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  • Man Wins $6K Against Razor Company After Cutting Himself Shaving, Says ‘It Sliced My Skin’

    Man Wins $6K Against Razor Company After Cutting Himself Shaving, Says ‘It Sliced My Skin’

    A man who injured himself while shaving has received $6,250 in compensation from a razor company, according to the NY Post. 

    Nick Silverthorn, 48, bought a supermarket-brand razor from his local shop. However, after using it for the first time at home, he claims it cut both of his cheeks. He discovered that one of the razor blades was detached and believed the product was defective. 

    Rather than dismissing his injuries as a simple mishap, he chose to take legal action against the razor manufacturer. Ultimately, he secured a court settlement from one of the world’s leading razor brands – Wilkinson Sword. Nick, who is from London, said,

    “This was no ordinary shaving cut. It sliced my skin… My cuts bled for over twenty minutes. I took action to protect others as they may not be as lucky as me.”

    He added,

    “It just kept coming. Due to the wounds being on my face it took me nearly half an hour dabbing with tissues before the blood finally stopped pumping out of the cuts.”

    He said he looked and saw that the blade was hanging out,

    “that could have done some real damage,”

    he remembered thinking.

    “It wasn’t just an everyday nick or cut I had been given. It had sliced into my skin. I had been shaving for thirty years and never had cuts like this.”

    Nick had relatives take a picture of his facial cuts and preserved the razor, box, and receipt as evidence. His wounds took weeks to heal, leaving him with scars and causing him recurring nightmares for months, he claimed. Rather than throwing out the faulty razor, Nick reached out to product liability specialists Express Solicitors. They contacted Sainsbury’s, which referred them to the razor manufacturer, Wilkinson Sword. After testing the product, the brand offered to settle his claim for $6,250 a month later, with no admission of liability.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Apple Agrees To Pay $95 Million To Resolve Allegations Of Using Siri To Spy On Customers

    Apple Agrees To Pay $95 Million To Resolve Allegations Of Using Siri To Spy On Customers

    Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to resolve a civil lawsuit that alleges the company used its virtual assistant Siri to secretly listen in on individuals using its iPhones and other popular devices, according to CBS News.

    The proposed settlement was submitted on Tuesday in a federal court in Oakland, California. The lawsuit, which has been ongoing for five years, centers on accusations that Apple covertly activated Siri to capture conversations through iPhones and other devices for over a decade.

    The alleged recordings took place even when individuals did not activate the virtual assistant using the phrase,

    “Hey, Siri.”

    According to the lawsuit, some of these recorded conversations were shared with advertisers to target consumers who might be interested in their products and services. These claims challenge Apple’s longstanding pledge to safeguard its customers’ privacy.

    Apple is not admitting to any misconduct as part of the settlement, which still requires approval from U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White. Attorneys involved in the case have suggested scheduling a court hearing in Oakland on February 14 to examine the settlement terms. If approved, millions of consumers who owned iPhones and other Apple devices from September 17, 2014, to the end of last year could submit claims. Each eligible consumer could receive up to $20 for each Siri-enabled device included in the settlement, although the final amount may vary based on the total number of claims.

    Estimates in court documents indicate that only 3% to 5% of eligible consumers are likely to file claims. Compensation will be limited to a maximum of five devices per consumer. The attorneys who initiated the lawsuit may request up to $29.6 million from the settlement fund to cover their fees and other expenses, as noted in the court documents.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Teacher Sues School Board After She Was Fired For Allegedly Misusing Sick Leave To Take Her Son To A Concert

    Teacher Sues School Board After She Was Fired For Allegedly Misusing Sick Leave To Take Her Son To A Concert

    An Ohio teacher was fired for taking a two-day sick leave to reportedly attend a concert in Nashville, per Law & Crime. Now she is suing her former school district, which accused her of

    “falsified sick leave.”

    She argues that her firing infringed upon her

    “constitutional rights.”

    Eileen Washburn, who taught English at Lakota West High School within the Lakota Local School District, filed a wrongful termination lawsuit in Butler County late last month against the district’s board of education. In a response to the lawsuit filed on December 24, the board denied all allegations of misconduct.

    Washburn’s lawsuit states that the school district accused her of falsifying her sick leave on February 8 and 9. She reportedly told several colleagues about her plans to attend a concert in Tennessee with her son and a friend, with one colleague mentioning that Washburn

    “didn’t want to waste $600”

    she had spent on tickets.

    In her defense, Washburn claims she provided the school board with a letter from her primary care physician, which explained that she needed to take time off due to side effects from a medication she had recently resumed.

    “In response … the Executive Director of Human Resources Rob Kramer, asked for additional details regarding her medical condition and the prescriptions she was taking,”

    Washburn’s complaint says. 

    “Ms. Washburn was reluctant to answer his questions because she believed her medical condition was a personal matter which she was not required to share with her employer,”

    the complaint added.

    “The Board terminated Ms. Washburn’s teaching contract by resolution on October 28, 2024,”

    Washburn’s complaint states. She is seeking to have her job reinstated and is requesting compensation for

    “all of her losses…”

    her complaint says, along with coverage for attorney’s fees. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Lawsuit From Former Employee Who Claims He Was Forced To Clean Up After Days-Long Sex Parties

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Lawsuit From Former Employee Who Claims He Was Forced To Clean Up After Days-Long Sex Parties

    A former employee of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is suing the rapper for sexual battery, sexual harassment, sex trafficking, and more, reports Page Six. 

    Phillip Pines’ lawsuit details what went down at Diddy’s sex parties. Pines described preparing hotel rooms for what he called

    “Wild King Nights,”

    which involved extended orgies with numerous women. Court documents reveal that he allegedly arranged the settings with red lighting, ice buckets, alcohol, marijuana, libido-enhancing honey packs, baby oil, lubrication, towels, illegal substances, and sex toys. 

    Additionally, he claimed in the legal filings that he disposed of evidence, including drugs, condoms, and sexual devices. In the lawsuit, Pines also stated that he cleaned up blood, bodily fluids, and urine. Noting that he would leave a generous tip for hotel staff so they wouldn’t report any damages. He further alleged that Combs, 55, forced him to engage in sexual acts while he watched, which made Pines feel

    “like an animal playing fetch in order to prove his loyalty.”

    Moreover, Pines criticized the Bad Boy Records founder in court documents for allegedly exposing him to COVID-19 in 2020. Combs’ legal team has denied these allegations, asserting to Page Six that Combs is

    “confident he will prevail in court.”

    The statement went on to add,

    “No matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone — man or woman, adult or minor.” 

    The songwriter has consistently denied any misconduct since his arrest in New York City in September, entering a plea of not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and prostitution. He is currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, NY, awaiting trial and has had bail denied on several occasions. Combs is also confronted with multiple sexual assault lawsuits, with Texas attorney Tony Buzbee representing over 100 alleged victims.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Female Banker Files Lawsuit Against PNC Bank For Denying Her Promotion Because She’s Black and A Single Mom

    Female Banker Files Lawsuit Against PNC Bank For Denying Her Promotion Because She’s Black and A Single Mom

    A woman from the Atlanta area has initiated legal action against PNC Bank, claiming that she was denied a promotion due to being a black, single mother, per WSBTV. 

    In the discrimination lawsuit brought by the employee, Brandie Falice, she alleges that the regional manager who conducted her interview provided several biased reasons for why she was unsuitable for the position, despite her having been with the company for several years.

    “I felt discouraged and I felt the time I spent with this company and my efforts to reach my goals in that space were shot down because of something that I love about myself,”

    Falice told WSB-TV. 

    According to the lawsuit, the regional manager reportedly stated that she was unsuitable for the position because she is black, noting that most of the branch’s customers are white. The interviewer also allegedly raised concerns about Falice’s personal circumstances, suggesting that, as a single mother, she would be unable to work on weekends.

    “It was very disrespectful and I questioned my worth altogether because of that,”

    Falice said.

    Falice holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia State University and began working at the bank in 2018. She claims to have been placed on a fast track to management and managed to advance during the COVID-19 pandemic while the bank was undergoing restructuring. After six years with the company, Falice was seeking a higher management role at the bank’s Peachtree Corners branch, located just northeast of Atlanta.

    A representative from PNC Bank refuted claims of discrimination against Falice, as reported by WSB-TV.

    “We believe Ms. Falice was treated fairly and consistent with our company values, policies, and practices,”

    the statement read.

    “PNC does not tolerate discrimination or retaliation and we look forward to presenting the facts in court.”

    According to Falice’s LinkedIn profile, she left PNC in April 2024 and has since spent the last nine months working as a senior account executive for a burgeoning IT hardware maintenance and support firm also located in Atlanta.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? 

    https://twitter.com/nypostbiz/status/1869987546765164572

  • Lizzo Breaks Her Silence On Sexual Harassment Lawsuit From Former Backup Dancers and Wardrobe Stylist, Says ‘These Were People I Gave Opportunities To’

    Lizzo Breaks Her Silence On Sexual Harassment Lawsuit From Former Backup Dancers and Wardrobe Stylist, Says ‘These Were People I Gave Opportunities To’

    Lizzo is opening up about the harassment lawsuit filed by her former employees, expressing that she was completely

    “blindsided”

    by the claims.

    In an appearance on the

    “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer”

    podcast, Lizzo shared her hurt over the allegations. She says her former backup dancers did not close out her 2022

    “Watch Out for the Big Grrrls”

    tour with her, so she was

    “completely surprised,”

    when she received the lawsuit.

    She told Keke that she valued them as dancers, making their sudden accusations and legal complaints, all the more shocking.

    “These were people I gave opportunities to,”

    she said. At the time, the

    “Rumors”

    singer, said she was enjoying her success. 

    What struck her the hardest were the sexual harassment allegations. Lizzo first addressed these claims in an Instagram post back in August ’23 when the lawsuit was filed. The dancers—Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez—accused Lizzo of sexual and racial harassment, as well as creating a hostile work environment. 

    A month later, wardrobe stylist Asha Daniels also sued Lizzo, alleging she was made to work excessively long hours. Recently, a judge dismissed Lizzo from that lawsuit, but her touring company still faces serious allegations.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Bullies Sneak Into ICU To Take Photos Of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Was Driven To Attempt Suicide, Lawsuit Reveals

    Bullies Sneak Into ICU To Take Photos Of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Was Driven To Attempt Suicide, Lawsuit Reveals

    A heartbroken mother is taking legal action against her daughter’s school district and nine staff members, alleging negligence in their duty to protect her daughter from years of relentless torment and bullying that ultimately led to a suicide attempt. The lawsuit, reported by the NY Post, claims that the bullies even went so far as to sneak into an ICU to take photos of the child, further harassing her on social media.

    Kelaia Turner, just 14, was a student at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School in Greenville, South Carolina. Her mother, Ty Turner, says that her daughter endured both verbal and physical abuse from five classmates since 2021. The bullies reportedly taunted Kelaia by calling her a

    “roach”

    and saying she looked

    “like a man”

    after she wore her natural hair. Allegedly, Kelaia’s teacher, Olivia Bennett, participated in the ridicule, responding to the bullies’ taunts by asking,

    “Where’s the roach?”

    when Kelaia was present. 

    The situation escalated in 2022 when Kelaia fought back against one of her bullies. The lawsuit claims school officials suspended Kelaia but not her tormentor. Feeling hopeless, the 12-year-old attempted suicide in 2023, resulting in severe brain damage after being without oxygen for 8 minutes before paramedics revived her. She remained in a coma for weeks.

    While Kelaia was in the ICU, one of the bullies allegedly took photos of her and posted them on social media, spreading false rumors about her injuries. Kelaia’s mother, Ty Turner, is seeking justice, blaming the district for failing to protect her daughter and allowing the bullying to continue for a year and a half.

    The lawsuit demands compensation from the district and faculty members to cover Kelaia’s medical expenses, psychiatric care, special education needs, lost wages for her parents while they cared for her, life care costs, disability support, psychological injuries, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • 360-Pound NYC Librarian Sues Employer For $4.6 Million Over Small Desk, Says Conditions Left Him ‘Traumatized’

    360-Pound NYC Librarian Sues Employer For $4.6 Million Over Small Desk, Says Conditions Left Him ‘Traumatized’

    William Martin, who is a 6-foot-2, 360-pound man, has filed a lawsuit against his employer for $4.6 million, for allegedly forcing him to work in cramped conditions. The employee claims he is

    “traumatized”

    after being forced to work at a tiny desk, per the NY Post. 

    According to Martin, the poor working conditions started in October 2021. He was reportedly told by a higher-up to work at the first-floor service desk at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on Fifth Avenue in Midtown. In his Brooklyn Federal Court lawsuit, he described the desk as a countertop with uneven levels that had about a 12-inch drop and felt

    “cramped.” 

    Martin claims that his superiors engaged in discrimination and harassment.

    “All I sought was just a service desk with the appropriate accommodation given my physical attributes,”

    he said in the legal filing. His union eventually stepped in to help Martin receive proper accommodations. He eventually was reassigned to different service desks in the library. 

    However, nearly two years later, a new assistant director ordered Martin to return to the

    “cramped”

    first floor desk. Martin said things got worse when he got a lawyer involved. Martin claims that the director started assigning him to a small desk much more often, which was

    “detrimental to his health and safety,”

    Martin said in the legal filing. He believes this was the director’s

    “way to bully [him] and intimidate him, showing him ‘who is the boss.’” 

    A few months later, he was wrongfully accused of sleeping at work and was suspended. This led him to request a transfer and take medical leave due to anxiety and depression, according to the lawsuit. Martin is asking a judge to make the library grant his leave and is also seeking $4.6 million for his pain and suffering. However, a spokesperson for the New York Public Library stated that the case has

    “no merit.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Kanye West Hit With Assault Lawsuit By Former America’s Next Top Model Contestant Jenn An

    Kanye West Hit With Assault Lawsuit By Former America’s Next Top Model Contestant Jenn An

    Model, Jenn An is suing Kanye West and Universal Music Group for alleged gender-motivated violence, as reported by TMZ.

    Jenn An, who was a contestant on cycle 13 of

    “America’s Next Top Model,”

    has filed a federal lawsuit against West. She claims that during a video shoot in 2010, Kanye singled her out from a group of girls, and things took a horrible turn.

    “Give me the Asian girl,”

    she claims he said. 

    The shoot was for La Roux’s

    “In For the Kill”

    music video. According to documents obtained by TMZ, West picked Jenn because of her revealing lingerie, telling her,

    “That’s why I chose you.”

    During the filming, Jenn claims that Kanye began to strangle her with both hands and then

    smothered”

    her face with his hands. He then

    “rammed several fingers down her throat, continuously moved them in and out, and gagged her to emulate forced oral sex,”

    the lawsuit claims. 

    Jennifer says this lasted for over a minute. She said Ye screamed,

    “This is art. This is f**king art. I am like Picasso.”

    Kanye had only featured on the remix of La Roux’s song

    “In For the Kill.”

    Jenn claims that La Roux later told a friend she had witnessed some

    “upsetting, unsettling”

    behavior during the shoot.

    The scene never made it into the final cut, as the music videos for the song available online do not include Ye or Jenn. In the suit, she alleges the record label and other

    “high-profile figures”

    in the business tried keeping the incident under wraps.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

    https://twitter.com/TMZ/status/1860084865728712820

  • NYC Sues Companies Accused Of Using Candy-Flavored Vapes To Attract Child Consumers

    NYC Sues Companies Accused Of Using Candy-Flavored Vapes To Attract Child Consumers

    New York City is filing another lawsuit to put a stop to companies selling illegal flavored vapes to kids, as reported by the NY Post. Mayor Eric Adams said during a public safety briefing in City Hall.

    “Price Point’s greed has been pushing nicotine on our kids for too long and today we say no more.” 

    The latest lawsuit is against Price Point Distributors Inc., a company based out of 

    Long Island. Its goal is to stop the company from selling their products and also demands an unspecified amount of money for damages and fines.

    “We will not sit idly by as they continue to harm our kids, and we will not tolerate crime and disorder of this magnitude, which includes illegal sales of drugs, vapes, and other illegal cannabis products.”

    After recognizing the risks of this addictive product, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a law in 2020 to ban the sale of flavored vaping products in all five boroughs. In July 2023, the Adams administration filed a federal lawsuit against four big distributors, and in April 2024, they announced a second lawsuit against 11 local wholesalers. Both cases are still ongoing.

    “By selling disposable vapes with kid-friendly flavors — such as cotton candy, raspberry watermelon, and cherry cola — defendants are putting profit before the wellbeing of young people,”

    the city’s acting corporation counsel, Muriel Goode-Trufant pointed out. 

    Adams mentioned that they working closely with the city Department of Education to tackle this problem. Mark Rampersant, the Security Director of the DOE, said that they have nearly 300 counselors helping students who are addicted to these products and plan to actively educate young people about the dangers.

    “We’re also providing counseling, support services, and counseling to our parents as well,”

    Rampersant said.

    According to The National Youth Tobacco Survey,

    “e-cigarettes remain the ‘most popular products’ among teenagers.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?