Category: Financial News
Hepatitis A Lawsuits Filed Against Tropical Smoothie Café
Tropical Smoothie Café is facing several lawsuits and a class action after strawberries from Egypt were linked to an outbreak of hepatitis A. Health officials have confirmed 102 illnesses in Virginia, plus dozens of cases in 7 other states.
Fentanyl Drug-Maker Donates $500K to Stop Pot Legalization
The biggest donor against the legalization of marijuana in Arizona is a pharmaceutical company that makes the highly-addictive painkiller Fentanyl and two synthetic cannabis products.
B. Braun Vena Tech IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed in Pennsylvania
A woman who was injured when her permanent IVC filter was crushed with blood clots has filed a lawsuit against B. Braun.
Cook IVC Filter Settlement Talks Fail
Cook Medical and lawyers for hundreds of people who were injured by IVC filters have failed to reach a settlement.
$25 Million Settlement Offered in WEN Class Action Lawsuit
Consumers who went bald after using WEN Cleansing Conditioner could be eligible for up to $20,000 as part of a proposed $25 million class action lawsuit settlement.
Government Investigates Ford F-150 Brake Failures
The most popular pickup trucks in America have been investigated for brake failures after dozens of crashes.
Microsoft Pays $10K Over Windows 10 Forced Update Lawsuit
Microsoft pays $10,000 to woman who sued over a forced update to Windows 10 that made her computer unusable.
Volkswagen Offers Up to $7,000 to Diesel Owners
As part of a $10 billion settlement, Volkswagen will pay up to $7,000 to owners of TDI "Clean Diesel" vehicles that were rigged to cheat on emissions tests.
FDA Slams Whole Foods for Serious Safety Violations
High prices for high-quality food? Not so fast. Take a look at where the food is coming from.
OVERTIME: Bad for the Economy or About Time?
Anyone making under $47,476 ($913 a week) will automatically qualify for time-and-a-half pay when they work 40 hours a week or more, according to a new rule announced by the White House.