Once thought to be a trustworthy provider of home medical equipment, Apria Healthcare is currently negotiating an exceptionally challenging legal environment. Numerous particularly damaging lawsuits have been filed against the company in recent years, including ones involving massive cybersecurity lapses, fraudulent Medicare billing, and a civil rights claim related to disability discrimination. Despite their strikingly different beginnings, these cases demonstrate how difficult it is for a business to uphold moral and operational standards in a number of crucial areas. The $40.5 million settlement over allegations of fraudulent billing to federal healthcare programs is the most well-known of Apria’s recent legal…
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While the majority of Americans have been preoccupied with rising housing and gas prices over the past ten years, another form of silent inflation has been simmering—right on their plates. Several of the biggest poultry processors in the country are alleged to have colluded to fix broiler chicken prices in what is currently one of the largest food industry lawsuits in U.S. history. The way that something as seemingly innocent as a pack of chicken thighs could have been a part of a well-planned scheme to overcharge customers has been shockingly revealed by this lawsuit. Originally filed in 2016, the…
Due to consumer claims that Spectrum Cable’s Broadcast TV Surcharge is not only deceptive but also incredibly successful at inflating corporate profits, the company has been at the center of an expanding class action lawsuit in recent months. Richard Wookey, the plaintiff in the case, uncovered a billing strategy that might have greatly boosted revenue for Spectrum’s parent company, Charter Communications, while subtly undermining customer confidence. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in Kentucky, alleges that Spectrum concealed the surcharge as a pass-through fee required by the government when, in reality, it was a profit-driven addition that was…
The Temu app, which was once praised as an exceptionally cheap online shopping option, has been the subject of increased legal scrutiny in recent months. However, a number of lawsuits now present a far more somber picture behind the slick interface. These lawsuits, which were filed by the attorneys general of Nebraska, Arkansas, Kentucky, and other states, charge Temu with establishing a platform designed to secretly collect user data through extremely intrusive methods in addition to selling goods. Through aggressive marketing and alluring discounts, Temu quickly rose to the top of the North American app download charts. However, it became…
A case that started with hardly perceptible bank fees has evolved into a powerful illustration of consumer power in recent months. Two accountholders, Tami Bruin and Eline Barokas, filed a class action lawsuit in Bruin et al. v. Bank of America, N.A. after learning that fees were being surreptitiously taken out each time they used the Automated Clearing House (ACH) system to move their own funds to their external accounts. On individual statements, these so-called “First Party ACH Fees” might have seemed insignificant—typically $3 or $10—but taken as a whole, they exposed a concerning banking trend. The plaintiffs began a…
Residents of Kansas City awoke to a distinctly foggy skyline and a subtle smoke odor, with visibility drastically diminished and the sky turning drab and yellow-gray. Although this hazy atmosphere may appear to be localized, the true offender is located well outside of Missouri’s boundaries. Wildfire smoke from massive fires raging in Canada, Arizona, and Utah has been directed straight into the Kansas City area by upper-level winds in recent days. This has resulted in a layer of smoke-filled haze covering the metro area, prompting urgent air quality alerts. The most recent AirNow.gov data shows that Kansas City’s Air Quality…
In recent months, Missouri has subtly established itself as a leader in tax policy by phasing out individual taxpayer capital gains taxes beginning in 2025. House Bill 594, which Governor Mike Kehoe signed into law, permits people to deduct 100% of capital gains from their Missouri taxable income that are reported on their federal returns. Despite its apparent technicality, this shift is having a major impact on the state’s investment and economic climate. Missouri’s deliberate removal of the capital gains tax burden has sparked a discussion that is not only extremely pertinent to tax lawyers and accountants but also incredibly…
Nestled between Hannibal and St. Joseph, Marceline, Missouri, might appear as a mere dot on a map. However, despite having a population of just over 2,000, this railroad-born town has a remarkably broad influence. Over the past few decades, Marceline has become more than just a picturesque Midwestern destination; it has become the emotional foundation of Walt Disney, one of the most significant creative forces in the history of entertainment. The Disney family relocated from Chicago to a small farm in Marceline in the early 1900s. This move would prove to be a spiritual turning point for Walt, who was…
Jenna Ortega’s face has been the subject of public conjecture in recent weeks. Viewers saw a sharply sculpted change in her cheeks after she appeared at the Wednesday Season 2 premiere in Paris. Posts contrasting her younger old photos with her current appearance started making the rounds on social media sites like Instagram, X, and Reddit within hours. One tweet advocating to “stop the buccal fat removal” garnered over 50 million views, putting the 22-year-old actress at the forefront of a debate she never initiated but is unable to avoid. Fans used closely cropped screenshots and side-by-side comparisons to highlight…
Walking through the Columbus Zoo at night, instead of being led by path lights, but by luminous turtles, phoenixes with wings that pulse like a heartbeat, and towering LED dragons, is unquestionably magical. The Lantern Festival blurs the boundaries between fantasy and nature in a remarkably effective way, welcoming visitors with glowing giants that feel both ancient and futuristic from the first evening on July 31, 2025. Incorporating handcrafted lanterns, which were painstakingly made by Zigong, China artisans, has allowed the Zoo to honor centuries-old craftsmanship while also making it very evident that this is no typical after-hours event. Located…