Caribbean Cruises Right Into A Lawsuit
A federal judge in Illinois signed off on the $76 million settlement deal finalizing a class action lawsuit against Caribbean Cruise Line on Thursday.
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Uber Looks For a Life Line In COO Search
Uber looks for a life line for its current negative reputation in a search for a COO.
Metlife Has Agreed to $32.5 Million Payout for Racial Discrimination
Metlife has agreed to pay $32.5 million to more than 600 financial service representatives, past and present, in a racial discrimination lawsuit.
Aiken Ordered to Pay Millions to Triple Amputee
Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ordered to pay almost $14 million in damages to a triple amputee patient in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Iowa Business and Labor Square Off Over House Bill
Business and industry leaders went head to head with labor representatives on Wednesday over the future of Iowa’s workers’ compensation system.
Are Repair Cafes Bad for the Economy?
Do you really own what you buy? If you own something, you should be able to do pretty much anything you want to do with it, like repair it, sell it, or set it on fire (safely and legally, of course). It’s that first one that we’ll consider at here. Some items, such as clothing or older cars, you can repair yourself (or have your agent do so). Others, such as iPhones, are practically impossible. Certain manufacturers have a monopoly on fixing items they manufacture and sell. Currently, eight states are considering right-to-repair legislation that would require electronics manufacturers to make spare parts and manuals available to repair shops and the public. Right-to-repair bills are part of a larger trend towards self-reliance and do-it-yourself venues such as Maker spaces and repair cafes.
CFPB Warns Of Student Loan Data Errors
Student loan debt is something many graduates find themselves saddled with for years, or even decades, after graduation. Unfortunately, this means they have to endure the occasional tango with student loan servicers, whether to determine monthly payment amounts, repayment plans or to address other questions and concerns that might arise over the life of a loan. The last thing on the minds of graduates and students alike is whether or not their student loan servicer is being honest with them and not trying to take advantage of them. Unfortunately, it seems some student loan servicers haven’t been playing nice lately, which prompted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to issue a warning on Monday to consumers to “pay close attention to their personal information on record with student loan servicers as errors are popping up that can cost borrowers dearly.”
Automakers Dismissed Dangers Of Using Takata Airbags
According to victims, at least four automakers dismissed the dangers of Takata airbags for years, but refused to replace them.
VA Wrongful Death Lawsuits Continue To Climb
The number of wrongful death lawsuits being filed against VA clinics is astounding and the number continues to climb.
More Money, More Problems for ABB
An employee of ABB went missing earlier this month, on February 4th, along with a large amount of money — $100 million dollars.