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News, Weather and Sports for Lincoln, NE; KLKNTV.comVenezuela court: Replace faulty implants for free

By IAN JAMESAssociated Press

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) – Venezuela's Supreme Court has sided with women who have defective French-made breast implants, saying in a preliminary injunction that the cost of removing and replacing the implants should be paid by surgeons, hospitals and a company that imported them.

The court announced in a statement Thursday that it was taking up a suit brought by the country's public ombudswoman. While the suit progresses, the court ordered the company Galaxia Medica as well as surgeons and private hospitals to remove and replace leaking implants for free.

Thousands of women in Venezuela have the breast implants, which were made with industrial-grade silicone by the now-defunct French company Poly Implant Prothese, or PIP.

Gilberto Andrea, a lawyer representing more than 2,000 women who received the implants, praised the measure and said a lawsuit is still pending seeking additional damages. he said an estimated 33,000 women have the implants in Venezuela and that the court's initial decision “is a measure for all of those affected.”

The cost of replacing PIP implants with those made by other brands ranges from about $5,000 to about $9,000, which is beyond the budgets of many women, said Sandy Contreras, who heads an association of women who have received the implants.

She said both she and her 24-year-old daughter have the implants, but so far they haven't ruptured as they have in the cases of other women.

Contreras said about the court decision, “We're extremely happy.”

Breast enlargement surgery is common in Venezuela, and the PIP brand was used frequently until the implants were pulled from the market in 2010.

The company Galaxia Medica did not immediately respond to the court's decision.

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OMG! USHER NASTY CUSTODY TRIAL EXPLODES!

USHER under fire in court in one of the nastiest child custody battles in years as he accused of sleeping with one of his wife’s bridesmaids!

After breaking down in tears on the stand during the brutal child custody battle with ex-wife, Tameka Foster, Usher was back in court Wednesday under fire over whether he slept with one of her bridesmaids!

Under cross examination Usher, 33,  was asked by Foster’s attorney if one of them left because she caught him sleeping  with Maya Fox Davis, who was reportedly in the couple’s wedding party.

Earlier in the vicious proceedings, Usher cried when the lawyer suggested that he cared more about partying than being a parent.

 The OMG singer confessed to smoking pot in the past, but adamantly denied taking drugs in front of his children, RadarOnline.com reported.

Usher also told the Atlanta court how Foster once flew into such a jealous rage that she threw food at him, spat at his girlfriend and threatened, “I'm gonna kick your ass. Bitch, get out of the car.”

After meeting in January 2007, Usher and Tameka were married in a private ceremony the following August, and their son, Usher Raymond V was born that November.

On December 10, 2008, Tameka gave birth to their second child, Naviyd Ely Raymond.

Sadly, wedded bliss was short-lived and in February 2009, Tameka suffered a cardiac arrest in Sao Paulo, Brazil, while reportedly prepping to get plastic surgery.

Despite rallying to his wife’s aid, Usher filed for divorce that June claiming they had lived apart for almost a year.

OMG! USHER NASTY CUSTODY TRIAL EXPLODES!

Different Types of Medical Malpractice Cases

A huge number of medical malpractice cases reach the court system every year. As with any legal case, consulting a lawyer in your area who is well versed in the laws pertaining to your case is the only real way to find out if your claims are supportable in courts.

Plastic Surgery Error and Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice

Across America, increasing numbers of people are are choosing to undergo plastic surgery. Many time, these surgeries are not covered by health insurance due to the elective nature of the procedures. Juries trying cosmetic surgery related medical malpractice cases are often unsympathetic to plaintiffs. By choosing to undergo the surgery in the first place, jurors tend to believe that plaintiffs are at least partially at fault for the damages.

There are many times when cosmetic surgery medical malpractice does warrant compensatory damages. unfortunately, many people will be surprised to find how out infrequently these claims are successful. Punitive damages are very rarely awarded in cosmetic surgery malpractice cases, though a few plaintiffs have been successfully received punitive damages. Punitive damages can only be awarded in cases of malpractice that show intentional, reckless, grievous or gross negligence by a doctor or health care worker which results in serious or fatal bodily harm.

Prescription Drug Errors

A common type of medical malpractice lawsuit are those involving prescription drug errors. the fact that many prescription drug errors often go unreported and unnoticed by patients can lead to serious injury and can sometimes be fatal. the medication error is often caught in time, leaving patients with no injuries and no rights to compensation. there are some instances which do result in successful compensation for prescription drug related cases. Many people can be held accountable for medication errors, including doctors, physicians, prescription drug companies, manufacturers, and marketers, pharmacists, and health care or nursing staff.

Birth Injuries and Malpractice

Many commonly occurring medical problems during childbirth are not considered medical malpractice. if injury does occur, health care providers who have provided a reasonable level of medical care will generally not be held at fault. some injuries commonly associated are fetal death, brain damage, fractures, Dejerine-Klumpke palsy, Erb’s palsy, cerebral palsy and brachial plexus. if a child is born with one or more of these conditions, it may apply to a birth injury case.

A number of other actions by health care professionals that may also contribute to the damages owed to victims. These include using forceps or vacuums incorrectly and doctor negligence in a high risk pregnancy. These actions also include prescribing medication that puts the baby at risk and inadequate monitoring of the baby’s condition.

Surgical and Diagnostic Errors

There are many surgical and diagnostic errors that can happen in a hospital or doctor’s office. In cases of surgery, the doctor who performed a surgery may have accidentally caused damage to the patient’s body that can cause severe injuries and medical problems even years later. often, these mistakes will not become apparent for weeks or months after the patient has finished recovering from surgery.

There are two common types of diagnosis errors, delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis. In both cases, the doctor’s inability to accurately diagnose an illness in time may seriously harm the patient’s options for treatment and overall health.

How can You File a Lawsuit?

Medical Malpractice law is very complex anyone considering a lawsuit against a pharmaceutical company, doctor or other medical professional should consult a lawyer. Speaking with an attorney with expertise in this field is the best way to find out about the options available to you. With the help of a medical malpractice lawyer, you may be able seek compensation for lost wages, medical expenses and pain and suffering.

Different Types of Medical Malpractice Cases

Norway Nazi was on drugs

Geir Lippestad said it was not clear if the lone gunman was mad, but: “The whole case has indicated that he is insane.”

He added: “He says he is sorry, he had to do this but it is necessary.

“He hates all the Western ideas and the values of democracy. he expects that this is the start of a war that will last 60 years.

“He looks upon himself as a warrior. he starts this war and takes some kind of pride in that.”

It also emerged today that Breivik has been put on suicide watch amid fears he may take his own life

Neck Lift

when Janis Olsson was diagnosed with cancer, doctors cut her pelvis in half to eliminate it, then reassembled her ” a procession so dangerous that they had to use iton cadavers.

As Leisz’s lawyer, Roy Konray, put it on TODAY, “the outcome ” the amount ” fell far partial of the expectations. that said, we’re appreciative that you were able to win, since misconduct cases outset out of elective cosmetic operation are notoriously tough to win.”

Referring to both his customer and the defendant, Konray added: “I think, to a few extent, the jury said: ‘A pox on both your houses.’ “

Vision quest Leisz’s distress began more than a decade ago. Born with ptosis, a inborn flaw that weakens the eyelids and causes them to bend as years pass, she outlayed years perplexing to scold the condition. in 2000, she had her initial eyelift, and in 2005, she underwent another.

Both were tolerably successful, she said, but she shortly beheld that she had created tiny bumps along the creases of her eyelids. she grew anxious about her vision, she told NBC News.

A few months later, whilst consulting with a new cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Paul Parker, about having a facelift and neck lift, Leisz referred to the complaint with her eyelids. his initial suggestion, she said, was to a try a injure withdrawal product. when that didn’t work, she said, the doctor endorsed a surgical procession called a blepharoplasty, that removes surplus hankie and rotund from the lid.

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Britney Spears Talks Sex, Plastic Surgery and Gay Marriage

OUT Magazine

Just when you think you know everything there is to know about Britney Spears, the pop princess goes and has a chat with Out magazine.

And let me tell ya, it’s a good thing. Read on to find out what Brit told the gay magazine about sex, plastic surgery, gay marriage and so much more…

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Now 29 years old and the mother of two boys, Spears says her mom taught her about the birds and the bees when she was 12 years old. “I was confused and disgusted,” she admits.

Her idea of hell is being on a diet, she’ll probably consider plastic surgery “when it’s time to pull and tuck” and if she wasn’t a singer, she might have become…an attorney?!

“I was in seventh grade and it was career day and I remember thinking that I wanted to be an entertainment lawyer,” Spears said. “I always knew I would be in this business somehow. I think this path worked out way better.”

Spears isn’t about to switch teams. asked if there are any women who could make her think twice about being straight, Spears said, “I only have eyes for men.”

If one of her sons turned out to be gay, no problem. “I love my boys no matter what.,” she said.

And she said of gay marriage, “I think everyone should be treated equally.”

VIDEO: get the scoop on Lady Gaga’s latest in her fight for gay rights

Britney Spears Talks Sex, Plastic Surgery and Gay Marriage

Tatsuya Ichihashi accused of murdering teacher Lindsay Hawker

  • Family of 22-year-old teacher ‘disgusted’ at release of new book BEFORE his trial

The Japanese man accused of murdering British teacher Lindsay Hawker has written a book revealing how he lived as a fugitive on a remote island and cut off a prominent mole on his own face to evade capture. 

But Tatsuya Ichihashi makes no mention of the killing of miss Hawker or his motives in the controversial autobiography published today.

Until I Was Arrested will be released in Japan at a price of

May a pet owner sue a company for a choking hazard on a dogs chew toy?

I live in Texas. my dog swallowed a plastic part of a chew toy that was lodged in his large intestine. He had to undergo expensive exploratory surgery that saved his life. He would have been dead in 3 days without it because his bowel was starting to die.

i don't think so. but im not a lawyer, you should ask one.

I would sue. The toy almost killed your dog.

Technically you can sue, though most of the chew toys come with a warning on the packaging or on the toy itself telling you to supervise the dog with the toy and take it away if it becomes torn. If that disclaimer was on the toy or package, chances are you won't prevail.

You're supposed to supervise your dog – how was he able to break off the piece of the toy (I'm presuming that the toy itself wasn't small enough to swallow – if it was, why did you give it to him in the first place?) without you noticing?

And it wasn't a "choking hazard" if he swallowed it. a "choking hazard" by definition chokes the animal by obstructing the windpipe.

Now that you know your dog is destructive on toys, hopefully you'll supervise him better.

It depends, consult an attorney for legal advice. If the package the toy came in warns of potential choking hazards, or says not to let your dog play with it unsupervised then you might not have a case.

If it almost killed (or even harmed) your pet than you can sue them.

I would consult an attorney and see what he/she says. as far as the right to sue, you have that right, but it is expensive and you have to have proof–the judge won't just take your word or the company's word. Everybody has to have witnesses and you would have to have the testimony of the vet. Good luck. I would investigate this if this is the way you are sure you want to go for your dog's sake. I'm glad that the surgery saved his life.

I think you, as the pet owner, are responsible for the stuff your dog comes into contact with, or swallows.
Dogs aren't terribly discriminative about what they eat, so it's up to theirs owners, to keep an eye on them.

no.

first, IF you could sue, it would be for damages (how much was the surgery).

second, as owner, you bear responsibility for keeping hazards away.

third, pets are considered property (like it or not), so again you have responsibility.

fourth, do you really want to clog our overcrowded judicial system with this kind of action.

you could probably find an attorney who would file – there are plenty who will sue anyone/anything, but you may incur legal fees in a losing battle.

before you sue the company contact them to see if the toy has any warnings on it or if it was recalled, then i would talk to them about the problem with that toy so they can warn others if that product is defective, you wouldnt want another animal lover to go threw what you went threw. then if they wont do anything to help you then contact a lawyer.

I'd sue them, definitely. Talk with your lawyer. Good luck!

sure why not people these says sue for anything

No. Personal injury lawsuits can only be brought when a human being is injured; they don't apply to other species. That is why no lawsuits are ever brought against companies who produce or distribute contaminated pet food. I don't like it, but there you go.

I'm sorry your dog went through that. You're a good pet owner.
It's awful that you try to buy a toy for your pet and it harms them. its meant to be chewed on it shouldnt fall apart.

Good Luck

You are the responsible, thinking human. Thusly you should think and use your own judgement about what may or not be safe, despite how something is labeled.

Does a wire slicker brush need to be labeled "don't use on the inside of ears, on the nose or eyes" ?

May a pet owner sue a company for a choking hazard on a dogs chew toy?