Students Forced to Turn to the Courts for Loan Relief
Students Forced to Turn to the Courts for Loan Relief
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Preschooler’s Death Could Have Been Prevented, According to Family
Preschooler’s Death Could Have Been Prevented, According to Family
Judge Recommends Lawsuit Following School Bus Tragedy Move Forward
Judge Recommends Lawsuit Following School Bus Tragedy Move Forward
Suing Polluters Beats Thoughts & Prayers
Former NASA scientist James Hansen suggests suing polluters to make progress towards preserving a livable biosphere. Is it better than our other options?
Victims of Gun Violence Hope to Change Federal Laws
Victims of Gun Violence Hope to Change Federal Laws
The Honest Company Sues Baby Doll Makers for Infringing on Brand Name and Unique Floral Pattern
Jessica Alba’s Honest Company is back in the legal spotlight. This time, instead of facing a lawsuit brought against it, the company has decided to sue the “makers of a baby doll for allegedly infringing on its brand name and floral pattern.” The lawsuit itself was filed against the “Delaware firm JAKKS Pacific of trying to make people think their line of Honestly Cute toddler toys and strollers are associated with them.” Additionally, according to the lawsuit, “a floral design used in their packaging is too similar to one the Honest Company has trademarked.”
Zion Lutheran Learning Center Reaches Out-of-Court Settlement with Family of Abused Child
When parent’s drop their children off at his or her daycare in the morning, they do so with the expectation that their children will be well cared for during the day. The last thing any parent anticipates is learning that their child was abused or neglected in any way. Unfortunately, this was the reality for one Ballwin family when they found out their four-year-old daughter had been hog-tied with duct tape at Zion Lutheran Learning Center in Valley Park. As a result, the girl’s parents filed a lawsuit against the learning center, “the Zion Lutheran Church, its board of directors and several day care employees.” Fortunately for the family, they “reached an out-of-court settlement” with the Lutheran daycare, and “filed a motion to dismiss their civil
Wrongful Death Lawsuits Filed After Deaths of Two FirstEnergy Group Contractors
Fidget spinners have been in the news a lot this year. From concerns that they could be a choking hazard to reports of some catching fire, it’s no wonder that the products have attracted the watchful eyes of a variety of different consumer protection groups. For example, one such group, the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG) recently “accused Target of selling fidget spinners that have far too much lead in them for children’s products, sparking an argument with the retailer over whom the gadgets are intended for.”
Long-standing Investment Firm Subpoenaed by New York’s Attorney General
Long-standing Investment Firm Subpoenaed by New York’s Attorney General
Target Says Its Lead-Filled Fidget Spinners Aren’t For Children
Target Says Its Lead-Filled Fidget Spinners Aren’t For Children