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Posted 9/20/2023, 3:16:00 PM

Starbucks sued over fruit drinks, Sajak plans to leave Wheel, NY transitions buses to electric, Newark bridge to connect neighborhoods, Fortnite players may get refunds in settlement

A Queens woman sued Starbucks over fruit refreshers not containing real fruit as implied by names. A judge is allowing the case to proceed despite Starbucks arguing names refer to flavors.
Pat Sajak announced plans to retire from Wheel of Fortune, but Vanna White extended her contract 2 more years.
New York released a guide to help schools transition from gas to electric buses per a mandate. The Port Authority unveiled a greenhouse gas reduction plan.
Newark is getting a pedestrian bridge to connect neighborhoods. The timeline is unclear.
37 million may get Fortnite refunds after a $520 million settlement over deceptive practices. The FTC started notifying recipients.

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Relevant topic timeline:

8/1/2023

Taco Bell accused of skimping on beef for Crunchwraps and Mexican Pizzas in class action lawsuit

Main Topic: Lawsuit accuses Taco Bell of falsely advertising the amount of beef in its menu items. Key Points: 1. Lawsuit filed in federal court alleges Taco Bell overstates the amount of beef and ingredients in its ads compared to what is actually offered to customers. 2. Plaintiff claims to have received a Mexican Pizza with only half of the expected beef and bean filling. 3. Lawsuit demands a jury trial, damages, and a request for Taco Bell to correct its deceptive practice or stop selling the menu items listed in the suit.

8/21/2023

Starbucks told to pay $2.7 million in lost wages to manager fired after arrest of 2 Black men

Main Topic: Starbucks ordered to pay additional damages to former regional manager in racial discrimination case Key Points: 1. A judge has ordered Starbucks to pay $2.7 million in lost wages and tax damages to a former regional manager. 2. The manager had previously been awarded $25 million after alleging racial discrimination following the arrests of two Black men at a Starbucks store. 3. Starbucks is seeking a new trial, while the manager's lawyers are also seeking $1.4 million in legal fees.

9/20/2023

Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Starbucks Over Misleading Refresher Drink Names to Proceed

A U.S. district court judge ruled in favor of a consumer lawsuit against Starbucks, allowing nine causes of action to proceed, while dismissing two, over the naming and marketing of its Refresher drinks.

9/21/2023

McDonald's Faces New Lawsuit Over Severe Burns from Hot Coffee

McDonald's is facing another lawsuit over a hot coffee spill, this time in San Francisco, where a woman claims she suffered severe burns due to the improperly attached lid.

9/21/2023

Queens Woman Sues Starbucks for $5M Over Deceptive Fruit Drink Labeling

A Queens woman's lawsuit against Starbucks for "false and deceptive practices" can proceed after a judge rejected the company's attempt to have the case dismissed, with the plaintiffs seeking damages in excess of $5 million for various Starbucks refresher drinks that allegedly contain no fruit as indicated in their names.

9/29/2023

Starbucks Broke Labor Law with Raises for Non-Union Workers, Judge Rules

Starbucks violated federal labor law by offering higher wages and benefits only to non-union employees, according to a National Labor Relations Board judge.

10/18/2023

Starbucks Sues Union Over Logo Use Amid Heated Unionization Effort

Starbucks and the union organizing its workers are engaged in a legal battle over a pro-Palestinian social media post during the Israel-Hamas war, with Starbucks suing for trademark infringement and demanding that the union stop using its name and logo, while Workers United filed a lawsuit asking the court to allow them to continue using Starbucks' name and logo.

10/18/2023

Starbucks Sues Union Over Controversial Pro-Palestine Tweet

Starbucks is suing the union Starbucks Workers United for improper use of the company's intellectual property after the union's pro-Palestine post, which resulted in public backlash and confusion.

10/18/2023

Starbucks and Union Sue Each Other Over Deleted Pro-Palestinian Post

Starbucks and the union organizing its workers are engaged in a legal battle over trademark infringement and defamation after a pro-Palestinian social media post during the Israel-Hamas war angered customers and damaged Starbucks' reputation.

10/19/2023

Starbucks and Union Clash Over Controversial Tweet About Israel-Palestine Conflict

Starbucks and the union organizing its workers are engaged in a legal battle after a social media post about the Israel-Hamas war led to a lawsuit, with Starbucks claiming trademark infringement and Workers United asserting defamation.

Topics

Posted 9/20/2023, 3:16:00 PM

Starbucks sued over fruit drinks, Sajak plans to leave Wheel, NY transitions buses to electric, Newark bridge to connect neighborhoods, Fortnite players may get refunds in settlement

A Queens woman sued Starbucks over fruit refreshers not containing real fruit as implied by names. A judge is allowing the case to proceed despite Starbucks arguing names refer to flavors.
Pat Sajak announced plans to retire from Wheel of Fortune, but Vanna White extended her contract 2 more years.
New York released a guide to help schools transition from gas to electric buses per a mandate. The Port Authority unveiled a greenhouse gas reduction plan.
Newark is getting a pedestrian bridge to connect neighborhoods. The timeline is unclear.
37 million may get Fortnite refunds after a $520 million settlement over deceptive practices. The FTC started notifying recipients.

gothamist.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/1/2023

Taco Bell accused of skimping on beef for Crunchwraps and Mexican Pizzas in class action lawsuit

8/21/2023

Starbucks told to pay $2.7 million in lost wages to manager fired after arrest of 2 Black men

9/20/2023

Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Starbucks Over Misleading Refresher Drink Names to Proceed

9/21/2023

McDonald's Faces New Lawsuit Over Severe Burns from Hot Coffee

McDonald's is facing another lawsuit over a hot coffee spill, this time in San Francisco, where a woman claims she suffered severe burns due to the improperly attached lid.

9/21/2023

Queens Woman Sues Starbucks for $5M Over Deceptive Fruit Drink Labeling

9/29/2023

Starbucks Broke Labor Law with Raises for Non-Union Workers, Judge Rules

Starbucks violated federal labor law by offering higher wages and benefits only to non-union employees, according to a National Labor Relations Board judge.

10/18/2023

Starbucks Sues Union Over Logo Use Amid Heated Unionization Effort

10/18/2023

Starbucks Sues Union Over Controversial Pro-Palestine Tweet

Starbucks is suing the union Starbucks Workers United for improper use of the company's intellectual property after the union's pro-Palestine post, which resulted in public backlash and confusion.

10/18/2023

Starbucks and Union Sue Each Other Over Deleted Pro-Palestinian Post

10/19/2023

Starbucks and Union Clash Over Controversial Tweet About Israel-Palestine Conflict