Arizona, Tempe Sued in Case Involving Pedestrian Death and Self-Driving Uber Vehicle
The family of a pedestrian struck and killed by a self-driving Uber vehicle last year recently filed a lawsuit against the state of Arizona and city of Tempe.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seize 1M Pounds of Pork to Prevent Spread of African Swine Fever
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently seized close to one million pounds of illegal pork at a New Jersey port in an effort to prevent African swine fever from harming the U.S. pork industry.
Humana Inc Reaches Settlement with Former Employee, Ending Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
Humana Inc. recently agreed to settle a pregnancy discrimination case stemming from allegations that the company fired Kate Jenkins for having a baby and going on maternity leave.
State of Washington, Triumph Treatment Services Under Fire in New Lawsuit
The state of Washington and Triumph Treatment Services are under fire in a new suit alleging it failed to supervise a mother who nearly starved her twin daughter’s to death.
Anna Baran Wins $3.5M Against ASRC Federal Mission Solutions
Earlier this month, Anna Baran was awarded a $3.5 million verdict in a case alleging her former employer made false and defamatory statements about her that destroyed her career.
Church Sues State of Washington Over Reproductive Parity Act
The Cedar Park Assembly of God, together with the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), is suing the state of Washington over a new law, the Reproductive Parity Act.
USDA Announces Recall of Meat Products Over Undeclared Allergens, Misbranding
North County Smokehouse and Choice Canning Company issued recalls of certain meat products after receiving consumer complaints over undeclared allergens and misbranding.
3M Co. Under Fire in Lawsuit Alleging it Knowingly Sold Defective Earplugs to the Military
Hundreds of U.S. Veterans are suing 3M Co. over allegations the company knowingly manufactured and sold defective earplugs, resulting in hearing loss and other issues for veterans.
Salmonella Alert: Hometown Food Company Recalls Certain Lots of Pillsbury Flour
Hometown Food Company recalled specific lots of Pillsbury Unbleached All-Purpose Flour that may be contaminated with salmonella.
PETA, Activists File Lawsuit to Block Interactive Aquarium from Opening in Fort Lauderdale
PETA, the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida, and a local activist recently filed a lawsuit against SeaQuest, a giant interactive aquarium set to open soon. However, if the plaintiffs get their way, the aquarium will never be allowed to open.