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Schmidt National Law Group Files Lawsuit Against Philip Morris, Alleging Targeting of Minors with Flavored Nicotine Pouches

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San Diego, California – The Schmidt National Law Group has taken legal action against Philip Morris in the Southern District of California. The lawsuit alleges that Philip Morris, the manufacturer of Zyn, is intentionally targeting children and young adults with their flavored nicotine pouches named Zyn. The Managing Attorney at The Schmidt National Law Group, Martin Schmidt, emphasized the concern over these nicotine delivery systems being aimed at younger age groups, including middle school and high school students. Although the purchase of the product is restricted to individuals aged 21 and above, Schmidt asserts that … Read more

City Council Member Continues Lawsuit Against Zoning Board Alleging Unlawful Variance for North Broad Street Apartment Building

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Philadelphia, PA – Councilmember Jeffery Young is taking up the legal battle initiated by former City Council President Darrell L. Clarke against the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA). Clarke’s lawsuit alleges that the ZBA unlawfully granted a variance for a proposed apartment building on North Broad Street. Young, now representing the 5th District after Clarke’s retirement, has decided to continue the case based on the community’s request. The core issue revolves around a 225-unit apartment building proposed in 2019 by the Bock Development Group for 1451 N. Broad St. The site, largely vacant except for … Read more

Family of Black Man Fatally Shot by Georgia Police Files Federal Lawsuit Alleging Excessive and Deadly Force

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Marietta, Georgia – The family and friends of Devonte Brown, a Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer, have filed a federal lawsuit alleging the use of “excessive and deadly force.” Brown, a 28-year-old father of four, was killed in August 2021 by Cobb County Officer Ian McConnell, who was not charged after a grand jury review. The incident sparked outrage when video footage from McConnell’s body-worn camera was released, showing the officer shooting Brown, who was unarmed and still inside his car, obscured by airbags. The lawsuit, supported by the NAACP … Read more

Mistrial Declared in Landscaper’s Lawsuit Alleging Roundup Causes Cancer

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DOVER, Delaware – A mistrial has been declared by a Delaware judge in the latest lawsuit alleging that exposure to the popular weedkiller Roundup causes cancer. The decision was made after the jury sent a note stating that they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict after three days of deliberations. Despite the judge’s order to continue discussions, the jurors remained deadlocked. The lawsuit was brought by the family of Anthony Cloud, a South Carolina landscaper who worked with Roundup for over a decade. Cloud was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2018 and passed away … Read more