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Nadia El-Yaouti

Nadia El-Yaouti

Nadia El-Yaouti is a postgraduate from James Madison University, where she studied English and Education. Residing in Central Virginia with her husband and two young daughters, she balances her workaholic tendencies with a passion for travel, exploring the world with her family.

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Washington AG Sues Pharmacy Chains Including Kroger and Rite-Aid Over Opioid Crisis

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has joined a growing list of state attorneys general who are suing national pharmacy chains over their role in the national opioid over-prescription crisis that has killed tens of thousands of Americans. Ferguson’s lawsuit was announced last week and is going after pharmacy chains... Read More about Washington AG Sues Pharmacy Chains Including Kroger and Rite-Aid Over Opioid Crisis

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Morley Companies Inc. Agrees to $4.3M Class Action Settlement

Morley Companies Inc. has agreed to a $4.3 million payment to settle a class-action lawsuit following a data breach that compromised sensitive information from its clients and customers. The Michigan-based company operates by providing business process outsourcing to its contracted companies. Many industries including the health sector receive services... Read More about Morley Companies Inc. Agrees to $4.3M Class Action Settlement

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City of Buffalo Files ‘First of Its Kind’ Lawsuit Against Gun Makers, Dealers, and Others

In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, the City of Buffalo, New York is taking aim at gun violence prevention by suing several defendants including ghost gun retailers, gun manufacturers and distributors, and other firearm industry members. The lawsuit is prompted largely by the rise in gun violence throughout the City of Buffalo... Read More about City of Buffalo Files ‘First of Its Kind’ Lawsuit Against Gun Makers, Dealers, and Others

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Father of Seven-Year-Old Girl Who Was Kidnapped and Killed by FedEx Driver Files $1M Lawsuit

The father of a seven-year-old girl who was kidnapped and killed by a FedEx driver has filed a $1 million lawsuit on behalf of his daughter’s untimely death. Jacob Strand filed the lawsuit in Wise County's 271st District Court in Texas and named FedEx Ground Systems Inc, FedEx driver Tanner... Read More about Father of Seven-Year-Old Girl Who Was Kidnapped and Killed by FedEx Driver Files $1M Lawsuit

Inmate Thomas Lee Rutledge, who died from hyperthermia in an Alabama prison, as featured in a lawsuit filed by his family against prison staff and contractors.

Family of Inmate who Was “Baked to Death” Sue Prison Staff, Facility Contractor, and Others

A federal lawsuit filed against several Alabama corrections officers and others alleges that prison staff was responsible for an inmate's death after he was allegedly “baked to death” nearly two years ago In a prison cell that was overheated. The lawsuit brought forward by the inmate's sister accuses prison staff,... Read More about Family of Inmate who Was “Baked to Death” Sue Prison Staff, Facility Contractor, and Others

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Eight Social Media Influencers Charged with Securities Fraud Following Stock Pump and Dump Scheme

Seven social media influencers have the national spotlight for reasons less appealing than what they're normally accustomed to. Federal prosecutors along with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced last Wednesday that these seven social media influencers, from all corners of the nation, conspired to commit securities fraud amounting to... Read More about Eight Social Media Influencers Charged with Securities Fraud Following Stock Pump and Dump Scheme

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Walmart Shooting Victim Files $50M Lawsuit, Claiming Walmart Was Warned About Shooter’s Violent Behavior

Walmart has found itself the target of a $50 million lawsuit after a former team leader, 31-year-old Andre Bing of the Chesapeake, Va, supercenter shot up the store on November 23, killing six of his coworkers and injuring several others before taking his own life. The lawsuit was filed by... Read More about Walmart Shooting Victim Files $50M Lawsuit, Claiming Walmart Was Warned About Shooter’s Violent Behavior

A Stanford University soccer player waving during a match, wearing a red jersey with "Stanford" and the number 19.

Stanford University Responsible for Soccer Star’s Suicide, Claims Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Parents of Katie Meyer

In a lawsuit filed last week in Santa Clara County Superior Court by the parents of Stanford University student Katie Meyer, the parents accused the university of negligent actions in disciplining their daughter. They say the negligent actions led to their daughter’s death. Meyer was the captain of the University's... Read More about Stanford University Responsible for Soccer Star’s Suicide, Claims Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Parents of Katie Meyer

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NYC Mayor Announces New Directive to Involuntarily Hospitalize Severely Mentally Ill Individuals

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is making national headlines over his latest initiative to combat the needs of homeless individuals throughout the city. Last week, Adams announced his new guidelines titled Mental Health Involuntary Removals. Under this new policy, individuals, mainly those who are homeless, can be involuntarily hospitalized... Read More about NYC Mayor Announces New Directive to Involuntarily Hospitalize Severely Mentally Ill Individuals

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Uvalde Mother Sues Police Dept., Gun Maker, and Others for “Complete Failure” of School Shooting Response

As Uvalde families continue to grieve the 21 lives lost on May 28th, just days before the end of the school year, one Uvalde mother is taking her frustration to the courtroom. Sandra Torres, the mother of ten-year-old victim Eliahna Torres, filed a federal lawsuit earlier this week against the... Read More about Uvalde Mother Sues Police Dept., Gun Maker, and Others for “Complete Failure” of School Shooting Response

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