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Cup of Noodles Leads to Lawsuit

A cup of noodles is the basis for a lawsuit recently filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court.  Latisha Beam filed suit against Nissin, manufacturer of instant Cup Noodles, alleging its defectively designed cup and inadequate warnings caused second and third degree groin and leg burns to her son, necessitating skin grafts and 15 days in [...]

Employer’s Arbitration Clause Voided By California Judge

Imagine you’ve been fired, and before leaving your employer, you are forced to sign a document. You are distressed, not thinking clearly, but are forced to sign the paper.  You do not fully read it, comprehend it, let alone negotiate the terms. Subsequent to your termination, you get your bearings and discover that you have a [...]

No Constitutional Right To Smoke In Public Park

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a case involving the issue of whether smoking in a public park is a constitutional right.  The question arose in a lawsuit filed against the City of Clayton, Mo., and its officials after the Board of Aldermen passed a 2010 ordinance prohibiting smoking in city buildings, parks, and [...]