Disabled Sears Employees Recieve Million Dollar Settlement over Firings
In what was described as one of the largest Americans with Disabilities settlements in a single Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit, Sears, Roebuck and Co., announced a record $6.2 million dollar award in response to a national class action suit. The suit itself alleged that Sears, Roebuck and Co., had a history of firing employees [...]
Company Could be held Accountable for Employee Car Crash
California law could hold a company responsible for an employees car accident that occurred while the workman was acting on behalf of his employer. The law indicates that an employer is liable for any personal injuries an employee sustains while engaged in a special errand on behalf of the business. In this case, a Warner [...]
Denver Bus Wreck Leaves 13 People Injured
A bus crash in Denver resulted in 13 injuries, with the Bus driver among the casualties. The accident occurred after the bus hit a light pole during an early morning commute. Many of the reported injuries appeared to be minor and included a broken nose and a concussion. At press time, none of the injured [...]
Man Claims he was Beaten by Police over Cell Phone Pics
29-year-old Michael O’Brien claims he was roughed up and manhandled by police who were angry that he was filming them with his cell phone. O’Brien decided to pursue personal injury litigation by filing a lawsuit this past Thursday against six Boston police officers. He indicated in his suit that that the severe beating caused permanent [...]