Fatal Helicopter Crash in Los Angeles Sparks Lawsuit 1421

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A fatal helicopter crash during a reality television shoot has prompted a lawsuit filed by the mother of one of the men killed in the crash.San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The suit names the show producers, helicopter pilot and companies responsible for leasing the machine as defendants, claiming they "negligently maintained and operated the Bell 206B Jetranger that was used during filming." The lawsuit is seeking unspecified damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

470,000 Teavana Tea Tumblers Recalled 1420

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The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada have issued a recall of about 470,000 glass tea tumblers from Teavana due to a laceration and burn hazard. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The agency said that the tumblers can break or shatter without warning, posing an injury risk to users. The company has received more than 300 reports of tumblers breaking during use, including six incidents of lacerations and burns. San Diego personal injury attorney

Woman Discriminated Against by Military Academy 1819

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A Philadelphia woman has filed suit against Valley Forge Military Academy, claiming she was discriminated against by academy officials because of her gender. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In the lawsuit, the woman claims that she was treated differently than her male co-workers and "excluded from important meetings and excluded from interviewing individuals for positions that she would eventually oversee." When she complained to HR, she was allegedly told there was nothing to be done. In August 2011, after filing a complaint, she was fired. San Diego personal injury attorney

Hep A Outbreak from Berry Mix Prompts Lawsuit 1418

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A lawsuit has been filed against Costco Corporation and Oregon-based Townsend Farms over a multi-state outbreak of Hepatitis A linked to a frozen berry mix made by Townsend and sold at Costco stores. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The suit was filed on behalf of a California woman who was diagnosed with Hepatitis A a few weeks after eating the berry mix. The plaintiff is one of at least 30 victims in the western U.S. to have been affected, the suit states. San Diego personal injury attorney

Harassment Suit Against Judge Settled 1417

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The city of Aberdeen, Wash., will pay $580,000 to settle a sexual harassment and stalking lawsuit filed by a former employee against a local municipal court judge. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In the suit, the former court administrator said the judge made multiple sexual advances toward her, and she was forced to quit her job after she declined. No action has been taken against the judge, whose term expires at the end of the year. San Diego personal injury attorney

Suit Outlines 'Inhumane' Conditions at Mississippi Prison 1416

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A group of prisoners at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian have filed suit against the jail, claiming they are forced to live in "barbaric and horrific conditions."  San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The suit says rats and mice have overrun the facility; violence is rampant between inmates and cleanliness borders on "grossly inhumane." The suit claims prison officials have been aware of the conditions for some time but refuse to make any changes. San Diego personal injury attorney

MD Firefighter Fired over Pregnancy, Suit Says 1415

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A former firefighter in Sykesville, Md., has filed suit against the department, alleging she was fired after taking time off for the birth of her son. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In her suit, the woman says she was fired "without explanation" after notifying the department that she was taking a month off after her son was born. The suit says the department violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. San Diego personal injury attorney

Village Settles Overtime Suit with K-9 Officer 1414

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The Village of Tinley Park in the Chicago area will pay $40,000 to settle a lawsuit with a K-9 officer over unpaid overtime. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In the suit, the plaintiff claimed the village should have paid him for the countless hours he spent caring for his police dog while off duty. While working with the animal, the plaintiff was only paid a $2,000 stipend a year. San Diego personal injury attorney

Exxon Discriminates Against LGBT Applicants 1413

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A lawsuit has been filed against ExxonMobil, claiming hiring managers have shown bias against LGBT candidates for open positions.San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The lawsuit says Exxon denies "qualified gay and transgender Americans a fair shot to get a job" and often hire less qualified candidates instead. The plaintiffs call the tactic the "paired resume test," saying the hiring officials will completely ignore applicants who are linked to the LGBT community. San Diego personal injury attorney

Appeals Court Allows QB to Sue Video Game Maker 1412

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A federal appeals court has ruled that former Rutgers quarterback Ryan Hart can pursue a lawsuit against Electronic Arts Inc. over the alleged theft of his likeness for the company's "NCAA Football" video game series. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com EA had tried to hide behind the First Amendment, but the panel ruled that company had not done enough to transform the plaintiff's identity for the game. San Diego personal injury attorney

Suit Filed over New Connecticut Gun Law 1411

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A group of gun owners and firearms rights organizations have filed suit against the governor of Connecticut and the state attorney's office over a new gun law passed in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shootings. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The bill requires universal background checks for purchasers of all firearms, among other things, which the lawsuit calls unconstitutional and a violation of 2nd Amendment rights. The lawsuit says "the act was rushed through the legislature without thorough debate or meaningful public examination" and is highly "irrational." San Diego personal injury attorney

1,500 Rechargeable Roller Shades Recalled 1410

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of about 1,500 solar-powered motor roller shades due to an overheating issue with the battery that can cause a fire. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com Manufactured by Insolroll Window Shading Systems, the agency said the lithium battery in the motor can overheat while charging. There has been one report of a motor overheating and starting a fire, but no injuries occurred. San Diego personal injury attorney

Student's Death Caused by Hazing, Lawsuit Says 1409

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The family of a Bethune-Cookman University student who died in a Florida car crash last year has filed suit against the school, alleging the crash was the result of a hazing incident. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The car's driver fell asleep at the wheel, crashing the vehicle into a tree; the suit claims the victim and the driver had been deprived of sleep by a school fraternity as part of a hazing ritual, which contributed to the victim's death. The lawsuit is seeking more than $15,000 in damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

9,000 Snowboard Bindings Recalled 1408

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada have recalled about 9,000 GNU snowboard bindings due to a defect in the ankle straps that can cause them to break. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The companies said that if the ankle straps on the bindings break while in use, the rider can fall, risking injury. There have been 30 reports of the straps breaking, but no injuries occurred. San Diego personal injury attorney

Paterno Family to File Suit Against NCAA 1407

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According to reports, the family of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno will announce a lawsuit against the NCAA. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com Paterno family members have been critical of the Freeh Report, which the NCAA relied upon to issue sanctions to Penn State and condemn Joe Paterno. The NCAA currently also faces a lawsuit filed by the state over the punishment given out to the college. San Diego personal injury attorney

Wal-Mart to Pay in Hazardous Waste Suit 1406

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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has agreed to pay more than $80 million to settle charges that it improperly discarded hazardous waste in California and Missouri. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The company pleaded guilty to six counts of improperly discarding materials such as bleach and fertilizer. San Diego personal injury attorney

Police Chase Prompted Man's Death, Suit Says 1405

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A lawsuit has been filed against three Alabama cities over the death of a local man who jumped into Lake Guntersville and drowned after leading police on a high-speed chase. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com Police were executing a warrant on the victim when he fled, but the family's attorney claims officers "assaulted" him and "sicced dogs on him," forcing him off the bridge into the water 75 feet below. The lawsuit is seeking unspecified damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

Teacher Sexually Manipulated Student 1404

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A former Tacoma, Wash., high school student has filed suit against a vocal instructor at Tacoma Community College, claiming he coerced her into sex acts. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The victim, who was 17 at the time of the incident, claims the teacher convinced the girl to "take off her clothes and touch herself sexually to see how it affected her vocal range." The suit also names the college and the state of Washington as defendants, accusing them of failing to protect the teen. San Diego personal injury attorney

63,000 Lea Children's Beds Recalled 1403

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada have issued a recall of more than 63,000 children's Lea Panel, Loft and Bunk Beds due to a fall hazard. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The agency said the rails that support the mattress can break, posing a fall risk to the user. There have been 22 reports of incidents involving the recalled products, including two reports of injuries.San Diego personal injury attorney

Suit Filed over NYPD Sting Operation 1402

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A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the NYPD over a sting operation the department uses to "test" the honesty of New Yorkers by placing a backpack on the street with a wallet sticking out. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The main plaintiff in the suit said he was surrounded by police and arrested immediately after picking up the wallet, which he intended to return to its owner. The plaintiff was charged with petty larceny but the charges were dropped shortly after he was released. San Diego personal injury attorney

Suit Challenges Colorado Stoned-While-Driving Law 1401

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A northern Colorado man has filed a lawsuit against the state and a new bill that addresses driving while under the influence of marijuana. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The man, who says he uses marijuana for religious purposes, claims in the suit that the blood limit in the bill is "too low for frequent users." The Colorado governor is expected to sign the bill into law next week. San Diego personal injury attorney

Society of Jesus Settles Priest Abuse Lawsuit 1400

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Officials with the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus have agreed to pay $19.6 million to settle a lawsuit filed by six men who were allegedly abused by a former priest. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The plaintiffs in the lawsuit said the priest molested them when they were children; the priest is currently serving a 25-year prison term after being convicted of sex with a minor. San Diego personal injury attorney

MN Prison Department Settles Inmate Death Suit 1399

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The Minnesota Department of Corrections has agreed to settle a $400,000 lawsuit over the death of a mentally ill inmate in a state prison in 2010. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The inmate died while suffering a series of seizures in his cell after being left alone by a senior nurse. Records show the nurse was suspended five days without pay after the incident for "violating nursing protocol for dealing with seizures." San Diego personal injury attorney

Border Patrol Agent Hit with Wrongful Death Suit over Shooting 1398

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The family of a woman who was killed by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Chula Vista has filed suit against the agent and the agency, calling the killing unjustified. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The police report says the woman hit the officer with her car and fled with him on the hood while leaving an apartment complex, but witnesses at the scene say the officer jumped on the woman's car to stop her from leaving, and then shot her five times as she tried to reverse and drive away. The suit also claims the agent had a history of disciplinary issues as a sheriff's deputy and should have never been hired. San Diego personal injury attorney

Maserati Recalls over 7,400 Vehicles 1397

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Luxury automaker Maserati will issue a recall of more than 7,400 vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue with the tie rod during assembly.  San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The recall covers 2005-2008 Quattroportes, 2008 Gran Turismos and Alfa Romeo 8Cs. The company said the tie rod may have been coated with "insufficient anti-corrosion material" which could cause it to weaken and fail. San Diego personal injury attorney

Florist Files Countersuit over Gay Marriage Refusal 1396

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A florist in Washington state who is being sued for refusing to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding has filed a countersuit, saying her right to religious freedom gives her the right to refuse. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The Washington attorney general filed a consumer protection suit against the florist, which she says is a violation of her 1st Amendment rights. "Everyone knows that plenty of florists are willing to assist in same-sex ceremonies, so the state has no reason to force [the florist] to violate her deeply held beliefs," the woman's lawyer said in a statement. San Diego personal injury attorney

Miami Police Fired 100 Shots at Man, Suit Says 1395

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The fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man by Miami police has prompted a lawsuit by the victim's family against two Miami area police departments. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com Police fired more than 100 shots at the man in his vehicle because he was "driving erratically" during Miami Beach's Urban Beach Weekend. Police said the man fired shots first, but analysis of a gun found in the man's car showed it had not been fired. Four bystanders were injured in the shooting. The suit accuses police of using excessive force and is seeking unspecified damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

FBI Illegally Monitored Website 1394

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The political website Antiwar.com has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Investigation, claiming the bureau put the site under surveillance and then refused to turn over documents requested by the site. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The lawsuit says Antiwar.com is a "legitimate news-gathering site and FBI surveillance violates First Amendment freedom of the press rights." San Diego personal injury attorney

Ohio Dept. of Transportation to Pay in Fatal Accident Suit spacer image 1393

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An Ohio court has awarded $4 million to the family of a woman and son who were killed when a tree struck their car in December 2008 while they were driving on Rt. 83. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The suit names the Ohio Department of Transportation as the main defendant, claiming the department should have taken care of trees that they knew had been leaning over the road along an eroding bank on Rt. 83.  San Diego personal injury attorney

Nourison Polyester Rugs Recalled 1392

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of about 1,400 area rugs from Nourison that were sold exclusively at Home Depot. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The agency said the company's I-CANDI collection of polyester shag rugs have failed to meet the federal flammability standards, which can result in unexpected fire hazards. There have been no injuries reported. San Diego personal injury attorney

Auto Group Demanding Jeep Cherokees be Recalled 1391

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An auto safety advocacy group has demanded that the Chrysler Group recall about five million Jeep Grand Cherokees, model years 1993 to 2004, citing the deaths of three children in car fires since 2006. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The agency said that problems with the fuel tank and filler pipe can cause fires if the vehicle is hit from behind. San Diego personal injury attorney

Hospital Named in Whistleblower Lawsuit 1390

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A whistleblower lawsuit has been filed against Aurora Las Encinas Hospital in California, claiming hospital officials provided "substandard care" to patients. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com Highlighted in the case is a male patient who was allegedly sexually assaulted by a staff member in 2011, an incident hospital officials failed to report county officials. Court documents also detail assaults by patients and a lack of proper supervision in the hospital. San Diego personal injury attorney

Mass. Officer's First Amendment Suit Going Forward 1389

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A Massachusetts judge has declined to dismiss a lawsuit by a Quincy, Mass., police officer who claims the city violated his First Amendment rights. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In the suit, the plaintiff claims he was discriminated against and eventually fired because he spoke with news outlets about the issue of enforcing dog ordinances on local beaches. The plaintiff says that after he made his comments, city officials and the police chief retaliated against him. San Diego personal injury attorney

Nightclub, City Named in DUI Lawsuit 1388

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A federal judge in Mississippi has declined to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to hold a nightclub liable for injuries sustained to a patron in a car accident after leaving the club. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The lawsuit names the city of West Point and The Pony nightclub, and says bar employees "improperly served" the plaintiff, who was 20 at the time. The suit is seeking unspecified damages.San Diego personal injury attorney

Supreme Court to Hear Prayer Before Council Meeting Case 1386

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The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear a case over a Christian prayer read before a council meeting in a small New York town. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com Recently, lower courts have brought into question whether opening prayers that favor a single religion may violate the First Amendment. Last year, a court of appeals ruled that the town of Greece, Ny., had violated the First Amendment by using a Christian pastor in nearly every opening prayer. San Diego personal injury attorney

Annapolis Discriminates Against Black Officers 1385

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A group of former and current black police officers in Annapolis have filed suit against the city, claiming they were discriminated against and wrongly turned down for promotions. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com Two of the plaintiffs in the suit accuse the city of disparate treatment, saying they were punished and fired over minor issues. The suit also points out that the city only has one African-American officer in upper management. San Diego personal injury attorney

Florida Inmate Suit over Kosher Meals Revived 1384

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A Jewish inmate's lawsuit against a northern Florida correctional institution over the lack of kosher meals has been reinstated by a federal judge. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The suit has said that the lack of kosher food forces the inmate to "choose between his religious practice and adequate nutrition." The U.S. Justice Department filed a similar suit against the prison last year; the suits are seeking to represent hundreds of Jewish inmates in the prison system. San Diego personal injury attorney

Suit Filed Against NYC High School Admissions 1383

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A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the New York City high school admissions office, claiming admission policies "herd black and Hispanic students into underperforming schools." San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com Data shows that in 2011 about 60 percent of Hispanic and black students graduated from city high schools, compared to around 80 percent of white and Asian students. The plaintiffs’ attorney said "the city is sending black and Latino students to schools where they are much less likely to earn a diploma." San Diego personal injury attorney

54,000 Avon Microwave Popcorn Makers Recalled 1382

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of more than 54,000 Avon microwave popcorn makers due to burn and fire hazards. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The agency said that when the popcorn cooks too long in the maker, the machine can overheat and ignite, posing a burn or fire risk to users. There have been 20 reports of popcorn makers overheating, including two fires, but no injuries were reported. San Diego personal injury attorney

Reverse Discrimination Suit in Tenn. to Proceed 1381

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A federal judge in Tennessee has ruled that a former employee of the state Labor Department can continue with his reverse discrimination lawsuit against the agency. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.co The lawsuit claims that the former head of the agency and two aides, all of whom are African-American, "conspired to fire [the plaintiff] and other longtime employees because they are white." The judge ruled that while the plaintiff's claims have not been proven, they do contain "ample allegations of [the defendant's] intent and malice as well as a factual basis for the pleadings." San Diego personal injury attorney

Hotel Pays $10.9 Million to Settle Fall Lawsuit 1380

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A Ramada hotel in Norfolk, Va., has agreed to pay $10.9 million to settle a lawsuit with the parents of a toddler who fell from a hotel walkway in 2011. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The railing on the second-floor walkway at the hotel was missing, the suit claimed, and the toddler fell through the open space, suffering permanent brain injuries. San Diego personal injury attorney

College Coach Coerced Player into Sex Acts 1379

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A former student at Concordia University Chicago has filed suit against the school's former baseball coach, claiming he was coerced into sexual acts as payment for helping the student get drafted by a major league team. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com According to the suit, the baseball coach would "talk up [the plaintiff] if he performed sexual acts on video." The student allegedly performed between 20 and 30 sexual acts in the coach's office between the summer of 2008 and 2009. San Diego personal injury attorney

Woman Got Meningitis from Steroid Injection 1378

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A Jefferson County, Ala., woman has filed a lawsuit against a local medical center and a compounding center after becoming seriously ill from a steroid injection. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The injection was similar to a batch of drugs produced by the center linked to a deadly outbreak of meningitis. A few months after she received her injection in May 2012, the plaintiff was hospitalized and treated for meningeoncephalitis. The lawsuit is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

Kansas City Diocese Settles Child Porn Lawsuit 1377

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The Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed against a priest who has been convicted of producing child pornography. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The lawsuit accused the priest of taking "sexually explicit photos" of a young Missouri girl and distributing them over the Internet; the suit also named a diocese bishop, who allegedly discovered the photos but failed to report the abuse. The lawsuit was settled for $600,000. San Diego personal injury attorney

469,000 Jeeps Recalled Globally 1376

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Chrysler has issued a recall of 469,000 Jeep SUVs across the globe due to an issue with the transmission. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The automaker said the vehicles can shift into neutral suddenly when the car is started up due to faulty signaling from a circuit board. The recall covers 2005 to 2010 Grand Cherokees and 2006 to 2010 Commanders. San Diego personal injury attorney

Compton School Police Targeting Latinos 1375

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Latino parents and students in the Compton Unified School District have filed suit against district officials, alleging that school police profile and abuse Latino students. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com Police are accused of using "excessive force" against a group of parents and students who were protesting district policies, and in one incident allegedly beat, pepper-sprayed and used a chokehold on a man who was videoing a police arrest. The lawsuit is seeking $41 million in damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

Merck & Co. Accused of Sexual Discrimination 1374

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A female sales rep for Merck & Co. has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the company, claiming she was discriminated against for being pregnant and taking maternity leave. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The lawsuit says the woman was "demoted in 2010 for taking maternity leave" and given unfair performance evaluations that "stalled her career." The discrimination stems from companywide incentives that punish managers and directors when their employees take legally protective leave. San Diego personal injury attorney

Skechers Settles Lawsuit over Shape-Ups 1373

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A $40 million settlement in a lawsuit against Skechers USA was approved by a federal judge last week. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In the lawsuit, consumers accused the company of making false claims about their "Shape-Up" shoes and the health benefits they provide. Up to 500,000 customers may be eligible to receive refunds for their purchase under the terms of the settlement. San Diego personal injury attorney

Medical Device Maker Settles Whistleblower Suit 1372

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Medical device maker C.R. Bard Inc will settle a $48.3 million lawsuit over allegations that the company made illegal payments to hospitals and physicians in efforts to promote its radiation treatments. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The whistleblower lawsuit said doctors and hospitals took kickbacks from 1998 to 2006 to Bard's brachytherapy seeds. San Diego personal injury attorney

27,000 RV Power Awnings Recalled 1371

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RV parts manufacturer Dometic USA has recall more than 27,000 RV power awning kits due to a defect in the product. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The company determined that if a step was missed in the awning's installation, the motor can become damaged, which would cause the awning to unfurl unexpectedly. The products were manufactured between Feb. 13 and April 9 of this year. San Diego personal injury attorney

Meijer Touch Point Convection Heaters Recalled 1370

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Meijer has issued a recall of its Touch Point brand portable baseboard convection heaters due to the risk of fires. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The company said the heaters can overheat while in use, posing an increased fire hazard. There have been two reports of the products overheating, including minor property damage, but no injuries occurred. San Diego personal injury attorney

Car Crashes into Escaped Horse, Lawsuit Filed 1369

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A California woman has filed suit against a stable and farm owner in Redwood City after he was severely injured in a collision with a horse on Interstate 280. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com Four horses escaped from the nearby stable that was left unlocked, police say, and the lawsuit accuses the ranch owners of negligence. The woman suffered fractured vertebrae in the accident.  San Diego personal injury attorney

Suit Over Injury in Kiddie Pool Revived 1368

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The Massachusetts high court has ordered a new trial in a lawsuit filed by a man who was paralyzed after injuring himself when jumping from a trampoline into a small wading pool that had been set up next to it. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In their ruling, the court said that the owners of the home where the accident occurred had "a duty to remedy an open and obvious danger, where [a landowner] has created and maintained that danger with the knowledge that lawful entrants would (and did) choose to encounter it despite the obvious risk of doing so." The court ruled the defendants could have anticipated the injuries.  San Diego personal injury attorney

Sex Abuse Suit Filed Against Church 1367

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A lawsuit has been filed in Maryland against the Louisville-based Sovereign Grace Ministries, accusing church leaders and employees of "repeated acts of sexual and physical abuse on young children" and a subsequent cover-up. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The lawsuit represents eleven plaintiffs who say they were molested as children and, when the crimes were reported to church officials, nothing was done to protect the victims. The suit is seeking class-action status. San Diego personal injury attorney

Calif. School District Settles Sex Abuse Lawsuit 1366

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A school district in California has agreed to pay $2.85 million to settle a lawsuit with a former student over claims of sexual abuse. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In the lawsuit, the plaintiff said she was sexually abused by her science teacher in the early 1990s. District officials allegedly were aware the teacher had a history of improper behavior with students, but did nothing to protect the plaintiff and other students in her class. San Diego personal injury attorney

FDA Investigation Prompts Pharmacy Recall 1365

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A Florida compounding pharmacy has recalled all its sterile drugs after an FDA investigation uncovered potential safety issues at the pharmacy. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com FDA officials said the inspection raised concerns about "sterility problems with company drugs that could lead to bacterial contamination." San Diego personal injury attorney

1,000 Bicycle Forks Recalled over Fall Hazard 1364

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of about 1,000 Surly Pugsley Bicycle Forks due to a defect in the fork that can cause it to bend during use, posing a fall hazard. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The agency said the bicycle fork may bend just above the disc brake mount, which can cause a rider to fall during use. There has been one report of a fork bending, but no injuries occurred. San Diego personal injury attorney

Suit Settled over Pizzeria Naming Rights Fued 1363

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Colorado pizzeria owner Tony Pasquini has agreed to pay $300,000 and cease using his family's name on his pizza restaurants to settle a lawsuit filed by his siblings. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In 1986, the first Pasquini pizzeria opened in Denver, and it is now run by Tony's sister, who filed suit against Tony, claiming he was violating a trademark by running other restaurants under the Pasquini name. The settlement allows one of Tony's restaurants to continue using the family name for one year. San Diego personal injury attorney

Suit Settled over Pizzeria Naming Rights Fued 1363

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Colorado pizzeria owner Tony Pasquini has agreed to pay $300,000 and cease using his family's name on his pizza restaurants to settle a lawsuit filed by his siblings. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In 1986, the first Pasquini pizzeria opened in Denver, and it is now run by Tony's sister, who filed suit against Tony, claiming he was violating a trademark by running other restaurants under the Pasquini name. The settlement allows one of Tony's restaurants to continue using the family name for one year. San Diego personal injury attorney

Fatal Boat Wreck off Virginia Prompts Lawsuit 1362

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A lawsuit has been filed against the owner of the HMS Bounty which sunk off Cape Hatteras last year, killing one of the crew members.San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The suit, filed by the crew member's mother against the boat's owner, claims the captain of the ship decided to sail out into the ocean during Hurricane Sandy despite the boat's known structural problems. The plaintiff is seeking $90 million in damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

Fatal Boat Wreck off Virginia Prompts Lawsuit 1362

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A lawsuit has been filed against the owner of the HMS Bounty which sunk off Cape Hatteras last year, killing one of the crew members.San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com  The suit, filed by the crew member's mother against the boat's owner, claims the captain of the ship decided to sail out into the ocean during Hurricane Sandy despite the boat's known structural problems. The plaintiff is seeking $90 million in damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

Woman Falsely Accused Ex of Rape 1361

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TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington has filed a lawsuit against his ex-girlfriend who publicly accused him of raping her multiple times without any evidence to back those claims. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In Arrington's lawsuit, he accuses the woman of defamation and libel, and has documentation that shows the woman's irrational emotional state and "suggesting [his] innocence." San Diego personal injury attorney

Golfer Files Suit Against PGA Tour over Drug Accusations 1360

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Professional golfer Vijay Singh has filed a lawsuit against the PGA Tour, over their handling of an investigation into Singh's potential use of a banned substance. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In his suit, Singh accuses tour officials of "utilizing a flawed investigation and imposing unfair discipline" on Singh despite the fact that he was cleared of any allegations and never failed a tour drug test. Singh says he has been wrongly labeled by the tour, the media, fellow golfers and fans as a cheater, and is seeking unspecified damages in his lawsuit. San Diego personal injury attorney

3,700 Toro Riding Mowers Recalled for Fire Risk 1359

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 3,700 Toro Z Master riding lawn mowers due to a fire hazard. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The agency said the idler pulley can rub against the fuel tank, which poses a fire risk. There have been six reports of incidents, but no injuries occurred. San Diego personal injury attorney

Girl Assaulted, Arrested for Falling Asleep in Class 1358

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A student at Hoover High School in Alabama has filed suit against school officials and the local police department, claiming she was injured and arrested for falling asleep at her desk. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The girl, who suffers from diabetes, sleep apnea and asthma, was harassed by her teacher when she dozed off at her desk and was then shoved into a filing cabinet and handcuffed by an officer on campus. The lawsuit says the girl had her right arm in a cast for a month due to the assault, and is seeking unspecified damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

Judge Allows Bible Verses on Football Banners 1357

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A judge in Texas has ruled in favor of cheerleaders at Kountze High School in a lawsuit over banners displaying Bible verses as football games. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.co The judge determined that no law "prohibits cheerleaders from using religious-themed banners at school sporting events," but also said that the school district is not forced to allow the banners. San Diego personal injury attorney
 

Wet Seal Pays $7.5 Million to Settle Discrimination Suit 1356

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Clothing retailer Wet Seal has agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by African-American employees who claimed they were fired because of their race. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The suit accused company executives of working to present a "blonde-and-blue-eyed front" in all its stores, denying non-white employees promotions and equal pay. In the past year, amidst the lawsuit, the company purged its board and replaced top executive officers. San Diego personal injury attorney

DC Officers Accused of Beating Teenagers 1355

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Two separate lawsuits have been filed against Metro Transit Police officers in Washington, D.C., claiming police used "excessive force" in confronting two teenagers and then tried to cover up the abuse. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In one of the complaints, officers allegedly put a 14-year-old "in a chokehold, punched him in the torso and subdued him with pepper spray." Officers are also accused of fabricating evidence to justify the use of force and arrests. The suits are seeking unspecified damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

NC Inmates Allegedly Beaten Off Camera, Suit Says 1354

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Eight inmates at North Carolina's Central Prison have filed suit against the jail, alleging correctional officers beat and stomped on restrained inmates in "blind spots" in the prison outside the view of cameras. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The suit claims the inmates were beaten so badly that "one lost sight in an eye and another is unable to walk." San Diego personal injury attorney

Suit Filed over Fatal Shooting by Brooklyn PD 1353

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Parents of a 16-year-old who was shot and killed by Brooklyn police earlier this year have said they will file suit against the department.San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com According to the family, officers shot the boy up to seven times in the street and left him lying on the ground, mortally wounded, for 15 minutes before requesting medical attention. The family accuses the officers or using excessive force in the March 9 incident.  San Diego personal injury attorney

GM Recalls Vehicles Due to Hybrid System Issue 1352

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General Motors has issued a recall of more than 38,000 Chevy Malibu Eco and Buick LaCrosse and Regal sedans due to a problem with the eAssist mild hybrid system. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com  The company said the circuitry in the trunk can malfunction, resulting in a loss of battery charge. If the vehicles continue to be driven on a deteriorated battery, the "engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start." San Diego personal injury attorney

Florida City Settles Wrongful Termination Suit 1351

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The town of Medley, Fla., has settled a lawsuit with two former police officers who claimed they were wrongfully terminated. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The officers stated in their suit that they were "abruptly" fired and "without cause" by the police chief, a violation of the town charter and the union's collective bargaining agreement. While most of the settlement terms were undisclosed, the officers did agree to not seek reinstatement to the city police force. San Diego personal injury attorney

Mentally Disabled Married Couple not Allowed to Live Together 1350

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A newlywed mentally disabled couple in New York has filed suit against the state-sanctioned nonprofits that run the group homes where they live, who refuse to allow the couple to share a bed. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The lawsuit claims couple are forced to sleep at separate group homes because the nonprofits don't believe they have the capacity to commit to marriage and consent to sex. The suit accuses the homes of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. San Diego personal injury attorney

Texas Doctor Challeges Affordable Care Act 1349

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A doctor in Houston has filed suit against the federal Affordable Care Act, attempting to halt its enforcement in the state of Texas. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In his suit, the doctor says the new act violates the Fifth Amendment because it requires employers to "pay private insurance companies for health coverage." State representatives say the law could be a huge blow to many local business owners, as companies could be fined thousands of dollars for failing to provide the mandated health care the act requires. San Diego personal injury attorney

Suit Filed over Lack of Sign-Language Interpreters 1348

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Two Washington, D.C., women have filed suit against the D.C. Housing Authority, claiming they have been denied sign-language interpreters, a violation of federal law. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The women, who are both hearing-impaired, say in their suit they were forced to "communicate with agency representatives through scribbled notes or attempts at lip reading." The lawsuit is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

Hung Jury in California Wrongful Death Lawsuit 1347

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A jury in Tulare County, Calif., is deadlocked in a wrongful death lawsuit against the Porterville Police Department, forcing the judge to declare a mistrial. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In January 2010, police officers shot a 26-year-old man in his home after he ran from them during a traffic stop on the man's bicycle. A new trial is scheduled for Nov. 4. San Diego personal injury attorney

148,000 Lasagna Pans Recalled from Target 1346

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Target Corp. has issued a recall of more than 148,000 Giada De Laurentiis Ceramic Lasagna pans after it was discovered the pans can crack and break during normal use. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com  The company said that if the pan cracks or breaks, it could create sharp edges that pose laceration hazards to consumers. The products were sold at Target stores and online from January 2009 to October 2012. San Diego personal injury attorney