Texas Tribune Daily Brief
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| Jawbone Files Suit Against Fitbit Over Poached Employees |  | A lawsuit has been filed against Fitbit by their competitor Jawbone over an alleged poaching of employees. The lawsuit was filed in California State Court here on Wednesday and alleges that Fitbit has been hiring employees of Jawbone who improperly downloaded confidential material from the company before switching jobs. The lawsuit cites the "clandestine efforts of Fitbit to steal talent, trade secrets and intellectual property from its chief competitor." Jawbone is seeking financial damages and an injunction barring former employees from using the information Jawbone says they stole.
Michael J. de la Merced, The New York Times 05/27/2015    | | Read Article: The New York Times |
| Breastfeeding Mother Settles Lawsuit with Former Employer | | A mother who was fired for pumping breast milk at work has settled her lawsuit with her former employer. The woman from Grand Junction, Colorado alleges that she was fired from her position at Big League Haircuts salon for needing short breaks every four hours to pump her breast milk. The lawsuit alleged that the plaintiff's boss forced her to work less than four hour shifts and eventually fired her when she asked to return to a full-time schedule with breaks. The lawsuit, filed against the salon in December, alleged a violation of state and federal anti-discrimination laws. The settlement will include policy changes and an undisclosed amount of damages to the plaintiff.
Phil Tenser, The Denver Channel 05/28/2015 | | Read Article: The Denver Channel |
| Former Football Recruit Files Hazing Lawsuit Against University | | Birmingham Southern College in Alabama is facing a lawsuit by a former football recruit who alleges he was injured during a hazing incident. On Thursday, the college responded by saying that it addressed the issue two years ago when it suspended the fraternity responsible for the incident and then put it on probation. The lawsuit was filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court on May 18 and contends that the player, who was at the university on an athletic scholarship, was injured to the point that he could no longer play football. The plaintiff left the school and enrolled in another college.
Kent Faulk, AL.com 05/29/2015 | | Read Article: AL.com |
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