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.

Consultants File Lawsuit Against LuLaRoe, Calling it a Pyramid Scheme

October 24, 2017

Have you heard of LuLaRoe? It’s company popular for it’s “vibrant print leggings and affordable casual wear.” Unfortunately, it’s in a spot of legal trouble. It turns out a class-action lawsuit has been filed against the company, labeling it as a pyramid scheme. The lawsuit itself is being taken on by the same lawyer who just won a “$25 million settlement against Trump University for charges related to fraudulent business practices,” Amber Eck. She will represent four named plaintiff’s and “thousands of consultants” across the country. The lawsuit alleges “six charges of unlawful, fraudulent, and unfair business practices, advertising, and breach of contract under California law.”

Man Wearing MAGA Hat in NY Bar Files Spiritual Discrimination Lawsuit

October 23, 2017

Do you remember reports of the man, Greg Piatek, who alleged a cocktail bar known as The Happiest Hour, refused to serve him because he was wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat? Well, he ended up filing a lawsuit against the bar, and just recently it took an odd turn. When the lawsuit was first filed, Piatek claimed he was discriminated against for his hat’s political statement. Now, however, he claims “he wore the hat, which was sold as campaign gear from President Donald Trump, when he went to visit the September 11 memorial as part of a spiritual expression.”

Meijer Recalls More Than 30 Vegetable Products Amid Listeria Concerns

October 23, 2017

You may have heard that Mann Packing issued a massive recall of packaged vegetables “across the United States and Canada earlier this week” amid listeria concerns. Now, Meijer Inc. is recalling its own “packaged vegetables in six U.S. states because of possible contamination from Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.”

Wisconsin Dairy Business Association Settles Lawsuit with Environmental Officials Over Regulations

October 20, 2017

A settlement has been reached between Wisconsin environmental officials and the Dairy Business Association after members of Wisconsin’s dairy industry filed a lawsuit “alleging the agency was over-regulating large livestock farms.” The lawsuit itself was filed back in July and claimed the “state Department of Natural Resources had stopped allowing concentrated animal feeding operations to pass runoff through vegetation patches to filter pollution without going through the administrative rule-making process.”

Jim Carrey to Give Sworn Deposition Regarding His Late Girlfriend’s Suicide

October 20, 2017

After months of delay, actor Jim Carrey will give a sworn deposition in court next week where he will “be forced to answer questions about his late girlfriend, Cathriona White, and her suicide.” He will appear in Los Angeles Superior Court in relation to the wrongful death lawsuit filed against him by his late girlfriend’s estranged husband and mother.

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed By Father of Las Vegas Shooting Victim

October 19, 2017

By now, many are aware of the tragic shooting that occurred in Las Vegas earlier this month that claimed nearly 6o lives and injured many more. Now that the dust is settling and investigations continue to unfold, some relatives of the victims are beginning to file wrongful death lawsuits against Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort and others. For example, the father of Andrea Castilla, a 28-year-old native of Huntington Beach that was one of the people tragically killed at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, has filed a “wrongful death lawsuit against the operators of the Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort, Live Nation and the manufacturer of bump stocks.”

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Kids Preferred Toy Company Issues Voluntary Recall of 587,000 Plush Toys

October 19, 2017

It’s hard to imagine that the holidays are nearly upon us. For many parents, that means it’s almost time for Christmas shopping. However, because toy recalls occur frequently, it’s important for parents to be aware of what toys are and are not safe for their little ones. A quick glance at the news or Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website is a good way to find information about any current recalls, such as the one recently issued by Kids Preferred Toy Company. Yesterday the toy company recalled “more than 587,000 children’s toys…because of a wind-up attachment that could pose a choking hazard.”

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Oil Company Agrees to $1.8M Lawsuit Over Overtime Dispute

October 18, 2017

A Canadian oil and gas company has agreed to settle a lawsuit with workers working in Colorado. In a lawsuit filed against the company, Ensign Energy Services, the workers claimed they were “denied overtime pay because of the way they were compensated.” The lawsuit itself settled for $2 million and was approved by a “federal judge in Denver.”

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Honest Company Files Trademark Lawsuit Against Hemp Line

October 18, 2017

Jessica Alba’s Honest Company is back in the news. This time, instead of being sued by angry customers, the company has decided to file a lawsuit of its own. Against who, though? Well, it turns out there is another company out there offering natural products, particularly hemp products, and the Honest Company claims it is “trying to bogart Alba’s trademark.” The company in question is Honest Herbal, and the lawsuit against it was filed in federal court in California late last month.

Diono Voluntarily Recalls 519,052 Car Seats

October 16, 2017

As parents, we can never be too careful about the products we use with or around our children. From cribs and strollers to baby gates and car seats, there are so many products on the market nowadays to help keep children safe. The last thing any parent would expect is for one of these products to malfunction or pose a safety hazard. Alas, safety recalls are more common than many realize, and just recently one was issued for a popular car-seat manufactured by “Diono, formerly known as Sunshine Kids Juvenile.”

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