Author: Lisa Burdick

New Jersey is challenging a private hospital system’s practice of testing all new parents for drugs, alleging that it’s done without consent and often leads to unnecessary reports to child services. The state’s Attorney General, Matthew Platkin, along with the Division on Civil Rights, filed a lawsuit against Virtua Health, claiming the hospital system’s policy… Continue reading New Jersey Takes on Universal Drug Testing of New Moms, Citing Civil Rights Violations

CrossFit recently imposed 4-year sanctions on athletes Jamie McGarva and Dayana Vicentelli following violations of the sport’s drug testing policy. McGarva, 50, tested positive for metabolites of GW501516 during the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games. It was his first appearance at the Games, where he originally secured second place in the men’s 50-54 age group. However,… Continue reading CrossFit Athletes Jamie McGarva & Dayana Vicentelli Hit with 4-Year Bans After Drug Violations

Ligonier Township supervisors have recommended a revised code of conduct for the Ligonier Valley Police Commission (LVPC), calling for mandatory annual drug testing of its members. In a 4-1 vote, the Board agreed to push forward with the proposal, citing community concerns about transparency and ethics. Supervisor Stephanie Verna cast the dissenting vote. The updated… Continue reading Ligonier Township Pushes for New Police Conduct Code with Drug Testing

A Virginia-based urine drug testing lab, LabXperior, and its owner, Tina Ball, have settled allegations of submitting false claims to North Carolina Medicaid. According to the Department of Justice, the company knowingly billed for unnecessary drug tests between September 2016 and December 2017. The case revolves around an illegal kickback scheme involving LabXperior and BPolloni… Continue reading Virginia Drug Testing Lab Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $235K: DOJ

A Pennsylvania-based lab, Atlantic Diagnostic Laboratories, has been hit with a $7.3 million penalty following an audit revealing overcharges to New Jersey’s Medicaid program. The audit, conducted by the State Comptroller’s Office, uncovered that the Bensalem family-owned lab billed Medicaid up to $1,035 for drug tests that were charged to others for just $2.38. “Medicaid… Continue reading PA Lab Ordered to Pay $7.3M to N.J. Medicaid After Drug Testing Overcharges

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a year-long pilot program introducing roadside drug tests aimed at curbing drug-impaired driving. Officers will deploy £18 swab kits capable of detecting substances like cocaine and cannabis in under eight minutes. These new tests, much like breathalyzers for alcohol, will be used at checkpoints across Northern… Continue reading PSNI Rolls Out Roadside Drug Tests in New Safety Initiative

A 29-year-old Platte woman had her bond revoked after testing positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine during a Davison County court hearing. The woman, Justine Keegel, is also pregnant, as revealed by the same test. The test came after Judge Chris Giles ordered it during the hearing, citing Keegel’s “erratic behavior” — she repeatedly left and… Continue reading Platte Woman’s Bond Revoked After Failed Drug Test, Pregnancy Revealed

Virtua Health Inc. is under fire for allegedly discriminating against pregnant patients through a mandatory drug-testing policy, according to a lawsuit filed by the New Jersey Attorney General and the Division on Civil Rights. The suit claims that Virtua violated the state’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) by enforcing a universal drug-testing requirement for pregnant patients… Continue reading Virtua Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Discriminatory Drug-Testing of Pregnant Patients

UFC fighter Irina Alekseeva finds herself sidelined for a year, but she won’t have to wait much longer to return to the octagon. The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) handed down a one-year suspension following a drug test debacle that dates back to June 2023. Alekseeva tested positive for elevated testosterone levels, signaling external testosterone use,… Continue reading UFC’s Irina Alekseeva Faces One-Year Suspension After Testosterone Test Mishap