Settlement Checks Mailed In Sexual Abuse Case, Provide Some Closure
Settlement Checks Mailed In Sexual Abuse Case, Provides Some Closure
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The Kroger Co. Recalls Macadamia Nuts Amid Listeria Concerns
Fans of Simple Truth macadamia nuts are in for a shortage for the time being, at least in three states. Recently The Kroger Co. issued a recall of their Simple Truth brand macadamia nuts from a number of different retailers over concerns that they may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
House Passes Bill to Remove EPA Restrictions On Use of Pesticides Near Water
Republican representatives passed a measure on Wednesday that would rescind EPA restrictions on the use of pesticides near water. The House vote ran along party lines, culminating in the passage of the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017. Blessed with a name that might sound innocuous to the uninitiated, the bill’s sole intent is gouging
Florida Woman Asked To Post Bond In Trump University Lawsuit
There have been new developments in the Trump University lawsuit. In response to Sherri B. Simpson, “who is appealing the [approved] settlement,” attorney’s “representing thousands of class members in the lawsuits” are now asking Simpson to “post a $220,833 bond.” The reason for the bond is to “protect the class members against the risk of non-payment should” Simpson lose her appeal, and will also cover things like “court, attorney, administrative and class-servicing costs,” according to a motion filed by attorney Rachel Jensen.
Do “We the People” Want Republicans’ Version of Health Care?
The Declaration of Independence says that, We the People are endowed with “unalienable Rights” of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. But the people’s Life, Liberty, and Happiness are dependent upon health care and safety. Do “We the People” want to go where Republicans want to take us? Republican Proposals The new national policies being
Everything Old is New Again
Earlier this month, Time Magazine printed an interview with Donald Trump. In the interview, Trump spoke about the Navy’s Gerald Ford-class aircraft carriers and the kinks that they’re still working out with the new magnetic catapult technology. The Electro-Magnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) isn’t perfect yet, but Trump, who seems to believe that nobody else can understand what he fails to understand, called for the Navy to trash EMALS and return to catapults powered by “G*ddamned steam.” While Trump’s steampunk directive is a bit cringeworthy, other retro trends merit a closer look. History may not repeat, but it certainly rhymes, and lately, everything old is new again.
Settlement Reached Between Shaun White and Female Drummer
After being sued and accused of sexual harassment and breach of contract, Shaun White has finally reached a settlement with his accuser. Who accused him of such charges? Turns out it was the former drummer of his rock band, Lena Zawaideh. According to the lawsuit, Zawaideh was the “only female member of Bad Things, a young electronic rock band founded by White, 30, who also performed as the band’s guitarist.” So far the settlement terms haven’t been disclosed.
Jelly Belly Candies Contain Sugar? Who Knew!
Jelly Belly Candies Contain Sugar? Who Knew!
Recall Issued for Popular Graco Car Seats
Graco Children’s Products Inc. just issued a recall of nearly 25,000 car seats. Why? Well, according to a release issued by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), “the webbing that holds a child in place may not adequately restrain the child in an accident.”
Settlement Reached Between Family of Jack Jacquez and City of Rocky Ford
Losing a loved one is always hard, but even more so when a life is lost in a tragic manner. Such was the reality for the family of 27-year-old Jack Jacquez “who was fatally shot in the back by an on-duty officer” in front of his mother. As a result of his tragic death, his family filed a lawsuit against the now ex-officer, the city of Rocky Ford, and former Chief Frank Gallegos. Fortunately for the family, the lawsuit has now been settled with the city. The lawsuit itself sought “an unspecified amount of money for excessive force and violations of constitutional rights.”