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Woman Dies Trying to Escape Morgue
No one expects to find themselves trapped in a morgue freezer while they are still alive. "A California family who claims a loved one was prematurely declared dead, and then...
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Not Just Another Hot Coffee Lawsuit
In the past, whenever McDonald's is involved in a lawsuit, we usually expect it to be because of another victim of their hot coffee. Not this time, "McDonald's workers in...
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Age Discrimination Lawsuit
In this day and age, it is out with the old and in with the new. Who doesn’t want the newest iPad or HD TV? But, should the same logic apply when companies attempt to get rid of an older employee? How about when that employee is fulfilling his/her job expectations? In what has been suggested as the largest award in Los Angeles legal history, Bobby Nickel, age 66, was awarded $26 million by a jury that found he was discriminated against and harassed based on his age by his supervising managers at Staples. Bobby Nickel was hired by Corporate Express in 2002 as a facilities manager. In 2008, Corporate Express was acquired by Staples Contract and Staples Inc and Bobby Nickel lost his job in 2011, age 64.
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New Jersey Teen Sues Parents For Funds
Rachel Canning is one of the most talked about teens in the country as of late. This Lincoln Park, NJ resident is suing her parents, "accusing them of tossing her...
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Rap Superstar Sued for 30 Million Dollars
Wig designer Terrence Davidson is suing Hip Hop star Nicki Minaj for 30 million dollars. "Terrence Davidson filed suit Friday in district court in Atlanta alleging that the star not...