smazza Posted February 25, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 66,073 Reputation: 2,431 Days Won: 172 Joined: 01/01/2001 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 Laws/Cases $100 Million Gender Discrimination Suit Filed A former public relations employee at Publicis Groupe SA has filed a $100 lawsuit against the company, claiming sexual discrimination. The plaintiff claims in the suit that she and other women have been unfairly fired after returning from maternity leave and that the company hires men and a disproportionately high rate. Also, the suit notes that while women make up "70 percent of the public relations staff," they only hold about 15 percent of the leadership positions. The lawsuit is seeking class-action status. Caroline Humer, Reuters 02/24/2011 Read Article: Reuters School Bus Crash Suit Settled in Virginia The Suffolk Country School Board has agreed to an undisclosed settlement in a lawsuit stemming from a school bus crash in January 2009. The suit was filed by the mother of one of the students on the bus who suffered neck and back injuries in the crash. The suit accused the bus driver of "failure to maintain a proper lookout, failure to keep his vehicle under proper control and failure to keep a safe distance." Hattie Brown Garrow, Virginian Pilot 02/25/2011 Read Article: Virginian Pilot City Settles $47,000 Suit with Police Lieutenant The city of Concord, Calif., has agreed to a $47,512 settlement with a city police lieutenant. The lawsuit claimed the lieutenant was transferred and demoted due to speaking out about a sexual harassment lawsuit. The plaintiff also claims he was later falsely accused of sexual harassment himself, and was suspended for 100 hours and forced to take sexual harassment training. Staff Report, San Francisco Chronicle 02/25/2011 Read Article: San Francisco Chronicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smazza Posted March 11, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 66,073 Reputation: 2,431 Days Won: 172 Joined: 01/01/2001 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Products Mini-Candle Sets Recalled from Tommy Bahama The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 1,800 mini-candle travel sets sold by Tommy Bahama. The agency reported that the flame can spread beyond the wick, making a larger flame than expected. Tommy Bahama has received two reports of the flames extending into the wax area, but no injuries were reported. Staff Report, The Sacramento Bee 03/01/2011 Read Article: The Sacramento Bee Pork, Chicken Products Recalled Due to Listeria A Northern California food supplier has issued a recall of 64,000 pounds of chicken and pork products due to bits of broccoli in the products that could be contaminated with Listeria. The contamination was discovered in the premade dishes during routine inspections. There have been no reports of illness associated with the products. Wire Report, San Francisco Chronicle 03/01/2011 Read Article: San Francisco Chronicle Johnson & Johnson Recalls Sutures It has been reported that in late December, Johnson & Johnson recalled four types of sutures due to potential contamination from unsealed packages. The recall affects the Ethilon, Ethibond, Mersilene and Mersilk sutures. It was reported that some of the packages may not have been properly sealed during production. Alex Nussbaum, Bloomberg 03/02/2011 Read Article: Bloomberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smazza Posted March 11, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 66,073 Reputation: 2,431 Days Won: 172 Joined: 01/01/2001 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Laws/Cases Couple Awarded $5.7 Million in Van Wreck A California couple has been awarded $5.7 million after they were rear-ended by a Southern California Edison truck in a snow storm two years ago. The accident occurred while the plaintiffs were installing snow chains on their tires safely on the side of the road. The suit claimed the driver of the truck was not properly trained to drive in snow, lost control and rear-ended the couple. The damages will cover medical bills and past and future emotional pain. Pablo Lopez, The Fresno Bee 03/01/2011 Read Article: The Fresno Bee Suit Filed Against Movie Producer Brothers A lawsuit has been filed against major movie producers Harvey and Bob Weinstein by two animators over profits from the animated movie "Escape from Planet Earth." The lawsuit claims the Weinsteins shorted the plaintiffs on potential profits from the movie, and then paid them $500,000 in an attempt to avoid a lawsuit during the Academy Awards. "The Weinsteins...did not want to take the chance that their reputations would be sullied by the truth at a time when the voting for the Oscars was underway," the suit says. Jose Martinez , New York Daily News 03/02/2011 Read Article: New York Daily News Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed Against Ohio City A lawsuit has been filed against Waynesville, Ohio and the local police department over various civil rights violations. In their lawsuit, a local couple claims police entered their apartment without a warrant or permission and forced the two out of the shower, making them stand naked in front of the officers while being questioned. The suit also claims officers allowed the couple's nanny to enter their house and remove some of their belongings without permission. The suit is seeking unspecified damages. Justin McClelland, Dayton Daily News 03/02/2011 Read Article: Dayton Daily News Website Files Public Records Suit Against Austin An investigative website in Austin, Texas, has filed a lawsuit against the Austin City Council over alleged failure to disclose public information. The lawsuit claims the council failed to turn over all the records requested by the Austin Bulldog and that officials "deliberately use private e-mail accounts to 'keep substantive communications' from being available to the public." Sarah Coppola, Austin American Statesman 03/02/2011 Read Article: Austin American Statesman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smazza Posted March 11, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 66,073 Reputation: 2,431 Days Won: 172 Joined: 01/01/2001 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Products Skippy Peanut Butter Products Recalled Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The contamination was discovered during routine agency checks of the products. The affected peanut butter was sold in 16 states across the country, including Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Tamara McRill, Yahoo News 03/06/2011 Read Article: Yahoo News Hazelnuts Recalled Due to E. Coli Los Angeles-based DeFranco & Sons has agreed to recall all of their bulk and consumer-packaged in-shell hazelnuts and mixed-nut products containing in-shell hazelnuts due to cases of E. coli connected to the products. The products were distributed in November and December of 2010. There have been seven reported cases of E. coli linked to the products. Staff Report, PR Newswire 03/05/2011 Read Article: PR Newswire Seafood Batter Mix Recalled for Undeclared Allergen Giant Food has recalled all packages of McCormick's Golden Dipt Tempura Seafood Batter Mix due to an undeclared allergen. The company reported that the mix may contain milk, which is not listed on the label. Consumers with milk allergies may experience negative effects if they eat the product. Staff Report, PR Newswire 03/04/2011 Read Article: PR Newswire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smazza Posted March 11, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 66,073 Reputation: 2,431 Days Won: 172 Joined: 01/01/2001 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Laws/Cases Civil Rights Suit Filed Against Dallas Police A Dallas man has filed a lawsuit against the city police department after being beaten during a traffic stop, an incident the man claims was racially motivated. The plaintiff claims in his suit that his civil rights were violated during the stop in January where he was kicked by officers, handcuffed and sprayed with pepper spray. The lawsuit is seeking unspecified damages. Wire Report, Houston Chronicle 03/04/2011 Read Article: Houston Chronicle Ferrari Settles Trademark Suit with Ford Ford Motors has settled a lawsuit it filed against Ferrari over the use of name "F-150." Ford claimed in its trademark infringement lawsuit that Ferrari was improperly using the name on its Formula 1 race car. Ferrari agreed to cease the use of the F-150 name, but any other terms of the settlement were undisclosed. Brent Snavely, Detroit Free Press 03/03/2011 Read Article: Detroit Free Press New Suit Filed Over Faulty Hip Implants A group of Rochester, New York, residents have filed a lawsuit against DePuy Orthopaedics over faulty hip implants. The plaintiffs claimed they suffered injuries after having the implants put in and have to have additional surgeries. The company failed to adequately test the product before putting it out on the market, the suit alleges. The implants were recalled in 2010. Tiffany Lankes, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 03/05/2011 Read Article: Rochester Democrat & Chronicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smazza Posted March 11, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 66,073 Reputation: 2,431 Days Won: 172 Joined: 01/01/2001 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Laws/Cases Florida Representative Accused of Sexual Harassment A Florida lawmaker has been accused of sexual harassment and retaliation in a lawsuit filed in federal court. The plaintiff, who is a U.S. representative on a commission in Europe, claims Rep. Alcee Hastings made repeated sexual advances toward her and unwanted touching from January 2008 until February 2010. The suit also claims she was retaliated against by the congressman when she attempted to report the incidents. Gary Fields, WSJ Blogs 03/07/2011 Read Article: WSJ Blogs Suit Comes Against Philadelphia Archdiocese A Delaware man has filed a lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, claiming he was molested by a priest when he was a boy and that the archdiocese was negligent in allowing it to happen. The suit claims the man was molested while at Our Lady of Calvary Church from 1994 to 1997 and that church leaders "ignored signs of abusive behavior and [were] unresponsive to victims." John P. Martin, Philadelphia Inquirer 03/07/2011 Read Article: Philadelphia Inquirer Fayette Power Plant Polluting Too Much, Suit Says A lawsuit has been filed against the Fayette Power Project between Houston and Austin for "nearly a decade" of Clean Air Act violations. The suit targets the Lower Colorado River Authority, claiming the group made modifications to the plant but "failed to install modern pollution control equipment." The lawsuit is demanding that the group "install the best anti-pollution equipment" at the plant and to seek proper permits that comply with the Clean Air Act. Matthew Tresaugue, Houston Chronicle 03/07/2011 Read Article: Houston Chronicle Whistleblower Suit over Iowa Prison to Proceed A whistleblower lawsuit filed against the state of Iowa may proceed, a state court of appeals ruled this week. The plaintiff, a former prison guard, claims he was forced out of his job as retaliation for reporting that another jail officer was stealing from the prison. His complaint alleges that he was told to drop his complaints to avoid disciplinary actions and that documentation shows the warden was "intent on firing him." William Petroski, DesMoines Register 03/07/2011 Read Article: DesMoines Register Products Mazda Recalled Vehicles over Spider Web Issues Mazda has issued a recall of 52,000 cars after it was discovered a small spider that is attracted to the smell of gasoline may build its webs in the vehicle's emissions system. The recall affects the company's Mazda6 line, which has two pipes coming out of its gas line, producing a smell strong enough to attract the spider but not kill it. The build-up of webs in the emission systems could lead to fuel tank cracks and possible leaks, the company reported. John Crawley , Reuters 03/04/2011 Read Article: Reuters Ford Recalls Vehicles to Fix Fire Risks Ford Motors has issued a recall of 35,000 trucks and crossover vehicles due to potential fuel leaks and electrical problems that can cause fires. The recall covers the Ford Ranger and Edge, the Lincoln MKXF-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 trucks. Fred Meier, USA Today 03/03/2011 Read Article: USA Today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smazza Posted March 11, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 66,073 Reputation: 2,431 Days Won: 172 Joined: 01/01/2001 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Laws/Cases Plagiarism Suit in Ohio Settled with Professor An Ohio University professor has received a settlement totaling over $150,000 in a plagiarism lawsuit in which the professor claimed his civil rights were violated. In 2004, the professor was held responsible for allegations of allowing plagiarism by graduate students in the mechanical engineering department, and his graduate faculty status was revoked. In his suit, he claimed he was "denied due process" by not being allowed to defend himself. Staff Report, United Press International 03/08/2011 Read Article: United Press International Suit: Barman at Charlotte Hotel Raped Guest A lawsuit has been filed against a Charlotte, N.C., Omni Hotel and the hotel's barman over the **** of a female guest in September 2007. The plaintiff alleges in the suit that she was given a drink by the barman that "made her dizzy" and then he followed her to her room and raped her. The suit accuses the hotel of having inadequate security measures and says the barman had committed similar crimes in the past. The suit is seeking unspecified damages. Cleve R. Wootson Jr., Charlotte Observer 03/09/2011 Read Article: Charlotte Observer Settlement Approved in Overtime Lawsuit A Washington judge has approved a $1.45 million settlement in a lawsuit against Premera Blue Cross over unpaid overtime hours. The class-action lawsuit claimed the company had "misclassified" more than 130 tech workers as ineligible for overtime pay. Vanessa Ho, Seattle Post-Intelligencer 03/09/2011 Read Article: Seattle Post-Intelligencer Products 20,000 Outdoor Fireplaces Recalled The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 20,000 outdoor fireplaces produced by Sunjoy Industries Group Limited. The agency said the bronze powder coat on the product can ignite, posing an increased burn risk to users. Sunjoy has received 14 reports of the powder catching fire, but no injuries occurred. Staff Report, PR Newswire 03/08/2011 Read Article: PR Newswire Low-Profile Surge Protectors Recalled The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 2,500 low-profile surge protectors due to an electrical shock hazard. Manufactured by Rite-Tech Industrial Co., the protectors have "improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker," the agency reported. There have been no injuries associated with the product. Staff Report, PR Newswire 03/08/2011 Read Article: PR Newswire Leaky Insulin Pumps Recalled Johnson & Johnson has issued a recall of 384,180 insulin pumps that could leak during use, posing a serious risk of health issues to the user. The leaky pumps may deliver less insulin to the user than intended, the company said. Officials said they have received 22 reports of adverse effects associated with the pumps, but none required hospitalization. Bill Berkrot, Reuters 03/08/2011 Read Article: Reuters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smazza Posted March 11, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 66,073 Reputation: 2,431 Days Won: 172 Joined: 01/01/2001 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Laws/Cases Jury Awards Former Foster Child $600,000 A Washington jury has awarded $600,000 to a former foster child in a lawsuit that alleged negligence by social workers during a "ritual sex abuse" investigation in the mid-1990s. According to the lawsuit, the state Department of Social and Health Services and a former employee failed to quickly remove the then 11-year-old child from the home of a local police detective after reports of neglect were filed. The child was living with the detective while he investigated sexual abuse charges against her parents. Jeremy Pawloski, The Olympian 03/08/2011 Read Article: The Olympian Kansas City Priests Accused of Molestation A Missouri man has filed a lawsuit against two former Kansas City priests, claiming they both sexually abused him when he was a boy. The suit alleges the molestation happened when the boy was eight-years-old by one defendant and then again when he was 13 by the other. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is also named in the lawsuit, which claims the church should have been aware of the priests' behaviors and done more to stop them. This is the fourth lawsuit to come against the diocese in the last five months. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star 03/08/2011 Read Article: Kansas City Star Student Denied Athletic Opportunities Files Suit A student in the Jefferson County, Ky., school system will file a lawsuit against the district over being denied the opportunity to play sports at Ballard High School. The student transferred to Ballard from another high school after she was bullied and was given approval to compete in athletics by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. The district, however, said she can only compete at Seneca High School, her "reside" school. Staff Report, Louisville Courier Journal 03/10/2011 Read Article: Louisville Courier Journal Products Dirt Bikes Recalled over Fuel Leaks The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 4,300 dirt bikes imported by Baja Motorsports due to possible fuel leaks. The agency reported that fuel can leak from the fuel tanks on the bikes, posing a fire hazard. There have been six reports of fuel leaks including one report of minor burns. Staff Report, PR Newswire 03/09/2011 Read Article: PR Newswire 159,000 Wine Bottle Openers Recalled A recall has been issued of 159,000 wine bottle openers sold by QVC due to laceration risks to users. Federal officials said the openers can break the wine glasses, causing a laceration risk to consumers. The openers were sold during November and December of last year. Staff Report, United Press International 03/09/2011 Read Article: United Press International Children's Costumes Recalled over Choking Risk The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 1,800 Little Pet Vet costumes and Dr. Littles costumes due to a choking hazard. The agency said the costumes were sold with small toy stethoscopes, which can be taken apart into small pieces and pose risks to young children. There have been no injuries reported associated to the products. Staff Report, PR Newswire 03/09/2011 Read Article: PR Newswire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smazza Posted March 17, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 66,073 Reputation: 2,431 Days Won: 172 Joined: 01/01/2001 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Laws/Cases Suit Filed Against Washington, Refinery Emissions Several Seattle environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the state of Washington in order to force them to reduce emissions from local oil refineries. The lawsuit claims state agencies "failed to require reasonably available control technology for greenhouse gas emissions." The suit, the groups said, is aimed at merely forcing the state to "enforce the laws already on the book." Wire Report, Seattle Post-Intelligencer 03/10/2011 Read Article: Seattle Post-Intelligencer Suit Settled over Fatal Boating Accident A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed against a Connecticut lakeside bar stemming from a fatal 2008 drunken boating accident. The lawsuit claimed bartenders at Down the Hatch continued to serve a man who was well beyond the legal blood alcohol limit. The man then drove off in his boat and caused the fatal accident, the suit stated. The amount of the settlement was undisclosed. John Pirro, Danbury News-Times 03/10/2011 Read Article: Danbury News-Times $3.3 Million Awarded in Wrongful Death Lawsuit A Maryland jury has awarded $3.3 million in a lawsuit filed over the death of a woman who was killed by a motorist while walking down Pennsylvania Avenue. The lawsuit claimed the state was liable because it failed to install proper safety features on the road, such as guard rails. The suit claimed the death could have been prevented had there been guardrails installed. Ruben Castaneda , The Washington Post 03/11/2011 Read Article: The Washington Post Products Mountain Bicycles Recalled The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 325 Rocky Mountain Bicycles due to a defect in the frame. Produced by Procycle Group, Inc., the agency said the front fork steering tube can break, posing a fall injury hazard. The company has received four reports of injuries associated with the product, including one broken wrist. Staff Report, PR Newswire 03/10/2011 Read Article: PR Newswire Wall-Mount Fireplaces Recalled The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 6,000 Colin Cowie gel-fuel wood fireplaces due to fire and fall risks. The agency said "heat from the operating unit causes the plastic mounting screws to deform, causing the unit to fall from the wall, posing a fall and fire hazard." There have been two reports of injuries associated with the product. Staff Report, PR Newswire 03/10/2011 Read Article: PR Newswire Tea Recalled over Salmonella Risk The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced a recall of thousands of pounds of peppermint herbal tea due to the risk of salmonella. The tea, sold at Teavana, is possibly contaminated with the foodborne bacteria, although no illnesses have been reported. The tea was purchased by consumers between Nov. 30, 2010, and Feb. 16, 2011. Michael Booth , Denver Post 03/08/2011 Read Article: Denver Post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smazza Posted March 17, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 66,073 Reputation: 2,431 Days Won: 172 Joined: 01/01/2001 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Laws/Cases Suit: Pennsylvania Must Keep Income Program Alive A lawsuit has been filed against the state of Pennsylvania to force the state to continue paying health-care coverage for 42,000 low-income adults whose insurance program ended last month. The suit claims the state has no right to end the decade-long program because "its funding from the state is stipulated by state law." The suit is seeking class-action status. Amy Worden , Philadelphia Inquirer 03/15/2011 Read Article: Philadelphia Inquirer New York Catholic School Settles $53,000 Suit A New York Catholic high school has agreed to a $53,000 settlement in a lawsuit filed by a sports memorabilia auction house. The suit alleged the school covered up the fact that the school president took more than $52,000 from school funds to prevent a bank from foreclosing on his son's upstate home. The son, former rapper Peter J. Nash, was targeted by the memorabilia company in a lawsuit, and the company claims the school interfered with their attempts to collect a settlement from Nash. Michael O'Keeffe , New York Daily News 03/15/2011 Read Article: New York Daily News Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Hospital A lawsuit is set to be filed against Massachusetts General Hospital and five doctors over the death of a 76-year-old woman last year due to a drug administration error. The woman was admitted to the hospital with an infection in her shoulder but was given far too much blood thinners, the suit said. The blood thinners made it impossible for her blood to clot when she developed an internal bleed, causing her death after 12 hours of hemorrhaging. The suit is seeking unspecified damages. Milton J. Valencia, Boston Globe 03/10/2011 Read Article: Boston Globe Products Spaghetti Lean Cuisines Recalled A recall has been issued of more than 10,000 packages of Lean Cuisine spaghetti with meatballs due to reports of hard bits of plastic found in the packages. The products were packaged in October of last year and shipped to various states east of the Rocky Mountains. Sharon Bernstein, LA Times 03/14/2011 Read Article: LA Times Whey Protein Recalled over Salmonella Risk Whey-26 Protein Powders sold mostly on the Internet have been recalled due to a salmonella risk, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food reported. The product was produced by Vitalabs Inc. and the recall encompasses four different lots of the powder. The powder was sold online and at health food stores, clinics and fitness centers. Staff Report, The Salt Lake Tribune 03/14/2011 Read Article: The Salt Lake Tribune Frozen Sandwiches Recalled over Contamination Pierre Foods has issued a recall of 320 cases of Pierreâ„¢ pb jamwich, crustless peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwiches due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The sandwiches were sold at Giant-Carlisle stores in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. There have been no reports of illness associated with the product. Staff Report, PR Newswire 03/11/2011 Read Article: PR Newswire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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