Brianna Smith, Author at Legal Reader

Brianna Smith is a freelance writer and editor in Southwest Michigan. A graduate of Grand Valley State University, Brianna has a passion for politics, social issues, education, science, and more. When she’s not writing, she enjoys the simple life with her husband, daughter, and son.

Lawsuit Claims LaCroix Sparkling Water Contains Insecticides, Not ‘All Natural’

October 7, 2018

Are you a fan of LaCroix? Earlier this week, a lawsuit was filed against LaCroix’s parent company, National Beverage Corp, alleging the sparkling water is falsely advertised as 100% natural. According to the class action suit that was filed on behalf of Lenora Rice, “cockroach insecticide and other artificial ingredients are used in the drink.” The suit also argues that National Beverage knew of the “synthetic chemicals and was intentionally misleading consumers” with false advertising.

Muskingum Recreation Center (MRC) Hit With Breach of Contract Lawsuit

October 6, 2018

The Muskingum Recreation Center (MRC)was recently hit was a lawsuit by Caprise Dittmar over allegations of breach of contract. In addition to the recreation center, the suit also names Michael Steen and Rebecca Hardwick as defendants. According to the complaint, which was filed in the Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas, Dittmar was a “paid member of the recreation center when the center canceled her membership over complaints made about the cleanliness of the pool.”

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Sheriff’s Office At Center of New Age Discrimination Suit

October 6, 2018

A discrimination lawsuit was recently filed against the York County Sheriff’s Office by a former DNA lab worker who claimed she was “discriminated against based on her gender and age.” According to the suit, the woman, 44-year-old Crystal Kissel, was “forced to resign in 2017, after she was threatened to be fired unless she quit.”

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Former UK Nurse Files Medical Malpractice Suit After Botched Surgery

October 5, 2018

A medical malpractice lawsuit was recently filed against the University of Kentucky by a former nurse after “surgeons allegedly severed tubes critical for urinating.” The woman, Andrea Brandenburg, filed the suit in Fayette Circuit Court earlier this week and names the UK hospital, a nurse, and several doctors as defendants.

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Settlement Reached Involving Wrongful Death of Developmentally Disabled Missouri Man

October 5, 2018

A settlement was reached in a case involving the wrongful death of a developmentally disabled Missouri man. Back in April 2017, the body of Carl DeBrodie was found “encased in concrete after he went missing from a supported living home.” The suit itself was filed by DeBrodie’s mother and sister-in-law and their attorney, Rudy Veit, said the details of the settlement are being kept confidential. However, Veit did reveal that it “provides enough money to care for DeBrodie’s mother, Carolyn Summers, and to allow her to make donations to organizations that helped DeBrodie during his lifetime.”

Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Filed by Emergency Room Doctor Ends in $29M Verdict

October 4, 2018

An emergency room doctor filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the Overland Park Regional Medical Center after he was allegedly “fired for reporting understaffing” at the hospital. Fortunately for the doctor, Raymond Brovont, a Jackson County jury sided with him and awarded him $29 million.

JDS Tolleson Inc. Recalls Raw Beef Products Amid Salmonella Fears

October 4, 2018

JDS Tolleson Inc., a meat processing company, issued a recall earlier today for 6.5 million pounds of raw beef products. The products, sold under a variety of different brands, “may be contaminated with salmonella,” according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

New Lawsuit Accuses Facebook of Enabling Human Traffickers

October 3, 2018

Facebook is the target of a new lawsuit filed this week by a human trafficking survivor. According to the survivor from Texas, Facebook “provides human traffickers an unrestricted way to stalk, exploit, recruit, groom…and extort children into the sex trade.” The survivor, identified in the suit as ‘Jane Doe,’ filed the suit on Monday in Houston, Texas. In addition to accusing Facebook of enabling human traffickers, the lawsuit also names “Backpage.com and the owners of two Houston hotels” as defendants in the suit.

Whole Foods Voluntarily Recalls Tortilla Chips Over Undeclared Allergens

October 3, 2018

If you’re a fan of shopping at Whole Foods, this latest recall may interest you. Earlier this week the popular retailer issued a voluntary recall of 365 Everyday Value White Corn Tortilla Chips over concerns that the product may “contain undeclared milk that was not listed on the product label.” This is a serious matter considering the fact that many people across the country have allergies or severe sensitivities to milk. If these customers consume the mislabeled chips, they may run the risk of developing a “serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.”

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Soccer Player Cristiano Ronaldo At the Center of Rape Allegations Filed by Nevada Woman

October 1, 2018

Soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo is at the center of rape allegations filed by a Nevada woman who claims Ronaldo raped her back in 2009 and then “dispatched a team of ‘fixers’ to obstruct the criminal investigation and trick her into keeping quiet for $375,000.” The woman’s suit was filed after she requested police to reopen the criminal case last month. Earlier today, Las Vegas Police confirmed that they had indeed reopened the sexual assault case.

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