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.

Fed Up Walmart Employee Files Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Against Employer

December 6, 2017

Walmart Stores Inc. has recently come under fire on charges of gender discrimination. According to an employee, Jon Wunderlin, he “took a demotion from his assistant manager position and transferred from one Palmdale store to another to get away from a female boss who told him that women were much better managers.” The lawsuit itself was filed against Wunderlin’s former boss, Heather Rodriguez, and Walmart Stores Inc. in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Former Penn State Employee Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Against University

December 6, 2017

Age discrimination happens more often than one might think, and no industry is immune. For example, a recent case of age discrimination occurred at Penn State and has resulted in a wrongful termination lawsuit. A former Penn State employee, Tracey Jackson, decided to file a lawsuit against the university for $150,000 for “allegedly terminating her because of her age.” According to the lawsuit, Jackson is seeking “$150,000 to compensate for pay, seniority, benefits, bonuses, future raises, uncompensated sick, personal and vacation time and tax penalties.”

Is Harley-Davidson Getting Ready to Settle Discrimination Lawsuit?

December 5, 2017

Over the past year, Harley-Davidson Motor Company has been on the receiving end of discrimination allegations from a former employee, Connie S. Steven. Back in October 2016, Steven “filed a petition for damages in the Platte County Circuit Court…after receiving a right-to-sue notice from the Missouri Commission on Human Rights.” Now it appears that the particular lawsuit may be coming to a close, as a hearing was recently scheduled to “discuss a possible settlement in the employment discrimination lawsuit.”

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Second Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed In Response to Fatal Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Case

December 4, 2017

Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the awful, silent, and unpredictable accidents that can dramatically change a family forever. Just ask Brook and Thomas Ashcraft. Back on April 4, 2017, the two lost family members to carbon monoxide poisoning, and have since filed two wrongful death lawsuits against Edward and Tami Ashcraft, Jim’s Heating, and Inter-Island Propane. Thomas is the uncle and Brook is the sister of Kelli Ashcraft, one of the two who lost their lives from carbon monoxide poisoning. The other victim was Troy J. Sullivan.

Miami University Students for Life Group Sues School Over Alleged First Amendment Rights Violations

December 4, 2017

A lawsuit was recently filed against Miami University “over alleged discrimination and infringement of First Amendment rights.” The lawsuit was filed by “Students for Life at Miami University’s Hamilton campus and the religious legal advocacy organization Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF)” in response to requests that the pro-life group make changes to a demonstration it held on campus.

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Former WSMV News Channel 4 Employees File Age Discrimination Lawsuit

December 2, 2017

Age discrimination can happen anywhere, even at local news stations. Just recently, “three popular former Channel 4 news personalities blasted station management in an age-discrimination lawsuit filed earlier this week in federal court in Nashville.” The three former news personalities include “longtime reporter Dennis Ferrier, veteran anchor/reporter Jennifer Johnson and longtime weekend meteorologist Nancy Van Camp,” all of whom claim “they were victims of harassment and ridicule shortly before they were terminated from WSMV.”

El Gaucho Steakhouse Settles Lawsuit with Employees for $1.5M

December 2, 2017

Being a waitress can be a hard job, especially if your employer withholds wages and tips from you. Unfortunately, this is exactly what happened to employees working at El Gaucho, a Northwest steakhouse chain. Back in 2016, a lawsuit was filed against the company “by a server working at the Tacoma restaurant, who alleged managers withheld tips and required off-the-clock work, among other labor-law violations.” Just recently, the company “agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle the claims.”

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Did the VA Fail to Report Potentially Dangerous Doctors?

December 1, 2017

Did the Department of Veterans Affairs fail to report on potentially dangerous doctors? The Government Accountability Office (GAO) seems to think so. According to the watchdog group, the VA “failed to report 90% of potentially dangerous medical providers in recent years to a national database designed to prevent them from crossing state lines and endangering patients elsewhere.”

Nampa Woman Sues Home Depot For Pregnancy Discrimination

December 1, 2017

Randi Allred was working for a Home Depot in Nampa when she claims when wasn’t allowed to “take breaks to pump breast milk” after her maternity leave. She has since filed a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against her now former employer.

Mold Concerns Prompt Toys R Us Craft Kit Recall

December 1, 2017

If you’re like me, you may have plans to pick up an arts and crafts kit or toy for your child this Christmas. After all, what kid doesn’t enjoy getting their hands messy creating a new masterpiece? Unfortunately for parents hoping to pick up a “Totally Me!” clay craft kit from Toys R Us, plans might have to change a little. Just recently, the toy giant issued a recall for 6000 boxes of popular clay craft kits over mold concerns.

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