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Woman Sues Lancome Because Their 24-Hour Foundation Doesn't Last 24-Hours

Lori Crofford — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:50:07 +0000

People will sue for just about anything these days. However, is it OK to sue because of possible false advertising? Do we as people assume that a make up won’t last 24-hours but it would be awesome if it did? Are we naive enough to believe everything we are told through advertising? Take for instance [...]

Man Wins 7 Million Dollar Lawsuit over 'Popcorn Lung'

Lori Crofford — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:22:12 +0000

As a normal person you would think that this was the most ridiculous lawsuit. However, Wayne Watson just won a $7M lawsuit after he was diagnosed with “popcorn lung.” Watch More News Videos at ABC | 2012 Presidential Election | Entertainment & Celebrity News Seriously, 1-2 bags of microwave popcorn a day for 10 [...]

BPI Fights Back About "Pink Slime" With A Defamation Lawsuit

Lori Crofford — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:19:03 +0000

It was months ago that the words “Pink Slime” went viral. Photos, videos, description of this pink stuff that was going into our meat, were everywhere. Once pink slime went viral it caused a ton of backlash for the company, and it even caused 200 Amarillo residents to lose their jobs. Since the backlash of [...]

Lady Gaga, Management + Merchandiser Sued for $10 Million Over Bratz Dolls

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:00:22 +0000

Lady Gaga, her management at Atom Factory and her merchandising company Bravado are being sued over a line of Bratz dolls made in Gaga’s image and likeness. Actually, the dolls were never produced, so they are being sued for breach of contract for failing to approve the line of dolls in time for the 2012 shopping season.

Madonna Might Be Sued Over Swastika Stunt

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:29:05 +0000

Madonna drew controversy — nothing new in her world as she has been a magnet for it over the course of her entire career — at her MDNA tour opener in Tel Aviv. She caused a buzz for depicting French National Front leader Marine Le Pen with a swastika superimposed on her forehead.

Why Was KFC Ordered to Pay $8 Million to Brain-Damaged Girl?

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:18:07 +0000

Fast food is considered dangerous to one’s health, if you ask health food experts. However, in this case, it was nearly fatal and Kentucky Fried Chicken has been ordered to pay up as a result. KFC will pay $8 million (that’s 8.3 million in US dollars) to an Australian girl who suffered severe brain damage [...]

Mother Sues Nutella For Not Being Heathly [POLL]

Lori Crofford — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:20:18 +0000

Wait, What? Nutella isn't a health food? You mean to tell me that chocolatey, creamy, sugary, hazelnut heaven isn't a health food. Seriously?!?! A Nutella craze has over taken over. I cannot even count how many facebook posts, Pinterest pins, and people I have seen carrying around spoons of Nutella in the last 6 months. However, Nutella... healthy? Really? Somebody doesn't know this after the first spoonful.

Hawaiian PetCo Cut Off a Dog's Ear During Grooming Then Glues It Back On

Lori Crofford — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:02:42 +0000

As a society we love our pets, they are like children. Most pet owners love to keep their pets groomed. Since most people don't know how to keep their pets groomed and trimmed they take them to a groomer. Pet owners trust their groomers as they do their vets. That is why this story is so heartbreaking. Groomers at a PetCo in Hawaii cut off a dog's ear then glue it back on to cover up their mistake. This wasn't the first incident of this groomer cutting off a pet's body part.

Yo Quiero 100% Beef?

Lori Crofford — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:17:09 +0000

I like Taco Bell, who doesn't love a taco or even one of their stuffed burritos. You get good food at an affordable price. Now when you go to a fast food place do you really expect to get full fledged meat in your food without fillers for only a buck or two? For me personally, no I don't expect 100% real meat without fillers. Taco Bell is now facing a lawsuit because of alleged false advertising.