Family Sues for Over 15 Million Over DES Injuries
A Cedar Rapids family seeks more than 15 million dollars in a lawsuit alleging diethylstilbestrol DES caused injuries to Linda Mulcahy and health problems in her two sons Matthew and Marc. The complaint names numerous drug manufacturers as liable since it cannot identify which company produced the drugs used in 1949.
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Lawsuit Claims Negligence Over Drug U S Affects Boys
In Cedar Rapids a lawsuit alleges the manufacturer negligently tested produced and sold a drug and failed to warn of risks. It cites respiratory problems for two boys with Marc nearly blind, seeking 1.5 million per child plus 500000 for loss of consortium and 25 000 for medical expenses plus 10 million in punitive damages.
Jury Deliberates in Linn County Drunk Driving Case
A Linn District Court jury began deliberations Wednesday in the drunk driving trial of Wanda Renken 39 of Cedar Rapids after a rebuttal to testimony questioning the breathalyzer machine reliability. The state argued the device is reliable noting prior tests. Renken had pleaded guilty to two prior misdemeanor drunk driving charges.
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Coe College Hosts Orientation Weekend for New Students
Coe College in Cedar Rapids welcomes about 330 new students and families this weekend as Orientation Weekend opens with check-in at 9 a.m. and a convocation at 2 p.m. in Sinclair Auditorium led by President John E. Brown. Activities include meetings with faculty, campus tours, residence hall events, advising, financial aid sessions, worship, music auditions, and a pool party. Returning students arrive Monday and classes start Tuesday.
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