Testing

Justice Denied: Wrongfully Convicted Man Files Lawsuit Against Investigators for Murder Case Reopened After DNA Testing

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SALEM, Mo. – A family in Salem, Missouri, continues their pursuit of justice as they navigate a decades-long battle. The tragic murder of Judy Spencer in 1982 had gone unsolved for years, until a breakthrough in DNA testing pointed investigators towards Spencer’s former boyfriend, Donald Nash. Nash was convicted of capital murder and served 12 years in prison. However, in 2020, his conviction was overturned due to a lack of evidence, leading to his release. The case took a new turn when a lawsuit was filed before Nash’s death last year, contending that he should … Read more

Texas Woman Faces Murder Charge for Boyfriend’s Overdose: Testing the Boundaries of a New Law

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GRAPEVINE, Texas – A woman in Grapevine, Texas is facing a murder charge under a new law that allows drug dealers to be charged with murder if a user dies from an overdose. Kami Ludwig was arrested this week after her boyfriend died of an overdose in November. According to police, she purchased fentanyl-laced pills, Xanax, cocaine, and other drugs from dealers in Fort Worth and Louisiana. The victim, William Shane Nolen, died of a fentanyl overdose in November. It is alleged that Ludwig bought the drugs and brought them to Nolen. The investigation revealed … Read more

Appeals Court Raises Questions about Dismissal of Local Groups’ Petition for PFAS Testing, Uncertainty Looms

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Wilmington, North Carolina – A recent ruling by the Appeals Court has raised doubts about a district judge’s decision to dismiss a petition for PFAS testing submitted by local advocacy groups. The dismissal has ignited concerns among community members who have long pushed for comprehensive testing of these potentially harmful substances in their environment. The petition was filed by several local groups in an effort to compel the authorities to conduct extensive testing for PFAS, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS are man-made chemicals commonly found in products such as non-stick cookware, firefighting … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds $24 Million Verdict in Landmark Disability Discrimination Lawsuit against Clinical Testing Firm

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — A federal district court judge in Massachusetts has upheld a $24 million jury award for a former employee who sued her employer for retaliation and discrimination based on her social anxiety disorder. The employer, PPD Development, had requested the court to set aside or reduce the award, arguing that it was excessive and unsupported. However, U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin rejected these requests and affirmed the jury’s verdict. In 2015, Lisa Menninger was hired as the executive director of the central labs at PPD, a clinical testing firm. She began working … Read more