when he threw a carrot at her during an argument. The lawsuit filed by Pamela Vecsey claims that when she and her husband, 48-year-old …

Delaware Bill Would Protect Returning Troops from Rate Shock

The Delaware state Senate has unanimously approved legislation that would protect returning military personnel from rising car insurance premiums. Delaware Senator John Still says military service members insured by some companies have come home to much higher rates. The bill …

12 Hurt in North Carolina Greyhound Bus Wreck after Driver Falls Asleep

Twelve people have minor injuries after a bus driver fell asleep at the wheel and the vehicle veered off the road and turned onto its side about 40 miles north of Raleigh, North Carolina. The North Carolina Highway Patrol says …

Doan Promoted to VP in McQueary Henry Bowles Troy Bond Department

Dallas-based McQueary Henry Bowles Troy LLP (MHBT) promoted Donnie Doan to vice president in the firm’s bond department. In this role, he is responsible for leading, planning, organizing and budgeting for the bond department, as well as working with production …

West and North Texas Cleaning up After Violent Storms, Tornadoes

Violent thunderstorms produced tornadoes, large hail and heavy rains over west and north Texas on April 23 causing a considerable amount of damage. The worst losses appear to have occurred where the storm clouds began forming just north of Lamesa …