New Study Indicates Monsanto’s Roundup Linked to InfertilitySanta Clara, CA A new study has found glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup, in human sperm: it found that more than 55 percent of sperm samples from a French infertility clinic contained high levels of glyphosate. Researchers warn that glyphosate can contribute to infertility, damage DNA in the sperm, and could cause health problems in the men’s offspring.
Apple Hit with Sex Bias LawsuitSan Francisco, CA Two female Apple employees in a proposed class action accuse Apple of paying women lower salaries than men for similar work. The California labor lawsuit, filed in San Francisco state court, says the tech giant violates California's Equal Pay Act, which bars sex discrimination in pay.
Lawyers Predict Unprecedented Amount of PFAS LawsuitsSanta Clara, CA Chemical companies making PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals” are advised to “do what you can, while you can, before you get sued”, but the battle has already begun for some manufacturers. For instance, 3M agreed to pay water utilities nationwide at least $10 billion for cleanup costs and at least thirty state attorneys general have also sued PFAS makers for widespread contamination. If you aren’t familiar with the extent of PFAS damages, a recent
New York Times article is an eye-opener, to say the least, and the fallout will likely feed into PFAS litigation.
$9.5 Million Army Hospital Medical Malpractice SettlementHonolulu, HIIt was error after error that killed Julie Bond. She was the 31-year-old wife of former Army Staff Sgt. Donald Bond and a healthy mother of three. She just wanted to lose those extra pregnancy pounds. But six weeks after laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, she was dead. Tripler Army Medical Center ultimately settled the medical malpractice lawsuit brought by her family for $9.5 million.
Loper Bright Fuels Fifth Circuit ERISA LawsuitNew Orleans, LA On July 9, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard a new challenge to a Department of Labor rule, which permits ERISA plan fiduciaries to consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in their plan investment decisions.
Dunkin Donuts Stiffs Managers’ OvertimeEverett, MA It’s the “dunk doughnuts, not wages” protest phrase over again for Dunkin Donuts. And perhaps add “over” to the phrase "time to make the donuts".
U.S. Department of Defense Bid to Toss LGBTQ Veterans Discrimination Suit DeniedLos Angeles, CA A California federal judge has denied the U.S. Department of Defense’s motion to dismiss a California discrimination class action lawsuit brought by LGBTQ Veterans. The DOD claims it has been providing relief to the veterans and argued that they haven't shown their constitutional rights have been violated, but the judge ruled that the former LGBTQ service members discharged under the military's former "don't ask, don't tell" ban continue to be discriminated against.
Qualcomm 401k Plan Participants Sue over Use of ForfeituresSan Diego, CA – On May 24, the Southern District of California denied Qualcomm Inc.’s motion to dismiss a class action 401k lawsuit brought by participants in the Qualcomm Incorporated Employee Savings and Retirement Plan.
Perez-Cruet v. Qualcomm, Inc. alleges that Qualcomm violated the fiduciary duty and anti-inurement provisions of ERISA by using the forfeited money to reduce future employer matching contributions instead of eliminating the expenses that were charged to participant accounts.
Map Pack SEO for Law FirmsSanta Clara, CA Do you ever wonder how a local business earns the top spot on Google Maps? With so many law firms and attorneys in the area you’re practicing in, it may seem unlikely that your business in particular can stand out among the rest. However, with some simple and dedicated work, your law firm can take steps to rank higher on Google Maps.
TJ Maxx Violates California Labor Laws – AgainLos Angeles, CA A T.J. Maxx employee claims that thousands of its California employees had to work through their rest breaks but were forced to mark otherwise on their time sheets. The retailer is facing other California labor violations stated in the proposed class action, which the retailer has a habit of repeating.
