U.S. Military Hopes To Learn From Connecticut Chimpanzee Attack Victim
Connecticut chimpanzee mauling victim Charla Nash never served in the military, but the Pentagon is watching her recovery closely.
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Connecticut chimpanzee mauling victim Charla Nash never served in the military, but the Pentagon is watching her recovery closely.
The Connecticut House of Representatives on Monday sided with a legislative committee that recommended a woman blinded and disfigured in a 2009 chimpanzee attack should not be allowed to sue the state for financial damages.
The Judiciary Committee voted 35-3 on Wednesday to uphold last year's decision by State Claims Commissioner J. Paul Vance Jr., who denied Nash's request to sue the state for $150 million.
Some Connecticut lawmakers have expressed doubts about giving a woman mauled by a chimpanzee in 2009 the right to sue the state for $150 million.
A woman disfigured in a 2009 chimpanzee attack appealed Friday for permission to pursue a $150 million lawsuit against the state, appearing before lawmakers to argue that officials knew the animal was a threat and failed to take action.
Nash contends the state had the authority and obligation to seize the dangerous animal. But a state commissioner last year dismissed Nash's request for permission to sue the state government for $150 million.
Charla Nash is appealing the ruling by the state's Claims Commissioner who refused to waive the state's immunity in the case. The state Assembly Judiciary Committee will hear the issue to decide whether to pass a bill that would reverse the state's decision to maintain immunity.
In February 2009, Sandra Herold's 200-pound pet chimp Travis attacked Nash as she was trying to lure it back into Herold's house. It ripped off her nose, lips, eyelids and hands. The attack left her blinded.
Lawyers for the Stamford woman who was badly mauled by her friend's pet chimpanzee in 2009 have agreed to a settlement in a lawsuit against the chimp owner's estate.
The state Claims Commissioner is being urged by the Office of the Attorney General to dismiss a claim against the state filed by Charla Nash, the Stamford woman severely disfigured by a chimpanzee in 2009.
Attorney Charles Willinger, who represents Charla Nash, spoke exclusively with WCBS 880's Fran Schneidau and said that the state DEEP ignored its own rules, which lead to the near fatal mauling.
In February 2009, Charla Nash was attacked by Sandra Herold's 200-pound pet chimp Travis as she was trying to lure it back into Herold's house. It tore ripped off her nose, lips, eyelids and hands. The attack left her blinded.
Charla Nash, the Stamford woman who was attacked and disfigured two years ago in a chimpanzee attack, went public for the first time since her face transplant surgery.
Charla Nash, the Stamford woman whose face was destroyed when her friend's pet chimp went berserk two years ago, has received a face transplant that looks fantastic, according to her brother.
Parishioners at a Queens Catholic church were rejoicing on Sunday after a 42-year-old statue that was vandalized over the summer was blessed by clergy.
Santiago Espinal hit a tie-breaking two-run double in the ninth inning to lift the Reds to a 3-1 victory over the Mets on Sunday.
Jameson Taillon allowed one run over six innings in the Cubs' 2-1 win over the Yankees on Sunday.
Jannik Sinner defeated Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 to win the U.S. Open men's championship less than three weeks after being exonerated in a doping case.
Daniel Jones was outplayed badly by Sam Darnold in the Giants' 28-6 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Parishioners at a Queens Catholic church were rejoicing on Sunday after a 42-year-old statue that was vandalized over the summer was blessed by clergy.
Daniel Jones was outplayed badly by Sam Darnold in the Giants' 28-6 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Temps will top out in the low 70s, far below normal, for a fall-like feel Sunday in the Tri-State Area.
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia in Washington Heights wants to shut down its Acute Inpatient Rehab Unit.
Surveillance video shows the moment a gunman opened fire into a crowded barbershop in the Bronx on Sept. 1.
Temps will top out in the low 70s, far below normal, for a fall-like feel Sunday in the Tri-State Area.
A strong cold front will a bring a taste of fall to the region Sunday.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
While there are a some rain chances over the next three days, the long Labor Day weekend will feature plenty of dry time as well.
New York and New Jersey woke up to rainy weather Friday, as many set out for Labor Day weekend.
Daniel Jones was outplayed badly by Sam Darnold in the Giants' 28-6 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Temps will top out in the low 70s, far below normal, for a fall-like feel Sunday in the Tri-State Area.
Rutgers University has ordered an investigation of its gymnastics program after its coach was accused of abuse.
A strong cold front will a bring a taste of fall to the region Sunday.
A police officer shot and injured a man in Rumson, New Jersey on Friday.
Daniel Jones was outplayed badly by Sam Darnold in the Giants' 28-6 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Temps will top out in the low 70s, far below normal, for a fall-like feel Sunday in the Tri-State Area.
Two young sisters, ages 2 and 4, died in an apparent drowning in Holtsville on Long Island on Saturday.
A strong cold front will a bring a taste of fall to the region Sunday.
There's a renewed push to make Sept. 11 a federal holiday.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
There's turmoil inside the NYPD as more details emerge about the feds' interest in Police Commissioner Edward Caban, sources say.
Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to a "hush money" payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump argued that a $5 million judgment finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll should be thrown out.
The homes of at least four top New York City officials were raided by federal agents Wednesday, sources said.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order expanding access to the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.
Trucks will be back on New York City streets again Tuesday and Thursday to conduct additional spraying for mosquitoes.
Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, state health officials said Friday.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has led to one death in New York, the CDC said Wednesday.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Patti LuPone, the star of "Evita" and "Gypsy," is returning to Broadway alongside her longtime friend Mia Farrow in a new play, "The Roommate," which explores the strength, depth, humor and surprise found in women of a certain age.
Santiago Espinal hit a tie-breaking two-run double in the ninth inning to lift the Reds to a 3-1 victory over the Mets on Sunday.
Jameson Taillon allowed one run over six innings in the Cubs' 2-1 win over the Yankees on Sunday.
Jannik Sinner defeated Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 to win the U.S. Open men's championship less than three weeks after being exonerated in a doping case.
Daniel Jones was outplayed badly by Sam Darnold in the Giants' 28-6 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
This year CCCADI in East Harlem honors Haiti as the first Black independent nation.
It comes despite an overall increase of more than $17 million in grants announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul in February.
Queens residents are sounding the alarm about illegal trash dumping where Jackson Heights meets Woodside.
A New York City artist returned to her childhood favorite restaurant to restore a ceiling mural damaged in a flood.
As students head back to school next week, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit is working to make sure kids have at-home libraries.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
The LGBT community and allies gathered at the LGBT Network Center in Hauppauge to connect, build community, and share their love of cars. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says we'll see temperatures in the 80s and plenty of sun for the next several days.
CBS News New York's James Brown spoke to author Ian O'Connor, who wrote the book that chronicles Rodgers' remarkable career.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke to leaders of the congregation about the vandalism.
CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado spoke to runners and organizers who took part in the event in Central Park on Sunday.
