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Legal Battle Erupts as George Carlin Estate Sues Comedy Podcast for AI-Generated Impersonation

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LOS ANGELES, CA – The late comedian George Carlin’s estate has filed a federal lawsuit against the comedy podcast Dudesy, alleging that the podcast produced an hour-long comedy special featuring an AI-generated impression of Carlin without permission. However, a representative for one of the hosts of the podcast now admits that the special was actually written by a human. The lawsuit, filed by Carlin’s manager, Jerold Hamza, in a California district court, points out that the special, titled “George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead,” presents itself as being created by an AI trained on Carlin’s … Read more

Lyft Driver Sues Cincinnati’s Christ Hospital Over False Abduction Accusations

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Cincinnati, Ohio – A Lyft driver is suing Christ Hospital in Cincinnati after an employee called 911 and falsely reported that the driver had abducted a patient he was hired to transport. The lawsuit, filed this month, revolves around a dispute over an additional $20 the driver requested for an unusually long trip to Wilmington, Ohio. According to the lawsuit, a hospital social worker initially agreed to pay the extra fee, but her supervisor later refused and accused the driver of extortion and abduction. In response, the supervisor called 911, leading to a police intervention … Read more

Rhode Island Woman Sues Panera Bread, Claims Charged Lemonade Caused Long-Term Heart Complications

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. – A Rhode Island woman is suing Panera Bread after alleging that the chain’s Charged Lemonade caused her long-term heart issues. Lauren Skerritt, a 28-year-old occupational therapist and vegetarian, consumed two-and-a-half Charged Lemonades at a Panera Bread location in Smithfield, Rhode Island, last April. Skerritt claims she chose the caffeinated beverage because she believed it was “plant-based and clean” based on its advertising. After drinking the lemonade, Skerritt reportedly began experiencing heart palpitations and dizziness. She sought medical treatment at Rhode Island Hospital, where she was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, an irregular and … Read more

Texas Attorney General Sues Pfizer Over Alleged Deceptive Trade Practices Surrounding COVID-19 Vaccine

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LUBBOCK, Texas – The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, has filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical company Pfizer, alleging misrepresentation and deceptive trade practices related to its COVID-19 vaccine. The lawsuit, initially filed in Lubbock’s 99th District Court, is now expected to be moved to federal court at Pfizer’s request. The company argues that its work was done on behalf of the federal government, justifying the shift to the federal system. Paxton’s lawsuit accuses Pfizer of making misleading public statements about the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine was supplied to the government as part … Read more