Uber Pays $4.4M to Settle Sexual Harassment Claims
Uber has agreed to pay $4.4 million to settle sexual harassment claims after a government investigation into the company. The U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission started its investigating in 2017 when many brave customers came forward to tell the world their stories of harassment and sexual assault. About Uber Launched in 2010 in San Francisco as
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Florida Accident Doctor Defrauds Auto Insurance
According to the Florida Department of Financial Services, police arrests a Florida doctor for allegedly defrauding nine auto insurance companies out of more than $500,000 in unlicensed medical billing. Compensation could be available for those individuals involved in the investigation. About Fraud Compensation In 1863 to combat fraud in Union contracts during the Civil War,
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Wisconsin Deadly E. coli Outbreak & Officials Do Not Know Why
There is currently an E. coli O157 outbreak in Wisconsin. Between November 13 and November 15, the Wisconsin Division of Public Health (DPH) Communicable Diseases Epidemiology Section received a significant increase in E. coli O157 cases. However, officials do not know which food is hurting people. About E. coli E. coli are bacteria that normally live in
Read MoreEngine Failure Causes Plane Crash
Last year, a traffic private plane crash in Georgia killed a flight instructor due to a partial engine failure. The oil recommended by the manufacturer caused the engine to seize and federal officials determined this was the cause of the crash. About a Private Plane Crash Many think flying is safer than driving. For commercial
Read MoreSteps after a Hotel Pool Injury
Swimming pool injuries aren’t due to poor swimming pool skills. Hotels, apartments and other public pools could have design flaws or low-quality equipment that could be responsible for the hotel pool injury. While many people think of poor swimming skills as a chief precursor to drowning, pool-based injuries often result from design flaws or low-quality
Read MoreTech Companies Ignore Rampant Online Child Abusers
The internet is a haven for child abusers. Photos can live forever online. For example, a step-father took illicit photos of young sisters and posted them online. Even though the step-father went to jail, the photos are still in circulation. An investigation revealed that his photos are on over 130 child sexual abuse websites. Also,
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Norovirus Sickens Hundreds Onboard Princess Cruise
There has been a norovirus outbreak onboard a Princess Cruise. Hundreds fell ill that forced passengers and crew members to evacuate the ship. Norovirus is a dangerous illness that can lead to serious and sometimes deadly complications. About Norovirus Norovirus infection occurs most frequently in closed and crowded environments such as hospitals, nursing homes, childcare
Read MoreLargest Brain Birth Injury Study Begins
Brain birth injury is one of the leading causes of epilepsy in babies around the world. When negligence causes brain injuries, perinatal asphyxia is the most common side effect. This happens from oxygen is cut off to the fetal brain, and the baby suffers. Consequences of Birth Injuries Birth injuries are serious. If you think
Read MoreFamily Receives $13.2M After Father Dies During Police Excessive Force
A jury awarded $13.2 million to the two children of a man who died after a confrontation with police in Southern California three years ago. The jury found that Anaheim officers were negligent and used unreasonable force against the man. About Police Excessive Force Police are in charge of protecting our nation’s people. These civil
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Reasons to Sue a Nursing Home for Abuse
Placing an elderly loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility can be a heart-wrenching decision. Millions of families each year have to consider placing a parent or grandparent in a facility where their medical needs and day-to-day living needs can be met. We would like to think that the people with whom
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