Icon Burger Acquisition, LLC Settles Racial Discrimination Suit for $70K
Icon Burger Acquisition, LLC recently agreed to settle a racial discrimination suit filed by an employee for $70,000.
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Nearly 1 Million Sunbeam Crock-Pots Recalled Over Burn Injury Complaints
Crock-Pot is recalling almost 1 million crock-pots after receiving numerous burn injury reports.
Starbucks Hit with Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Over Pride Shirts
Earlier this month, a former Starbucks employee sued the franchise after she was allegedly fired for refusing to wear a Pride shirt.
Dole, FDA Issue Recall of Romaine Lettuce Due to E. coli
Earlier this week, Dole issued a recall for certain packages of romaine lettuce that may be contaminated with E. coli.
Inmate Sues Enterprise Rental Car Company Over Fatal Vehicle Accident
Enterprise recently found itself on the receiving end of a lawsuit filed by Felix Luis C. Rodriguez, an inmate who caused a fatal accident that killed his sister and injured his mom.
Manlius Police Department Agrees to $200K Settlement with Former Officer
The city of Manlius and its police department recently agreed to settle a discrimination suit with a former officer.
University of California Pays $73M to Settle Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
The University of California health system is forking over $73 million to settle a lawsuit over sexual abuse allegations.
Bus Company Accused of Defrauding NJ Transit
Attorney General Gurbir Grewal recently filed a civil suit against Academy Bus LLC, accusing it of defrauding New Jersey’s public transit corporation.
Wisconsin Supreme Court to Hear Case Over Mask Mandate
Governor Tony Evers recently announced the state mask mandate will be extended until 2021, even though the state Supreme Court is debating whether he actually has the power to do so.
Citrus Heights Under Fire in New Age Discrimination Lawsuit
The city of Citrus Heights was recently hit with a lawsuit after terminating Sandy Richards, a former employee.