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Lawsuit Targets Hershey’s Deceptive Marketing of Reese’s Halloween Candy Packaging

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Tampa, Florida – A $5 million class-action lawsuit has been filed against Hershey’s, alleging deceptive marketing practices for its Reese’s Halloween candy. The lawsuit was filed in December in the Middle District of Florida by Cynthia Kelly, who claims that the packaging of Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins misrepresented the product. According to the lawsuit, Kelly purchased a package of Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins from an Aldi’s grocery store in Hillsborough County. The packaging featured a “cute looking carving of a pumpkin’s mouth and eyes,” but when Kelly opened the candy at home, she discovered that … Read more

Yolo Superior Court Now Accepting Applications for 2024/25 County Grand Jury

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WOODLAND, Calif. – The Yolo Superior Court in California is currently accepting applications for the 2024/25 Yolo County Grand Jury. Each year on July 1, the court impanels 19 grand jurors and 11 alternates, who act as an independent body within the judicial system. Their main civil function is to review the operations of local government agencies and make constructive recommendations for improvement. In order to be considered for the grand jury, applicants must meet certain requirements. They must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and have been residents of Yolo County for … Read more

California Law Restricts Sharing of Mug Shots on Social Media, Requires Removal of Past Posts

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MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – A new law in California is placing additional restrictions on how and when law enforcement agencies can share a suspect’s mugshot on social media. The law not only affects future posts but also requires police departments and sheriff’s offices to review and delete old posts. Under the new legislation, departments are prohibited from sharing booking photos on social media, regardless of whether the person is suspected of a violent crime or not, unless they are deemed an “imminent threat” or a fugitive. Furthermore, even in cases where mugshots can be posted, … Read more

Federal Court to Rehear $111 Million Lawsuit Against St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates

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MINNEAPOLIS – A federal court case that awarded a former St. Cloud State University student over $111 million due to permanent leg damage is set to go to trial again. St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates, the defendant in the case, has filed a motion for a new trial regarding non-economic damages. They claim there were errors in the evidence presented, attorney misconduct, and that the jury’s verdict was excessive and motivated by passion and prejudice. Anuj Thapa, the student who sued St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates, declined an offer to reduce the previous jury award of non-economic … Read more