Pandemic

Colorado Funeral Home Owners to Alter Plea in Fraud Case After Discovery of 190 Bodies and Misuse of Pandemic Funds

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DENVER, Colo. — A notable shift occurred in legal proceedings as a federal judge announced the cancellation of the October trial for Jon and Carie Hallford, the owners of a Colorado funeral home entangled in a massive fraud case. The Hallfords, implicated in a disturbing discovery of 190 decaying bodies at their business, are now set for a change-of-plea hearing. The owners of Return to Nature Funeral Home, located in both Colorado Springs and Penrose, face allegations of gross mishandling of bodies, financial deceit, and misuse of pandemic relief funds. Initially indicted in April, they … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Disney Park Pass Class Action, Citing Refund Options for Platinum Pass Holders Amid Pandemic Restrictions

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ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal judge in Florida recently dismissed a class action lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, which alleged that the company unfairly restricted access for its highest-tier annual pass holders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ruling clarified that affected consumers had options they declined to pursue, including the opportunity to cancel their passes for a refund. The plaintiffs, two patrons of the popular theme parks, argued their Platinum Passes did not provide the value promised due to imposed reservation systems and other limitations during the outbreak. However, the judge countered that … Read more

Kansas Senate Introduces Bill to Limit Health Officers’ Authority Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Senate is once again attempting to revise public health laws in response to criticism of the state’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, a bill to remove health officers’ authority to issue orders was passed, as was a bill guaranteeing visitation access to hospitalized family members. However, neither bill had enough votes to override a potential veto. In November 2021, backlash against the pandemic response prompted Republicans to call the state’s first special legislative session, leading to the passage of a bill targeting employer vaccine mandates. Democratic Governor Laura … Read more

Chick-fil-A Settles Class Action Lawsuit, Offering $4.4 Million to Customers Over Delivery Charges During Pandemic

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Atlanta, GA – Fast food giant Chick-fil-A has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding delivery charges during the pandemic. The lawsuit, filed in Georgia, claimed that the chain had promised low delivery fees on its app or website but then increased food prices by as much as 30% on delivery orders. Although Chick-fil-A has not admitted to any wrongdoing, it has agreed to pay out $4.4 million in the settlement. Eligible customers will have the option to receive either cash or a gift card worth $29.95. Customers from five states, including New … Read more