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Victim’s daughter sues cellphone companies over fatal crash


December 16, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Lawsuits, cell phone and driving

Has the cell phone industry done enough to warn customers that it’s dangerous to use the devices and drive at the same time? One woman is taking her opinion to court.

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Should employers pay for workers’ second-hand smoke exposure?


November 2, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Illnesses, Lawsuits, Special Report, Worker health

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As states pass non-smoking laws, fewer service employees are exposed to customers’ second-hand smoke. But should companies be liable for their workers who still encounter it on the job? Some businesses are facing lawsuits.

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Groups file lawsuit against per-employee citation policy


October 5, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Lawsuits, OSHA news, PPE (protective equipment), What do you think?, Who Got Fined and Why?

Several business groups, including the National Association of Manufacturers, have filed a lawsuit challenging OSHA’s per-employee penalty policy for safety gear violations.

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