Suit Settled over Man Removed from School Meeting 812

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The South Hadley. Mass., school district has paid $75,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a local parent who was thrown out of a public meeting after criticizing school officials over the Pheobe Prince bullying case.  San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer The man claimed in his lawsuit that he was continuously interrupted by the board chairman while he was speaking, and was eventually escorted out of the meeting on the chairman’s orders. The plaintiff said his First Amendment rights to freedom of speech were violated.  Travis Andersen, Boston Globe  02/28/2012  San Diego personal injury attorney

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Class-Action Suit Filed over Spam Text Messages 811

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A class-action lawsuit in Florida has been filed against a Miami Gardens gentlemen’s club over spam text messages sent out to patrons. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer The lawsuit claims the messages – 280 sent to the lead plaintiff in the suit in one year – violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, which limits unsolicited marketing calls. The plaintiffs are seeking up to $500 per message.  Stephanie Rabiner, Reuters  02/28/2012  San Diego personal injury attorney

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Concussions Caused Suicide of NFL Player, Suit Says 810

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The family of form NFL player Dave Duerson has filed a lawsuit against the league after Duerson took his own life. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer The lawsuit claims Duerson was led to do so by brain damage he developed from concussions during his time as a player, and the suit says the league knew these types of injuries could occur, but hid the information. The Duerson family is one of nearly 660 retired NFL players suing the league over concussion-related issues.  Dan Pompei , Chicago Tribune  02/23/2012  San Diego personal injury attorney

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Single and Double Jogging Strollers Recalled 809

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 3,000 single and double jogging strollers due to injuries that can occur due to a fall hazard. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer Imported by Kelty, the agency said the font wheel can come off during use, causing the stroller to fall over. There have been three reported incidents, which included fractured bones to adults and minor cuts and scrapes to children.  Staff Report, The Sacramento Bee  02/23/2012  San Diego personal injury attorney

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Tyson Foods Settles Hiring Lawsuit 808

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Tyson Foods, Inc., has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a federal lawsuit accusing the company of refusing to hire a former employee because he has epilepsy.  San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer The suit claims the doctor used by Tyson to evaluate the plaintiff “relied on outdated medical research in determining that [the plaintiff] could not safely perform the job.” The suit had accused the company of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Staff Report, Kansas City Info Zine  02/24/2012  San Diego personal injury attorney

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Teacher Victim of Racial Discrimination at School 807

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A lawsuit has been filed against the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy claiming the school racially discriminated against a former teacher.  San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer The teacher, who is African-American, claimed he was denied funding and opportunities that were given to white employees. Finally, after complaining to school officials about the treatment, the plaintiff said he was fired from his position. The suit is seeking unspecified damages.  Carri Geer Thevenot, Las Vegas Review Journal  02/23/2012  San Diego personal injury attorney

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Suit to be Filed Against Salvation Army 806

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A civil liberties group in New York has said they will file a lawsuit against the Salvation Army, alleging religious discrimination. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer The group said the Salvation Army is “forcing some employees to acknowledge the charity’s mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” The suit also claims the group forces social workers to reveal their church affiliations and how often they worship.  Robert Gearty, New York Daily News  02/24/2012  San Diego personal injury attorney

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Court Upholds DNA Sample Law in California 805

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A federal appeals court has ruled that California law enforcement officials may take DNA samples from anyone arrested on felony charges without violating unreasonable search and seizure rights. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer In their ruling, the court compared the practice of taking oral DNA to fingerprinting suspects, a legal practice decades old. The challenge to the practice was filed by a group of Californians arrested but never convicted of alleged felonies.  Carol J. Williams, LA Times  02/24/2012  San Diego personal injury attorney

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Bank Settles Fraudulent Underwriting Lawsuit 804

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Michigan-based Flagstar Bank has agreed to a $133-million settlement with the federal government in a lawsuit accusing the bank of “fraudulent mortgage lending practices.” San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer According to the lawsuit, Flagstar allowed unqualified employees to approve loans backed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development that did not comply with federal underwriting requirements. As part of the settlement, the bank has agreed to provide additional training to its employees and terminate the senior managers who oversaw the bank’s underwriting.  Katherine Yung, Detroit Free Press  02/25/2012  San Diego personal injury attorney

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Jury Awards $7.3 Million for 4Runner Accident 803

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The parents of a boy who was paralyzed in a rollover accident in a Toyota 4Runner were awarded $7.3 million in a lawsuit filed against Toyota. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer The lawsuit claimed the vehicle had a propensity to roll over in certain situations due to its “high center of gravity,” to which the jury agreed. The jury computed compensation at more than $12 million, but found the boy 40 percent responsible for the accident, which reduced the damages.  Jesse Bass , The Jackson Clarion-Ledger  02/24/2012  San Diego personal injury attorney

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