Mall of America settles lawsuit over boy thrown from balcony
The Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis says it will toughen its trespassing policies as part of a settlement with the family of a boy who was severely injured when a man with a history of causing disturbances at the mall threw him from a third-floor balcony.
Boy, 5, Thrown From Mall of America Balcony by Stranger Now Recovering at Home
A 5-year-old boy who was thrown off a third-story balcony at the Mall of America in a random attack nearly five months ago has recovered enough to leave the hospital, his loved ones said. Landen completed inpatient rehabilitation and has entered the next phase of recovery, which will take place at his home, his family said Tuesday on GoFundMe. Landen will undergo continued outpatient rehabilitation for multiple injuries and adjusting to life back at home and school, his family said. Landen was with his family at the Minnesota mall on April 12 when a stranger grabbed him and threw him over the balcony, officials said. RELATED STORIESMan Who Threw Boy at Mall of America Gets 19 Years in PrisonMore Than $500K Raised for Little Boy Thrown Off Mall of America BalconyToddler Is Recovering After Being Hit by Shrapnel, Losing Teeth in Texas Shooting
Malls filling empty spaces with doctor's offices
(CNN) - As malls search for innovative ways to draw in shoppers and fill empty storefronts, they are turning to unexpected partners: health clinics. Mall of America is teaming up with University of Minnesota physicians and a Minnesota-based health care system to operate the clinic. Like malls, brick-and-mortar retailers are also turning to the health care industry for growth. CVS completed its $69 billion acquisition of Aetna, the largest health care deal ever, last year. Health care "will be a bigger part of what we do at Walmart," CFO Brett Biggs said in March.