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Oct-17-13 Washington, DC The Supreme Court has heard the arguments involving an ERISA denied claim regarding the statute of limitations in such insurance claims. Unfairly denied insurance claims can result in a lawsuit being filed, but when those claims involve ERISA-covered insurance, when the statute of limitations begins is an important question. Insurance... - Sam's Club Settles Ethnic Harassment Suit for $440K
New York, NY: Sam's Club, owned by Wal-Mart Stores Inc, has settled a class action brought against it over allegations of ethnic harassment. The suit was filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on grounds that several Mexican employees had allegedly suffered racial slurs. Sam's Club has agreed to pay $440K to settle the suit, w... - Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC: Haier America Trading is recalling about 67,500 chest freezers because a capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Haier America and CPSC have received reports of 18 incidents, including four reports of fires with minor property damage, consisting of smoke damage, damage to a wall, and food spoilage. T... - Employer Accused of Coercion in Overtime Pay Lawsuit
Apr-19-13 Mira Loma, CA An employer who faces an overtime pay lawsuit has also been accused of coercing employees. The employer, a contractor for Wal-Mart, is accused of using misleading tactics to interview employees about their unpaid overtime claims. A judge has found that the interviews regarding working conditions, including unpaid overtime, are not admissi... - McDonald's Recalling Shrek Glasses
McDonald's is recalling 12 million glasses because they contain cadmium, a toxic metal that poses health risks with long-term exposure. The biggest fast-food chain in the world has asked consumers to stop using the glasses, sold as a promotional tie-in to the latest "Shrek" movie, and return them for a full refund. No injuries have been reported. The gl... - Bicycle Accidents - Bike Accident, Bicycle Crash Injuries - LawyersAndSettlements.com
Although bicycling can be a healthy way of getting around—and getting exercise— bicycle accidents are not uncommon. A bike accident can cause serious permanent injuries, including neck and spine injuries and traumatic brain damage . Some bicycle crash injuries can be catastrophic and life-threatening. Riding a bicycle as a means... - Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Washington, DC: Caldwell Fresh Foods, of Maywood, CA, is recalling all alfalfa sprouts manufactured under the Caldwell Fresh Foods, Nature's Choice, and California Exotics brands, because the alfalfa sprouts may be contaminated with Salmonella. Caldwell alfalfa sprouts have been associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Newport that has sickened... - Three Ohio Restaurants Called Out for Second Round of Ohio Employment Violations
Nov-18-12 Dayton, OH The US Department of Labor (DOL) has gone after a chain of restaurants from Ohio in an Ohio employment case in an effort to retrieve $285,000 in back wages that should have been paid to no fewer than 171 workers. Three El Rancho Grande restaurant locations in the state were found by investigators to have violated the Fair Labor Standards Act... - Green Dot Visa And Prepaid Debit Card Fees
The Green Dot Visa is a prepaid debit card that can be purchased online or through a local merchant. A prepaid debit card differs from a credit card: with a Green Dot prepaid debit card the consumer deposits money into the account and it is 'reloadable', meaning that if the balance is depleted, the cardholder has the option to make another deposit into... - New Bill Stems From California Labor Lawsuit
Sep-3-12 Sacramento, CA A California labor lawsuit filed last Fall has partially resulted in a new state Bill, yet to be signed, that will ensure an entity employing temporary workers has the necessary cash reserves or financial resources in place to pay those workers, and to not deny them any California overtime which may be their due. According to The Pre... - Stork Craft Recalls 2.1 Million Drop Side Cribs Following Reports of Suffocation
Washington, DC: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada, today announced the voluntary recall of more than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs, including about 147,000 Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. The recall involves approximatel... - Dorel Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates
About 31,500 Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates are being recalled further to a recall in February 2009, involving 100,00 units. The product, imported by Dorel Juvenile Group USA, is being recalled because the hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs. The rec... - Inflatable Baby Floats Recalled by Aqua-Leisure
About 4 million inflatable baby floats by Aqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, MA, are being recalled because the leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning. To date, the company has received 31 reports of float seats tearing, causing children to fall into or under... - Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors
About 16,000 Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressors are being recalled because the compressor's thermal overload, which shuts the unit off when it overheats, can fail. This can lead to overheating, melting of parts and a risk of fire. The recall involves the Campbell Hausfeld model HU200099AV air compressor with a 20-gallon tank. The recall includes date cod... - Wal-Mart Settles Clerk's Death Inquiry for $2 Million, Avoids Criminal Charges
The retailing giant Wal-Mart, has reportedly agreed to invest $2 million to improve safety at its 92 stores in New York, as settlement over the inquiry into the stampede death of a temporary clerk on Black Friday, 2008. Had criminal charges been brought against the retailer, it is likely the company would only have had to pay $10,000 in fines, if convi... - Reports of Injury Prompt Coffeemaker Recall
Philips Consumer Lifestyle is recalling about 155,000 Philips Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers because an electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium water can cause an obstruction in the coffeemaker. If this happens, the boiler can burst, posing a burn hazard to consumers. To date, Philips has received 17 reports of incidents in Europe,... - Infantino Recalls Infant Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Infantino LLC, of San Diego, CA, is recalling about 172,000 infant toys in the United States, and 12,000 in Canada because they pose a hazard to small children. The toys have blue metallic fabric that can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard. To date, Infantino has received 45 reports of the metallic fabric detaching from the toys. T... - Wal-Mart To Pay $17.5 Million To Settle Discrimination Class Action
Wal-Mart has agreed to pay $17.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that the retail giant discriminated against African-Americans when recruiting truck drivers for its private fleet. The settlement is subject to approval by federal court in Arkansas. The company also agreed to priority job placements for 23 of the plaintiffs who submit ap... - Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Safety 1st Stair Gates
Defective Hinges Prompts Recall About 100,000 Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates are being recalled because the hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs. The recall involves the Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gate with model number 42111, which is printed on a st... - Spa Factor Aromatherapy Fountain & Bath Benefits Kits Recalled
Eye and Face Injuries Prompt Recalls About 516,000 Spa Factor Aromatherapy Fountain & Bath Benefits Kits are being recalled because the pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The mixtures also can contain citric acid...