Google Under Fire in Latest Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

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.”




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

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.”



Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against the Boy Scouts of America

For many parents, the thought of losing a child is almost too much to bear. Unfortunately for two parents in Texas, John and Copper Comita, they’ve had to face every parent’s worst nightmare and filed a wrongful death lawsuit as a result. Their lawsuit was filed against the Boy Scouts of America after their son, 15-year-old boy scout Reid Comita, died from heatstroke during a mountain hike in Texas. The lawsuit was filed because they believe the organization was responsible for their son’s death.