Tosses

Judge Tosses Lawsuit Over Lead in Stanley Tumblers, Plaintiffs Given Renewal Chance with Amendment

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Seattle, WA — A U.S. District Judge recently dismissed a class action lawsuit brought against Pacific Market International (PMI), the parent company of the popular drinkware brand Stanley, over allegations of undisclosed lead in the bases of their tumblers. Judge Tana Lin ruled on Jan. 17 that the plaintiffs failed to provide sufficient evidence of harm caused by the lead presence, effectively halting the lawsuit although leaving the door open for its revival. The suit, consolidated from multiple class action cases, accused PMI of concealing the use of lead in the sealing agent at the … Read more

Utah Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Local Paper, Cites New Anti-SLAPP Law in Defamation Case Dismissal

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FILLMORE, Utah — A local judge recently dismissed a defamation lawsuit against the Millard County Chronicle Progress, concluding that the plaintiff, Wayne Aston, failed to adequately substantiate his allegations. Aston had claimed that the newspaper’s coverage of his business proposal in Fillmore was inaccurate and slanderous. However, during a hearing on September 4, the defense successfully argued that a newly enacted Utah law aimed at protecting freedom of expression justified the suit’s dismissal before trial. The legislation, passed in 2023, serves to eliminate unsubstantiated defamation claims early in the legal process, sparing the defendants costly … Read more

Court Tosses Out Lawsuit Alleging Finger Found in Chop’t Salad

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White Plains, N.Y. – A legal claim that sparked both concern and curiosity has reached its conclusion, as a federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit involving a distasteful discovery in a salad purchased from the Chop’t Creative Salad Company. The plaintiff, Eve Lattimore, claimed to have found a severed human finger in her meal, an allegation that led to a notable court case questioning the integrity of food safety protocols. The incident, which reportedly occurred in May at a Chop’t location in White Plains, prompted Lattimore to seek legal recourse, citing negligence and emotional distress. … Read more

Judge Denies Montclair Board of Education’s Lawsuit Against Township Over Woodman Field Renovations: Tosses Out Case, Citing Lack of Logic

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MONTCLAIR, N.J. – The Montclair Board of Education faced a setback in court on Friday in its lawsuit against the Township of Montclair over renovations at Woodman Field. Honorable Judge Stephen Petrillo expressed skepticism about allowing either party to proceed. He stated, “I don’t know if it makes sense to let either one of the parties go forward. I’m not going to allow the Board of Education to proceed at this point.” The hearing revolved around an order to show cause filed by the Board of Education. The order requested that the township cease enforcing … Read more