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Silverado Oak Village Agrees to $80K Settlement, Ending EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

Brianna Smith - February 10, 2018

Pregnancy is a difficult enough time on its own, but toss in workplace discrimination and it can wreak havoc on a woman’s emotional and physical well-being. Unfortunately, pregnancy discrimination continues to occur in the U.S. at alarming rates, even as the #MeToo movement and women’s rights seem to be at the forefront of our society’s talking points. One woman working for Silverado Oaks Village found out first hand just how prevalent pregnancy discrimination still is, and after teaming up with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit which recently settled for $80,000.

South Dakota Lawmakers Thoughtfully Consider Whether Letting Insurers Steal Worker’s Comp Is A Good Idea

Ryan J. Farrick - February 9, 2018

Politicians in Pierre may restrict workers’ right to bring conniving insurers to court. Until now, individuals who’ve been ripped off on worker’s compensation have been able to file suits against their insurance company. If the law changes, ‘people who are treated in bad faith by insurance companies would have to file complaints with the South

Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Death of 3 Doors Down Guitarist

Brianna Smith - February 9, 2018

The family of 3 Doors Down founder and lead guitarist Matt Roberts recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against “Dr. Richard Snellgrove and Rite-Aid Pharmacy” for their alleged role in Roberts’ untimely death. According to the lawsuit, Snellgrove and the pharmacy “were negligent in the treatment and dispensing of narcotics for Roberts, leading to his death” at the age of 38.

Former Navy SEAL Blasts Trump’s Military Parade Fantasy As “Third World Bullsh*t”

Ryan J. Farrick - February 9, 2018

The former Navy SEAL who claims to have killed Osama bin Laden called President Donald Trump’s proposed military parade “third world bullshit.” Senior Petty Chief Robert J. O’Neill, a former SEAL and participant in the raid on bin Laden’s Abbottabad complex, lashed out against the commander-in-chief Thursday. Writing over Twitter, O’Neill’s controversial statement stirred up

Trump Administration Might Refuse Permanent Residency Applications for Sending Kids to Preschool

Ryan J. Farrick - February 9, 2018

Days before Congress is due to enter a showdown centering on the fate of Dreamers and other immigrants, the Trump administration announced it may refuse permanent residency applications from individuals subsisting on government aid. As reported by Reuters, the White House is mulling over a proposal to limit green cards for foreigners make use of

Meijer Yogurt Recalled Over Glass Found in Cups

Brianna Smith - February 9, 2018

Are you a fan of Meijer-brand yogurt? If so, this recall notice is for you. Yesterday the popular retailer announced a recall for “select Greek and low-fat yogurt products due to the potential presence of small glass shards.” Fortunately, there have “been no illnesses, injuries or concerns related to the recall,” according to documents the company sent to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the decision to issue the recall only came “after a customer returned a yogurt cup that contained two small pieces of glass.” Despite the dangerous find, Meijer issued a statement saying “the hazard risk to customers is considered low.”

FDA Recalls Two Brands of Dog Food Over Salmonella Scare

Brianna Smith - February 9, 2018

For many people, their dogs are part of their families, which is why a recent recall issued by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has many people on alert. Yesterday, the FDA “announced product recalls for two different brands of dog food” because, according to the agency, “dogs and humans who came into contact with recently manufactured products by Raws for Paws and Smokehouse Pet Products were found to be at risk of contracting salmonella.”

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Water Scarcity: Problem That’s Destroying Countries – Part One

John Hawthorne - February 9, 2018

Clean water. It’s something almost all of us take for granted. We turn on the tap, fill our cup, let some spill over, and then guzzle it down. It’s a privilege we fail to recognize. There is a colossal water scarcity problem in the world. Millions of people struggle to find enough clean water to survive.

Oklahoma’s State Debt Collection Practices Are Extortion, Suit Claims As It Moves Toward Class Action Status

Ryan J. Farrick - February 8, 2018

An expanded federal lawsuit challenging Oklahoma’s state debt collection practices is seeking class-action status amidst allegations of extortion. According to Reveal News, Oklahoma maintains one of the highest prisoner ratios in the entire the United States. More women per capita are locked up than anywhere else in the country. For men, the incarceration rate ranks

Baltimore Police Union Butts Heads With City Over Whether Officers Should Pay Own Damages

Ryan J. Farrick - February 8, 2018

The Baltimore police union is balking at the suggestion that nine of its officers may be held financially responsible for damages incurred while acting with “actual malice” while effecting arrests. In a memo released Tuesday, the union accused the city of changing its tune and inventing a new policy. But, writes the Baltimore Sun, City

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