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Florida Attorney Anthony Russo Sues Hershey for False Advertising

Delray Beach, Florida – It sounds like a joke, but Florida attorney Anthony Russo, founder of The Russo Firm, was serious when he filed a class-action lawsuit against candy conglomerate Hershey for false advertising. The cause of action? Hershey produced a Halloween edition of its famous Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, with its wrapper depicting the … Continue reading Florida Attorney Anthony Russo Sues Hershey for False Advertising

'Central Park Karen' Unironically Sues for Racial Discrimination

A three-judge panel for the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals expressed significant skepticism about the merits of a case they heard on May 19. The plaintiff, a woman named Amy Cooper, had filed a lawsuit claiming that her former employer had illegally fired her, defamed her character, and discriminated against her on the basis of … Continue reading 'Central Park Karen' Unironically Sues for Racial Discrimination

First Grade Teacher Shot by Student Sues School

A Virginia teacher who was shot by her six-year-old student during school is seeking $40 million in damages from the school that employed her for failing to prevent the incident. Abigail Zwerner, 25, taught first grade at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia. Among her students was the first-grader that remains unnamed in the … Continue reading First Grade Teacher Shot by Student Sues School

Texas Man Sues Women for Wrongful Death in Helping Ex-Wife Get Abortion Pills

Can a person who helps a Texas woman get a medication abortion in that state be tried for wrongful death? A lawsuit filed March 10 by Galveston County resident Marcus Silva makes that claim. Silva is asserting that under Texas’ wrongful-death law, three women who assisted his ex-wife in obtaining abortion pills have “committed the crime … Continue reading Texas Man Sues Women for Wrongful Death in Helping Ex-Wife Get Abortion Pills

New York Shooting Victim Sues Glock Under the State's New 'Public Nuisance' Law

In 2005, the gun industry celebrated a major victory when Congress passed a law giving it broad legal immunity in federal and state courts. That law, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), was a response to a flurry of legal challenges contending that gun makers and sellers should be held accountable when their … Continue reading New York Shooting Victim Sues Glock Under the State's New 'Public Nuisance' Law

FTC Sues Intuit Over TurboTax Ads Offering Free Tax Filing

The agency is asking a court to stop Intuit from advertising that TurboTax users can file their taxes for free, alleging its marketing practices are deceptive. The post FTC Sues Intuit Over TurboTax Ads Offering Free Tax Filing first appeared on Online Web Store Site. The post FTC Sues Intuit Over TurboTax Ads Offering Free … Continue reading FTC Sues Intuit Over TurboTax Ads Offering Free Tax Filing

Pregnant Woman Pinned to Garage Wall by Tesla Model X Sues

It’s difficult to get a handle on how safe Tesla’s vehicles are, especially those equipped with their autopilot features. Just a few months ago, a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration analysis that appeared to show that older Tesla models became safer when updated with automatic steering options was called into question. "Our replication of NHTSA’s … Continue reading Pregnant Woman Pinned to Garage Wall by Tesla Model X Sues

Mother Sues Prison for Son’s Death

Young Joshua England was in an Oklahoma prison when he complained about a stomach ache. He visited the infirmary five times that week, but medical staff didn’t find anything really wrong with him. Untreated for his condition, he died in horrific abdominal pain. Now his mother is suing prison officials for ignoring England’s desperate pain … Continue reading Mother Sues Prison for Son’s Death