10 Jan, 2025

Mass. woman files class action lawsuit against Star Market for allegedly sending her marketing texts after she opted out

Local News It is illegal for companies to send consumers marketing text messages after they’ve opted out. They can be ordered to pay up to $1,500 per illegal text. Star Market is facing a class action lawsuit after it allegedly sent marketing text messages to a woman after she opted out. Todd Van Hoosear/Wikimedia Commons […]

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BC swimmers and divers drop their lawsuit after judge declines to reinstate team amid alleged hazing

College Sports On Thursday, a state judge rejected the Boston College athletes’ bid to get their team reinstated during an investigation into hazing allegations. Boston College administrators have placed the swim and dive team on hiatus. John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Staff, File Members of the Boston College swimming and diving team have dropped their lawsuit against […]

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Panera Bread’s Charged Lemonade is linked to death in lawsuit

Food News The large 30-ounce Charged Lemonade contains 390 milligrams, according to the company’s website. Bloomberg photo by Luke Sharrett By Amanda Holpuch, New York Times Service October 25, 2023 | 9:24 AM A college student with a heart condition died after she drank a heavily caffeinated drink from Panera Bread, likely thinking it had […]

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Treasurer releases (some) details about cannabis commission suspension as lawsuit filed

Local News After being suspended, Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien is alleging state Treasurer Deborah Goldberg violated the law. Shannon O’Brien, the former gubernatorial candidate and state treasurer who was suspended as chair of the Cannabis Control Commission last month, is suing Treasurer Deborah Goldberg over the matter. Deborah Goldberg. Goldberg, whose office is […]

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