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Dropside Crib Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Walmart, Simplicity Settled
A Florida woman whose daughter was found strangled to death in a defective drop side crib manufactured by Simplicity, Inc., has reached a wrongful death lawsuit settlement with Walmart and the now defunct crib maker.
Wal-Mart Disney Princess and the Frog Necklace Recall: Cadmium Risk
About 55,000 Disney “The Princess and the Frog” necklaces sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores have been recalled due to high levels of the toxic substance cadmium.
Walmart Bassinet Lawsuit Filed Over Death of 6-Month Old Child
The parents of a 6-month old girl who died as a result of a defective bassinet made by a company that has since gone out of business, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Wal-Mart for selling the bassinet that strangled the infant.
Aldi’s and Meijer Cantaloupe Recall Issued Due to Salmonella
Cantaloupes sent to several Aldi’s and Meijer’s stores in the Midwest have been recalled due to the possibility of salmonella contamination, which can lead to potentially serious cases of food poisoning.
Walmart Gas Container Lawsuit Filed Over Lack of Child-Safety Cap
A Texas couple is suing Wal-Mart and Blitz U.S.A. for a gas container explosion that caused their 2-year-old son to suffer severe burns across much of his body. The product liability lawsuit alleges that the Walmart gas can was defectively designed because it was sold without an effective child-proof cap.
Walmart Cantaloupe Recall Due to Risk of Salmonella Food Poisoning
A produce supplier for Walmart has pulled an entire lot of whole cantaloupes from store shelves for fears that they may be contaminated with bacteria that causes salmonella food poisoning.
Walmart Pharmacy Error Lawsuit Settled Over Maryland Resident’s Death
The family of a Maryland man who died in 2007 after a Wal-Mart pharmacy gave him a prescription that was intended for someone else, have settled their wrongful death lawsuit for an undisclosed sum.
Netflix Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Unfair Internet DVD Pricing
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Netflix and Wal-Mart, alleging that they colluded to limit competition for on-line DVD rentals and created an illegal monopoly.
Wage and Hour Lawsuits against Wal-Mart Settled for over $350 Million
Last week, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. announced that they have agreed to pay between $352 million and $640 million to settle 63 wage and hour lawsuits filed against the retailer in 42 different states. The lawsuits accused the company of cheating hourly workers by forcing them to work through breaks and not paying them for [...]
Wal-Mart Wage and Hour Lawsuit in Minnesota to Settle for $54 Million
A class action lawsuit filed on behalf of Wal-Mart workers in Minnesota will settle for $54.3 million, including back pay for requiring hourly employees to work off-the clock and payments for other violations of the state’s wage and hour laws.
