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Aug-9-10 Charleston, WV Three separate wrongful termination lawsuits have been filed against Wal-Mart Stores East by three former assistant managers. The wrongful termination claims date back to late last December, when a man identified as John Doe entered the South Ridge Wal-Mart in Charleston, West Virginia, reports the West Virginia Record. According... - Medical Marijuana Case Could Affect Michigan Labor Laws
Jul-9-10 Battle Creek, MI The lawsuit filed by a man fired from Wal-Mart for using medical marijuana could have serious ramifications for Michigan employment law . Joseph Casias legally uses marijuana for medical purposes under Michigan's laws, but was recently fired from Wal-Mart after testing positive for the drug, according to the Detroit Free Press. The 3... - McDonald's Recalling Shrek Glasses
McDonald's is recalling 12 million glasses because they contain cadmium, a toxic metal that poses health risks with long-term exposure. The biggest fast-food chain in the world has asked consumers to stop using the glasses, sold as a promotional tie-in to the latest "Shrek" movie, and return them for a full refund. No injuries have been reported. The gl... - Bicycle Accidents - Bike Accident, Bicycle Crash Injuries - LawyersAndSettlements.com
Although bicycling can be a healthy way of getting around—and getting exercise— bicycle accidents are not uncommon. A bike accident can cause serious permanent injuries, including neck and spine injuries and traumatic brain damage . Some bicycle crash injuries can be catastrophic and life-threatening. Riding a bicycle as a means... - $4M Settlement Agreed with Wal-Mart in Oregon Wages and Hour Class Action
Salem, OR: Wal-mart has agreed a $4 million settlement in a wage and hour class action brought against the retailer by 28,000 former employees. The class action began nearly five years ago and was a merger of two earlier lawsuits. The suit alleged that the Arkansas-based company violated Oregon's wage and hour laws. Reportedly, Wal-Mart has agreed to... - Homecare Nurses Sue Gentiva
May-25-10 Washington, DC Home healthcare provider Gentiva has been hit with an overtime lawsuit alleging its compensation plan shortchanges its thousands of nurses and physiotherapists across the US. "It is an unusual pay scheme," says attorney Christine Webber, who filed the suit on behalf a group of nurses from North Carolina and New York State. "Certain activ... - Transocean Industrial Accident Results in Lawsuits
May-24-10 Atlanta, GA The industrial accident that has been dominating headlines is the explosion and fire on board the Deepwater Horizon. Eleven men were killed and many more were injured in the BP oil disaster , and many of their families have filed lawsuits seeking industrial accident compensation. Industrial accident law will determine the outcome of impl... - Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Washington, DC: Caldwell Fresh Foods, of Maywood, CA, is recalling all alfalfa sprouts manufactured under the Caldwell Fresh Foods, Nature's Choice, and California Exotics brands, because the alfalfa sprouts may be contaminated with Salmonella. Caldwell alfalfa sprouts have been associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Newport that has sickened... - Wal-Mart Settles Unpaid Wages Class Action with 232,000 Ex-Employees
Oakland, CA: Retail giant Wal-Mart has agreed an $86 million settlement of a wages and vacation pay class action brought by tens of thousands of former California employees who allege they did not receive these monies when the left the organization. According to media reports, some 232,000 former employees will share in the settlement funds. T... - Wal-Mart Employment Discrimination Class Action to Proceed
Apr-26-10 Washington, DC The largest employment lawsuit in US history has been certified by a federal appeals court this week. The class action alleges that Wal-Mart, one of the world's largest retailers, discriminates against women with respect to pay and promotions. Specifically, the suit alleges that Wal-Mart's "strong, centralized structure fosters or fac... - Medical Marijuana and Job Loss
Atlanta, GA: According to media reports people are losing their jobs - are being fired - for using medical marijuana. A recent report on CNN.com details the story of a 29-year-old Michigan man who was fired from his job at Wal-Mart after failing a drug test. Joseph Casias has a rare form of cancer that affects his nasal cavity and brain. His doct... - Green Dot Visa And Prepaid Debit Card Fees
The Green Dot Visa is a prepaid debit card that can be purchased online or through a local merchant. A prepaid debit card differs from a credit card: with a Green Dot prepaid debit card the consumer deposits money into the account and it is 'reloadable', meaning that if the balance is depleted, the cardholder has the option to make another deposit into... - Infantino Recalls More Than One Million Baby Slings
Mar-24-10 Washington, DC Just days after the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a public warning about baby slings , manufacturer Infantino— currently the target of a wrongful death lawsuit—announced the recall of more than one million slings. Some 13 deaths have been potentially linked to baby slings made by various manufacture... - Cribs Recalled Due to Infant Deaths
Mar-1-10 Washington, DC In a recent defective product case, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of all Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" drop side cribs due to a defect in the product hardware. The problem occurs when the crib's plastic hardware breaks, causing the drop side to detach from a corner of the crib and crea... - Peppered Salami Suspect in Foodborne Illness Outbreak
Jan-30-10 Portland, OR A case of foodborne illness that has sickened 184 people nationwide since July was traced to salami sold by Daniele Inc., a Pascoag, Rhode Island-based manufacturer. Daniele has announced a recall of its pepper-coated salami and variety packs containing peppered salami. Eight cases in Oregon and 14 in Washington have been reported so fa... - One and a Half Million Graco Strollers Recalled over Fingertip Amputation Hazard
Jan-20-10 Washington, DC One and a half million strollers sold at major retail outlets such as Wal-Mart, Target and others have been recalled over the potential for fingertip amputation. The faulty hinge design on the products has already injured a number of children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall this morning. In its re... - Infant Death, 10 Injuries Prompt Recall of Dorel Cribs
Washington, DC: About 635,000 Dorel Asia cribs are being recalled because the drop side hardware can fail causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches it creates a space in which an infant or toddler can become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. In addition, the recalled cribs can pose a serious entrapment and strangulation... - Children Exposed To Toxin in Jewelry
Jan-13-10 Los Angeles, CA Products made in China are once again in the spotlight after an Associated Press (AP) investigation of children's jewelry made in China found that 12 of 103 pieces contained at least 10 percent of the toxic metal cadmium. Some of the jewelry, such as the "Best Friends" charms sold for bracelets at Claire's stores, contained as much as 8... - Wal-Mart Settlement: Wake-up Call for Massachusetts Employment Law?
Dec-27-09 Boston, MA Wage and hour disputes may be on the downslide for the state of Massachusetts. On the heels of the largest settlement for a wage-and-hour class-action lawsuit in Massachusetts history-- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. agreed to pay $40 to all employees who worked for Massachusetts Wal-Mart locations between August 1995 and the settlement date—employe... - Workers Win $40 Million from Wal-Mart over Violations of Massachusetts Labor Law
Dec-22-09 Boston, MA A group of employees who challenged big-box retailer Wal-Mart over violations of Massachusetts Labor Law have won a $40 million settlement, representing the largest wage-and-hour class-action settlement in the Bay State's history. Filed in 2001, the case accused Wal-Mart of patternized breaches of employee protocol, including altering tim...