Class action lawsuit targets red-light cameras

Lawyers are racing to put a stop to red-light traffic cameras.

In the past two weeks, several hundred drivers from throughout the state have joined class action suits filed against Aventura, Miami Gardens, Juno Beach and Orlando. Jason Weisser, an attorney leading the latest charge, says he plans to file a lawsuit against Pembroke Pines, North Miami, Homestead and 16 other local governments in the next two weeks.

“The phone has been ringing consistently over the last two weeks,” said Weisser, whose West Palm Beach-based firm, Schuler, Halvorson and Weisser has recruited clients through newspaper advertisements. “They are violating people’s constitutional rights (in order) to make a buck.”

Should they be banned or are they a good way to enforce traffic laws?

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AT&T says no class action suits

AT&T has recently changed its terms and conditions and by continuing to use its service you are basically agreeing to them.

The new ToC says that subscribers can’t participate in class action suits against the company. The only type of suit that AT&T will allow is on an individual basis. It takes some testicular fortitude to say hey, use my service and you promise not to sue if we really suck.

I seriously doubt that this will stop anyone from bringing class action suits against AT&T should the need arise. I also wonder if you refuse to agree to the new ToCs if this is your out from your contract.

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Class Action Suit Demands Cancer Warnings on Hot Dogs

Should one of America’s favorite foods be treated the same as cigarettes?

Officials with the Cancer Project think so, which is why the organization is suing to force manufacturers of hot dogs to add warning labels to packages. According to the plaintiffs, consuming hot dogs can increase the risk of acquiring colorectal cancer, and companies like Kraft Foods, Sara Lee, Conagra, Nathan’s Famous, and Marathon should be required to warn consumers of this danger.

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Busted on MySpace: 2 FL men face charges over hand jestures

Elvis Rodriguez, 30, flashed Latin Kings hand signals on his MySpace.com page and called himself “King Kamel,” according to his arrest report.

Richard Figueroa-Santiago, 22, used his MySpace page to post pictures of friends making “Eastside” hand gestures, detectives said.

Now, in the first cases of their kind in Florida and in the nation, both Lee County men face five years in state prison for the gang-related content of their Web pages.

Their prosecutions are the first under a state law passed last year that criminalizes the use of electronic media to “promote” gangs.

Attorneys for both are challenging the law as unconstitutional. What do you think?

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Big changes may be coming for the how the NCAA operates

The NCAA maintains it serves the interests of universities and their athletes. But the ever-expanding commercialism of college sports increasingly places those interests at odds.

The result is a new string of legal challenges brought against the National Collegiate Athletic Association by athletes who think they have been unfairly used for financial gain or hamstrung as they pursue their own financial gain.

Those challenges might not only redefine the relationship among the NCAA, universities and athletes but also come with a hefty price tag.

Read more at NCAA.

Hearing-impaired football fan sues Ohio State

A hearing-impaired Ohio State University football fan has sued the school, arguing that the university should offer captioning on the scoreboard and stadium televisions because he can't hear the announcers.

"When I go to a game, I'm never able to follow the game," said Vincent Sabino, 32, of Hilliard. "It takes away from being a fan. It's a game experience thing."

Do you think OSU should have to add captioning to their in-stadium broadcast?

My feeling is no. An OSU football game is not a public event. It is only for the people who purchase a ticket. If your experience is not what you think it should be then don't buy a ticket. If I think big crowds take away from my ability to enjoy the game should I be able to sue to have attendance limited? Of course not.

what do you think? Read the article at hearing.

Class Action Lawsuit Against Facebook

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Facebook, alleging that Facebook is charging advertisers for more clicks than their ads actually receive, and also that Facebook is not doing enough to curtail click fraud.

If you've ever advertised on FB you need to check this out.

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