"Fear of Litigation

Listen to this story... by Neal Conan

Talk of the Nation, December 18, 2003 A nurse who's confessed that he murdered dozens of patients continued to find work despite several stark warning signs. One possible explanation: fear of lawsuits. Disappearing seesaws, teachers who don't hug... Join Neal Conan for a look at how a fear of litigation has changed the way we work and live."

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1553098

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