hospital error
MaineHealth Apologizes After System Error Incorrectly Declares Hundreds of Patients Dead
Nov 11, 2025 11:06 pm CST
A technical glitch in MaineHealth's automated system resulted in hundreds of patients receiving letters incorrectly declaring them deceased. The healthcare provider has issued an apology, confirming no medical records were altered and patient information remained secure while they investigate the October 20th incident affecting their network of nine hospitals across Maine and New Hampshire.
Japanese Truck Driver Discovers He Was Switched at Birth, Wins 38 Million Yen Compensation
Oct 26, 2025 12:44 am CST
A 60-year-old Japanese truck driver who lived in poverty his entire life received 38 million yen in compensation after discovering he was switched at birth with a baby from a wealthy family in 1953. DNA testing revealed the mix-up after six decades, but tragically, he never got to meet his biological parents.