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Miami Agrees to $12.5 Million Settlement in Harassment Lawsuit with Ball & Chain Owners

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Miami, FL — The City of Miami stands on the verge of resolving a contentious legal battle via a $12.5 million settlement with the operators of the famed Ball & Chain bar and lounge, located in the historic Little Havana neighborhood. This decision comes after allegations surfaced that city officials engaged in harassment and retaliatory practices against the business. The legal conflict initiated in 2019, centers around a lawsuit filed by Bill Fuller and Martin Pinilla, co-owners of the Ball & Chain. They claimed that several city employees deliberately targeted their establishment following disputes over … Read more

Woman Files Lawsuit Claiming Permanent Cardiac Injuries after Drinking Panera’s Caffeinated Lemonade, Joins Previous Lawsuits against the Chain

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NOVATO, California – Panera Bread is facing a new lawsuit after a woman claimed to have suffered “permanent cardiac injuries” from drinking its highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade. This comes after the families of two people filed lawsuits last year, alleging that their relatives died shortly after drinking the beverage. The latest lawsuit was filed by Lauren Skerritt, a 28-year-old occupational therapist and competitive athlete from Rhode Island. Skerritt says she consumed two-and-a-half cups of the lemonade in April 2023 and experienced palpitations that led her to seek emergency medical attention. She was subsequently diagnosed with … 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