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Truck Driver Facing Lawsuit After Fatal Wreck Kills Two
A victim from a fatal south Alabama crash has filed a wrongful death truck accident lawsuit against the driver who is allegedly responsible for the incident. The multi-vehicle crash occurred in Thomasville when a semi-truck struck four vehicles that were sitting at a red light in the southbound lane on Highway 43. As a… Read More »
Semi-Truck Driver “Distracted by Dating App” Kills Texas Woman
The driver of a semi-truck that crashed into a Tomball woman’s SUV, killing her, was allegedly taking screenshots and looking at a dating app at the time of the crash, according to new allegations made against the driver. A woman died from her injuries in the May 22, 2024, crash that happened in Bell… Read More »
Firefighters Claim Town Failed to Pay Them Overtime in New Lawsuit
Over 60 former and current firefighters from the town of Brownsburg have filed a lawsuit, claiming that town officials failed to adequately pay them for overtime. According to the lawsuit filed on Monday in federal court, the Hendricks County Local 4406 of the International Association of Firefighters is claiming that the town of Brownsburg… Read More »
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleging AI Caused Teen’s Death Set to Move Forward
The mother of a teenage boy who took his own life after prolonged interactions with a chatbot will have her case heard by a jury. The case is particularly troubling because it concerns the responsibilities of AI developers for the output of their chatbots. On May 21, a Florida-based U.S. federal judge ruled that… Read More »
Dog Attack Results in Fatality in Panama City Beach
A Panama City beach man has died after a vicious dog attack in his neighborhood last week. The 49-year-old decedent died recently at a local hospital. According to reports, he was attacked by his neighbor’s mixed breed pit bull at his home on Laird St. The neighbor and owner of the dog was initially… Read More »
Florida CCRC Accused of Negligence After Death of Patient During Hurricane Ian
A Florida continuing care retirement community is facing a wrongful death negligence lawsuit over the death of a 98-year-old resident who was found deceased in her apartment five days after hurricane Ian swept through the area. According to the family’s lawsuit, shell point retirement community in Fort Myers, FL is accused of failing to… Read More »
Publix Accused of Firing New Mother for Taking Leave After Giving Birth
The supermarket chain, Publix, is facing a lawsuit under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Publix is alleged to have fired a pregnant employee because she needed accommodations for pregnancy related medical conditions and planned to take leave for her upcoming childbirth, according to her lawsuit. According to the complaint, the employee worked as… Read More »
Former Employee Sues Walmart for Violations of FMLA
A former corporate Walmart employee has filed an FMLA lawsuit against the company for thousands of dollars. On December 27, the plaintiff filed a federal lawsuit against Walmart for allegedly violating the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The plaintiff and his legal team are suing for $75,000, damages, and legal fees. In… Read More »
Court Upholds Authority of DOL to Set Salary Thresholds for FLSA Overtime Exemptions
On November 15, 2024, the Eastern District of Texas nullified the Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2024 rule that raised the salary thresholds for the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemptions. According to the court, the DOL exceeded its authority by emphasizing salary levels over job duties. This potentially displaced the duties-based exemption analysis required… Read More »
Can I Sue My Employer for Violating the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
Has your employer violated the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? If so, you can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor or bring a private lawsuit under section 107 of the FMLA. The FMLA requires certain employers to provide their workers with 12 weeks of unpaid medical leave for specific life… Read More »