Many insurance companies contain clauses for nonpayment when an injury is intentional. Taking the position that public policy requires that we not cover for things people do on purpose. Murder,…
Finally, Senator Al Franken’s amendment to the 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act prohibiting the government from contracting with companies who require their employees to agree to…
Third-quarter net income for Aetna rose 18% to $326 million from the same period in 2008. Most businesses would consider a percentage increase like that to be very good. But for Aetna, that just…
I came upon a startling story from 20/20 that should be required watching for everyone who uses tires. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-JDPgO_1rA&feature=player_embedded If you take the time…
At a recent press conference, at the Franciscan Hospital in Boston, for Children W.A.T.C.H., Inc., presented the annual nominees for its 10 Worst Toys. For over three decades, W.A.T.C.H. has…
The Medesto Bee had a scary, but informative example of the problems with mistakes at pharmacies. A five year old girl was suffering from symptoms of H1N1. Her pediatrician prescribed a antiviral…
When you are clearing sidewalks and drive ways, the snow can’t be placed on the road. The Minnesota Department of Transportation sent out a press release pointing out that private homeowners and…
The Minneapolis Tribune had a enlightening series about the growing problems in nursing homes. In a series called Deadly Falls, they looked at the deaths of more than 1,000 Minnesota seniors since…
Watch out for those new energy efficient LED traffic lights. They’re so efficient, they don’t burn hot and melt snow as well as the old light bulbs. The AP reports: Authorities in several states…
This past week, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety released it’s list of the most deadly counties due to drunk driving. They are: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Rice,…
Radiation danger from medical CT scans is much more worse than previously thought. According to two recent studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the cancer caused by CT scan…
“JUDICIAL HELLHOLES” Report Unfairly Attacks Minnesota Justice Minnesota legal group says the report—funded by big tobacco and pharmaceutical companies— is a disservice to…