In The News Today – June 25, 2015
A doctor alleged to have directed mesothelioma patients to the law firm of former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver— Dr. Robert Taub—treated a patient 22 days before Silver’s firm filed a lawsuit on the patient’s behalf, resulting in an $11 million verdict. (Legal Newsline)
The potential $1 billion NFL concussion settlement to retired players for head injury related conditions could be on hold until next year based on appeals being hears this fall. (Associated Press)