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Chinese drywall maker settles claims

Via yesterday’s New York Times, a heartening AP article. Do you remember when we all learned that drywall imported from China had poisoned thousands of new houses in the Gulf region? The composition of the drywall “corroded pipes and wires…” … Continue reading

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A lawsuit against the NFL

I’m a football fan. Because I’m a woman (I think we have a sort of empathy unavailable to men), I was always the first in Giants stadium to notice if a player was hurt. When everyone else was screaming, I … Continue reading

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The thrill of discovery…and the agonizing work to discover a smoking gun

According to the Daily News, “City may again face fatal-crane lawsuit.” You might remember that in 2008, two construction workers died when an enormous building crane that had been inadequately maintained collapsed on them. The families of the workers sued. … Continue reading

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