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'Makeover' Contractor Charged With Conn. Arson
msnbc.com 1 month agoNORWICH, Conn. (AP) -- A Connecticut contractor who helped build a house on the ABC reality TV show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" has been accused of burning down his wood pellet business and charged with arson and other crimes. Bruce "Bruno" Hayn was arrested by Norwich (NOHR'-wich) police Monday. The 54-year-old from nearby Colchester also is charged with attempted arson, insurance fraud and giving a false statement. Authorities say the charges stem from an October fire that caused extensive damage at
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Plaintiffs Allege 'Gruesome Conditions' At Lap-Band Clinics
latimes.com 4 weeks, 1 day agoTwo women who formerly worked at surgery centers associated with the 1-800-Lap-Band ad campaign also allege that executives covered up mistakes that contributed to a patient's death.Workers at weight-loss surgery centers affiliated with the 1-800-GET-THIN ad campaign persuaded patients to have medically unnecessary surgeries and billed insurance companies for procedures that were never performed, a new lawsuit alleges.


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