A federal court jury in Oxford, Mississippi, has rejected a $20 million civil lawsuit filed by the widow of a man who was fatally shot by police officers while they were serving a search warrant. In the early morning of July 24, 2017, Southaven officers Zachary Durden and Samuel Maze... Read More about Jury Finds Mississippi Officers Justified in 2017 Shooting After Police Search Wrong House
Lucky Pup Dog Rescue is a nonprofit organization that saves homeless dogs from death row and tries to get them new homes. When a dog named Derek was impounded and scheduled for euthanasia, Lucky Pup tried to save him. But Los Angeles County had not pre-approved Lucky Pup as an... Read More about Los Angeles County Must Stop Killing Stray Dogs That Non-Profits Want to Save
The family of a North Carolina man is suing Google and others after he drove his vehicle off of a collapsed bridge while following his Google Maps directions. The family is accusing Google of negligence, saying it was warned about the bridge’s collapse but did not update its navigation system... Read More about Google Sued for Negligence After Man Drove off Collapsed Bridge While Following Google Maps GPS
Starbucks will face a consumer protection lawsuit over misleading advertisements of its lineup of refresher drinks. The lawsuit accuses the coffee chain of misleading consumers by selling fruit refresher drinks that don't contain the fruits they advertise. The lawsuit was filed by Noan Kominis of New York and Jason McAllister... Read More about Starbucks to Face False Advertising Lawsuit Over Popular Refresher Drinks
California’s gun laws are among the strictest in the nation. In fact, according to a new ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, they are too strict. In a unanimous opinion, the appellate court said that the state “cannot ban truthful ads about lawful firearm use among adults and... Read More about Ninth Circuit Says California Can’t Ban Some Gun Ads Aimed at Minors
A charter bus accident leaves two adults dead and 40 injured, raising questions about vehicle safety and maintenance. Mid-Hudson Valley, NY - A devastating charter bus accident occurred yesterday on Interstate 84 near Wawayanda, Orange County, claiming the lives of two adults and injuring 40 others. The bus carried students... Read More about Fatal Bus Crash in Mid-Hudson Valley Underscores the Lethal Risk of Rollover Accidents
A California school district has agreed to a $27 million settlement with the family of a boy who was bullied to death in 2019. Lawyers representing the legal guardians of 13-year-old Diego Stolz announced the settlement with the Moreno Valley Unified School District last Wednesday. The family (Diego's legal guardians)... Read More about California School District Agrees to $27M Settlement After Bullying Death of 13-Year-Old
When Google placed an ad that told viewers they could “Enhance your Google Maps experience,” if they clicked a box that said, “Yes I’m in,” the click actually did just the opposite. It turned on their location history, enabling Google to collect, store and use location data for profiling and... Read More about Google to Pay $93 Million for Tricking Users
Heartbreaking news over the weekend at a New York daycare has resulted in the arrest of at least two individuals. Last Friday, New York City police announced that a one-year-old boy died after “coming in contact with an opioid” while in the care of a home-based childcare facility in the... Read More about Daycare Owner and Tenant Arrested After One-Year-Old Boy Dies in Suspected Opioid Overdose
Striking workers are making headlines across America. As union members from the country’s Big Three automakers hit the picket lines, contentious negotiations between striking writers and actors and the Hollywood studios have been going on in California for over 100 days. In support of the workers, the State’s legislators passed... Read More about Will California Governor Support Unemployment Benefits for Strikers?
The spicy “One Chip Challenge” tortilla chip is being pulled from store shelves across the nation after a 14-year-old Massachusetts teen reportedly died after eating the chip. The chip gained popularity on social media, garnering the attention of teens and young adults. The challenge urges participants to film themselves eating... Read More about Makers of “One Chip Challenge” Remove Chip From Store Shelves After Teen Dies
Sin City is struggling to get back online after a string of cyber security attacks shut down major hotels last week. Last Monday, global chain MGM Resorts International announced that it was dealing with a “cybersecurity issue” that was affecting some of its online operations. In response, the casino said... Read More about MGM Continues Navigating Cyber Attack After Caesars Entertainment Pays Ransom
The family of a New York man has filed a lawsuit against Peloton, a popular workout company. The family accuses Peloton of negligence after their loved one died when the bike fell on him. The lawsuit was filed in March 2023 in the Brooklyn Civil Supreme Court but only came... Read More about Lawsuit Accuses Peloton of Negligence in Death of NY Man
A Santa Barbara County jury awarded $63 million to Kevin Wright, a man who developed cancer after unknowingly purchasing, building, and living on contaminated land. This case was against Union Oil Company, a subsidiary of Chevron, and highlights the need for corporate accountability and regulatory oversight. According to JuryVerdictAlert.com, in... Read More about $63 Million Jury Verdict Sheds Light on Corporate Accountability and Regulatory Gaps
Kroger is the latest player to settle claims related to opioid overprescription and overdose lawsuits. Earlier this month, the grocery store chain agreed to pay $1.4 billion over the next 11 years for its role in the national opioid epidemic. Kroger currently operates nearly 1,300 stores across the US. The... Read More about Kroger Agrees to $1.4 Billion Settlement to Resolve US Opioid Lawsuits