Tuesday, February 21 2012 5:47 PM EST2012-02-21 22:47:15 GMT
Court-ordered talks have yielded settlements in about 40 lawsuits involving drug companies blamed for supplying an anesthetic to Las Vegas medical clinics where health officials say patients contracted incurable hepatitis C.More>>
Friday, February 3 2012 1:43 AM EST2012-02-03 06:43:00 GMT
The doctor at the center of the hepatitis C scandal has been found competent to stand trial. Judge Kathleen Delaney ruled Dr. Dipak Desai is fit for trial after hearing testimony from several doctors. More>>
Thursday, October 6 2011 3:53 PM EDT2011-10-06 19:53:54 GMT
A Nevada jury is considering whether to award $25 million to five people in a lawsuit that blames drug companies and distributors for an anesthetic one plaintiff's lawyer called "jumbo vials of mass infection."More>>
Thursday, September 22 2011 1:54 AM EDT2011-09-22 05:54:26 GMT
The doctor at the center of the hepatitis C scandal may soon face a trial. State medical experts say Dr. Dipak Desai is competent to stand trial in a criminal court of law.More>>
Investigative Reporter Jonathan Humbert and Photojournalist Alex Brauer
Friday, March 4 2011 5:41 PM EST2011-03-04 22:41:35 GMT
The hepatitis medical meltdown over the last few years led to trials, accusations and the largest jury award in the history of Nevada. But now part of the landmark case is going before the Nevada State Supreme Court.More>>
Tuesday, February 8 2011 6:47 PM EST2011-02-08 23:47:46 GMT
Dr. Dipak Desai, the man at the center of hepatitis C outbreak in 2007, will go to a Reno area mental hospital next month after being found mentally incompetent to stand trial.More>>
Tuesday, February 8 2011 5:39 PM EST2011-02-08 22:39:07 GMT
Even though Dipak Desai will not have to go through a criminal trial any time soon, civil litigation against him and others involved in the hepatitis C outbreak will still go forward.More>>
Thursday, July 29 2010 8:25 PM EDT2010-07-30 01:25:37 GMT
The doctor at the center of the hepatitis C infections appeared in court today for the first time in months. As the health of the several patients infected by hep C continues to deteriorate, Doctor Dipak Desai's health was the focus of the action in court.More>>
Wednesday, July 21 2010 7:30 PM EDT2010-07-22 00:30:37 GMT
The endoscopy doctor accused of being responsible for patients being infected with hepatitis C was himself the focus of health questions Wednesday.More>>
Wednesday, June 23 2010 5:47 PM EDT2010-06-23 22:47:28 GMT
Ronald Lakeman, the second nurse anesthetist charged in the hepatitis C outbreak case entered a not guilty plea in District Court Wednesday morning.More>>
Wednesday, June 16 2010 3:23 PM EDT2010-06-16 20:23:43 GMT
The second nurse anesthetist charged in the hepatitis C criminal case has been booked into the Clark County Detention Center. Ronald Lakeman was arrested in Georgia.More>>
Friday, June 4 2010 7:21 PM EDT2010-06-05 00:21:55 GMT
Dr. Dipak Desai, the man at the center of the valley's hepatitis C scare, could spend the rest of his life in prison. He was indicted Friday on 28 felony charges including racketeering, negligence and insurance fraud.More>>
Monday, May 10 2010 8:14 PM EDT2010-05-11 01:14:07 GMT
Even though a Las Vegas couple was awarded $505 million in the valley's first hepatitis C civil lawsuit, it could be years before they see a penny. They say the case was never about money.More>>
Monday, April 26 2010 10:17 AM EDT2010-04-26 15:17:53 GMT
The wife of Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman is due to testify in a trial over whether a drug maker and distributor are responsible for a hepatitis C outbreak linked to Las Vegas endoscopy clinics in 2008.More>>
Monday, April 12 2010 9:03 PM EDT2010-04-13 02:03:59 GMT
The first civil trial from the 2008 hepatitis C outbreak associated with the Las Vegas endoscopy clinics is underway in Las Vegas with dozens of potential jurors being screened.More>>
Wednesday, March 31 2010 8:57 PM EDT2010-04-01 01:57:14 GMT
The first civil lawsuit in the hepatitis C scandal is set to go to trial in a couple of weeks. The plaintiff is a local man who contracted the disease. Now, he's going after the pharmaceutical companies that supplied Propofol to the endoscopy clinics.More>>
Monday, December 21 2009 9:50 PM EST2009-12-22 02:50:43 GMT
The Southern Nevada Health District has released the final report in its investigation in the hepatitis C outbreak. Inside, a link to the report.More>>
Lawyers suing the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada say they've found a new cluster of hepatitis C cases that they say originated at the clinic.More>>
The U.S. Bankruptcy court has lifted a stay that brought a halt to lawsuits filed against three endoscopy clinics following a major health alert. More>>
The doctor at the center of the hepatitis scare was noticeably absent in the court hearing Monday detailing the finances of his three practices. More>>
A federal bankruptcy judge is ordering the physician and owner of medical clinics at the center of a Las Vegas hepatitis outbreak to answer questions under oath in his bankruptcy case. More>>
Reporter Edward Lawrence and Photojournalist Dave Suarez
Dr. Eladio Carrera, one of the doctors at the center of the hepatitis C scare, will get his medical license back. Inside, read the settlement agreement.More>>
A decision's been made that Doctor Dipak Desai, the doctor at the center of the Hepatitis C crisis, is too sick to participate in his own defense. More>>
A decision's been made that Doctor Dipak Desai, the doctor at the center of the Hepatitis C crisis, is too sick to participate in his own defense. More>>
Today is the deadline for the doctor at the center of the hepatitis C scare to update the Nevada State Medical Board on his own medical condition.More>>
Today is the deadline for the doctor at the center of the hepatitis C scare to update the Nevada State Medical Board on his own medical condition.More>>
People who visited some local medical clinics but did not contract hepatitis C will not be able to file a class action lawsuit for damages. Reporter Melissa Duran has more on the impact of the decision.More>>
The number of people possibly infected with hepatitis by unsafe medical practices at some Las Vegas medical centers appears to be climbing. Reporter Melissa Duran has the details.More>>
Doctors at the center of the current hepatitis C investigation will soon be questioned by attorneys who represent hundreds of patients of the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada. More>>
The Southern Nevada Health District says it is making progress is completing its final report on the hepatitis outbreak. Officials they hope to have that report done by the end of the year. More>>
Attorney's representing patients at the heart of the valley's hepatitis scare are trying to get quicker and better access to patient records. Melissa Duran reports at on what patients need to do to get their records.More>>
A new lawsuit has been filed in the hepatitis C scare. This time, the case is not about the doctors involved in the scare. Now lawyers are going after the patient's own insurance company. More>>
The first patient shown to be infected in the hepatitis outbreak will have his day in court next year. It's a case that could set a precedent for hundreds of others treated at the clinics. Reporter Aaron Drawhorn has the details.More>>
Eyewitness News has obtained a board of medical examiner's report on Dr. Dipak Desai's stroke. Desai is the man at the center of the hepatitis C scare in Southern Nevada. More>>
The disciplinary hearing for Dr. Dipak Desai, the man at the center of the hepatitis C scare, has been postponed because of Desai's health. Reporter Edward Lawrence reports on how this will affect the investigation.More>>
The move for stronger whistle blower protection is being put into action after learning several health care providers failed to report unsafe injection practices at the Endoscopy Center of the Southern Nevada. Reporter Melissa Duran explains how lawmakers want to toughen up the law.More>>
The hepatitis C investigation has uncovered a lot of holes in Nevada's health care system and some lawmakers want to see them fixed before public health is put at risk again. Reporter Melissa Duran has the latest.More>>
The Southern Nevada Health District has identified the two patients who were the sources of the hepatitis C that infected nine people who underwent endoscopic procedures. Reporter Edward Lawrence has more.More>>
The Southern Nevada Health District has confirmed a ninth case of hepatitis contracted at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada. Reporter Edward Lawrence has the details of this developing story.More>>
A Nevada judge says patients who weren't made ill can claim emotional distress in a class-action lawsuit alleging a Las Vegas medical clinic exposed them to hepatitis by reusing syringes and vials of medication. Reporter Edward Lawrence has the details.More>>
The insurance company that insured the doctor at the center of the hepatitis C scare says it shouldn't be held liable for his alleged malpractice. Also, a hearing today will determine if the class action lawsuit that includes 40,000 people will go forward. Reporter Edward Lawrence has the outcome.More>>
Patients affected by the hepatitis crisis may soon have access to their medical records. Metro announced that an inventory of the files is now complete. Eyewitness News now has the details.More>>
There are still questions about how a clinic could re-use needles and syringes and get away with it. Now, for the first time, one victim is sounding off. Reporter Aaron Drawhorn has her story.More>>
The investigations stem from unsafe medical procedures at local surgical center's that transmitted hepatitis to at least eight people. None of the certified registered nurse anesthetists have come forward to offer help in prosecuting doctors. Reporter Edward Lawrence talked to investigators and has the story.More>>
Another case of hepatitis C has been confirmed and linked to a clinic owned by the doctors who are already under investigation. The infection happened at the Desert Shadow clinic on Burnham Avenue. Reporter Amanda Hernandez has the story.More>>
The hepatitis outbreak is the largest public health crisis in Nevada state history. The Chief Deputy District Attorney prosecuting the case says there will be criminal charges and it will involve a number of defendants. Reporter Edward Lawrence has the details.More>>
Federal health officials have issued their report on the Nevada hepatitis C investigation. The CDC confirms unsafe practices were taking place at several clinics. Inside, find a link to the report and get the latest.More>>
The Southern Nevada Health District has identified 77 more hepatitis C cases that they have linked to the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada. The clinic is under investigation for reusing syringes and vials of medicine. Reporter Melissa Duran has the latest information.More>>
A judge has restricted the assets of Dr. Dipak Desai and Dr. Eladio Carrera to get the judge's approval before making any financial transactions of more than $50,000.More>>
The City of Las Vegas has decided how the money from the fine paid in the hepatitis crisis will be spent. The Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada paid the city a $500,000 fine. Reporter Melissa Duran takes a closer look at how that money will be spent.More>>
Another lawsuit is going to be filed over the hepatitis cases and unsafe medical practices. Attorney Jerry Gillock is going to sue a number of groups. They include the Endoscopy Center as well as a company hired for quality control. More>>
The health district says there is now an eighth case of a person who contracted hepatitis C after undergoing a procedure at a local medical center that is under investigation for using unsafe practices. Reporter Edward Lawrence has the story.More>>
Victims of medical negligence were given a voice Monday night in front of state lawmakers. Members of the State Committee on Health Care were on hand to listen, but that wasn't enough for the people who have been made sick by local clinics. Reporter Travell Eiland was at the public forum and has the details.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 1:19 PM EDT2012-05-19 17:19:22 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- According to the Clark County Fire Department a small plane had a rough landing at the Jean Airport just south of Las Vegas. The accident happened shortly after 9:30 a.m. Saturday when aMore>>
According to the Clark County Fire Department a small plane had a rough landing at the Jean Airport just south of Las Vegas.More>>
Friday, May 18 2012 8:27 PM EDT2012-05-19 00:27:04 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The family of a local man who was stabbed to death in his apartment nearly nine years ago… believes they know who did it. Yet the suspect… remains agonizingly out of reach… in an arizonaMore>>
Mario Stein was stabbed to death in May of 2003. His case quickly went cold. But nearly 10 years later, Metro's Cold Case team identified a suspect and murder charged have been filed. But that suspect has yet to be brought to Nevada to answer for his alleged crimes.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 1:56 PM EDT2012-05-19 17:56:07 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Officials say Sophia and Anthony were the top baby name picks among Nevada parents in 2011. The Social Security Administration says the 221 babies named Sophia puts Nevada in line withMore>>
LAS VEGAS -- Officials say Sophia and Anthony were the top baby name picks among Nevada parents in 2011.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 12:17 PM EDT2012-05-19 16:17:11 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Las Vegas Fire Department responded to a fire at 3151 Soaring Gulls Drive just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday. Las Vegas Fire officials say the fire started in an upstairs condo kitchen causingMore>>
The Las Vegas Fire Department responded to a fire at 3151 Soaring Gulls Drive just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 2:00 AM EDT2012-05-19 06:00:49 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Metro Police's Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) class listens as a 911 caller begs for help. "I'm a banana. I'm a banana. I'm a banana. I'm a banana," the caller said. "How did you turn intoMore>>
Every day, the specially-trained officers of Metro Police's Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) respond to calls involving mentally ill people, some of whom may not even be breaking the law. More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 1:37 AM EDT2012-05-19 05:37:21 GMT
ESTERO, Fla. - The Las Vegas Wranglers' quest for their first championship in franchise history hit a snag in Florida Friday night. The Wranglers lost in overtime to the Florida Everblades 4-3. The WranglersMore>>
The Las Vegas Wranglers' quest for their first championship in franchise history hit a snag in Florida Friday night. The Wranglers lost in overtime to the Florida Everblades 4-3.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 1:07 AM EDT2012-05-19 05:07:33 GMT
BOULDER CITY, Nev. -- There are reports of a small plane crash near Boulder City. 8NewsNOW.com is following this developing story and will have more details as they become available.More>>
The investigation into a deadly plane crash near Boulder City will resume Saturday morning. The accident happened Friday afternoon.More>>
The Olympic torch arrived in England Friday to start a 70-day relay throughout Great Britain. The relay includes an Irish boxing legend with strong ties to Las Vegas.More>>
The majority of workers are employed, but the fear of losing a job can also wear you down. Experts say the best cure for stress is optimism, no matter how hard that may be to maintain.More>>
Friday, May 18 2012 8:21 PM EDT2012-05-19 00:21:44 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A large gravel spill is tying up traffic along U.S. 95 northbound from the Washington Boulevard overpass to Lake Mead Boulevard. It is expected to take 15 minutes to clean up the mess.More>>
A large gravel spill tied up traffic along U.S. 95 northbound from the Washington Avenue overpass to Lake Mead Boulevard. More>>
