Sold at Costco Wholesale Clubs, Leon Korol, and Cost U Less stores, the Expandable Insulated Lunch Box with Freezer is being recalled by California Innovations Inc. due to dangerous contents in the gel packs.  The gel contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol and can leak out of damaged packs.  These contents are hazardous should it contaminate food or be ingested.

There have been no reports of directly harming any persons; however, there have been two cases in which dogs have ingested the gel.  One dog recovered with treatment and the other passed away without treatment.

To read more about the details of the lunch box and how to get a refund, click here.

If you have been negatively affected by this lunch box or any other product defect, click here for more information to find out how Higher Legal can help you.

On Tuesday, January 17 Kellie Rodriguez filed a suit against Disney for sexual assault, battery, negligence, negligent hiring, and a myriad of other charges.

Rodriguez attended a taping of “Good Luck Charlie” with her children, along with her sister-in-law and her daughters. Rodriguez complains that the problem began when she went to the restroom and Ron Pearson, the crowd entertainer, looked her up and down in a lewd manner. It worsened when Rodriguez was chosen in a contest with other audience members to engage in the “YMCA” Village People dance. While her back was turned to him, Pearson repeatedly spanked Rodriguez. It was not until Rodriguez physically turned around to stop him that the torment ceased. Following the awkward contest, Pearson asked for a kiss on the cheek. Rodriguez claims that she wanted to be a good sport and while leaning in for a small peck, Pearson leaned in for a kiss on the mouth.

This is confusing in so many ways. I, for one, feel that a little flirting is usually acceptable from a crowd entertainer. After all, his job is to entertain; however, I can understand where Rodriguez felt violated being consistently spanked in front of a crowd which included her young children. She had read the signs from Pearson’s lurking eyes and she could have chosen to opt out of the “silly dance” contest, avoiding the physical harassment.

Basically what I want to ask is this: Is a major lawsuit against Disney really necessary? Please visit the case here and comment below. I really want to see what you all have to say about this!

Lights, Camera, Ticket? Not for the city of Houston!

After having their traffic red light cameras turned off and on over the past couple of years because of complaints and concerns about their safety, the city council has finally decided to take them out, but it is going to cost them. You see the company that makes the cameras also makes money when people are caught! The city has come to a settlement with the manufacturer, American Traffic Solutions. The initial proposal stated that the city would pay ATS over $12 million for the breached contract which does not end until 2014; however, after much deliberation and mediation, the city of Houston will pay ATS $2.3 million up front, covering the amount ATS would have made if the cameras were still in place. Over the next three years, ATS will receive another $2.4 million, representing the amount ATS would have received under tickets and fines. With the settlement, ATS has agreed to remove all red light cameras within 60 days and end the legal battle with the city.

To read more about the case, click here.

I cannot say that I am surprised to hear that Forever 21 is the defendant of a class action lawsuit. I have many friends who have worked at the fashionable retailer and have almost nothing positive to say about their work experience. This case, however, focuses on Forever 21’s consistent neglect to pay for time worked.

Several employees have complained about the “check-out” system which involves a manager searching their bags and purses for stolen merchandise. This process may take quite some time and employees clock out before the process even begins. Employees are also complaining that they end up working through meal breaks and in more cases off the clock. Upon investigation, attorneys have found that the practice is common.

I worked as a high school student and did not know my rights as an employee. Like the Forever 21 associates, I worked through meal breaks and off the clock, not realizing that I should have been paid for that time. It’s important for young workers to be aware of what they are entitled to, as retailers may take advantage of their lack of knowledge.

Click here to read more about the Forever 21 case.

8,000 new subscribers every day know about Spotify!

It’s the fastest growing music streaming service in the world. In other words, if you love music, you have to have Spotify. More than 2.5 million people now have Spotify on their computers, iPads, iPhones, you name it. They have added 500,000 new users in just the last two months!

Spotify is based in Sweden, but has just opened it’s first west coast office in the United States, and it’s right next to Higher Legal in Westwood Village! I had a chance to chat with some of the Spotify crew and I’ve got to say they are fantastic people.

You can read more about Spotify here.

Tell us what you think about Spotify!