CHOP ordered to pay $10M to patient’s mom
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has been ordered to pay $10 million to the mother of a boy whose bacterial meningitis wasn’t promptly diagnosed despite multiple emergency room visits.
The Legal Intelligencer reported the jury on Monday found the hospital and an emergency room doctor liable for the 6-year-old’s injuries.
The family’s attorney said the money represents the boy’s future medical costs.
Why many of Philadelphia’s community gardens are at risk
As Philly's vacant land becomes more valuable to buyers, growers who claimed abandoned lots for community gardens are at risk of losing these beloved spaces.
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Soda companies bankrolled $604K in Philly election spending
The American Beverage Association has complied with city regulations and disclosed its donors for $604,000 in city election spending. It all came from beverage companies.
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To help choose from a crowded field, Philly voters pack WHYY to question council hopefuls
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