Construction-America’s Most Dangerous Industry

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.comYou would think workers’ safety on a work site should be first and foremost on everyone’s agenda. Workers’ safety is of the utmost importance and employers should do everything in their power to make sure that their workers’ health and welfare are protected. Unfortunately, in New York, as developers and construction companies push […]

Zimmerman’s DNA on handgun, Martin’s not found

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com09/24/2012 // West Palm Beach, Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Orlando, Florida – Tests have reportedly identified only George Zimmerman’s DNA on the handgun used in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the forensic tests were made public last […]

Bay Area Men Claim In-N-Out Burger Discriminates in Hiring Process

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com09/24/2012 // San Francisco, CA, USA // Keller Grover LLP // Attorney Eric Grover // (press release) San Francisco, CA—A popular fast-food chain, In-N-Out Burger, is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by two Bay Area men who claim that the restaurant discriminates against African Americans and those who are older than 40-years-old, reports […]

What to Discuss in a Free Consultation With a Social Security Attorney

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com09/24/2012 // Wright Disability Firm // Wayne Wright // (press release) Many applicants often have questions in the early stages of the process and the list can continue to grow as time progresses and more complex issues arise. Many Social Security attorneys offer free consultations as a preliminary step towards hiring them for […]

Rent set for girlfriend of Thomas Kinkade to live in mansion

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com09/23/2012 // West Palm Beach, Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) San Jose – The girlfriend of late artist Thomas Kinkade will be required to pay $11,000 per month to live in his mansion. As reported by the San Jose Mercury News, Amy Pinto sought to have the […]

Texas firm ordered to pay mentally disabled workers back pay

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com09/21/2012 // West Palm Beach, Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Texas – A federal judge has ordered a Texas company to pay $1.37 million in back pay to mentally disabled workers. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Henry’s Turkey Service in Goldthwaite purportedly underpaid mentally disabled […]

CPSC Recall: H&M Water Bottles Recalled for Choking Hazards

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com09/19/2012 // WPB, FL, USA // Injury Lawyers News // Nicole Howley // (press release) New York, NY—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and H&M Hennes & Mauritz has voluntarily recalled about 2,900 children’s water bottles for choking hazards. The CPSC announced the nationwide product recall on September 18, 2012. The recall […]

Fifth Circuit Rules on CBA Matter

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com/cdklawyers.com// 09/20/2012 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that a plaintiff’s collective bargaining agreement did not provide the exclusive remedy for her sex discrimination claim. Ibarra v. United Parcel Serv., No. 11-50714 (5th Cir. Sept. 13, 2012), available at http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/11/11-50714-CV0.wpd.pdf.   After being fired, the plaintiff filed a grievance under her […]