YearLong

Florida Nurse Practitioner Settles Religious Accommodation Lawsuit with CVS, Ending Year-Long Battle Over Contraceptive Prescriptions

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Tequesta, Florida — A Florida nurse practitioner, Gunna Kristofersdottir, who sought exemption from prescribing contraceptive drugs due to her religious beliefs, has reached a settlement with her employer, CVS Health Corporation and its MinuteClinic subsidiary, concluding more than a year of legal contention. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. Senior Counsel at First Liberty, Stephanie Taub, representing Kristofersdottir, expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the case, stating that it brings resolution to the nurse’s grievances. Kristofersdottir has been employed at the CVS MinuteClinic in Tequesta for several years. The issue began when … Read more

Festival Feud Finale: Fayetteville Dogwood Festival Ex-Directors Settle Year-Long Defamation Dispute with Nominal $100 Verdict

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Fayetteville, NC — In a notable legal conclusion emerging from Cumberland County Superior Court on Tuesday, a jury awarded a nominal $100 in damages at the end of a defamation lawsuit involving two former directors of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival. This legal battle attracted attention due to its focus on accusations made through social media. The dispute centered on Malia Allen, who managed the festival from 2018 to 2020, and her predecessor Carrie King, who held the position from 2006 to 2018. The controversy began after Allen released several videos on TikTok and other platforms … Read more