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Boston Globe
08-07-2025
- Health
- Boston Globe
Civil complaint filed against Northampton pizza shop where woman with dairy allergy ate before death
She ordered a 'Sticky Ribs' appetizer and, for her main course, a 'Braised Short Rib & Grilled Red Onion Pizza,' which she requested be prepared with 'vegan/lactose free mozzarella,' the complaint said. Advertisement Soon after consuming the food, the complaint said, Hedin began 'experiencing symptoms of an allergic reaction' and 'suffered an anaphylactic reaction, resulting in a global hypoxic-ischemic brain injury.' Hedin died five days later, and since her death, 'the pizza has been stored in a freezer maintained by the Northampton Police Department labeled as 'Hedin's Food from HighBrow,'' the complaint said. Authorities have indicated they'll only release the pizza to be tested for dairy 'by agreement of the parties or by ... court order.' The parties have clashed over testing logistics, so Eric Hedin last month filed his civil 'complaint for discovery,' seeking a judge's order 'permitting Plaintiff to obtain evidence from the Northampton Police Department and to conduct testing of the pizza in accordance with the most recent protocol provided to Defendant.' Advertisement The restaurant on Tuesday referred questions to its lawyer, who didn't immediately respond to a request seeking comment. According to Eric Hedin's civil complaint, in December 2024, his lawyers proposed 'using Trelfa Labs, Inc. in Massachusetts, the only in-state facility equipped to conduct [the necessary] testing.' The following month, the complaint said, lawyers for the pizza shop responded, 'requesting a different, more complex quantitative test,' but 'no lab in Massachusetts performs these quantitative tests.' The complaint said Eric Hedin's team in February proposed a different lab for the testing, at the University of Nebraska headed by Dr. Joseph Baumert. But lawyers for the pizza shop have since 'insisted their expert be present' for the testing, something Baumert does not allow due to his lab's 'strict confidentiality policies,' the filing said. It said the lab can 'thoroughly photograph the pizza upon receipt and document each stage of testing.' To date, the complaint said, the business's counsel 'has not agreed to the testing and has offered no alternative solutions.' With the statute of limitations for filing suit approaching in a matter of months, the complaint said, 'Plaintiff is left with no alternative but to seek judicial intervention.' The complaint said Eric Hedin is seeking a judicial order allowing his lawyers to obtain the pizza from law enforcement to facilitate the testing at Baumert's lab. The civil complaint at this point is not seeking financial damages; just an order to get the testing moving. 'Plaintiff agrees to provide copies to Defendant of all materials received from Dr. Baumert relating to the testing,' the complaint said. Advertisement Kierstin Hedin was born in Florida and proved to be 'a child of the tropics, swimming by age 2, fascinated by lizards and fish, and the flocks of wild parrots that filled the trees in her backyard,' said She grew up in Keene and 'Klived life with a joyful heart and a spirit that was pure sunshine,' the obituary said. 'She came into this world a happy baby and grew to fill her family's home with laughter and fun.' The lawsuit was Travis Andersen can be reached at
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Yahoo
Northampton police seeking help finding missing 70-year-old
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The Northampton Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a 70-year-old woman last seen Sunday afternoon. Injured hiker located near Lithia Springs trail in South Hadley Northampton Police said that Nancy Anson, 70, was last seen leaving Rockridge Retirement Community on N King Street at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Nancy is described as a white woman with brown eyes and gray hair, 5'5″ and weighing about 150 pounds. She was last seen wearing the outfit featured in the photos provided by Northampton Police. If you see Nancy or have any information on where she may be, please contact Northampton Public Safety at 413-587-110. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Easthampton Fire Department Hosts Car Seat Safety Checks for Families
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Families in Easthampton headed to their local fire department to get their cars inspected, regarding their car seats. Many wanted to double check how their car seats were placed inside their cars. All to make sure they were properly installed. Those interested can find a Car Seat Inspection Site near them here. 'Even during small trips, it's important to have car seats installed the right way and make sure everything works well. Unfortunately, we know that's not always the case,' says Mandi Summers, Coordinator of Massachusetts Child Passenger Safety Program. Saturday, the Northampton Police Department is expected to host a similar event from 9 am to Noon. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Spring has sprung at the Smith College Botanic Bulb Show
NORTHAMPTON, Mass (WWLP) – Spring has sprung early in Hampshire County this weekend! Northampton Police Department promotes two officers 'Thousands of flowering bulbs that we've gotten ready so that people can enjoy a little bit of spring in the winter,' said Hilary Caws-Ewitt, a volunteer at the Smith College Botanical Garden. There many still be snow and ice outside, but in the Botanical Gardens at Smith College, spring is in full bloom at the bulb show. 'The bulb show is just absolutely incredible,' said Jackie Nye who visited from Cranston, Rhode Island. 'They put a lot of effort into all sizes and all types so I'm like so excited.' Many visitors, coming for their first time, hoping to get an early glimpse of spring. 'The orchids are my favorite and the begonia are also my favorites. I used to collect in Mexico and in South America, so they're always my favorites,' said Baldo Villegas, who felt a part of home while walking around. The planning process began back in October. Students at Smith helping to prepare for the public to see the annual show. 'People are happy here and it always you know brings a smile to the faces of you know people of any ages,' said Caws-Ewitt. Not only are there thousands of flowers and people, but also two art installations designed by Smith College students. Really match the colors of the tulips and the daffodils and everything that was below it,' said Nye, 'so they did an awesome job.' While walking around, one of the five senses stood out to many visitors as soon as they walked in, a favorite part of the show for many. 'I think it's the smell it's the smell of spring,' said Caws-Ewitt. Dave Ross agreed, 'I have to say the fragrance and then sometimes the pictorial results afterwards, but always the fragrance at this time of year.' The show just started, but many are already making plans to return over the next two weeks. 'They'll be others because it changes so much as time goes by,' said Ross who had his two cameras with him. 'This is just the beginning and things are going to be in more bloom and they could be more crowded and it'll be a whole different perspective.' WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
AG Campbell files brief supporting member of NLRB in lawsuit against Trump
BOSTON (WWLP) – Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 20 AGs on Friday in filing an amicus brief supporting a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in her lawsuit against President Trump. On January 27, Trump made the decision to dismiss NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox during her five-year appointment. Since the National Labor Relations Act was passed by President Roosevelt in 1935, a president has never terminated a member of the board, so the the decision sparked controversy and curiosity about what would come next. Northampton Police Department promotes two officers Wilcox has filed a lawsuit as a result of this action, and the coalition led by Minnesota AG Keith Ellison submitted a brief arguing that this choice was unlawful. The NLRA states that for the NLRB to function, a three-member quorum is required to act. President Trump has not yet appointed a new member to join Chair Marvin Kaplan and member David Prouty. The AG coalition argued that the enforcement of labor laws cannot occur without a functioning NLRB, and that the removal of Wilcox has left American workers without protection from unfair labor practices. AG Campbell said that in the past decade, the NLRB has reviewed almost 3,000 allegations of unfair labor practices, and that there are currently over 491 pending cases in Massachusetts alone. Without a functional NLRB, the conduct of labor relations will slow and even halt until new members are appointed and confirmed. Wilcox and the supporting states are urging the Court to grant a motion for expedited summary judgment and to allow Wilcox to continue working as an NLRB member. Joining AG Campbell and AG Ellison in submitting this brief are attorneys general from Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawai'i, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
