Faces

Farfetch Faces Mounting Challenges as Lawsuit Demands Liquidation and Key Partners Drop Out

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LONDON, England – Luxury e-commerce marketplace, Farfetch, has had a tumultuous week, causing concerns for its new owner, South Korea-based Coupang. The trouble began when a group of holders of Farfetch convertible bonds, known as the 2027 Ad Hoc Group, filed a lawsuit in the Cayman Islands seeking to liquidate Farfetch Limited and recover $404 million in losses. Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) also announced the termination of its commercial partnership with Farfetch, although the company continues to hold a $200 million minority investment in NMG. Additionally, luxury brand conglomerate Kering has pulled all its brands … Read more

No Disclosure: Ashland Police Chief Cara Rossi Faces Preliminary Hearing Before POST Commission

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ASHLAND, Mass. — Ashland Police Chief Cara Rossi, who has been on paid administrative leave for the past two weeks, is scheduled to appear before a judge affiliated with the state Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission on Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. The reason for the hearing has not been disclosed. Town Manager Michael Herbert has also not provided an explanation for Rossi’s leave. The preliminary hearing, presided over by retired Judge Judith Cowin, will involve discussions on resolution, discovery stipulations, and other matters in preparation for a hearing, according to the POST Commission. … Read more

Nurse Acquitted, Doctor Faces Uncertain Future in Inmate’s Death at San Diego Jail

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SAN DIEGO, California – A nurse has been acquitted of involuntary manslaughter charges related to the death of an inmate at a women’s jail in San Diego County. However, a jury was unable to reach a verdict regarding a doctor also facing manslaughter charges in connection with the same incident. After deliberating for just over two days, Danalee Pascua, 39, was found not guilty by an El Cajon jury of causing the death of Elisa Serna at the Las Colinas Detention Facility in Santee on November 11, 2019. In addition, jurors voted 9-3 in favor … Read more

Roofing Company Faces Hefty Fines for Violating Child Labor Laws After Fatal Fall of Teen Worker

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Cullman, Alabama – A roofing company in Cullman, Alabama is facing a hefty fine of $117,175 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for violating child labor laws following the tragic death of a teenage worker. The DOL found that Apex Roofing & Restoration LLC employed a 15-year-old who suffered a fatal fall while working on a roof. The incident took place on July 1, 2019, at a building owned by Cullman Casting Corporation. The young worker fell approximately 50 feet and sustained severe injuries, including fractures to the skull, ribs, and wrist. Sadly, the … Read more