Saundersblog.com - August 2008 Archives

August 2008

Child Sex Predator Cover Up by Florida Sheriff (10:34) - Polk County Florida Sheriff's Deputy Scott Lawson is serving a 15 year prison sentence in Vermont after felony convictions for sexually abusing young men in Florida in 2002. Lawson used his authority as a police office to perform strip searches... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

Vermont Sex Abuse Trial Ends in Hung Jury (16:20) - In the wake of May's $8.7 million verdict against the Diocese of Burlington, another trial involving the Diocese of Burlington as well as the same priest-Rev. Edward Paquette, ended in a hung jury. The hung jury came after jurors deliberated... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

Jury Returns Verdict of $5Million Against Belleville Diocese (13:25) - An Illinois jury has returned a $5,000,000 verdict against the Diocese of Belleville for fraudulently concealing that the Rev. Raymond Kownacki, a priest of the Diocese of Belleville, had abused James Wisniewski, 47, of Champaign. The damages include $2.4 million... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments
Byetta Linked to 4 Deaths (11:06) - Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Eli Lilly & Co., the makers of Byetta have acknowledged that the drug has been linked to 4 deaths. The FDA has already linked the diabetes drug to six cases of pancreatitis, including 2 deaths. Byetta... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

Embezzlement and Priest Abuse-a connection? (20:16) - Recent news articles point to a rise in embezzlement cases against Catholic priests who in turn are sexually abusive. Is there a connection? You bet there is! Often the priest abuser needs money to groom the potential victim by buying... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments
Stanford University Restricts Drug Company Funding (12:04) - Stanford University has decided to restrict pharmaceutical companies' financing of continuing education at the medical school. In the midst of widespread concern over drug companies' influence on doctors' education and practice, the university has taken the commendable step in refusing... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

Church Review Boards and Priest Abuse Scandal (00:01) - When Diocesan Review Boards were implemented by the Dallas Charter in 2002, they were supposed to independently review sexual abuse complaints against priests of the particular diocese or archdiocese. They were also to be staffed (they're usually volunteers) by competent... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

Kugel Hernia Patch Recall Update (19:50) - On January 10, 2007, the FDA expanded its recall of the Bard®, Composix®, Kugel® Mesh Patch. The expanded recall concerned the memory recoil ring that opens the hernia patches. The recoil ring has been prone to break under the stress... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

Joe Biden: Vice Presidential Candidate and Outspoken Critic of Priest Sex Abuse (18:37) - Senator Joe Biden, D-Del. has been a Catholic all his life. He's frank, outspoken, and one who doesn't shy away from fights if the fight is just. Speaking about his Catholic faith, Biden has talked about a principle that "animates"... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

FDA Decides Spinach & Lettuce Can be Irradiated (12:08) - In the midst of growing concern about the nation's foodborne illnesses such as E.coli bacteria and salmonella contamination, the FDA has decided to allow for the radiation of spinach and lettuce products to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses. Meat,... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments
Stronger Warning Label Sought For Diabetes Drug Byetta (06:41) - As deaths linked to the diabetes drug Byetta continue to climb, federal regulators are seeking a stronger warning label for the controversial drug. The FDA reported this week that they've receive six new reports of patients developing a dangerous form... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

Monsignor Dale Fushek's Sex Abuse Trial Pushed Back (15:53) - Monsignor Dale Fushek, the charismatic former leader and founder of Life Teen as well as the former Vicar General of the Diocese of Phoenix, has had his trial pushed back from this October to the middle of November in order... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

Allstate Insurance Agrees to 5 Million Dollar Fine (16:01) - The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has been battling Allstate Insurance Company for ten months to try to get the Company to comply with Florida consumer insurance laws. Allstate had tried to raise rates on homeowners policies by 42 percent.Allstate... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

Raytheon Contamination Cleanup to Begin in 90 Days, Take 5 Years (11:31) - Raytheon announced on Thursday that it would begin cleanup efforts at its site in St. Petersburg within 90 days. However, more than likely the cleanup will be a slow process-it could take up to 5 years to complete. Raytheon is... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

Wall St. Journal Calls Boston Scientific Stent Study Flawed (08:36) - Despite Boston Scientific's success claims, an independent review of clinical data by the Wall St. Journal shows that the stent has significant flaws. Boston Scientific's Taxus Liberte already enjoys strong sales abroad but is in the midst of seeking approval... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

BMW Recalling 200,000 Vehicles Due to Defective AirBags (19:15) - The German luxury auto maker is recalling 200,000 vehicles because of a defect in the front passenger airbag. The German automaker said the recall involves the 2006 3 Series, the 2004-2006 5 Series, and the 2004-2006 X3 compact sport utility... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments
AllState Cited As Nation's Worst Insurance Company (18:58) - For years now they've marketed their brand as the "good hands people" yet the American Association of Justice has ranked them the country's worst insurance company for the manner in which they handle claims. The Association has labeled Allstate's tactics... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

J&J Subpoenaed over Bile Duct Stent (06:44) - The large pharmaceutical company and medical device maker, Johnson & Johnson, has been issued a subpoena by the Justice Department concering its sale of bile duct stents used to treat liver obstructions. The investigation and subpoena revolve around allegations the... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

Catholic Church Sex Abuse: Tom Doyle and the Survival of the Spirit (21:15) - Fr. Tom Doyle is a Catholic priest who belongs to the religious Order of Preachers, or more commonly known Dominicans. Depending on your perspective he is either a disgruntled, reviled priest or a John the Baptist-like hero who has dared... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

New Ecoli Beef Recall (16:25) - Beef has been recalled from stores due to findings of the E. coli bacteria present in beef sold at Whole Foods Market. Unlike the tomato contamination scare earlier this summer, the source this time appears to be known. Whole Foods... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

More Trouble for Vytorin (20:36) - Earlier this year Vytorin's effectiveness was called into question, producing a marketing problem for its manufacturer, Merck and Schering-Plough. This time the allegations are more serious. The FDA warned the public about muscle injuries linked to simvastatin, which is used... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

FDA Creates New Rules Regarding Doctors' Conflicts (08:53) - In a move to bolster the public's confidence in the FDA as well as lessen the conflicts between drug and medical device advisory boards and the doctors who serve them, the FDA has placed a $50,000 cap on payments a... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments