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Watch the Birdie: Badminton Players at Risk for Eye Injuries

Badminton players may be at high risk for serious eye injuries, many of which can bring on permanent vision problems or blindness, according to a study of wounds treated at a Beijing hospital. Whether inflicted by an errant shuttlecock or …

Oregon Man Hurt in Community Service Sues County

An Oregon man who suffered an eye injury clearing trails as part of court-ordered community service has sued Polk County, saying it failed to provide proper tools and safety equipment. The Salem Statesman Journal reports the suit filed in federal …

Woman Hit in Eye by Sword Gets 2nd Chance in Indiana Court

A woman who was struck in the eye with a sword while watching a fencing match at Notre Dame will get another chance in court. The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that a Marion County judge should have given …

Norfolk Southern Ordered to Pay Fired Worker $438K

A federal agency has ordered Norfolk Southern Railway Co. to rehire an Indiana employee fired in 2010 and pay him nearly $438,000 in damages. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said the Fort Wayne-based crane operator was fired in August …

Wisconsin Court Rejects Paintball Injury Claims

A boy who shot his best friend in the eye during a paintball game isn’t liable for the injury, a Wisconsin state appeals court ruled Tuesday. Alex Freese, 13, Jett Houston, 14, and other members of their baseball team spent …