Waffle House is accused of discrimination against employees who smoke in a $5M lawsuit.
Waffle House Faces Lawsuit Over Health Insurance Charges A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against Waffle House, claiming the company illegally imposed an extra $92 monthly charge on workers who use tobacco. The lawsuit seeks more than $5 million in damages. According to the complaint submitted to the U.S. District Court for […]
Lawsuit might bring Congress members millions of your money and a five-figure salary increase
Congress Pay Lawsuit Could Cost Taxpayers Millions WASHINGTON — A lengthy legal battle could lead to federal lawmakers securing thousands in back pay and hefty pay increases, potentially burdening taxpayers with millions in costs. Last month, a federal court allowed a lawsuit by a group of current and former members of Congress to move forward, […]
Maduro is accused of leading FAES in a US lawsuit over extrajudicial killings.
Nicolás Maduro Faces Lawsuit in the U.S. for Human Rights Violations Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is now dealing with additional legal issues in the United States. This comes as five families of Venezuelan men have filed a civil lawsuit against him, claiming he oversaw a police force that was involved in extrajudicial killings and […]
Trump’s Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against California over Glock Ban
On Wednesday, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon announced plans for the Department of Justice to sue California regarding the state’s ban on Glocks. Dhillon had previously suggested that a lawsuit was imminent, cautioning Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta that action would be taken if the ban, effective July […]
Judge Dismisses Meta’s Efforts to Throw Out Youth Social Media Addiction Lawsuit
Meta’s Legal Setback in Addiction Lawsuit Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Inc. has been unable to convince a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by 29 state attorneys general. The lawsuit claims that Facebook and Instagram have intentionally designed their platforms to make children addicted while hiding the potential risks involved. This week, U.S. District Judge […]
City in California adjusts policy following $35 million lawsuit over elderly person’s fall on sidewalk.
City officials in San Diego are being cautious about parking meters after an elderly man recently fell from an exposed meter base, leading him to file a significant lawsuit against the city. On Tuesday, workers covered up the exposed area of the parking meter base, as reported by NBC 7. The incident occurred on May […]
Judge denies Meta’s request to throw out social media addiction lawsuit
Meta Faces Trial Over Allegations of Child Addiction Meta’s Vice President of Wearables, Alex Himmel, recently discussed the launch of the new Meta smart glasses. They are priced at $299 and feature AI capabilities, developed in collaboration with Kylie Jenner, during an appearance on “The Claman Countdown.” In legal news, a federal judge has denied […]
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware team up for a multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding Medicaid work rules.
Waiver of Medicaid Work Requirements Last year, federal health officials indicated that certain individuals and groups are excluded from Medicaid work requirements. This includes pregnant women, new mothers, people with disabilities or medical conditions, parents or caregivers of children under 13, individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse, as well as American Indians and Alaska Natives. […]
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, fails in Facebook and Instagram addiction lawsuit
A federal judge has declined Metaplatforms’ attempt to dismiss a lawsuit from 29 state attorneys general. The lawsuit claims that the company intentionally crafted Facebook and Instagram to keep children addicted while concealing the potential harm from the public. In a ruling delivered late Monday, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, based in Oakland, California, […]
Lawsuit launched after ‘Widow Maker’ tree fatally falls on Texas father at BBQ restaurant
A Texas father’s family is taking legal action, claiming he suffered fatal injuries from a tragic fall caused by a diseased pecan tree while dining at a barbecue restaurant. Kirk Foyle, 64, passed away on May 19 when a tree fell on him at Green Mesquite BBQ in Austin, as reported by local news. The […]