As a follow up to the earlier entry, the leading manufacturer of microwave popcorn has announced that it will drop the critical ingredient linked to “popcorn lung.”
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Mobile County Circuit Judge Herman Thomas is accused to taking prisoners about the jail, ordering them to remove or drop their pants, and spanking them in a room in the Courthouse. Thomas has refused comment. However, if true, this would follow a gradual erosion of judicial restraint and growth in novel punishments, which appear to cable shows and public sentiment. For prior column, click here
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Sen. Craig’s attorneys have challenged the basis for a Senate investigation into his conduct, arguing that such minor crimes are historically not the subject to such congressional action. This is largely true. Continue reading “Craig’s Attorneys Challenge Senate Investigation”
Photographer Larry Birkhead has stated that he will sue Rita Crosby over her new book alleging that he was the homosexual lover of Howard K. Stern, Smith’s attorney and companion. Thee book, “Blond Ambition: The Untold Story Behind Anna Nicole Smith’s Death,” will now be the basis for a defamation lawsuit and Birkhead has warned that “If I were Rita Cosby, I’d be very concerned.” He’s right. Continue reading “Defamation: Birkhead To Sue Over Crosby’s Book on Anna Nicole Smith”
For many years, it has been suspected that workers at factories making microwave buttered popcorn have a higher risk of lung cancer. Called “popcorn lung,” this condition has now been found in at least one consumer. Denver doctors have notified the government that the case involves an individual who made the popcorn several times a day. While this is a lot of popcorn consumption, it is not a great deal of exposure when you consider most risks found in defective products. The suspected culprit is the diacetyl in butter flavorings, which is an approved flavor from the FDA. This is now shaping up into a classic products case and the industry will have to decide what steps to take after being notified of the potential dangers to consumers. For the full story, click here
It would be the world’s greatest irony. NBC is reporting that Sen. Craig is now reconsidering his decision to resign. Continue reading “NBC Reports that Craig is Reconsidering Decision to Resign”
Exxon Corporation is still fighting damages for fishermen and others harmed by its infamous oil spill from the Exxon Valdez in 1989. Continue reading “Justice Delayed: Exxon Still Fighting Damages for Exxon Valdez Spill”
It appears that the will of Leona Helmsley may go unfulfilled in critical parts. State law prevents Helmsley’s dog from being buried with her. Helmsley left the eight-year-old Maltese $12 million to live on — an amount viewed widely as obscene, particularly after Helmsley’s notorious treatment of employees, cutting off family members, and financially ruining her son’s widow. Now, her brother has indicated that he will not comply with the demand to take care of the dog.
It appears that the will of Leona Helmsley may go unfulfilled in critical parts. State law prevents Helmsley’s dog from being buried with her. Continue reading “Helmsley Family and State Law Bar Fulfillment of Will”
Various gay groups are demanding an apology and other action after Jerry Lewis’ bizarre slur using “faggot” during his famed telephon. Click here for the video and story. It is a creepy video to watch and even creepier at a national fund-raiser. He has already issued an apology for a poor choice of words. Click here for apology.
It appears that Nepal Airline has been having technical problems. It is less clear whether part of its response would reassure passengers: sacrificing two goats to Akash Bhairab, the Hindu sky god.
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A man seen in the Borat film has filed a complaint alleged unlawful use of his image as well as other torts. Click here for the court papers.
In Kentucky, a farmer is being sued for nuisance of his propane cannon — used to scare away birds from his corn. This is becoming more common as residential homes move into former farming areas. Continue reading “Sound Nuisance: Propane Cannon Leads to Tort Action”
According to the police, Garry Lamar in Rhode Island is not going to get the son of the year award any time soon. The 47-year-old man his accused of extorting more than $20,000 from his 78-year-old mother, Mary Lamar Grancher. He alleged kidnapped her cat and extorted money to protect her from future harm. For the bizarre story, click here
A divorce attorney had his office torched by a disguntled ex-husband of his client in a divorce case. For the story, click here