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Calera Takes Action to Ensure Neighborhood Safety with New Traffic Laws

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CALERA, Alabama – In an effort to prioritize the safety of residents and children in the Savannah Pointe subdivision, the City of Calera has taken steps to address traffic concerns. Following a petition from the homeowner’s association, the city council recently approved new traffic laws aimed at tackling issues such as speeding and street parking. The implementation of these laws will be enforced by the Calera Police Department within the next 60 days. Councilor Kay Snowden Turner emphasized the council’s commitment to ensuring the safety of everyone, particularly children. Turner expressed concern that speeding and … Read more

Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Bi-Rite Grocery Chain of Wage Abuse and Violations

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Bi-Rite, a local grocery chain in San Francisco, is facing a class action lawsuit filed by workers on January 3. The lawsuit accuses the store of violating rest break and wage statement regulations, as well as failing to provide proper overtime pay and meal and rest breaks. The former employee leading the lawsuit claims that Bi-Rite has engaged in a pattern of wage abuse against its hourly-paid and non-exempt employees. The plaintiffs are seeking compensation and a trial by jury. In another legal battle, the city of Berkeley has lost its … Read more

Verizon Customers Poised to Receive Cash Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit

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Philadelphia, PA – Verizon, the telecommunications giant, may have to pay out cash to customers as part of a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit. The settlement, which totals $100 million, aims to resolve allegations that Verizon engaged in a “deceptive scheme” by imposing an administrative fee on its customers. If approved, eligible Verizon customers who had wireless or data services with a post-paid plan between January 1, 2016, and November 8, 2023, could receive up to $100 based on the length of their subscription. The lawsuit claimed that customers were unfairly charged an … Read more

Consumers Fight Back: Verizon Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Network Disruptions

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BOSTON, MA – A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Verizon, alleging the telecommunications company engaged in deceptive practices in its advertising. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in Boston, accuses Verizon of misleading consumers about the speed and reliability of its wireless network. The plaintiffs claim that Verizon’s advertisements falsely portray its network as superior to its competitors, luring customers into paying premium prices for subpar service. According to the lawsuit, Verizon’s advertising campaign, which includes slogans like “The Fastest 5G in the World” and “America’s Most Reliable Network,” creates the impression that … Read more