Water

Travis County Environmental Group Launches Lawsuit Against Utility Agency Over Controversial Water Line Project

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TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — A local environmental advocacy group, Save Our Springs Alliance, is taking legal action against the West Travis County Public Utility Agency and its board members. The lawsuit stems from the approval of a controversial pipeline project intended to service a new development called Mirasol Springs, covering 1,000 acres in the western region of Travis County. The Mirasol Springs development is positioned to receive its water supply from Lake Travis, which has raised environmental and community concerns. The pipeline project, which has been met with opposition from local residents, especially those near … Read more

Fish Deaths and Lawsuits: The Battle Over Kern River’s Water Management Intensifies

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Bakersfield, Calif. – A recent maintenance project by Bakersfield’s Water Resources Department has left thousands of fish dead along a stretch of the Kern River, complicating long-standing disputes over water management and sparking legal action. This incident has thrust issues of ecological preservation and resource allocation back into the public eye, posing serious questions about balance and responsibility in water use. Environmental groups have taken legal action against the city, accusing it of poor water management practices that harm the local ecosystem. The Kern River, once flowing robustly and supporting diverse wildlife, has suffered due … Read more

Jury Awards Over $5 Billion to Victims in Case Against Bottled Water Company Linked to Liver Damage

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – In a landmark decision, a Nevada jury has awarded $5.2 billion to plaintiffs in a lawsuit against AffinityLifestyles.com Inc., the former producers of Real Water, a Las Vegas-based bottled water company. The company was charged with negligence and product liability after their product was found to cause liver damage in consumers. The trial, which lasted for 12 days, concluded on Wednesday with the Clark County District Court jury splitting the award into $230 million in compensatory damages and a staggering $5 billion in punitive damages. The plaintiffs, including lead plaintiff Hunter … Read more

Jury Delivers $230 Million Verdict Over Health Claims Linked to Alkaline Water Brand

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Las Vegas, NV – A Nevada jury has awarded $230 million to plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Las Vegas-based company, Real Water Inc., which produces alkaline water. The verdict comes after claims that the company’s product was linked to acute liver failure and other serious health issues among customers. The lawsuit centered around the company’s alkaline water product, which was marketed as a healthy beverage that could help balance the body’s pH levels. However, plaintiffs alleged that it contained toxic substances harmful to human health. The case, which listed multiple plaintiffs, accentuated the severe … Read more