Court Clicks ‘OK’ on Uber’s Arbitration Agreement for Users’ Accident Claims September 13, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A notice in Uber’s digital registration process requiring ride-share customers to take any individual claims to arbitration is enforceable, a...
Maine Lighthouse Closed After Walkway Collapse That Injured 11 September 13, 2023 A lighthouse that was the site of a walkway collapse that injured 11 people will remain closed for an undetermined...
Insurer Mapfre Faces Class Actions Over Data Breach September 13, 2023 Two proposed class actions have been filed in federal court in Massachusetts against Mapfre U.S.A. Corp. and its affiliate Commerce...
Judge Tosses Gun Group’s Challenge to Delaware Public Nuisance Law as Premature September 12, 2023 The federal district court for Delaware has thrown out a suit by a gun rights group challenging a state law...
Central Massachusetts Experiencing Severe Flash Flooding September 12, 2023 The central Massachusetts city of Leominster and other nearby communities are dealing with severe flash flooding from excessive rainfall. A...
Virginia Town Settles Lawsuit Over Police Pepper-Spraying of Army Officer September 12, 2023 A town in Virginia has agreed to independent reviews of misconduct allegations against its police force to settle a lawsuit...
Injured Worker Upheld in Refusing Suitable Return Job Because He Opposed Vaccination September 12, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson It was reasonable for an injured employee who is returning to work to refuse a job that accommodated his disability...
Mother Sues Peloton for Death of Son Killed When Bike Fell on Him During Workout September 12, 2023 A woman has filed a lawsuit against Peloton over the death of her son, who was killed when his exercise...
Ground Zero Employers Must Notify Workers of 9/11 Benefits Under New Law September 11, 2023 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to sign legislation today to assure that people who returned to work in...
U.S. Settles Sexual Harassment Claims Against Baltimore County Fire Department September 11, 2023 The U.S. Justice Department reports that it has reached a settlement with Baltimore County, Maryland for relief and compensation for...