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Florida Mother Sues Dairy Farm After Raw Milk Allegedly Causes Toddler’s Illness and Pregnancy Loss

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A mother in Florida has initiated a lawsuit against a dairy farm following an incident where raw milk reportedly led to serious health issues for her young child and the tragic loss of her pregnancy. The complaint, filed on August 13 in Seminole County Circuit Court, accuses Keely Farms Dairy, LLC, and Nature’s Natural Foods, LLC, operator of Wild Hare Natural Market, of negligence. In her lawsuit, Rachel Maddox claims to be pursuing the case both for herself and on behalf of her toddler, who has experienced multiple hospitalizations after consuming the raw milk. An … Read more

Triangle Land Conservancy Takes Legal Action Against Union Grove Farm Over Conservation Violations

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HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — The Triangle Land Conservancy has initiated legal action against Union Grove Farm, claiming the farm has repeatedly violated the terms of a conservation easement established to protect the land. The easement was created in 1998 to maintain the scenic and agricultural integrity of the area. The lawsuit specifically contends plans to construct a “Farm Stage” on the site of the former Maple View Farm and the ongoing development of three roads that are seen as detrimental to the environment. TLC Executive Director Sandy Sweitzer stated that despite extensive discussions with Union Grove, … Read more

Court Extends Halt on Controversial Coffee County Poultry Farm as Plaintiffs and Defendants Clash in Legal Battle

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Coffee County, Alabama – A legal battle over a proposed commercial poultry farm in southern Coffee County continues as an injunction has been extended, preventing any further development until September 29, 2025. The next court hearing is set for that date at the Coffee County Courthouse. The dispute stems from a hearing held on August 12, where five plaintiffs—Bruce Brooker, Rebecca Temple, Legrand Roberts, Hamp Adams, and Sims Funeral Homes, Inc.—sought to block the poultry project. The presiding judge, Kelly Brooks, issued a temporary injunction halting all work on the site, citing the need for … Read more

Jury’s Landmark Decision Slams State Farm for Bad Faith in Wrongful Death Case, Signaling End to Insurance Industry Tactics

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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — A jury in Florida ruled that State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company acted in bad faith by not settling a wrongful death claim linked to a fatal car accident in 2021. The verdict came in the case of James R. Saner, II, representing the estate of Kira Lynn Saner, whose death was caused by an insured driver, Jeffrey Schnierle. The ruling underscores an increasing judicial intolerance for practices within the insurance industry that can delay justice for policyholders. The jury’s decision, reached on August 7, 2025, will likely influence how … Read more