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Lawsuit Alleges Connections Between Diddy, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Sex Trafficking
Dallas pastor T.D. Jakes has been named in a federal lawsuit against musician Sean "Diddy" Combs, with the suit alleging that Combs planned to use his relationship with the bishop to soften the impact of a lawsuit filed by his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, alleging abuse, violence, and sex trafficking. The lawsuit also mentions criticism from Combs' lawyer regarding raids at his homes in a federal sex trafficking investigation.

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"Passengers File $1 Billion Lawsuit Against Boeing and Alaska Airlines Over Mid-Air Incident"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News

Three passengers are suing Boeing and Alaska Airlines for $1 billion in damages following a midair door panel blowout incident on a flight, accusing the companies of negligence for allegedly ignoring warning signs that could have prevented the incident. The lawsuit seeks substantial punitive damages and is also seeking damages on behalf of other passengers who may have flown on Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, which were subsequently grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration. Boeing declined to comment, and Alaska Airlines said it does not comment on pending litigation or the ongoing NTSB investigation.
Passengers File $1 Billion Lawsuit Against Alaska Airlines and Boeing
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices

Three passengers from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 are suing the airline and Boeing for $1 billion, alleging negligence after an unused exit door detached from the aircraft mid-flight, causing severe injuries and emotional trauma. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, and claims that the incident was a preventable result of Boeing's negligence. The National Transportation Safety Board found that four key bolts meant to hold the door plug in place were missing from the aircraft, leading to a temporary global grounding of all Boeing 737 Max 9 jets for inspection.
Passengers Sue Alaska Airlines and Boeing for $1 Billion Over Mid-Air Blowout
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News

Three passengers on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, where a door plug blew out mid-flight, are suing the airline and Boeing for $1 billion, alleging negligence. The lawsuit claims severe mental, emotional, and physical injuries, including post-traumatic stress, due to the incident. The NTSB found missing bolts from the aircraft, prompting inspections and a temporary global grounding of all Boeing 737 Max 9 jets. Another class-action lawsuit has been filed against Boeing by passengers, alleging physical and emotional trauma.
"Trump Media Co-Founders Sue Over Stock Grab in DWAC Merger"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Financial Times
Co-founders of the Trump media company have filed a lawsuit alleging a "stock grab" by the former president's allies, claiming they were misled about the value of the company and their equity stakes. The lawsuit accuses Trump's associates of using "deceptive and unfair tactics" to take control of the company and enrich themselves at the expense of the co-founders.
"Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Nurse Replaces Patient's Medication with Tap Water, Resulting in Tragic Outcome"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News

A wrongful death lawsuit seeking up to $11.5 million has been filed against Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Oregon, alleging that a nurse replaced a patient's fentanyl drip with tap water, leading to the patient's death. The lawsuit claims that the nurse's actions resulted in the introduction of bacteria into the patient's bloodstream, causing a fatal infection. The nurse, Dani Marie Schofield, has agreed to a voluntary nursing license suspension pending investigation, and the hospital is under investigation by the police for potential medication theft and adverse patient outcomes.
"Insights and Denials: Don Henley's Testimony in Eagles' Stolen Lyrics Trial"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News

Don Henley testified in court that he never gifted the handwritten lyrics to "Hotel California" and other Eagles songs, which are at the center of a lawsuit involving rare-book dealer Glenn Horowitz and rock memorabilia connoisseurs Craig Inciardi and Edward Kosinski. The defendants are charged with circulating bogus stories about the documents' ownership history in order to sell them, while defense lawyers argue that they rightfully owned and were free to sell the documents. The trial also delves into the fate of a decades-old biography manuscript and explores Don Henley's interactions during a tumultuous time for the Eagles co-founder.
Lawsuit Claims Doctor Dies from Allergic Reaction at Disney World Restaurant
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post

NYU doctor Kanokporn Tangsuan died after dining at a Disney Springs restaurant where the waitstaff allegedly assured her that her food was allergen-free, despite her nut and dairy allergies. She later experienced severe difficulty breathing and collapsed, ultimately dying at a local hospital. Her husband has filed a lawsuit against Disney, claiming negligence and seeking damages in excess of $50,000, alleging that the company failed to ensure that the food served was allergen-free and did not properly educate its employees on serving allergy-safe food.
Lawsuit alleges NYU doctor's death after dining at Disney World restaurant with allergen-free food claim
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo News

A doctor from NYU died after dining at a Disney World restaurant where the waitstaff assured her the food was allergen-free, despite her nut and dairy allergies. The doctor began feeling sick after dinner and ultimately collapsed and died, with the medical examiner attributing her death to anaphylaxis due to elevated levels of dairy and nut in her system. Her husband has filed a lawsuit against Disney, alleging negligence and seeking damages in excess of $50,000, claiming that the company failed to ensure that the food indicated as allergen-free was indeed free of allergens and did not properly educate its employees on serving allergy-safe food.
Lawsuit Filed Against Google Co-founder Sergey Brin Over Fatal Plane Crash
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge

Google co-founder Sergey Brin is being sued for wrongful death by the widow of one of the pilots who died in a plane crash off the coast of California in May 2023. The lawsuit alleges that a poorly installed modification and intentional obstruction of recovery efforts led to the crash, which occurred while the pilots were ferrying Brin’s seaplane. The complaint also names Google and Brin’s family investment firm as co-owners of the plane and seeks damages for wrongful death and survival negligence.
Lawsuit Filed Against Google Co-founder Over Fatal Plane Crash
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider

Google cofounder Sergey Brin is facing a wrongful-death lawsuit from the widow of a pilot who died in a fatal plane crash last year. The lawsuit alleges that a plane partly owned by Brin was improperly fitted with an auxiliary fuel tank, leading to a fuel intake problem and the crash. The widow claims that Brin intentionally delayed the recovery process and failed to fulfill promises to recover the bodies. The lawsuit also names other defendants, including a flight charter company and an aviation director. The widow is seeking damages in excess of $150,000 and is asking the court to order the aircraft's recovery.