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New Lawsuit Alleges Presence of Heavy Metals and Pesticides in Popular Girl Scout Cookies

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San Francisco – A recent lawsuit filed in California has raised concerns about the safety of one of America’s most beloved snacks: Girl Scout cookies. The legal challenge alleges that these popular cookies contain unhealthy levels of heavy metals and pesticides, potentially posing health risks to consumers. The lawsuit, which was brought against the Girl Scouts of the USA as well as several manufacturers and ingredient suppliers involved in the cookie production, claims that independent laboratory testing revealed the presence of substances including lead, glyphosate, and cadmium in various cookie varieties. These substances are known … Read more

Girl Scouts Hit with Lawsuit Over Alleged Toxins in Cookies

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NEW YORK — A New York woman has initiated a class action lawsuit alleging that Girl Scout cookies contain harmful substances such as heavy metals and pesticides. The case, filed in a federal court this past Monday, has stirred concerns over the safety of these widely consumed snacks. The lawsuit references a report by Moms Across America and GMO Science, which suggests that all the cookies they tested were found to have toxic chemicals. The testing, however, encompassed a mere 25 cookies collected from three states. The implications of these findings are still under scrutiny, … Read more

Girl Scouts Face $5 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Toxins in Popular Cookies

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NEW YORK — A New York woman has initiated a federal class action lawsuit against the Girl Scouts, claiming that some of their cookies contain harmful substances such as heavy metals and pesticides. The lawsuit, which seeks $5 million in damages, was sparked by a recent study that alleged the presence of toxins in the cookies. The controversial study was conducted by Moms Across America and GMO Science, indicating that toxins were detected in every cookie sample tested. These findings, however, stem from a small sample and have not undergone the rigour of peer review … Read more

Jury Grants $80 Million to Family After Girl Fatally Injured in 2020 Chicago Police Chase

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Chicago, IL – A federal jury granted nearly $80 million in damages to the family of a teenager killed during a police chase in Chicago in 2020, marking a significant decision in a case that has cast a spotlight on police pursuit tactics. The girl, Verona Gunn, was sitting in a car that was inadvertently hit by a police cruiser involved in the chase. The tragic incident occurred on May 25, 2020, during an attempt by police to apprehend a carjacking suspect. Despite the non-involvement of Gunn and her family in the crime, their vehicle … Read more