Nadia El-Yaouti

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Transgender Pastor Sues Lutheran Denomination Over Allegations of Discrimination

The first openly transgender bishop of the nation's largest Christian denomination has filed a lawsuit alleging that he was unjustly forced from his position after being the victim of relentless harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Rev. Megan Rohrer was appointed bishop of Sierra Pacific Synod on May 8, 2021. His appointment... Read More about Transgender Pastor Sues Lutheran Denomination Over Allegations of Discrimination

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DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Louisiana Chemical Plant Over Increased Cancer Risk to Minority Community

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the Louisiana-based chemical maker, Denka Performance Elastomer LLC. The lawsuit accuses the company of posing an unacceptable cancer risk to the surrounding community which is mainly composed of Black residents. The DOJ’s legal action allegations are brought forward under section 303 of... Read More about DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Louisiana Chemical Plant Over Increased Cancer Risk to Minority Community

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‘Holy Grail’ Dental Device Claimed to Fix Patients’ Jaws, Caused Extensive Jaw Damage Instead

At least 20 patients have taken legal action against the makers of a dental device that promises to improve jaw function and breathing issues among other jaw-related issues. The Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance or AGGA device was developed by Dr. Steve Galella and was marketed as a device that could... Read More about ‘Holy Grail’ Dental Device Claimed to Fix Patients’ Jaws, Caused Extensive Jaw Damage Instead

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Tennessee Becomes First State to Pass Bill Banning Drag Shows in Public

Tennessee has become the first state in the nation to impose restrictions against drag shows in public spaces after Republican Governor Bill Lee signed the bill into law last Thursday. Senate Bill 3 restricts drag shows in public by banning performances on public property as well as locations where “the... Read More about Tennessee Becomes First State to Pass Bill Banning Drag Shows in Public

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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination: What Health Conditions Qualify for Benefits Through the VA?

US Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina was home to one of the nation's largest cases of water contamination. Between the 1950s and the 1980s, individuals who lived or worked at the camp were exposed to water contamination that would go on to spur injuries and illnesses over... Read More about Camp Lejeune Water Contamination: What Health Conditions Qualify for Benefits Through the VA?

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Missouri Librarians Sue Over New Law That Bans Books With “Sexually Explicit” Material

Missouri librarians, backed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri, have filed a lawsuit against Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker following a new law that bans books with explicit material from school libraries. Baker is named in the lawsuit “in her official capacity as Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney... Read More about Missouri Librarians Sue Over New Law That Bans Books With “Sexually Explicit” Material

A view of barricades labeled "CHOP" during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone in Seattle, with protesters and vehicles in the background.

Seattle to Pay $3.65M Over Mishandling of Autonomous CHOP Zone

The city of Seattle has agreed to a $3.65 million settlement to end a lawsuit brought forward by Seattle community members following the nationwide 2020 George Floyd protests. As social justice protests throughout the nation began to simmer down, Seattle remained a hub for activists demanding police reform. In June... Read More about Seattle to Pay $3.65M Over Mishandling of Autonomous CHOP Zone

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Packers Sanitation Services Fined $1.5 Million for Hiring Children to Clean Meatpacking Plants

One of the nation's largest food safety sanitation service providers, Packers Sanitation Services Inc, has been ordered to pay $1.5 million In civil money penalties following a Federal investigation into their labor practices. The investigation, conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor's wage and hour division, found that Packers had... Read More about Packers Sanitation Services Fined $1.5 Million for Hiring Children to Clean Meatpacking Plants

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EPA Orders Norfolk Southern to Foot the Cost of Cleanup Following Toxic Train Derailment

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that train operator Norfolk Southern will be responsible for the cleanup operations regarding the February 3 train derailment that caused rail cars carrying toxic chemicals to spill out their contents into the rural community. The order was issued under the Comprehensive Environmental... Read More about EPA Orders Norfolk Southern to Foot the Cost of Cleanup Following Toxic Train Derailment

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As School Fights Seemingly Rise Nationwide, New MD Bill Seeks to Protect Teachers From Civil Liability

Fights breaking out in America’s K-12 schools are on the rise according to a new survey by the American Psychological Association. The survey which sampled 14,966 participants found that one in three teachers had reported at least one incident of verbal harassment or threatening behavior from students. Administrators saw a... Read More about As School Fights Seemingly Rise Nationwide, New MD Bill Seeks to Protect Teachers From Civil Liability

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Global Leader Medtronic Hit With Antitrust Lawsuit Over Surgical Devices

The world's largest medical device company Medtronic is facing an antitrust lawsuit that accuses the company of stifling competition for its bundling contracts of bipolar energy devices. The lawsuit was filed in Central California's U.S. District Court by California-based medical device company Applied Medical. Applied Medical accuses Medtronic of violating... Read More about Global Leader Medtronic Hit With Antitrust Lawsuit Over Surgical Devices

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Lawsuit Accuses Cedars-Sinai Hospital Website and App of Illegally Sharing Patient Data with Meta, Google, and Others

A proposed class action lawsuit was filed against Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Health System and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The suit which was filed on February 3rd by plaintiff John Doe accuses the hospital system of sharing private patient information with tech giants including Google, Meta, and Microsoft Bing. The lawsuit was... Read More about Lawsuit Accuses Cedars-Sinai Hospital Website and App of Illegally Sharing Patient Data with Meta, Google, and Others

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Lawsuit Accuses Olaplex Hair Products of Causing Baldness and Blisters

High-end luxury beauty line Olaplex has been hit with a class action lawsuit after users complained of bald spots and blisters while using the brand's hair care products. The products which have been touted by A-list celebrities, salon owners, and others promise to rejuvenate hair, bond breakage, and repair damage.... Read More about Lawsuit Accuses Olaplex Hair Products of Causing Baldness and Blisters

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Former United Airlines Flight Attendants Secure $53.5M Settlement Win After Wage Dispute Lawsuit

A group of former flight attendants for United Airlines has been awarded preliminary approval for a $53.5 million settlement that stems from claims that the airline did not comply with California Labor Code § 226(a)(2), (a)(8), and (a)(9). Under these labor code sections, California employers are required to issue wage... Read More about Former United Airlines Flight Attendants Secure $53.5M Settlement Win After Wage Dispute Lawsuit

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Lawsuit Seeks Medical Testing and Damages Following Explosive Ohio Train Derailment

A train derailment that happened in Palestine, Ohio, on February 3rd has led to a class action lawsuit filed by local residents who demand answers after the 150-car train derailed, caught on fire, and leaked hazardous chemicals including vinyl chloride into the air and environment. Officials have still been unable... Read More about Lawsuit Seeks Medical Testing and Damages Following Explosive Ohio Train Derailment

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