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If You Think You're a "Supertasker," You're Not!

A recent study by the University of Utah finds that a small number of people are able to talk on a cell phone while driving a vehicle without being impaired. These people, deemed "supertaskers," make up only 2.5% of the population. The study found that driving distances increased 30% and participants were unable to keep pace with simulated traffic. Furthermore, their brake times were 20% longer, their memory declined by 11%, and their math execution fell 3%. There were also those "supertaskers," who displayed no change in their following distances, braking times, memory, or math execution. Their memory abilities actually improved by 3%.

Family of Woman Who Died During Radio Contest Gets $16.56 Million

In 2007, Jennifer Strange entered a radio contest called "hold your wee for a Wii" hoping she would win a Wii for her children. During the contest, participants consumed water over a brief period of time. If they urinated or vomited, they were disqualified.Strange, a 28-year old mother of 3, was one of two contestants left by two and half hours in. She had consumed about one and half gallons of water. Suffering from a severe headache, nausea, and lightheadedness, Strange quit the contest and told the station's employees that she was not feeling well enough to drive home. Employees told her to sit in the lobby until she felt better and did not contact any medical personnel. Still vomiting, Strange drove herself home. She died six hours later from water intoxication. The jury awarded the Strange family $16.56 million, which included $15.1 million in noneconomic damages, such as loss of consortium. The jury found the radio station 100% liable for Jennifer Strange's death.

TV Falls on Man While Exercising

A TV fell on Frederick Felson while exercising in his condominium's gym. Felson suffered a mild traumatic brain injury and 31 percent whole body impariment. He sued the condominium for damages and was awared $242,800.