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Tuesday, November 01 2016 |
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A New York couple that were suing the local golf course for errant golf balls on their property has won their case, but for only thousands of dollars in damages, rather than the millions they were seeking.
Leon and Gail Behar, who live on the second hole of the Quaker Ridge Golf Club, were reportedly seeking $3.3 million in punitive damages for nuisance, trespass and negligence by the club because hundreds of stray golf balls came into their yard. In an attempt to solve the issue, the Behars planted 45-foot trees in their yard and the club moved a tee box and added a 40-foot net.
After six years of court filings, hearings and appeals, and nine days in Westchester (N.Y.) Supreme Court, the club was ordered to pay the Behars $7,323.75
“It should not be unexpected that any house abutting a golf course, including the Behar’s house, would from time to time, receive three, four, five, or more balls on a given particular day of poor swings, and that there could be no liability on the part of a golf course for trespass, nuisance or concomitant damages," Judge Charles Wood said.
—Source: golfdigest.com |
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Wednesday, October 26 2016 |
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A New York woman is suing KFC for $20 million, claiming her “Fill-Up” bucket of chicken fell short.
Anna Wurtzburger filed a lawsuit in a New York court accusing KFC of violating sections of the state’s general business law that prohibits false advertising and misleading trade practices. According to the lawsuit, Wurtzburger purchased the $20 Fill-Up bucket and was surprised when she got home and found the bucket only halfway full, arguing it was distinctly different from the commercial for the product that shows “an overflowing bucket of chicken.”
Wurtzburger claims the company’s response to her complaint proves KFC knew it was misleading customers because the KFC spokesperson explained to her that the advertising is done so viewers can see the product. KFC’s menu indicates that the Fill-Up bucket comes with eight pieces of chicken.
“It doesn’t feed the whole family. They’re small pieces!” Wurtzburger told news sources.
“The guest received exactly what she requested. She purchased an eight-piece bucket of chicken and she indeed received eight pieces of chicken,” a spokesperson said. “Our menus and advertising clearly show our $20 Fill Up meal includes eight pieces of chicken.”
—Source: fortune.com |
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Thursday, October 20 2016 |
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Rappers Snoop Dog and Wiz Khalifa, together with concert organizer Live Nation, are being sued by a woman for her granddaughter's injuries after the teenager followed the crowd to rush the stage at a concert.
According to news reports, the 16-year-old girl was one of several who were injured when a railing collapsed after the musicians yelled for concertgoers in the grass to come down closer to the stage. According to the girl's grandmother, the young girl fell 10 feet onto the concrete, was knocked out cold, covered in blood and suffered a broken arm and wrist.
The lawsuit claims the teenager's dreams of being a star cheerleader have been ruined, and she continues to have nightmares. Live Nation is charged with inadequate crowd control.
—Source: tmz.com |
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Thursday, October 13 2016 |
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A neighborhood association is suing the Iowa City Board of Adjustment to stop construction of a house that is modeled after the University of Iowa's football stadium, Kinnick Stadium.
The lawsuit was filed by the Neighbors of Manville Heights Association and requests the Board to block construction of the home. Neighbors have expressed concern about the home's size, potential for big parties and increased traffic. According to the plans submitted to the Board, the house will include stadium seating, stadium-style restrooms, a mock press box, a courtyard and several bedrooms.
The Board was split 2-2 to allow construction to go forward.
—Source: kcrg.com |
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Thursday, October 06 2016 |
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is being sued for throwing parties in a California mansion he was renting.
According to news sources, Newton leased the $11 million mansion for 61 days at the cost of $123,000. The lease precluded Newton from hosting parties, smoking, or having more than eight people in the mansion at a time. After the housekeeper reported to the rental company that Newton threw multiple parties and left cigarette ash through the house, leasing manager Jared Pobre, former WWE star Stacy Keibler’s husband, filed suit.
Pobre claims the damages left to the mansion by Newton’s alleged partying are significant – a broken fridge, a destroyed $32,000 rug, water damage, and ruined linens. Pobre is seeking $100,000 in damages, an additional $180,000 in lost rent and at least $270,000 in legal fees.
—Sources: tmz.com and thecomeback.com
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