UPDATED: Iowa Nurse Files Lawsuit Against MercyOne Siouxland
The nurse claims she lost her job after complaining about a surgeon who flouted protocol and cost a patient their life.
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Class Action Calls Out Wendy’s, McDonald’s for Small Patty Sizes
A class action is taking aim at Wendy’s and McDonald’s, accusing the popular fast-food outlets of exaggerating the sizes of their beef patties. According to FOX Business, the 35-page lawsuit was filed less than two months after a similar complaint was brought against Burger King. The complaint was submitted to U.S. District Court for the
Lawsuit: Southwest Airlines Influenced Development of Fatal 737 MAX Flaw
The lawsuit suggests that Southwest Airlines tried to save money on training costs by pressuring Boeing to work around Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
Medical Marijuana Chain Sues Detroit Over Controversial Cannabis Licensing Structure
House of Dank claims that an impending Detroit ordinance will prevent most medical marijuana dispensaries from obtaining recreational retail licenses for at least 5 years–even as new adult-use dispensaries are allowed to set up shop.
Federal Judge: Florida Taxpayers Can’t File Lawsuit Defending Disney
Disney is currently locked in conflict with Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, who is seeking to punish the company for its opposition to the state’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law.
ACLU of Ohio Files Lawsuit Against Lebanon Abortion Ban
A representative for Women Have Hope, the co-counsel in the lawsuit, noted that Lebanon, Ohio, did not have any abortion clinics prior to its ordinance–and that the law seems to have been passed for purely political purposes.
Family of University of Missouri Student Injured in Hazing Incident Settles Lawsuit
An attorney for the family of Danny Santulli, who suffered severe brain damage after being compelled to drink large quantities of alcohol, announced the settlement with all 23 defendants named in the complaint.
Verizon Wireless Sues Pittsfield, MA, Over Cell Tower Order
In its filing, Verizon Wireless claims that the Pittsfield Board’s allegation that the tower could cause health problems is scientifically unfounded.
Department of Education Opens Investigation into Liberty University
Liberty is accused of dismissing sexual assault complaints, retaliating against survivors, and forcing LGBT students into “conversion therapy” programs.
Family of Murdered Traveler Influencer Gabby Petitio Sues Laundrie Estate
One source speculated that the Petito family filed the lawsuit to gain access to the notebook found near Brian Laundrie’s decaying corpse.