Key Players in N.J. Vioxx Trial (AP via Yahoo! News) _State Superior Court Judge Carol E. Higbee, a former medical malpractice attorney named to the bench in 1993 and now assigned to more than 5,000 Vioxx cases filed in New Jersey. [News Source]

Key Players in N.J. Vioxx Trial (AP via Yahoo! News) _State Superior Court Judge Carol E. Higbee, a former medical malpractice attorney named to the bench in 1993 and now assigned to more than 5,000 Vioxx cases filed in New Jersey. [News Source]

A House panel approves a medical malpractice bill (Bay News 9 Tampa Bay) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida's six teaching hospitals would get more protection from medical malpractice damages if they adopt some practices aimed at better patient safety under a bill a House panel has approved. [News Source]