Ikea has made headlines recently as the defendant in the largest single plaintiff wrongful death settlement in US history. The resolution follows a claim filed in June 2018, alleging inadequate steps taken by Ikea to ensure its furniture is safe and secure for all consumers. The lawsuit also blames Ikea for not acting hastily when learning of the extreme dangers associated with their signature Malm dresser.
For those who frequent cities and attractions, it is typically assumed that you have to pay to park your car. It is considered a perk to enjoy free parking, which is why routine skiers are fighting back at Vail Resorts Inc. following the recent implementation of a new fee policy at the premier parking location of Northstar California Resort. For years, visitors took advantage of the convenient access to the slopes from that parking lot; but now they are forced to reconsider their options. A lawsuit was filed in December, alleging fraud and breach of contract against Vail Resorts Inc.
The luxury car company, Mercedes-Benz, has failed to take the health of their drivers into account when evaluating the severity of a mildew issue in their heating and air-conditioning components. It is argued that Mercedes-Benz and its parent company, Daimler AG, have been aware of the issue since 2008, but the entities did not uphold their duty to fix the issue. In response, consumers filed a class-action lawsuit last year, which just recently reached a settlement.
The thought that we are practically always under surveillance can feel unsettling. The idea may lead us to second guess our internet searches, our purchases in the grocery store, or our text messages to friends and family. Hundreds of reported women throughout the country, however, have recently raised concerns about communication they have received that does not necessarily coincide with their everyday patterns and habits. Their red flags have triggered the search for a “Jenny B” and her reason for sending them coupons, gift cards, and greeting cards. What is the purpose of this kindness? According to the cards, it is to congratulate the women on their recent pregnancies. The disturbing factor in this string of events is that many of the women who have received the gifts are not pregnant.
A $0.48 comb could escalate into a lawsuit worth thousands of dollars. Essie Grundy, a California resident, filed a lawsuit in California Superior Court in Riverside County. The filing stems from several shopping trips Grundy took to Walmart, during which she succumbed to asking an employee to unlock a cosmetic counter. The beauty products behind the glass, Grundy argues, were specific to only African American use. On one particular occasion, Grundy asked to see a $0.48 comb from behind the glass and was not allowed to physically take the comb until an employee walked it up to the register to be purchased. Feeling racially attacked, Grundy proceeded with legal action.
