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Chick-fil-A Settles Class Action Lawsuit, Offering $4.4 Million to Customers Over Delivery Charges During Pandemic

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Atlanta, GA – Fast food giant Chick-fil-A has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding delivery charges during the pandemic. The lawsuit, filed in Georgia, claimed that the chain had promised low delivery fees on its app or website but then increased food prices by as much as 30% on delivery orders. Although Chick-fil-A has not admitted to any wrongdoing, it has agreed to pay out $4.4 million in the settlement. Eligible customers will have the option to receive either cash or a gift card worth $29.95. Customers from five states, including New … Read more

Tragic Shooting on Southern California Freeway: Man Found Guilty of Murdering 6-Year-Old Boy

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SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 26-year-old man from Orange County, California, has been found guilty of fatally shooting a 6-year-old boy who was on his way to kindergarten in his mother’s car on a Southern California freeway. Marcuz Eriz has been convicted of murder, shooting into an occupied vehicle, and the personal discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury and death. He now faces a potential sentence of 40 years to life in state prison. The tragic incident occurred on May 21, 2021, when Aiden Leos was killed in a car-to-car shooting on the … Read more

Unveiling the Surge of Mass Torts: Exploring Ontario’s Certification Challenges and Carriage Fights

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Toronto, Ontario – The province of Ontario is witnessing a surge in mass tort cases due to a combination of certification challenges, carriage conflicts, and the influence of plaintiffs’ lawyers. However, this trend is not mirrored in all Canadian provinces. In a recent podcast episode, lawyers from Blakes law firm shed light on the disparities between mass torts and class actions, and why one may be preferred over the other. Unlike class actions, which seek compensation for a large group of people harmed by a common incident, mass torts focus on individual claims that arise … Read more

Senator Linda Holmes’s Groundbreaking ‘Bear Selfie’ Law Featured in National Geographic

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SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – State Senator Linda Holmes, known for her sponsored legislation on various topics, has gained significant media attention recently for her animal welfare bill. The bill, informally referred to as the “bear selfie” law, was featured in National Geographic, marking a new level of recognition for Holmes. Throughout her career, Holmes has been committed to advocating for laws that address the treatment and confinement of animals, both domestic and wild, with a particular focus on eliminating dangerous and unhealthy conditions. Her latest legislation, the Wild Animal Public Safety Act, targets roadside zoos and … Read more