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Mountain Brook Doctor Charged in Tragic Traffic Crash Death of 10-Year-Old Daughter, Case Heads to Grand Jury

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Mountain Brook, Alabama – A doctor from Mountain Brook, Alabama, has chosen to forego a preliminary hearing in the case of her 10-year-old daughter’s death in a traffic crash. Dr. Sarah Kathleen Cumbest Mullican, a 45-year-old anesthesiologist, is facing charges of reckless manslaughter and felony attempting to elude. The incident occurred on July 22, 2023, when Annabelle Mullican tragically lost her life. The purpose of the preliminary hearing is for defendants to hear the evidence against them and for a judge to determine if there is enough reason to proceed with a grand jury indictment. … Read more

Jury Selection Begins in Trial Against Minot Man Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting

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MINOT, ND – The trial for a Minot man charged with manslaughter and reckless endangerment in connection with a fatal shooting at a local venue is now underway. Travis McDermott, 40, is accused of shooting Greyson Sletto, 32, during an altercation at a concert last year. Despite claiming self-defense, McDermott was charged after surveillance footage from the venue contradicted his account. The trial, which began with jury selection on Monday, is expected to continue until Friday. McDermott was initially arrested on an aggravated assault charge, but prosecutors later added a charge of manslaughter involving a … Read more

Rhode Island Woman Sues Panera Bread, Claims Charged Lemonade Caused Long-Term Heart Complications

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. – A Rhode Island woman is suing Panera Bread after alleging that the chain’s Charged Lemonade caused her long-term heart issues. Lauren Skerritt, a 28-year-old occupational therapist and vegetarian, consumed two-and-a-half Charged Lemonades at a Panera Bread location in Smithfield, Rhode Island, last April. Skerritt claims she chose the caffeinated beverage because she believed it was “plant-based and clean” based on its advertising. After drinking the lemonade, Skerritt reportedly began experiencing heart palpitations and dizziness. She sought medical treatment at Rhode Island Hospital, where she was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, an irregular and … Read more

Panera Bread Faces Third Lawsuit Over Alleged Health Hazards of Charged Lemonade

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Greenville, Rhode Island – Panera Bread is facing a new lawsuit in Delaware, as a customer contends that the highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade drinks have left her with permanent heart issues. This is not the first time the company has been sued over the lemonade drinks, with two previous cases also blaming them for causing deaths. In response to the previous lawsuits, Panera added warning labels to its menu. However, customers are claiming that they were unaware of the contents of the drinks. The latest lawsuit was filed on behalf of Lauren Skerritt, a 28-year-old … Read more