Brianna Smith, Author at Legal Reader

Brianna Smith is a freelance writer and editor in Southwest Michigan. A graduate of Grand Valley State University, Brianna has a passion for politics, social issues, education, science, and more. When she’s not writing, she enjoys the simple life with her husband, daughter, and son.

After the Tragic Drowning of a Toddler, Mother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

September 25, 2017

For many parents, it’s difficult to imagine a world without their child(ren) in it. For one woman back in 2015, though, that is exactly what she had to face when news of her son’s tragic death reached her. In August 2015, Jenean Winston was informed that the body of her 3-year-old son, Dylan Walsh, had been found in Lake Tobesofkee “near a dock behind the Fish and Pig restaurant.” Two years have passed, and now Winston has decided to file a wrongful death lawsuit against her son’s father, Mark Walsh.

Kind Snacks Recalls Popular Snack Bar Over Undeclared Allergens

September 20, 2017

If you or anyone you know is a fan of the Kind brand on snack bars, you may be surprised to learn that they have recently been voluntarily recalled to “ensure those with serious food allergies avoid” purchasing boxes of mislabeled Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt bars. According to Kind Snacks, a “limited number” of its boxes of Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt bars failed to include the fact that the bars “contained walnuts, a tree nut that can trigger serious, life-threatening allergic reactions,” on the labels.

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Choking Hazard Prompts Latest DEMDACO Recall

September 20, 2017

Parents beware. A new recall has been issued for an estimated 1,500 DEMDACO infant bib and bootie sets after it was discovered that the “rattles sewn into the booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.” The recall itself was issued by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and it specifically involves the “Story Time bib and bootie sets for infants ages 3-6 months.”

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Guest House at Graceland After Woman Dies of Legionnaires’ Disease

September 19, 2017

For one woman, a trip to Graceland with all the girls of her family ended up costing her her life after she fell ill with Legionnaires’ Disease. Now her family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Guest House at Graceland, where the woman stayed, claiming she died from a “Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak at the hotel.” It also claimed the “hotel’s water systems were not properly maintained.”

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Los Angeles Agrees to $6.5M Lawsuit Settlement After Bicyclist Hits Pothole

September 19, 2017

When riding his bike through Sherman Oaks on Valley Vista Boulevard in Los Angeles, Peter Godefroy lost control and hit a pothole. The accident threw him to the ground, leaving him with “broken bones and a severe traumatic brain injury.” As a result of the incident, he and his wife filed a lawsuit against the city, county, and the state of California, and now the city has agreed to pay $6.5 million to settle.

Family of Sachem East Football Player Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

September 18, 2017

After tragically losing their son in an accident at a football camp, the family of Joshua Mileto, the “Sachem High School East football player who died last month during a training drill” has announced that it “intends to file a lawsuit seeking $15 million in compensatory and wrongful death damages.” The claim itself was filed against the Sachem Central School District and the Sachem East Touchdown Club, the two parties that Joshua’s mother, Sayyida Lynn Ancharski-Mileto believes are directly responsible for her son’s August 10 death.

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Google Under Fire in Latest Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

September 18, 2017

Google, a Mountain View, California-based company, has been in the news quite a bit lately. However, instead of shining a spotlight on a former employee’s 10-page anti-diversity memo, this week Google is getting attention because three former female employees have decided to file a lawsuit against the company, accusing it of “discriminating against women in pay and promotions.”

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Laceration Reports Prompt Recall of Slap Bracelets Sold With Popular DreamWorks Trolls Storybooks

September 18, 2017

A new safety recall has been issued by Studio Fun International for slap bracelets sold with “DreamWorks Trolls: It’s Hug Time!” storybooks. Why? Well, it turns out the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received reports that the slap bracelets can “cause cuts to the hands and fingers.” As a result, an estimated 79,000 bracelets are being recalled.

Did You Buy Honest Co. Products? You Might Be Entitled to Compensation

September 13, 2017

The Honest Co., Jessica Alba’s Health and Wellness company, has had a rough year. After battling class action lawsuits that alleged the company “engaged in unfair and deceptive practices related to its marketing, labeling, and advertising,” the Honest Co. has agreed to pay a $7 million settlement to customers in the United States who “purchased certain Honest diapering, cleaning, or personal care products.” Though the matter hasn’t been officially resolved in court, both sides of the aisle “agreed to settle the case in order to avoid the costs of continued litigation.”

Does the Tech Industry Discriminate Against Female Tech Professionals?

September 13, 2017

Discrimination has many faces. From racial and age discrimination to gender discrimination, many can agree that it occurs far too often. One area where gender discrimination in particular is rearing it’s ugly head is the tech industry. For women trying to pursue careers in the male-dominated tech industry, they often face an uphill battle in their search for success. But gender discrimination in the tech industry isn’t just a U.S. problem. Around the world female tech professionals are either under represented in executive roles or face discrimination daily.

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