Justice & Public Safety
Palmyra files suit over ‘forever chemicals’ contamination
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The town’s legal action targets 3M, BASF, DuPont, Tyco Fire Products and other companies that have made or sold firefighting foams.
Justice & Public Safety
UR faces suit over ransomware attack
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The complaint, which seeks class action status, argues that UR’s response to the May 27 data breach is inadequate.
Health & Science
Rochester Regional’s selective pay hike
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The health system, which says it cannot afford Rochester General Hospital nurses’ salary demands, is giving significant raises to medical residents.
Justice & Public Safety
Nicosia sues Monroe County legislator, claims defamation
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In an Aug.10 lawsuit, Rochester dentist Nicholas Nicosia has accused Rachel Barnhart of character assassination.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
UR physicist faces growing list of accusations
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Once globally lauded for what he claimed were research breakthroughs, Ranga Dias now is accused of falsifying results and plagiarism.
Justice & Public Safety
A new twist in the diocese’s bankruptcy case
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Continental Insurance, the lone holdout in a proposed settlement in the Rochester diocese Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans to file a competing plan of reorganization.
Justice & Public Safety
Monroe County hits Siemens Industry with lawsuit
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The county claims breach of contract, alleging Siemens Industry fail to meet the terms of a co-generation agreement.
Health & Science
Rochester General makes pitch to avert nurses strike
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The hospital’s plea was turned down by the nurses union, but a last-minute bargaining session is slated for Aug. 2—one day before the scheduled walkout.
Justice & Public Safety
Two more insurers agree to settle sexual-abuse claims
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The agreements, totaling more than $50 million, bring the potential payout to survivors in the Rochester Diocese bankruptcy to $126.35 million.
Health & Science
Strike vote underscores rift between nurses, RGH
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Frustrated by lack of progress in contract talks, the union representing roughly 900 nurses at Rochester General Hospital plan a walkout.