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Swim Turns Sour: Michigan Woman Sues Hotel After Contracting Antibiotic-Resistant Infection from Pool

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A routine swim at the Residence Inn Downtown Ann Arbor swiftly turned into a medical crisis for Alexis Williams, who is now pursuing legal action against the hotel for alleged negligence linked to a serious antibiotic-resistant infection. Williams, a resident of Genesee County, went swimming with her two younger cousins last month. She noted that the pool appeared clean and well-maintained at first. “It just looked like a regular pool. It didn’t look like it was contaminated or anything wrong with it,” she explained. However, just 30 minutes after exiting the … Read more

Second Trial Ends in Mistrial for Oregon Swim Instructor Accused of Groping Students

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OREGON, Wis. — The retrial of a local swim instructor charged with groping students concluded Thursday without a definitive verdict, resulting in a second mistrial. James Meicher, 71, faces three counts of second-degree sexual assault of a child linked to incidents that alleged occurred at the Oregon Community Pool in 2022. The retelling of the case follows a complicated legal process that began last November when jurors in the first trial could not reach a consensus, prompting a mistrial. Concerns have been raised about Meicher’s conduct, with allegations surfacing that staff at the pool were … Read more

Sydney Lawyer Conquers the Waves, Completes Daring Swim from Italy to Albania

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Sydney, Australia — In a remarkable feat of endurance and personal challenge, a Sydney-based lawyer recently accomplished an extraordinary long-distance swim, traversing the stretch of water that separates Italy from Albania. This crossing, not commonly attempted by swimmers, stands as a testament to both physical strength and sheer human will. The swim, spanning approximately 91 kilometers, was completed over a significant duration of nearly 50 hours. It poses unique challenges due to its length, variable sea conditions, and a challenging marine environment. The athlete took on this daunting task, prompted not only by personal ambition … Read more