South Carolina Will Require Insurers to Implement Heightened Security Measures
South Carolina Will Require Insurers to Implement Heightened Security Measures
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Judge Rules Controversial Roundup Cases Can Proceed to Jury Trial
Judge Rules Controversial Roundup Cases Can Proceed to Jury Trial
Jessica Biel Closes West Hollywood Eatery After Employee Lawsuit is Dismissed
Not everyone is cut out for the restaurant industry, something actress Jessica Biel recently discovered after she decided to close down her relatively new restaurant, Au Fudge. The decision to close the West Hollywood eatery came after it was hit with a lawsuit in 2017 by disgruntled employees who accused “Biel, 36, and her business partners of stealing $430,100 in tips.”
Breast Milk, Oil, Water, and Money
Why would the U.S. come out against a resolution in favor of feeding infants breast milk? As with any commodity necessary for life, follow the money.
Medicare Ratings Updated with Nursing Home Staffing Rates
Medicare Ratings Updated with Nursing Home Staffing Rates
Texas Lawyer Charged with Transporting Illegal Immigrants Along Highway
Texas Lawyer Charged with Transporting Illegal Immigrants Along Highway
Baylor University Settles Title IX Lawsuit With Former Volleyball Player
Earlier today, Baylor University agreed to settle a federal Title IX lawsuit filed by a former volleyball player after she was allegedly “drugged and gang-raped by at least four football players in 2012.” At the moment, terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, though it’s now the “fifth Title IX lawsuit the university has settled,” and it likely won’t be the last. As it stands right now, there are 15 “former students who say they were sexually assaulted still have ongoing litigation with the nation’s largest Baptist school.”
Recall Issued for Allura Children’s Pajamas Due to Risk of Fire Injuries
Yesterday, Allura issued a recall for some of its children’s pajamas after it was discovered the clothing items failed to “meet the flammability standard for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.” As a result, the company is urging consumers to stop using the sleepwear immediately and to contact it for a full refund.
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Family of Amy Huffman Settles for $90,000
A wrongful death lawsuit was recently settled between the family of Amy Huffman and Ryan M. Tolone in connection to the fatal accident that claimed Huffman’s life back on January 28, 2015. According to the suit, Huffman was walking along state Rought 193 in Liberty Township when she was struck by Tolone’s vehicle. She died soon after arriving at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, but now with the recent lawsuit settlement of $90,000, her surviving family members may be able to find some peace in moving on.
State Prisons Won’t Treat Curable Hepatitis C for 144,000 Inmates
State prisons across America are abandoning their healthcare obligations to at least 144,000 inmates diagnosed with Hepatitis C nationwide. Hepatitis C, writes The Washington Post, is a curable but potentially fatal liver disease. The conclusion came as part of a survey offered to state corrections departments. Many of the 49 states which partook in the