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Tribune Daily Brief
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| The
Brief for Nov 27 |
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In
today's Brief: An internal University of Texas review has led to the
investigation of a former procurement director. Also, how will the recent
exodus of several U.S. House members affect Congress?
Elvia Limón, Texas Tribune 11/27/2019   
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Texas Tribune
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| Ohio
Supreme Court to Decide if Teachers Can Be Sued Over Student Bullying |
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On
Tuesday, the Ohio Supreme Court agreed to weigh in on the question of whether
teachers can face lawsuits over bullying. The case involves a lawsuit filed
against a teacher who was on duty when a kindergartner's cheek was punctured
by a fellow student. The case was dismissed by Lucas County Common Pleas
Court, which ruled the teacher and other school administrators were protected
from the suit by statutory immunity.
Jim Provance, Toledo Blade 11/26/2019
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Toledo Blade
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| Woman
Accused of Stealing from Houston Target Files Suit |
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A lawsuit
has been filed against retail giant Target by a Texas woman who was accused of
stealing. An Indian-born Houston resident says she was accused of stealing
when she returned a vacuum cleaner box after finding it did not contain a new
vacuum, but rather was filled with dirty towels, rocks, and a can of chili.
Video surveillance shows a Caucasian man stealing the vacuum and replacing it
with the junk before the plaintiff made her purchase. The lawsuit accuses
Target of discriminating against the woman based on her race.
Andy Cerota, Click2Houston 11/25/2019
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Click2Houston
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| Woman
Passed Up for Sous Chef Position in Galveston Gets $10,000 Settlement |
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Compass
Group USA, Inc. will pay $10,000 to a woman who was passed up for a
promotional at the University of Texas Medical Branch location in Galveston,
Texas. The lawsuit, filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
alleges the woman was not selected for a sous chef position because of her
sex. Further, when she complained, she was demoted and transferred to a
different location as retaliation, alleged the lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed
in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division.
Staff Report, The National Law Review 11/24/2019
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The National Law Review
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| Texas
McDonald's Franchisee Settles Harassment Lawsuit |
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A Texas
McDonald's franchisee will pay $340,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit
filed by eight women. The lawsuit was filed by the U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission and alleged that two male employees subjected the women
to inappropriate touching, sexual jokes, and pornographic images. According to
the complaint, management was aware of the harassment but took no action to
stop it.
Staff Report, Insurance Journal 11/26/2019
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Insurance Journal
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| Billionaire
Alki David to Pay $8.25 Million to Former Production Assistant for Battery and
Harassment |
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A Los
Angeles County Superior Court jury has awarded $8.25 million to a woman in her
lawsuit against billionaire Alki David. The former production assistant
alleged she was sexually assaulted and harassed by the owner of FilmOn TV and
Alki David Productions Inc. On Tuesday, the jury held him liable for battery,
sexual battery, and sexual harassment against the plaintiff. The ruling is the
third this year against the defendant, who has been accused by multiple former
employees of inappropriate behavior.
Stacy Perman, LA Times 11/26/2019
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LA Times
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