A woman claims she suffered horrific second-degree burns when her legs caught fire during a dinner at a trendy Los Angeles hibachi restaurant. Angela Ciccone was dining with friends at the posh Maison Kasai on September 5 when a container of cooking oil held by the chef at her open-flame table caught fire, engulfing his … Read more
My Chemical Romance apparently isn’t ready to give up its controversial Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders stunt — even as the band faces a legal fight over the look-alike uniforms. The rockers appeared to stick with the disputed stage act Friday night, Oct. 23, with fan-posted videos showing dancers in the same blue-and-white cheerleader-style outfits performing in … Read more
The parents of an Arizona toddler declared dead, but found alive in a morgue five hours later blame his “negligent” doctor for leaving him with lifelong, severe brain damage. Vincent Lorenzo Fiordilino was discovered floating face down in a backyard swimming pool during a Super Bowl party in Gilbert on February 8 and rushed to … Read more
After a undergoing a routine hysterectomy, Trisha Stevens was eager to return to normal. But just weeks later, the Oregon mother of six would battle a debilitating infection — leading her to lose both both of her legs, one of her hands, and face other life-changing complications. Now, Trisha and her husband Brian are suing multiple … Read more
The Hershey Co. has added a new disclaimer to Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins following a legal battle over claims that images on the packaging did not match the actual candy. Packages of the seasonal treat now feature the words “Carving not on actual product” next to an image of the pumpkin-shaped Reese’s with jack-o’-lantern-style eyes … Read more
There’s nothing sweet about this. Starbucks is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit over protein drinks marketed as “sugar-free” that allegedly contain anywhere from 13 to 21 grams of sugar. The apparent contradiction has left consumers scratching their heads — and wondering what’s really in their cups. Starbucks was slapped with a proposed class action lawsuit … Read more
McDonald’s has been sued in federal court in Chicago in a proposed nationwide class action alleging the fast-food company illegally coordinates menu prices across its franchises and company-owned restaurants through an AI-powered pricing system. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, said McDonald’s violated US antitrust law by conspiring with independent franchisees to fix prices using algorithms … Read more
Talk about a wild ride. An Illinois woman is suing a popular Las Vegas bar, claiming she was thrown from the establishment’s penis-shaped mechanical ride, causing serious injuries, according to a lawsuit obtained by KLAS. Amber Zabran claims she sustained the injuries on November 22, 2025 at The Nerd at Neonopolis, located 450 Fremont Street, … Read more
How does a fashion influencer with no medical or nutrition qualifications bring down a $40 million diet empire, with only a phone? Emily Gellis managed to do just that after accusing F-Factor dieting guru Tanya Zuckerbrot of poisoning people — while subjecting her to years of relentless online attacks, calling her the “scum of the … Read more
Fighting off lawsuits against his Fanatics empire has already cost Michael Rubin eight figures. But the sports business mogul is adamant it’s an expense he will never cut back on. Fresh off scoring victories in multiple civil cases involving his Fanatics business in the last few months, Rubin vowed to the California Post on Wednesday … Read more
Edward Gillen, 59, woke up one May morning last year and noticed a speck in his eye. The Massachusetts dad of four and beloved softball coach was just about the retire. Meanwhile, his sight was getting worse by the day. He desperately tried to nail down the cause quickly, but his vision loss deteriorated even … Read more
Health-conscious snackers are getting a bitter taste of reality. Grocery giant Trader Joe’s and fruit-snack titan Welch’s are facing a barrage of federal class action lawsuits claiming their “sugar-free” and “no sugar added” treats are sweet little lies. The legal onslaught centers on a trendy low-calorie sweetener allulose — which plaintiffs argue is, legally and … Read more
Hundreds of consumers are suing the manufacturers of GLP-1 receptor agonists, alleging the medications may increase the risk of a rare form of vision loss. The patients behind the lawsuits allege that the medications caused NAION (nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy), according to The Wall Street Journal. NAION is a rare eye condition in which … Read more
Money can buy a lot of things but love has never been one of them, and a cushion of cash doesn’t come with a side order of common sense. Hustlers can sense a fat wallet from miles away and the ultra-slick are always ready to help the ultra-rich part with their dollars. The latest alleged … Read more
A former female employee of gaming giant Activision Blizzard filed an explosive sexual harassment lawsuit accusing the California-based “Call of Duty” creator of a “frat boy” workplace where male employees sexually harassed her, inappropriately touched her and watched pornography at work. The unidentified former staffer, who worked in the company’s sound department for 14 years … Read more
Plug in, cash out? Some California Tesla owners could be in line for up to $350 from a class-action settlement over Supercharger “idle fees” — but they’ll need to move fast. The lawsuit centers on fees charged when a Tesla stayed plugged into a busy Supercharger after it had finished charging. Sign up for the … Read more
They’re hanging on by a thread. A cliffside wedding venue and restaurant in Pismo Beach is shutting down after a bitter court battle between the property owners and the venue’s owners revealed concerns that the picturesque property may slide into the ocean, according to the Fresno Bee. Ventana Grill confirmed last week that they will … Read more
Just days after the indie horror hit “Obsession” crossed $500 million worldwide at the box office, the film’s producers are facing a lawsuit from a colleague who claims they were cut out of the profits. Leonora Ann Darby filed a lawsuit in a California state court on Monday, accusing Tea Shop Productions’ co-founders James Harris … Read more
That won’t fly. A California native tribe is accusing Riverside County of fraud and racial discrimination after the county passed a law barring them from negotiating access to an airport next to its property, according to a lawsuit obtained by Law360. In a lawsuit filed Monday, the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians claim that … Read more
There’s nothing funny about this rubber chicken gag. Two Texas residents are suing Popeyes and its parent company — Restaurant Brands International — after they allegedly found a “condom-like” object in a piece of fried chicken. The latex lawsuit alleges seven counts of negligence and violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act (DTPA). The … Read more