Hundreds of Jacksonville, FL, residents had their driver’s licenses suspended after receiving citations for pedestrian offenses. ProPublica, working with the Florida-Times Union, published figures delving into an earlier report. Between 2012 and 2016, some 2,000 individuals living in Florida’s Duval County were cited for petty offenses like jaywalking. Although tickets for crossing the street away
Maternal Complications are more Prevalent in African American Women
Author Sues Netflix for Allegedly Stealing Plot, Receives Court’s Support
An important recall has been issued that parents should be aware of. The company “Dream on Me recently recalled 23,400 crib and toddler mattresses sold in 2016 because they fail to meet federal flammability standards.” This is particularly dangerous because in failing to meet the flammability standards, the mattresses actually pose a risk of fire, according to the Consumer Product Commission (CPSC).
Earlier this year, a BET executive sued the network and it’s parent company, Viacom, for discrimination and defamation and claimed “she was terminated while on medical leave for breast cancer treatment.” After a lot of back and forth, both Viacom and BET announced earlier this week that a settlement has been reached with the former executive, Zola Mashariki. But what happened, exactly?
Another workplace discrimination and retaliation lawsuit was recently settled, this time between the city of Tampa and a former firefighter with Tampa Fire Rescue. The former firefighter, Tanja Vidovic, was awarded $245,000 in damages “after she sued the city, claiming she was the victim of repeated discrimination and harassment during her seven and a half years with the fire department.” But what happened? What kind of discrimination and harassment did she endure?
Today, the Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal net neutrality protections in the United States. Defying millions of critics and scores of angry legislators, agency Chairman Ajit Pai led an open meeting to cast a verdict on net neutrality. As was widely expected, the FCC’s commissioners voted along party lines. Three Republicans – Chairman Ajit
Portland Accused of Violating Patients’ Privacy Rights
Bill Proposes Making Truck Underride Guards a Requirement
Three Former Nursing Home Employees Sentenced in Insect Bite Case