City of Orlando Settles Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Lawsuit for $1M
The Orlando Fire Department and an assistant fire chief recently agreed to a $1 million lawsuit settlement.
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Lawsuit Filed Against Social Workers, Hennepin County After Murder of Infant Child
Hennepin County and two social workers recently came under fire in a lawsuit over the 2018 death of an infant girl, Layla Mary Ann Jackson.
Parker Squared Recalls 3,000 Plush Toys Over Laceration Hazard
Parker Squared, a Dallas-based company, is recalling thousands of plush toys that might pose a laceration hazard.
Lawsuit Over Fatal 2017 Sand Cave-in Death in Ocean City Nears Settlement
The family of Ashley O’Connor is awaiting a resolution to a lawsuit filed in the aftermath of her tragic death.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Settles 2018 Lawsuit Over Child Mental Health Care
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recently agreed to settle a lawsuit with a handful of families who argued their children weren’t getting adequate mental health care services.
Road Work Puts Mount St. Helens Research Site at Risk, Lawsuit Claims
The U.S. Forest Service was recently hit with a lawsuit to try and stop the construction of a road through the blast zone of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
Sonoma County Residents Sue SMART Over Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths
Dozens of residents in Sonoma County are suing SMART over claims the rail authority built illegal bike and pedestrian paths through their private properties without permission.
Recall Alert: Platform Bedframe Could Cause Injury or Death
Global Home Imports recently announced a recall for certain bed frames that pose a potential safety hazard.
Avanza Pasta Recalled Due to Lack of Inspection
Avanza Pasta is recalling more than 2,000 pounds of pasta products that were not properly inspected by the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
City of Buffalo Hit with Lawsuit Over 15 MPH Speed Limit in School Zones
Attorney Kevin Stocker is suing the city of Buffalo over a program that will lower the speed limit for school zones to 15 mph.