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Harvey Weinstein’s Legal Team Claims Inhumane Treatment, Files $5 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Negligent Care at Rikers Island

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New York, NY — Attorneys representing Harvey Weinstein have raised serious concerns about the former film producer’s health and treatment while incarcerated at Rikers Island, describing the conditions he faces as life-threatening. Weinstein, 72, who was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in October, has reportedly been subjected to substandard medical care, prompting a legal battle against New York City. Weinstein’s legal team claims that the notorious prison has become nothing short of a torture chamber where he remains in bloodied clothing and has worn the same underwear for extended periods amid freezing conditions. This treatment, … Read more

Former San Diego School Administrator Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Harassment by Ex-Superintendent

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San Diego, CA — A lawsuit was initiated on Monday in San Diego Superior Court by a former school district administrator who claims she faced demotion after spurning sexual advances from the district’s ex-superintendent, Lamont Jackson. Monika Hazel, the plaintiff and former area superintendent for San Diego Unified, is seeking legal recourse against both Jackson and the district, detailing allegations of a quid pro quo sexual harassment scheme. Hazel previously outlined her claims in a legal notice of damages against the district in July, which is typically a procedural step before filing a lawsuit. According … Read more

Major Legal Firm Files Class Action Against Celsius Holdings, Alleging Securities Violations

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RADNOR, Pa. — A significant lawsuit has been filed by the law firm Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP against Celsius Holdings, Inc., and this litigation falls under the umbrella of a securities class action. The legal action accuses the beverage company, known for its fitness drinks, of potential violations pertaining to federal securities laws. At the core of this lawsuit is the allegation that Celsius Holdings, Inc. may have issued materially misleading information to the investing public. This raises substantial concerns about transparency and adherence to the requisite regulations that govern public companies and … Read more

Lexington Woman Files Lawsuit Against Nursing Home Over Alleged Religious Discrimination

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Lexington, Ky. – A local woman is taking legal action against a nursing home in Lexington, alleging religious discrimination. Rebecca Spears, a former employee of Signature HealthCare at Tanbark, has filed a lawsuit in Fayette Circuit Court, claiming religiously motivated unfair treatment and subsequent termination from her position. According to the court documents, Spears asserts that her dismissal was a direct result of her Wiccan beliefs, a modern Pagan religion that draws upon a diverse set of ancient pagan and 20th-century hermetic motifs for its theological structure and ritual practices. She alleges that an administrator … Read more