Responsibility

PepsiCo Packaging Lawsuit Dismissal Sparks Questions on Consumer vs. Producer Responsibility

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NEW YORK — A New York judge recently ruled that PepsiCo is not legally liable for pollution potentially caused by the improper disposal of its packaging, setting a precedent that could influence a similar case in California. This decision came after allegations that PepsiCo and its subsidiary Frito-Lay’s single-use plastic packaging contributed to pollution in Buffalo River and nearby waterways. Judge Emilio Colaiacovo of the New York State Supreme Court highlighted that civil liability should not be imposed on manufacturers for the actions of third parties who discard the product. The ruling underscored the existence … Read more

Local Government Denies Responsibility in Mary Davis Home Lawsuit Following Allegations of Abuse

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Galesburg, IL – A lawsuit alleging abuse at the Mary Davis Home has been met with a formal response from Knox County officials, who claim they do not oversee the facility’s operations. The legal battle underscores deepening concerns about the treatment of residents at the juvenile detention center. Knox County attorneys filed documents this month asserting that the county does not have jurisdiction over the home, which is independently operated. This response follows a lawsuit lodged by former residents who allege they were subjected to abuse and neglect during their time at the facility. The … Read more

Jury Clears Parents of Responsibility in Santa Fe High School Massacre, Gun Store Partly Liable

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GALVESTON, Texas — In a notable legal outcome, the parents of the former student who committed a massacre at Santa Fe High School in 2018 were cleared of any liability by a Galveston County jury on Monday. The tragic event left 10 people dead and others injured, stirring conversations nationwide about parental responsibility and gun control. The civil trial, which sought to attribute some responsibility to the shooter, Dimitrios Pagourtzis’s parents, Antonios Pagourtzis and Rose Maria Kosmetatos, ended with a verdict that primarily pinned the blame on Dimitrios himself and, to a lesser extent, an … Read more

Jury Clears Parents in Santa Fe High School Shooting Case, Assigns Responsibility to Son and Gun Store

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GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas — After weeks of intense testimony, a jury in Galveston concluded that the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, who killed 10 people at Santa Fe High School in 2018, are not legally responsible for the tragic incident. The decision arrived late Monday following deliberations that spanned several days, ultimately exonerating Antonios Pagourtzis and Rose Maria Kosmetatos of direct accountability in the civil lawsuit brought by the victims’ families. The families had argued that the parents should have secured firearms at their home and sought psychological help for their son. However, the jury attributed … Read more