May 1, 2019

Judge Certifies $20M Class-Action Lawsuit in Fort McMurray Gas Explosion

An Alberta judge has certified a $20-million class-action lawsuit against Atco Gas and Pipelines Ltd. over an explosion in Fort McMurray after the devastating 2016 wildfire. Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Peter Michalyshyn certified the class action in Edmonton Wednesday, Higgerty Law and James H. Brown and Associates said in a joint news release. “It means that the people who have been …


ACLU and Planned Parenthood File Lawsuit Against Alabama’s Near-Total Abortion Ban

The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit Friday morning to challenge Alabama’s near-total abortion ban, which was signed into law by Gov. Planned Parenthood tweeted, “along with our partners at @ACLUAlabama, we just filed a lawsuit, challenging Alabama’s outright abortion ban. pic.twitter.com/o3j25NsaHM — ACLU (@ACLU) May 24, 2019BREAKING: along with our …


Honda and American Electric Power to Develop EV Battery Integration Technology

Honda and American Electric Power are working on research for a network of used electric vehicle (EV) batteries that could be integrated into AEP’s electricity system. Both parties will reap learnings from the pilot project, which will allow them to develop technology and standards for future vehicle grid integration, and new business models to augment the value of electric vehicles. “Together …


Federal Lawsuit Filed to Block Alabama’s New Abortion Ban

A federal lawsuit filed Friday asks a judge to block an Alabama law that outlaws almost all abortions, the most far-reaching attempt by a conservative state to seek new restrictions on the procedure. The lawsuit says the Alabama law to criminalize abortion is clearly unconstitutional and would harm women by forcing them to continue pregnancies against their will. Robinson told The Associated …


Cento’s San Marzano Tomatoes Aren’t the Real Thing, Lawsuits Allege

The largest U.S. seller of San Marzano tomatoes, known to Italian food lovers as the best tomatoes for making pasta sauce, has been hit with two federal lawsuits claiming what’s inside the can isn’t the real thing. San Marzano insists its tomatoes are the real thing. CentoOne suit filed in New York in February alleges fraud and disputes Cento’s yield of San Marzano tomatoes, saying the …


Quebec Woman Proposes Class Action Lawsuit Against 27 Opioid Manufacturers

A new proposed class action lawsuit is seeking compensation for Quebecers who’ve suffered from opioid addiction, targeting 27 companies that manufactured, marketed or sold the drugs and “deliberately misrepresented” the effects of opioids. The class action application, filed in Montreal on Thursday, seeks $30,000 in damages for each member of the class in addition to $25 million from each …


Federal Judge Releases USC Records in Gynecologist Lawsuit

0 Federal judge releases USC records in gynecologist lawsuit- University of Southern California records reveal medical experts hired to evaluate a campus gynecologist after years of complaints reported there was evidence he preyed on Asian students and had signs of “psychopathy,” the Los Angeles Times reported. The confidential report was among USC records concerning Dr. George Tyndall that …


Planned Parenthood, ACLU Do What Alabama Legislature Wanted, Files Lawsuit Against Abortion Ban

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Planned Parenthood and ACLU File Lawsuit Against Alabama’s Abortion Law

With Alabama signing its new abortion bill into law, it has adopted the most restrictive stance on abortion in the country. Under the law, abortion has been made a felony in nearly every instance, with the only exception being medical emergencies. It was announced on Friday that Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union have filed a federal lawsuit against Alabama regarding the …


Shaun White Settles Lawsuit With Insurance Co. Over Sexual Harassment Case

Olympian Shaun White settled a lawsuit accusing him of sexual harassment and now he’s settled the lawsuit he filed against his insurance company over that case. According to court documents obtained by The Blast, White and Lloyd’s of London have “reached a settlement” in the case. As The Blast first reported, White sued his insurance company back in 2017. Lloyd’s said that the claims the band …