DBusiness Magazine Named 7 Maddin Hauser Attorneys as 2019 Top Lawyers
DBusiness magazine, a Detroit, Michigan based publication, has honored seven local lawyers.
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Family Fosters and Adopts Children Born to Opioid-Addicted Mothers
Babies are being born to opioid-addicted mothers at alarming rates. One Massachusetts family is doing their part to help by fostering these children, and even adopting a few. They hope to inspire more families to do the same.
Superintendent Slapped with Charges after Caring for Ill Student
Superintendent faces charges after taking a student with strep throat to an emergency clinic and using her son’s insurance.
Judge Stalls Motel 6 Immigration Settlement
Motel 6 might pay millions to former guests at two of its Phoenix-area outlets. However, a federal judge involved in proceedings wants attorneys to supply more information before signing off on the massive award.
Cleveland Metropolitan School District and Others Named as Defendants in New Wrongful Death Suit
The parents of Alianna DeFreeze are suing Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD), E Prep and Village Prep Woodland Hills, the City of Cleveland, her killer Christopher Whittaker, Lynesha Richardson, and Friends of Breakthrough Schools for their share of responsibility in their daughter’s abduction, torture, rape, and murder.
Aldi, Costco, Walmart Recall Fruit Over Listeria Concerns
Earlier this week, a recall was issued for fresh fruit sold at Aldi, Costco, Walmart, and other retailers over concerns the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Three of the ‘Englewood Four’ Enter Settlement with Cook County
Three of the ‘Englewood Four’ men who were exonerated after DNA evidence linked a convicted murderer to the crime they were imprisoned for have entered into a settlement agreement with Cook County, Illinois.
Popular Drugstores are Added to New York City’s Opioid Lawsuit
New York City has added the CVS, Walmart, Walgreens and Rite Aid as defendants in its lawsuit previously filed. Besides Purdue Pharma LP, the list of defendants named in NYC’s suit includes long-time opioid manufacturers Allergan Plc, Endo International Plc, Johnson & Johnson, and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., and distributors AmerisourceBergen Corp, Cardinal Health Inc and McKesson Corp. The City is seeking $500 million.
Stephon Clark’s Family Sues Sacramento for Shooting Unarmed Black Man in Backyard
Stephon Clark was shot to death holding a cell phone in his grandmother’s backyard. Now, his family is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against Sacramento, accusing its officers of being under-trained and grossly negligent.
Pacific Gas & Electric Files for Bankruptcy to Dodge Wildfire Damages and Lawsuits
California’s largest utility company has filed for bankruptcy. Accused of negligence and starting a series of wildfires, Pacific Gas & Electric is seeking a way out of damages that could total in the tens of billions.