Lawsuit

Massive Lawsuit Unveils Charleston Chemical Plant’s Alleged Intentional Exposure of Workers to Dangerous Mercury Levels

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Charleston, Tennessee – A chemical plant in Charleston, Tennessee is facing a lawsuit alleging that it knowingly exposed more than a hundred workers and their family members to hazardous levels of mercury. The lawsuit, described as a ‘mass tort’, was filed this week by over 150 plaintiffs, with the expectation that the number will surpass 200. The plant in question is operated by Olin Chlor-Alkali. The lawsuit claims that the company’s Charleston site used the mercury cell method, which involved the recirculation of elemental mercury. According to the lawsuit, this process potentially exposed employees and … Read more

Radio Host Files Lawsuit Against 50 Cent Over Mic-Throwing Incident at Concert

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LOS ANGELES – 50 Cent, the famous rapper, is now facing a civil lawsuit over an incident that occurred during a concert last summer. The lawsuit was filed by Bryhana Monegain, a Los Angeles radio host who claims she was struck by a microphone thrown by 50 Cent, resulting in “severe and permanent injuries.” Monegain has accused 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, and concert giant AEG of legal negligence. According to Monegain’s lawsuit, the incident occurred in August when 50 Cent became frustrated with a malfunctioning microphone and threw it off to … Read more

Portland Jury Awards $85 Million to Survivors of Devastating 2020 Oregon Wildfires in PacifiCorp Lawsuit

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OTIS, Oregon – A Portland jury has awarded nine survivors of Oregon’s 2020 Labor Day fires a total of $85 million in the latest court case against utility company PacifiCorp. The trial, which lasted a little over two weeks, marked the first in a series to determine compensation for approximately 5,000 fire victims affected by four major wildfires that destroyed numerous homes and caused extensive damage. PacifiCorp has raised objections to the final amount, stating that they estimated it would be closer to $79 million following the judge’s ruling on post-trial motions. In a previous … Read more

Cardinal Gérald Lacroix Named in Class Action Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Archdiocese of Quebec

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Rome – Cardinal Gérald Lacroix, a prominent ally of Pope Francis, has been named in a class action sexual abuse lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Quebec in Canada. The lawsuit, authorized in 2022, covers anyone who was sexually assaulted by personnel of the Archdiocese since 1940. Cardinal Lacroix is accused of inappropriately touching a 17-year-old girl on two occasions in 1987 and 1988. This makes him the second Canadian cardinal to be implicated in the lawsuit, following the allegations against Cardinal Marc Ouellet in 2022. However, a Vatican investigation found “no grounds” for action against … Read more