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Trader Joe Meets A Man Named Sal… Monella?

Note: Peanuts might contain Salmonella

A family in Boston is pursuing legal action against one of the largest grocery chains in America. Trader Joe’s is being sued by the Henson family in South Grafton, Massachusetts after their son contract salmonella from peanut butter purchased at the store. The boy developed a fever exceeding 100 degrees and had to be taken to a local doctor multiple times before the cause of the sickness was discovered. The Henson family is seeking financial reimbursement to help pay their medical bills, as well as attempting to raise awareness for manufacturing and packaging companies. Trader Joe’s themselves and Sunland, Inc are the companies named in the lawsuit.

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Hurricane Washes Up Same Old Problems

Hurricane Isaac's recent landfall along the Gulf Coast has caused a lot more issues than originally thought.  A collection of businesses in New Orleans and other Gulf cities are contesting...
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Not So Neat: Whiskey Distilleries Spread Fungus

The citizens of Louisville, Kentucky and the surrounding area have recently sued the local Whiskey distilleries because of a "black gunk" that was found over the roofs of their houses...
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The Fire Rises: Hells Angels Lawsuit Heats Up

Hells Angels, the infamous motorcycle group from southern California, are filing suit in federal court against the United States. The dispute stands over the US's ban of foreign members of...
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