NYC developer Michael Shvo sued over shoddy upkeep at luxury building
Prominent New York real estate developer Michael Shubo is being sued by a disgruntled couple who dropped $6.1 million on the Mandarin Oriental Fifth Avenue, who claim the luxury building is riddled with problems, including an “algae-filled” rooftop pool. In a complaint filed Monday in New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan, John Goodman and […]
Boar’s Head’s sued over multistate listeria outbreak
An elderly Missouri couple has filed the first lawsuit in connection with a recent listeria outbreak linked to boar’s head meat sliced on a deli counter that has sickened nearly 30 people and killed two. Patrick and Sue Fleming are seeking more than $25,000 in damages from Boar’s Head and Schnucks Market for medical expenses, […]
PepsiCo sued by Richard Montañez over Flamin’ Hot Cheetos invention claim
A spicy debate may soon be resolved in court: Who invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? A former PepsiCo executive is suing the company, claiming that he destroyed his career after questioning its claim that he invented a flavor for the popular snack Cheetos. PepsiCo said Thursday it would not comment on the lawsuit, which was filed […]
One of NYC’s ‘worst’ landlords sued over falling debris and scaffolding that’s been up for 14 years
City officials say the homeowner wouldn’t realize it was time to fix the building if parts of it literally fell out of the sky. The owner of a Hell’s Kitchen building that’s on New York City’s list of “worst” landlords was sued by the city this week after the owner allegedly allowed a crumbling facade […]
Chris Brown sued for $50M over alleged backstage assault on four concertgoers
Chris Brown and Live Nation have been sued for a massive $50 million by four concert goers. Scott Ross/InVision/AP Chris Brown and Live Nation are facing a massive $50 million lawsuit from four concert-goers who claim Brown “brutally and severely beat” them after the performance. According to the lawsuit filed Monday in Harris County, Texas: […]
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death, negligence after fatal Los Angeles collision
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is being sued for wrongful death and negligence after he allegedly struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk earlier this year. The man who died in the accident was Israel Sanchez, 47. His daughter, Ashley Sanchez, filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to the Associated […]
Kanye West Sued by Employees over Alleged Racist Workplace, Wife Bianca Censori Making Porn Accessible to Minors
Kanye West is being sued by employees for calling them “the new slaves” and for allegedly sending them pornographic videos that were available to minors by Bianca Censoli, an Australian architectural designer who is reportedly married to the rapper. The lawsuit alleges that West created the app to promote his own music, which resulted in […]
‘Roaring Kitty’ sued for ‘pump-and-dump’ scheme with GameStop stock
Meme stock icon “Roaring Kitty” allegedly defrauded millions of internet followers with a “pump-and-dump” scheme by revealing her holdings in video game retailer GameStop but not revealing when she bought the options, according to a shocking class action lawsuit. Keith Gill, the former MassMutual financial analyst who used his internet alter ego “Roaring Kitty” to […]
DJ Diplo Sued, Accused of Distributing ‘Revenge Porn’
Grammy Award-winning DJ and music producer Diplo is being sued by an anonymous woman for distributing “revenge porn” over a five-year period. Jane Doe filed a lawsuit in California federal court on Thursday accusing Diplo, whose real name is Thomas Wesley Pentz, of distributing sexually explicit images of her and engaging in “gender violence.” Obtained […]
Tennessee sued over law banning adults from helping minors get abortions without consent
A lawsuit was filed in Tennessee on Monday to block a law that would prohibit adults from helping minors obtain abortions without parental permission. A lawsuit filed in federal court by a state Democrat and abortion access activist argues the law is unconstitutional. The Associated Press. The ban goes into effect July 1, making Tennessee […]