Smoke

Judge Rejects Request for Temporary Restraining Order, Leaving Fresno Smoke Shops in Legal Limbo

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FRESNO, Calif. — A judge has ruled against a request for a temporary restraining order aimed at halting the enforcement of new regulations affecting smoke shops in the city. This decision comes amid ongoing concerns about the impact of tighter restrictions on local businesses. The Fresno City Council recently approved a series of regulations targeting smoke shops, which include heightened permit requirements and constraints on the sale of certain products. Local shop owners expressed frustration, arguing that the new rules could threaten their livelihoods and harm the local economy. In court, the plaintiffs contended that … Read more

$3 Million Lawsuit Filed After Fire Smoke Damages Historic Scranton Furniture Store

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Scranton, PA — A substantial fire that broke out at a downtown Scranton building in May last year continues to reverberate through the community, as an insurance company seeks to recover millions in damages. The blaze, which occurred at 115 Franklin Ave., not only effected that property but also caused extensive smoke damage to the nearby Penn Furniture store on Lackawanna Ave. The incident, which took place on May 18, found dense smoke seeping through to Penn Furniture, which is located just across the alley from the fire’s origin. The smoke inflicted substantial damage to … Read more

Omaha Jury Acquits Man in High-Profile Smoke Shop Shooting Case

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OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha jury has acquitted a man accused of a shooting at a local smoke shop that left another man critically injured. The incident, which occurred at the 402 Smoke Shop located near 108th and Emmet streets several months ago, involved two individuals who entered a dispute leading to the shooting. Traveion Green, who faced charges of first-degree assault and the use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, was found not guilty on all accounts. The case drew significant attention due to the sudden and violent nature of the altercation … Read more

Cayuga Nation’s $15 Million Racketeering Lawsuit Against Local Smoke Shop Set for Jury Trial

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – A federal racketeering lawsuit involving the Cayuga Nation and a local smoke shop, Pipekeepers, is set to go to trial in Syracuse this coming September. The case, presided over by Judge Brenda K. Sannes of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, hinges on allegations that the smoke shop, operated by Dusty Parker and owned by Paul Meyer, has negatively impacted the nation’s business to the tune of $15 million. The lawsuit, initiated in February 2022, claims that Pipekeepers, located on Route 90 in Montezuma, has been conducting … Read more