Roblox failed in two attempts to stop a Los Angeles County lawsuit accusing the gaming platform of exposing children to sexual predators, grooming and sexually explicit content while promoting itself as safe for young users.Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Dean J. Kitchens rejected Roblox’s challenge to the case and denied... Read More »
Air travelers caught in certain delays and cancellations could be less likely to receive meal vouchers, hotel stays and other assistance beginning October 19. A new federal airline delay rule will move 10 causes of flight disruptions outside the category generally treated as within an airline’s control.The U.S. Department of... Read More »
Tesla went to trial Monday in California over allegations that Black workers at its Fremont factory endured years of racial harassment and discrimination while the company failed to stop it.The case was brought by the California Civil Rights Department, which accuses the electric vehicle manufacturer of allowing racial slurs, racist... Read More »
Meritage Hospitality Group, one of Wendy’s largest U.S. franchise operators, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after weaker restaurant sales, rising food costs and growing financial pressure across the fast-food chain.The Grand Rapids-based company filed its bankruptcy case Thursday, September 17, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western... Read More »
Starbucks has agreed to settle Florida’s discrimination lawsuit over its diversity policies, with the company committing to refrain from using race- or sex-based quotas or preferences in hiring, promotions and pay under an agreement the state says applies nationwide.Under the agreement announced Thursday, Starbucks will pay $1 million to the... Read More »
A federal judge has dismissed a class action accusing L’Oréal USA of failing to warn consumers about benzene allegedly found in certain CeraVe and La Roche-Posay benzoyl peroxide acne products, ruling that federal law preempts the state-law claims.U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres in Manhattan held that the claims were barred... Read More »
A federal judge has again blocked efforts to place President Donald Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center, ruling that the board overseeing the performing arts institution cannot rename the building, its grounds or its public spaces without approval from Congress.U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper issued the ruling Tuesday, September 15,... Read More »
The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy ended without a verdict after seven days of deliberations, even though three jurors now say 11 members of the panel believed she should be found not guilty by reason of insanity.For families and observers who followed the case closely, that outcome can feel difficult... Read More »
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