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Boeing to Pay $50,000 Over Suicide of Quality Inspector
Insurance Journal· 2025-09-29 05:07
Core Points - Boeing Co. has agreed to pay at least $50,000 to settle a wrongful death lawsuit related to John Barnett, a whistleblower who died by suicide in March 2024 [1][2] - The settlement includes a "full, final and confidential settlement" that dismisses all claims brought by Barnett and his estate [3] - Boeing denies any wrongdoing related to Barnett's injury or death, stating that it took actions to address the issues he raised [4][5] Settlement Details - Of the $50,000 settlement, $20,000 will cover legal fees and costs, with the remaining amount going to the plaintiffs [4] - The terms of the broader agreement, including any additional payments by Boeing, have not been disclosed [3] Context and Implications - Barnett's death brought global scrutiny to Boeing's manufacturing practices and culture, particularly at the 787 Dreamliner factories in South Carolina [2] - The company was also facing federal investigations related to safety issues at its Seattle-area factory at the time of Barnett's death [2]
NFL bans use of smelling salts over safety concerns
NBC News· 2025-08-07 13:42
NFL Regulations - NFL 禁止球队在场边或更衣室提供嗅盐类产品 [2] - 此举旨在限制使用嗅盐,此前球员会通过吸食嗅盐来获得兴奋感 [1] Health and Safety Concerns - 嗅盐中的氨气会引发强烈的吸入反射,产生类似“战斗或逃跑”的反应 [2] - 医学专家警告称,嗅盐可能会暂时掩盖运动员的真实伤情 [2]
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Sarepta's gene therapy medicine kills patient, CEO suspends full year guidance
CNBC Television· 2025-06-16 15:11
Safety Concerns & Regulatory Impact - Serepta's gene therapy Elevidys linked to two patient deaths due to liver failure in 15 and 16-year-old boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy [1][2] - FDA initially approved Elevidys for 4 and 5-year-olds who could still walk, later expanding the label to nearly all Duchenne patients, a decision that proved controversial due to limited evidence of efficacy in older patients [3] - Serepta has halted shipments of Elevidys for more advanced patients while exploring a new safety regimen [4] Financial Performance & Projections - Serepta is suspending its 2025 guidance and will update its full-year revenue outlook when it announces the second quarter results [4] - Prior analyst projections estimated Elevidys sales of $1.5 billion for the year, but these projections are now in serious doubt [4][5] Market Reaction & Stock Performance - Serepta's stock (SPTO) is down approximately 48% today and about 85% over the last year [5] - Safety concerns may cause eligible patients to reconsider treatment decisions [5]