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

Chicago Settles Firefighter Test Lawsuit 1345

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The city of Chicago has reached a settlement with more than 130 women who filed suit against the city over the fire department's testing process, which disqualified them as applicants. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In their 2011 suit, the plaintiffs claimed the testing "placed too much emphasis on strength rather than firefighting skills." Under the settlement, the city has agreed to use an internationally-accepted testing method to reassess the rejected female candidates viability as firefighters. San Diego personal injury attorney

Second Suit Filed over Alabama Barge Explosion 1344

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A second lawsuit has been filed on behalf of one of the workers injured in a barge explosion on the Mobile River in Alabama last month.San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The plaintiff suffered second- and third-degree burns over 50 percent of his body and is currently under medical sedation. The lawsuit, which names four different companies involved in the explosion, does not provide an explanation for the explosion. San Diego personal injury attorney

Sexual Harassment Suit Filed Against NYC Starbucks 1343

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A former employee at a Brooklyn Starbucks has filed suit against the coffee shop, alleging she was sexually harassed by male coworkers.San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In her suit, the plaintiff claims male employees would "grind against her" and caused a hostile work environment. After she complained about the conditions to her superiors, she says she was abruptly fired. The lawsuit is seeking unspecified damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

Death at Tennessee Factory Prompts Lawsuit 1342

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A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against TAG Manufacturing in Tennessee over the death of a worker who fell into a factory machine. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com A section of grating on a walkway gave way while the man was walking across it, causing him to fall. The lawsuit, which is seeking $3 million, accuses the company of failing to "install, secure and repair metal grating floor panels." San Diego personal injury attorney

Sorority Members Added in Frat Alcohol Death Suit 1341

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A group of 16 sorority members have been added to a wrongful death lawsuit filed over the death of a Northern Illinois University freshman at a fraternity pledge party in November. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The parents of the student say the sorority sisters "participated in the initiation ritual [drinking] at the fraternity house" and could have provided the minor with alcohol. The lawsuit is seeking $100,000 in damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

Meat Ravioli Recalled for Undeclared Allergen 1340

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of Deer Park Meat Ravioli from the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC due to an undeclared allergen. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com Stop & Shop said the ravioli contains soy products, which are not listed on the labels. Customers who are allergic to soy could suffer adverse effects if consumed, although no injuries have been reported. San Diego personal injury attorney

California SC to Rule on Medical Pot Bans 1339

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The California Supreme Court is set to rule on San Francisco's ban on almost 200 medical marijuana dispensaries. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com During February hearings, several of the justices hinted that they favored upholding city bans, saying that local governments have "powers that state medical marijuana laws have not usurped." Advocates of medicinal marijuana say that state law is intend to provide "uniformity among counties" and make medical cannabis available to patients. San Diego personal injury attorney

Diocese Failed to Protect Girl from Rape 1338

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An Indiana woman has filed a lawsuit against Diocese of Evansville after her developmentally disabled 23-year-old daughter was raped while at an overnight church event in 2007. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The woman claims diocese employees failed to protect the girl at the event and tried to cover up the incident after it occurred. The church claims the sex was consensual, despite a rape conviction for the man responsible. The suit is seeking unspecified damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

Suit Filed over Surgery on Wrong Side of Brain 1337

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A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against a St. Louis neurosurgeon and SSM Health Care-St. Louis after the doctor allegedly operated on the wrong side of a woman's brain. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The lawsuit claims the doctor performed a craniotomy bypass on the right side of the patient's brain instead of the left, leaving her unable to speak intelligibly and in need of around-the-clock care. The lawsuit is seeking unspecified damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

Smart & Final Recalls Tortellini in Six States 1336

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Food company Smart & Final has issued a recall of its 2.5lb packages of La Romanella Tri-Color Cheese Tortellini because the product may contain wheat, eggs and milk not declared on the label. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com People with allergies or sensitivities to these products may suffer adverse reactions upon consumption. The products were sold in California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Nevada. San Diego personal injury attorney

Suit Filed over Death of Tenn. State Football Player 1335

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A lawsuit has been filed against Tennessee State University over the death of a football player on the practice field last fall. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The suit, which is seeking $5 million in damages, accuses coaches and trainers of "failing to provide adequate care" to the player, who collapsed during practice. Medical staff did not have an automatic external defibrillator at practice, which is required by the NCAA, the suit says. San Diego personal injury attorney

Virus Outbreak in Yosemite Park Prompts Lawsuit 1334

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A California woman has filed a $3.25 million lawsuit over an outbreak of hantavirus in Yosemite National Park last June. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The woman claims she became ill after staying in the park last summer and has incurred millions of dollars in medical bills for treatment of the virus. Three visitors died and several were sickened from the outbreak. San Diego personal injury attorney 

Woman Tricked into Buying Injured Pony, Suit Says 1333

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A Manhattan woman has filed a $325,000 lawsuit against Heritage Farm stables, alleging stable owners of tricking her into buying a $175,000 pony with "physical defects and rotation in his feet." San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com Shortly after buying the pony for her daughter, the woman discovered it was unable to compete due to injury, making the pony unfit for competitive events. San Diego personal injury attorney

Suit over Suicide Bomb at Marriott Hotel Revived 1322

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An appeals court in Virginia has revived a lawsuit against Marriott International over a suicide bomb attack that killed 50 people in a Pakistan hotel. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The suit, filed by the family of a Virginia man who was killed in the blast, accuses the hotel of "failing to adequately protect guests" from the attack. A lower court had tossed the suit, saying it should have been filed in Pakistan, but the appeals court disagreed, ruling that the widow and her children should not be forced to "place themselves in the same risk-laden situation that led to the death of a family member." San Diego personal injury attorney

FDA Appeals Court Order on Plan B Drug 1320

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The Food and Drug Administration has appealed a court order commanding the agency to make the "morning after" pill available without prescription to all females of reproductive age. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In the original lawsuit, activists argued there was no scientific data supporting that girls of "reproductive age" could not use the drug safely. Before filing the appeal, the FDA announced it will lower the age limit from 17 to 15 for women wishing to purchase the pill over the counter. San Diego personal injury attorney

Hospital Sued over Death from Bacteria Exposure 1319

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The family of a California man has filed a $20 million lawsuit after he died from a bacteria exposure at the San Francisco Veterans Memorial Hospital. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The victim contracted a rare disease while doing research at the hospital. In an investigation, OSHA discovered the hospital had not provided its employees with proper safety measures and secure work spaces for working with diseases. San Diego personal injury attorney

School Illegally Denying Creation of Gay-Straight Club 1318

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A lawsuit has been filed against the Lake County School Board in the Orlando area this week claiming school officials discriminated against a student attempting to establish a gay-straight club at her middle school. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com  The lawsuit claims the school board is violating the "federal Equal Access act as well as the First and Fourteenth Amendments" by denying the student's application. The student is asking for the same treatment as other school clubs, such as a Christian club, that have been allowed to form and meet on campus. San Diego personal injury attorney

Whole Foods, Others Selling Candies with Lead 1327

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The state of California has filed suit against Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other retailers, claiming the companies are selling ginger and plum candies that are contaminated with lead. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The state says the companies are in violation of Proposition 65, which requires businesses to warn consumers of "even minute amounts of chemicals deemed harmful." Lab tests have allegedly confirmed lead in the named products, the state attorney general's office said. San Diego personal injury attorney

123,000 Nissan Sedans Recalled 1326

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Nissan has issued a recall of about 123,000 Altima sedans over defects related to the spare tire. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.comThe company said the spare tires can overheat in the trunk and blow out due to over-inflation. Nissan officials said they are not aware of any accidents or injuries resulting from the issue. San Diego personal injury attorney

LA Judge Tosses Police Shooting Lawsuit 1325

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A federal judge in Los Angeles has dismissed a $120 million lawsuit against the LAPD over a fatal police shooting on the 101 Freeway.San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The victim led police on a lengthy chase before pulling onto the 101, jumping out of his car and pointing a cell phone at the cops in a "shooting stance." The parents of the man killed claimed in their suit that police should have known the man wasn't armed when they shot him. San Diego personal injury attorney

Tennessee Settles Police Discrimination Lawsuit 1324

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The city of Franklin, Tenn., has agreed to pay $140,000 to a married police officer couple who sued the city for discrimination. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The couple filed suit against the department in 2008, alleging they suffered "harassment, discrimination and retaliation" from coworkers and top officials because they are in an interracial marriage. As part of the settlement, both plaintiffs will no longer be employed with the police department. San Diego personal injury attorney

Police Shooting in Pennsylvania Prompts Lawsuit 1323

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A lawsuit has been filed against the Tunkhannock Twp. Police Department in Pennsylvania over a police shooting that resulted in the death of a local man in November. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com Police were serving a mental health commitment warrant but were unable to get the man to come out of his home; the victim's wife says in the suit that she repeatedly asked officers to allow her to enter the home and talk to her husband but was denied entry. Officers eventually forced entry into the home and shot the man multiple times, the suit says. San Diego personal injury attorney

Safeway Settles False Labeling Lawsuit 1322

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Safeway Inc. has settled a lawsuit with a California woman who accused the company of selling coffee labeled as Kona blend despite there being little Kona coffee actually present. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The woman said in her suit that the supermarket was misleading customers with false labeling. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. San Diego personal injury attorney

Suit Filed over Wrongful Sexual Assault Accusations 1321

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Darius McClinton-Hunter, son of baseball player Torii Hunter, has filed a $40 million lawsuit against two girls at his high school who accused him of sexual assault last year. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In May 2012, two girls at Prosper High School in Texas accused McClinton-Hunter and three others of forcing them to have sex, but recanted their claims a few days later. The plaintiff claims that because of the negative publicity, he has lost out on scholarship offers from major collegiate football programs. San Diego personal injury attorney

Developer Blamed in Fatal Car Wreck at Intersection 1320

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A Charlotte, N.C., man has filed suit against a local community developer, accusing the company of negligently failing to install traffic lights at a dangerous intersection where the man's wife and child were killed in a car wreck. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The intersection near N.C. 49, off Riverpointe Drive and Grand Palisades Parkway, had become dangerously busy with the booming residential area. The lawsuit contends that the developer did not want to pay the funds to have the light installed, but the developer says the city did not require a signal. The lawsuit is seeking $5 million in damages for each victim. San Diego personal injury attorney

250 Stent Procedure Malpractice Suits Settled 1319

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Nearly 250 lawsuits against a Baltimore cardiologist and St. Joseph Medical Center were settled this week, the Baltimore Sun reports.San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The lawsuits accused the doctor of performing "unnecessary stent procedures" on patients, leaving lasting medical conditions. The plaintiffs alleged the doctor overstated their conditions, allowing him to justify the stent procedures, which increased his pay. San Diego personal injury attorney

Another Bank to Pay in Defaulted Mortgage Lawsuit 1318

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Flagstar Bancorp Inc. has announced it will pay $110 million to settle a lawsuit over the misrepresentation of quality loans. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The suit was filed by a bond company that had agreed to insure some of Flagstar's mortgage-backed transactions, but the mortgage defaults mounted, and the plaintiff ended up paying out $165 million on the transactions. San Diego personal injury attorney

Woman Sexually, Religiously Harassed, Suit Says 1317

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A former employee of Washington County in the Salt Lake City area has filed suit against the county, alleging she was a victim of "religious and sexual harassment." San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In her suit, the plaintiff claims she was subjected to religious harassment by the county administrator because she is not Mormon and suffered "unwanted gender-based [sexual] comments." After complaining about these actions, she was fired, the suit says. The plaintiff is seeking $300,000 in damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

Hazing Suit Against FAMU Won't Be Thrown Out 1316

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A Florida judge has ruled that a hazing lawsuit against Florida A&M University over the death of drum major Robert Champion can go forward. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The school had argued that Champion had "voluntarily" submitted to the hazing, violating state law and school policies. The judge disagreed, saying "it is clear to this court that a victim of hazing cannot commit hazing." San Diego personal injury attorney

Nestle Thin-Crust Pizzas Recalled 1315

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Nestle Canada has issued a recall of its Delissio Thin Crispy Crust Grilled Chicken Tomato & Spinach Pizza due to the potential presence of small plastic pieces. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The company received a small number of complaints about product contamination in the United States, although it is unclear if any injuries or illness occurred. San Diego personal injury attorney

Inmate Suicide Lawsuit Settled by County 1314

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Lincoln County, Neb., officials have agreed to settle a lawsuit with the sister of a local man who killed himself while in county jail in 2008. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The lawsuit accused jail officers of "failing to properly monitor [the victim]" and that they should have known he was a suicide risk because he was trying to kill himself when arrested. The victim's sister said he suffered post-traumatic stress disorder after serving in the military from 2001 to 2004. San Diego personal injury attorney

15 Lots of Infection-Treatment Injections Recalled 1313

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Apotex Corp. has issued a voluntary recall of 15 lots of Piperacillin and Tazobactam injections due to the risk of crystallization. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The lots were recalled at the hospital/healthcare provider level, and the company said users may be able to see precipitates in IV bags. If an affected product is administered, patients could suffer major or permanent impairments to body functions. San Diego personal injury attorney

Suit Says Carfax Has Monopoly 1312

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A group of car dealerships across the country have filed suit against vehicle history report company Carfax, claiming the company violates antitrust laws. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The lawsuit states that Carfax has exclusive deals with almost all automaker certification programs, and is therefore able to artificially inflate pricing for dealerships to run Carfax reports. The lawsuit, which also accuses Carfax reports of being inaccurate, is seeking $50 million in damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

School Violated Student's Free Speech Rights 1311

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The parents of a sixth grade student in St. Paul, Minn., have filed suit against her school after the student was "barred from handing out anti-abortion flyers" to other students. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The lawsuit alleges school policies give administrators and teachers "unbridled discretion" to limit students' free speech rights. San Diego personal injury attorney

Job Candidate Files Suit Against Iowa Hospital 1310

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An Iowa woman has filed a lawsuit against the Iowa Methodist Medical Center, claiming she was denied a job after failing to complete a drug test due to an anxiety disorder. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In the lawsuit, the woman claims she was not able to complete her drug test due to a condition that "creates an inability to urinate in public restrooms or in close proximity to other people." The plaintiff says the hospital failed to make reasonable accommodations for her disability. San Diego personal injury attorney

Floor Lamps Recalled from West Elm 1309

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of about 900 floor lamps from West Elm due to the risk of electric shock.San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com  The agency said the lamp can collapse suddenly, causing the "electrical cord to spark, posing injury and shock hazards to consumers." There have been three reports of electric cords sparking but no injuries have occurred. San Diego personal injury attorney

Coach Struck by Cart Sues Cowboys Stadium 1308

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The former head football coach at Dekaney High School in Texas has filed a lawsuit against Cowboys Stadium, L.P. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The man was struck by an unmanned electric cart after his team won the 2011 state championship. The plaintiff claims to have suffered extensive injuries and is set to have surgery later this year. The lawsuit is seeking more than $1 million in damages. San Diego personal injury attorney

Las Vegas PD Settles Detainee Lawsuit 1307

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The Las Vegas Police Department will pay $105,000 to settle a lawsuit with two brothers who claimed they were wrongly detained by police and illegally searched. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The two men were standing outside the Venetian hotel when they were asked to leave by a security guard; when they refused, saying they were on public property, the police were called and the two men were handcuffed and searched. The plaintiffs were not arrested or given a citation. San Diego personal injury attorney

Woman's Sex Tape Illegally Distributed, Suit Says 1306

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A Massachusetts woman has filed suit against five people who allegedly distributed a video of her having sex with a Buddhist monk. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The woman claims the defendants in the suit "violated her right to privacy and her constitutional rights" and that she has suffered emotional distress as a result. The lawsuit demands all copies of the recording be seized. San Diego personal injury attorney

Firefighters File Suit over Hearing Loss 1305

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A group of firefighters in Pittsburgh have filed suit against several manufacturers, alleging the volume of sirens on their fire engines have caused the plaintiffs to suffer hearing loss. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The suit alleges the trucks "lacked sufficient insulation to protect firefighters' hearing" and that the plaintiffs have all suffered irreversible damage. The suit names truck and siren manufacturers as defendants. San Diego personal injury attorney

Countrywide Settles Junk Bond Investor Lawsuit 1304

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Countrywide Financial Corporation has agreed to pay $500 million to settle an investor lawsuit over the sale of junk bonds in 2008.San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The suit, led by the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, was filed in 2010 after securities sold by Countrywide were downgraded to junk bonds. Countrywide was one of the largest subprime lenders in the U.S. San Diego personal injury attorney

Discrimination Suit Dismissed Against United 1303

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A San Francisco judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against United Continental Airlines alleging discrimination against minority employees. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com Last year, 23 African-American employees sued the airline, claiming the company promotion system discriminated against black employees. The judge, however, ruled the plaintiffs "failed to present enough information to support the claims." San Diego personal injury attorney

Ford Fusion MPG Claims are Fraudulent 1302

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A group of car owners in Pennsylvania have filed suit against Ford Motors, claiming the company's Fusion hybrid models don't meet fuel-efficiency claims. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs state the hybrids provide "significantly worse fuel economy than the advertised 47 miles per gallon." Tests done by Consumer Reports show the Fusion hybrid models got up to 21 percent less miles per gallon than Ford advertises. The suit is asking for damages of at least $5 million. San Diego personal injury attorney

Orange County Settles Suit over Police Shooting 1301

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The city of Orange County has approved a settlement with the family of a Marine sergeant who was killed by a sheriff's deputy last year.San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com  The lawsuit accused the officer of using excessive force when he shot the victim in his car in a high school parking lot. The Marine was unarmed at the time of the shooting, and had his two daughters in the car with him. The terms of the settlement were undisclosed. San Diego personal injury attorney

Drugmakers Settle Suit over Generic OxyContin 1300

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Generic drug maker Actavis Inc. has agreed to settle a lawsuit with Purdue Pharma over the generic version of the painkiller OxyContin.San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com Under the settlement, Purdue Pharma has agreed to allow Actavis to market a small number of bottles of the company's generic OxyContin in 2014. San Diego personal injury attorney

Children's Apparel Girl's Clothing Sets Recalled 1299

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of more than 9,000 girl's clothing sets from Children's Apparel. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The agency found that the belted vest sold with the set can become snagged in small spaces, posing an entanglement hazard. There have been no incidents or injuries reported. San Diego personal injury attorney

Pawnshop Partially Responsible for Man's Death 1298

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A lawsuit has been filed in Mississippi against a local pawnshop over the fatal shooting of an off-duty Chicago police officer in 2010. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The suit accuses the pawnshop owner of failing to recognize that the man who purchased the gun that killed the officer was doing so illegally. The suit says the shop owner ignored guidelines set but the National Shooting Sports Foundation and failed to ask any questions to the buyer before making the sale. San Diego personal injury attorney

Infant Spoons and Forks Recalled 1297

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 4,000 infant forks and spoons from the Reed and Barton Corp. due to ingestion and choking hazards. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The agency said the pink coloring on the spoons and forks can come off, posing choking risks to babies and infants. There has been one report of coloring flaking off, but no injuries occurred.San Diego personal injury attorney

Victim in Megabus Crash Files Lawsuit 1296

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A woman who suffered severe injuries in a Megabus crash last August has filed suit against the bus line. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The crash was caused by a blown tire; the woman says her injuries have left her "disable and disfigured" and is seeking $50,000 in damages. One person died and dozens were injured in the crash. San Diego personal injury attorney

LAPD Pays $4.2 Million in Accidental Police Shooting 1295

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The city of Los Angeles will pay $4.2 million to settle a lawsuit with two local women mistakenly shot by LAPD officers in February. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The two women, who were delivering newspapers in a local neighborhood, had unknowingly driven by the home of a LAPD captain who had been receiving death threats when they were shot by police. Both women have recovered from the incident. San Diego personal injury attorney

Boy Sexually Assaulted by Classmate, Suit Says 1294

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The parents of a nine-year-old boy have filed suit against the Miami Dade School Board in Florida, claiming their son was sexually assaulted by an older classmate. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The suit alleges the older student touched the boy's genitals and attempted to perform oral sex on him. The victim's mother said her son talked to his teachers about the incident, but nothing was done to protect him from the harassment. San Diego personal injury attorney

California Schools Not Helping ESL Students 1293

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A lawsuit has been filed against the California Education Department, accusing officials of failing in their obligation to ensure that students learning English as a second language in the public school system receive "adequate and legally required assistance. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com " The suit points to about 250 school districts in the state that have admitted to providing "no services or inappropriate language help to these students." The lawsuit currently represents six students and could expand to as many as 20,000.San Diego personal injury attorney

Chrysler Issues Massive Recall 1291

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Chrysler Group will recall more than 200,000 vehicles from its Ram, Dodge and Jeep lines due to a variety of problems. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The largest portion of the recall will be 120,000 Chrysler 300s, and Dodge Challenger and Chargers due to issues with airbags. The company will also recall Dodge Nitro, Jeep Liberty and Patriots and Dodge Rams over various issues. San Diego personal injury attorney

Physician Files Suit Against Former Employer 1290

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A former physician at Doctor's Hospital in Coral Gables, Fla., has filed suit against hospital administrators, claiming she was fired because she has epilepsy. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The plaintiff claims she was suffering seizures due to fatigue, but her "reasonable" request for a schedule change was denied and she was eventually fired. The lawsuit accuses the hospital of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. San Diego personal injury attorney

Dollar Rent A Car Overcharging Customers 1289

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A lawsuit has been filed against Dollar Rent A Car, claiming the company charges customers a daily collision damage fee even if customers decline the coverage. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer.com The suit says the Dollar uses confusing language to lead customers into believing they are signing forms declining coverage when in fact they are accepting the coverage, which is a $25 fee per day. San Diego personal injury attorney