Green Beans, Squash Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
A recall notice was recently issued for Southern Specialties Inc. Marketside brand butternut squash and green beans over concerns the products may be contaminated with Listeria.
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Rutherford County, State of Tennessee Pay $250K to Settle Case Involving Special Needs Teen and Solitary Confinement
Earlier this week, Rutherfod County and the State of Tennessee agreed to a $250,000 settlement to end a case alleging a special needs teen was placed in solitary confinement at Rutherford County Youth Detention Center.
Catholic Church Promises Further Reforms to Curb Child Sex Abuse
High-ranking Catholic officials in the U.S. are promising big changes, but critics of the Church say it’s playing little more than an old trick: waiting without ever really reforming.
AgeVital Pharmacy Settles Allegations of Fraud for $775,000
Florida pharmacy, AgeVital, is set to pay at least $775,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging fraud brought about by a patient who received unwanted medications.
Colorado Springs YMCA Hit with Sexual Assault Lawsuit
The Pikes Peak Region YMCA in Colorado Springs was recently named in a lawsuit filed by a former employee over allegations of sexual assault.
Lawsuit Filed Against N.Y. Archdiocese Under Terms of New Act
A class action lawsuit is filed by a sex abuse survivor against the Catholic archdiocese of New York after Governor Andrew Cuomo signs the Child Victims Act into law.
Family Agrees to Settlement After Septic Tank Death Involving 3-Year-Old
After nearly a year and a half, a lawsuit settlement has been reached between the family of Amari Harley and ERS Inc. The suit was filed against ERS Inc. soon after the three-year-old child fell into a septic tank and died.
Online Casino Gambling Laws Affect New Customers
As states begin legalizing online casino gambling, the industry is seeing a revival in the U.S.
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Orders State Agencies to Investigate Facebook
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is adding to Facebook’s woes, promising an investigation after reports indicated the company receives sensitive data from third-party apps.
New Jersey Poised to Ban Asbestos
After the EPA loosened its grip on asbestos last summer, New Jersey, along with state attorneys general and health advocates, have begun pushing back.