Court Tosses $223.8 Million Verdict Against J&J in Talc Cancer Case October 4, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson An injured worker who collects workers’ compensation in Rhode Island cannot sue his employer in Massachusetts, according to a ruling...
Disaster Declaration: Rhode Island Seeks Federal Funds to Fix Iconic Newport Cliff Walk June 15, 2023 NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island wants federal funds to help pay some of the nearly $14 million it will...
Lead, Rodents, Put Tenants at Risk, Rhode Island says in Lawsuit Against Major Landlord June 7, 2023 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A Rhode Island landlord whose tenants have long complained about lead hazards, rodent infestations and other...
More Rainfall After Downpours Flooded Rhode Island Streets September 7, 2022 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The heavy rain that caused street flooding and forced the closure of major roads in Rhode...
Rhode Island Sues 5 Landlords over Alleged Lead Hazards July 19, 2022 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island has sued five more landlords who rent properties in which children with lead poisoning...
Massive Blaze Damages Newly Renovated Rhode Island Hotel May 25, 2022 NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Three firefighters were injured battling a major fire at a recently renovated hotel in Newport, Rhode...
Rhode Island Reaches $107M Opioid Settlements With Teva and Allergan March 22, 2022 By Dietrich Knauth and Jonathan Stempel Rhode Island’s attorney general on Monday announced settlements he valued at $107 million against the drugmakers Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and...
Rhode Island Gets $193K for Coastal Erosion Protection July 21, 2014 Rhode Island’s congressional delegation and Gov. Lincoln Chafee have announced $193,000 in federal funds to help the state prepare for...
$1M for Sandy-Related Dredging of Rhode Island Pond May 21, 2014 Local and federal officials are celebrating $1 million project that will dredge Winnapaug Pond in Westerly, R.I.,after it was filled...
Rhode Island Investigators Complete Probe Into Circus Accident May 12, 2014 By MICHELLE R. SMITH and ERIKA NIEDOWSKI Local investigators have completed an initial probe into a circus accident that sent eight acrobats plummeting about 20 feet to...