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OMG Girlz Win Big: Teen Band Secures $71.5 Million in Lawsuit Over L.O.L. Doll Dispute

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Atlanta, GA — In a landmark decision, a jury has awarded $71.5 million to the teenage pop group OMG Girlz, concluding a lengthy legal battle over rights and royalties associated with the highly popular L.O.L. Surprise! dolls. The verdict came after the group argued that their name and image were unjustly used by a leading toy manufacturer, leading to significant profits from the dolls that were never shared with them. The lawsuit, centered around claims of intellectual property infringement, revealed that the toy company had launched an array of products using the “L.O.L.” abbreviation, strikingly … Read more

Estate of Band Director Files Lawsuit Against Bus Company and Tire Manufacturer One Year After Fatal I-84 Crash

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Orange County, NY – A lawsuit has been filed by the estate of a deceased high school band director against a bus operator, its driver, and a tire manufacturing company following a tragic incident that occurred on I-84 last year. The legal action comes on the heels of a bus accident that resulted in the deaths of the band director and a chaperone, sparking a series of legal battles. In September of 2023, tragedy struck when a bus traveling from Farmingdale High School in Long Island to a band camp swerved off the road and … Read more

Estate of Beloved Band Director Files Lawsuit Against Bus Company and Others Following Tragic Farmingdale Crash

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Farmingdale, NY — A recent lawsuit has emerged following a tragic bus accident in Farmingdale that resulted in the death of a beloved band director and a chaperone. The legal action, initiated by the estate of the deceased band director Gina Pellettiere, targets the bus company, the driver, and the tire manufacturer, alleging neglect in vehicle maintenance and reckless driving behavior. The fatal crash, which occurred last month, has since drawn significant scrutiny regarding the safety practices of commercial transportation used in school-related activities. Legal representatives of Pellettiere’s estate claim the bus had not undergone … Read more

Somerset Hills Communities Band Together with New Ordinances to Tackle Rising Theft and Home Invasions

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SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — In a collaborative effort to tackle an increasing number of car thefts and home burglaries, six towns in northern Somerset County have introduced new ordinances aimed at enhancing local law enforcement’s ability to fight crime. Bedminster, Bernards Township, Bernardsville, Bridgewater, Far Hills, and Peapack-Gladstone are the municipalities taking this proactive stance. Local officials have developed these ordinances in response to a notable escalation in thefts, including motor vehicle thefts, home burglaries, and invasions. These laws are designed to supplement existing legal mechanisms, facilitating police efforts where state prosecution falls short. This … Read more