2018 - Page 102 of 161 - Legal Reader

New South Carolina Law Offers More Protections for New and Pregnant Mothers

Brianna Smith - June 7, 2018

A new state law recently passed in South Carolina has many expectant and new mothers cheering. Why? Well, according to the new law named the SC Pregnancy Accommodations Act, they will now have the right to “special working conditions on the job.” The overall goal of the new law is to help eliminate workplace discrimination that far too many pregnant women and new moms face while trying to do their jobs. Additionally, many doctors who support the new law hope it will make things like “breastfeeding more comfortable in the work environment.”

Chip and Joanna Gaines, Stars of HGTV’s ‘Fixer Upper,’ Fork Over $40,000 for EPA Settlement

Brianna Smith - June 7, 2018

Earlier this week, HGTV’s Chip and Joanna Gaines, the stars of ‘Fixer Upper,’ agreed to a settlement with the EPA after the agency accused the couple of “improper use of lead-based paint in their renovations.” According to the agreement, the couple, “who do business as Magnolia Homes,” will pay $40,000 in order to avoid having to pay a whopping $556,000 in fines.

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Jané Muum Strollers Recalled Over Violation of the Federal Stroller and Carriage Safety Standard

Brianna Smith - June 7, 2018

Strollers are a commonly found item in households with babies and small children, and just recently a recall was issued for a particular kind of stroller that should have parents on alert. The strollers included in the recall are the “US model of Jané Muum strollers.” According to the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC), the recalled strollers violate the federal Stroller and Carriage standard.” Additionally, the strollers are deemed hazardous at the moment because an “infant can pass through the opening between the stroller armrest and the seat bottom and his/her head and neck can become entrapped by the armrest.”

Judges Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Challenging Legality of Separating Migrant Families

Ryan J. Farrick - June 7, 2018

A federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the legality of separating migrant families caught trying to illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border. U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw determined Wednesday that the suit, involving a 7-year old girl separated from her Congolese mother and a 14-year old boy from Brazil, could proceed on grounds of

Santa Fe, TX, Families Sue Shooter’s Parents

Ryan J. Farrick - June 7, 2018

Several Santa Fe, TX, families have joined a lawsuit against the parents of a teenager accused of killing ten people at an area high school in May. The parents of Chris Stone, reports Click2Houston.com, were the first to file a suit against the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, accusing them of gross negligence for allowing their

Son Can Proceed with Lawsuit Against Psychiatrist Concerning Father’s Suicide

Sara E. Teller - June 7, 2018

Son Can Proceed with Lawsuit Against Psychiatrist Concerning Father’s Suicide

Mesh Patient Commits Suicide Over Debilitating Pain, Doctor Investigated

Sara E. Teller - June 7, 2018

Mesh Patient Commits Suicide Over Debilitating Pain, Doctor Investigated

Software Defect Prompts Recall of 88,129 GMC Terrain Crossovers

Brianna Smith - June 6, 2018

Do you drive a GMC Terrain Crossover? If so, you may want to see if your vehicle is included in a recent recall issued by General Motors. According to the recall notice, the company is recalling “certain 2018 GMC Terrain crossover in the U.S. because a software defect may prevent airbags from deploying during a crash.” About 88,129 vehicles manufactured between March 2017 and May 2018 are affected by the recall.

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Correct Care Solutions Slapped With Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

Brianna Smith - June 6, 2018

The last thing moms-to-be should have to deal with is workplace discrimination, but sadly, that’s exactly what many moms-to-be experience even in today’s modern society. Take for example a lawsuit that was recently filed against a manager at Correct Care Solutions by former medication aid, Alena Fassbender. According to her lawsuit, Fassbender alleged she was discriminated against and wrongfully terminated because she was pregnant.

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Judge Rules That Trump Can Be Deposed in Zervos Defamation Suit

Ryan J. Farrick - June 6, 2018

A judge ruled that President Donald Trump could potentially be deposed in a defamation lawsuit brought forward by former ‘Apprentice’ contestant Summer Zervos. Zervos is among a dozen women to accuse the current commander-in-chief of unwanted sexual conduct. Denying each and every allegation, the president’s slammed Zervos’s claim as “100 percent fabricated.” Calling the woman

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