Family Files Lawsuit, Alleging Mother’s Ashes Were Swapped

Losing a loved one is difficult enough on its own, but couple that with the loss of your loved one’s remains and things may feel unbearable. Unfortunately, this is what happened to one Clayton County family, prompting them to file a lawsuit. According to the suit, which was filed earlier this week, the family of Paulette Patricia Bradley received the ashes of someone else when they went to lay Bradley to rest. Named as defendants in the suit are Southern Regional Medical Center, Speer-Shelton Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Atlanta.


Inspired Organics Expands Recall of Organic Nut Butter

Inspired Organics, LLC recently expanded a recall for some of its organic almond, peanut, and tahini butter over concerns that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The decision to expand the recall came about after additional testing revealed “positive test results for potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.” The company’s original recall, which was issued earlier this month, was only for “jars of sunflower butter and specific lots of almond butter.”


Former Lincolnwood Firefighter and Paramedic Services of Illinois Agree to Confidential Settlement, Ending Dispute

A firefighter in Lincolnwood filed a lawsuit against his former employer, Paramedic Services of Illinois (PSI), “a private company contracted by the village for firefighting services.” In the suit, the firefighter, Josh Weller, alleged “abusive behavior by PSI employees.” Recently, the suit was dismissed after the “two sides reached a confidential settlement,” according to attorney Brian Holman. Holman represented PSI during the legal proceedings.