18 05, 2022

Oceans are Hotter, Higher and More Acidic, Climate Report Warns

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The world’s oceans grew to their warmest and most acidic levels on record last year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday, as United Nations officials warned that war in Ukraine threatened global climate commitments. Oceans saw the most …

18 05, 2022

Iowa Landlord Settles $135,000 Sexual Harassment Suit

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The Justice Department announced that it has secured an agreement to resolve a lawsuit alleging that Davenport, Iowa, landlord Juan Goitia violated the Fair Housing Act by sexually harassing female tenants. The settlement also resolves claims against 908 Bridge Cooperative …

18 05, 2022

New York Accuses Amazon of Discriminating Against Pregnant and Disabled Workers

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The New York State Division of Human Rights has filed a complaint against Amazon.com Inc. accusing the online retailer of discriminating against pregnant and disabled workers at its worksites, Governor Kathy Hochul said on Wednesday. Amazon was also accused of …

18 05, 2022

Pimco Sued Over ‘Fraternity’ Culture by Minority Ex-Workers

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Pacific Investment Management Co. now has both men and women suing over a “fraternity” culture that allegedly favors White males. Two men, a Black ex-employee and a former contractor who is Asian, claim minority professionals at the money manager are …

18 05, 2022

Texas Jury: American Airlines Not at Fault in Alleged Assault of Flight Attendant

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Jurors in a civil lawsuit decided last week that American Airlines did not bear responsibility for an alleged sexual assault against a flight attendant by a celebrity chef who was hired by the airline as an independent contractor. The jury …

18 05, 2022

Oklahoma Hospital to Pay $1.1M to Settle False Claims Act Violations

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Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, LLC has paid $1,151,770.50 to settle civil claims stemming from allegations it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims to Medicare, announced United States Attorney Robert J. Troester. OHHS is an Oklahoma limited liability …

18 05, 2022

Kentucky Coal Mine Cited for Tree Fall that Killed Worker in January

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The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration has cited the owners of an eastern Kentucky surface mine where a worker was killed in January by a falling tree, according to a published report. Nally & Hamilton Enterprises was cited for …

18 05, 2022

Maine Attorney General Plans to Sue PFAS Manufacturers

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Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey said the state is preparing for a lawsuit against manufacturers of so-called forever chemicals. Frey said at the Democratic State Convention last weekend that steps are being taken to “hold these chemical manufacturers to account.” …

18 05, 2022

People Moves: Longtime Alabama Agency Adds New Shareholder-Owners

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Byars/Wright Insurance, an independent agency with six offices in Alabama, has named four new shareholders, officially giving the agency six owners. In addition to existing owners Haig Wright II and Skip Roberts, four others have been added: Paul Burnett, Evan …

18 05, 2022

Native American Man Files Suit in Oregon Alleging Bogus Detention

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A lawsuit alleges a Salem, Oregon, police officer accused a Native American man of stealing a car he was working on, grabbed him, shoved him onto the hood of his police car and handcuffed him with no justification for arrest. …