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Lawsuits & Litigation
Hayden Couple Awarded $75K in ‘War on Christmas’ Lawsuit
A Hayden-area couple was recently awarded $75,000 by a North Idaho jury, ending a lawsuit the couple filed against their homeowner’s association. According to the jury, the West Hayden States First Addition Homeowners Association “engaged in religious discrimination” against the couple in a case that has been dubbed a “war on Christmas” by many news outlets.
Honeywell International, Inc. Named in Wrongful Death Suit Involving Home Explosion
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed by the wife of a utility worker who died in a “2017 home explosion in Millersville, PA.” The suit itself was filed by Ross Feller Casey, LLP on behalf of the woman, Kim Bouder, and it names Honeywell International, Inc. and others as defendants. In the suit, Bouder claims in the suit that the defendants were responsible for the fatal explosion. Specifically, the suit “advances claims for product liability relating to Honeywell’s Permalock mechanical tapping tee that connected the natural gas line to the Lancaster County home.”
Lenny & Larry’s Agrees to Lawsuit Settlement Over Protein Content in Their Cookies
A battle over the facts — nutrition facts that is — has come to a close. This afternoon better-for-you snack producer Lenny & Larry’s agreed to settle a lawsuit over whether its cookies contained the advertised amount of protein. According to terms of the settlement, Lenny & Larry’s has agreed to pay $1.85 million in legal fees and up to $3.15 million in free products.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Requests Dismissal of Suit Involving Religious Valentines
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College recently responded to a federal suit filed by Polly Olsen, a student at the university, who claims the school “violated her First Amendment rights.” According to her suit, the university violated her rights “when campus security stopped her from handing out Valentine’s hearts with Bible verses.” For example, some of the valentines had quotes that said, “You are special! 1 John 4:11,” and another said, “Jesus Loves You!”
Utah Valley University Settles Lawsuit with Title IX Director for $45K
Utah Valley University recently agreed to pay its Title IX director $45,000 to bring an end to a lawsuit. According to the agreement, the funds are “part of an agreement for both parties to drop legal claims against each other,” according to court documents released Wednesday. Shortly after the university announced the settlement, a “proposed stipulated order of dismissal…was filed with the 3rd Judicial District Court.
Motorcyclist Receives Settlement after Accident Caused by Company Driver
Motorcyclist Receives Settlement after Accident Caused by Company Driver
Koreantown Tenants Receive $2.5 Million in Federal Lawsuit
Koreantown Tenants Receive $2.5 Million in Federal Lawsuit
Second Lawsuit to be Filed Involving the Merrimack Valley Gas Disaster
Earlier this year on September 13, Kenneth DeVeau, 57, passed away after he suffered a heart attack “when he was evacuated from his home during the Merrimack Valley gas disaster.” Now, months later, his family decided it plans to sue Columbia Gas and its parent company.
Wife and Mother Files Lawsuit After Losing Husband and Child in Triple Fatal I-83 Accident
Unexpectedly losing a family member is a difficult thing to overcome. It’s even more difficult when you lose more than one, and when those lost include your significant other and child. This is what happened to Jessica Lybrand of Middletown, Pennsylvania. Last month on October 12, Jessica lost her husband and child in a “triple fatal I-83 crash” and is taking legal action as a result by teaming up with Feldman Shephard, a law firm in Philadelphia.