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Notices Mar 28, 2017

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Goldberg Law PC Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Tempur Sealy International, Inc.

Goldberg Law PC, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (“Tempur Sealy” or the “Company”) (TPX). Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired shares between July 28, 2016 and January 27, 2017 inclusive (the “Class Period”) are encouraged to contact the firm in advance …

Class-Actions Mar 27, 2017

MotoMart Failed to Provide Handicapped Parking and Other Accommodations, Class Action Suit Alleges

A St. Louis disabled man and a civil rights organization have filed a class action lawsuit against FKG Oil Company d/b/a MotoMart, citing alleged discrimination for lack of accommodations for patrons with disabilities. DeMaurion Davis and Access Now Inc., individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a complaint on Feb. 28 in the U.S. District Court for the …

Legal News Mar 27, 2017

MSNBC Lawsuit Hits a Dead End

The Michigan Supreme Court has decided not to take up the case of a Detroit-area man, against MSNBC. The Associated Press reports that Keith Todd was identified, in 2011, on the MSNBC show, “Caught on Camera: Dash Cam Diaries,” stealing a limousine. Todd was wrongly identified as the thief, because the actual suspect had a similar name.

News Mar 27, 2017

Flint Leaders Mum After Settlement in Home Water Delivery Lawsuit

A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit over the potential of at-home water delivery in Flint. But leaders at a special city council meeting weren’t offering any details on what the settlement will ultimately mean for residents. City council members voted 8-0 March 23 to accept a settlement after U.S. District Judge David M. Lawson in December 2016 appointed Paul Monicatti a …

Lawsuits Mar 27, 2017

Pepper Spray Lawsuit: At Least 4 Agencies Investigate Jail Event

Up to four agencies are investigating the 2015 pepper spraying of Amber Swink in a seven-point restraint chair by then Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Judith Sealey, court documents confirmed. Now, attorneys defending against Swink’s federal civil lawsuit told a judge they would face an “impossible decision” if Sealey and other Montgomery County Jail leaders give depositions while still …

Legal News Mar 27, 2017

US Court Annuls Samarco Class Action: Vale

Brazilian miner Vale SA says the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has annulled nearly all parts of a class action lawsuit against the company and executives over the collapse of a tailings dam in Brazil in 2015. The only parts of the case, over the Samarco disaster that killed 19 people, that remain ongoing are linked to specific statements made by Vale in 2013 …

Lawsuits Mar 27, 2017

Tech-Heavy Food Chain Eatsa Slapped With Federal Lawsuit

A San Francisco-based food company proud of its tech-savvy features was recently slapped with a federal class action lawsuit for failing to provide adequate services to customers with visual impairments, according to a report. Eatsa, which features an automated, human-free system that allows customers to select their quinoa dish of choice on their smartphones or in-store iPads before delivering …

News Mar 27, 2017

Jury Sides With Cleveland Indians in Suit Brought by Fan Blinded by Foul Ball

A jury has sided with the Cleveland Indians in the lawsuit brought by a fan who was partially blinded by a foul ball during a game. Keith Rawlins, of Rochester, New York will get no money after jurors found the team was not responsible for Rawlins’ injuries during the July 20, 2012 incident at Progressive Field. The jury announced its verdict late Friday, after a day of …

News Mar 27, 2017

Drug Dosage Doubled Before Girl Live-Streamed Suicide

A month before a South Florida foster child live-streamed her suicide on Facebook Live, the dosage of an antidepressant given to her was doubled by a doctor. The Miami Herald reported Sunday that Zoloft, the antidepressant prescribed to 14-year-old Naika Venant has a critical warning that it increased the risk of suicide in children. The drug had a “black box” warning that is U.S. Food and Drug …