Michigan Sues Lawsuit After Finding “Rat’s Foot” in Bowl of Minestrone Soup
Olive Garden has already contested the complaint, saying the rat’s foot does not appear to have been cooked, nor did it take on any of the soup’s coloration.
Ryan J. Farrick
Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.
Lawsuit: Newspaper Goliath Gannett Discriminated Against White Employees
Several former and current Gannett workers claim that they either lost their jobs or were passed over for promotion, with better positions being offered to less-qualified candidates of color.
Maui County Sues Hawaiian Electric Co., Says Company Failed to Turn Off Powerlines During Wildfire Outbreak
Maui County claims that Hawaiian Electrical Co. ignored numerous warnings of impending storm-force winds, “inexplicably” keeping power lines on and–potentially–fueling the island’s devastating summer wildfires.
Department of Justice Sues SpaceX for Employment Discrimination
Justice Department attorneys claim that SpaceX illegally deterred refugees and asylum-seekers from applying to work with the company.
Transgender Woman Reaches Settlement With Broome County Jail in New York
Attorneys for the former inmate, Makyyla Holland, say that the settlement could set a precedent for jails across the country.
Immigrant Advocates Sue South Texas Sheriffs, Wardens for Civil Rights Abuses
The lawsuit alleges that Texas sheriffs and wardens kept migrants behind bars for weeks longer than legally permissible.
High School Counselor Files Lawsuit, Says Teacher Hit Student and Called Them “N-Word”
In her complaint, the former counselor says that Grand Prairie School District officials pressured her to resign after she reported a teacher for hitting a special needs student and calling them the “n-word.”
Federal Judge Appears Skeptical of Texas’ Rio Grande “Border Buoys” Program
U.S. District Judge David Ezra appears to have brushed state officials’ arguments of a border “invasion” aside, telling them, “I not here to engage in—nor do I have any inclination to engage in—any type of political comment.”
Florida Families File Lawsuit Over Medicaid “Unwinding,” Terminations
Attorneys say that Florida may have violated federal law by providing inadequate notice of impending Medicaid terminations.
American Airlines Files Lawsuit Against Travel Site Skiplagged
In its lawsuit, American Airlines claims that Skiplagged deceives consumers by offering them a “loophole” to lower prices, only to end up charging more than if customers had booked directly with American.