Lawsuit filed against makers of "One Chip Challenge" after Worcester teen's death
The family of a Massachusetts teenager who died after eating a spicy tortilla chip as part of a social media challenge last year have filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
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The family of a Massachusetts teenager who died after eating a spicy tortilla chip as part of a social media challenge last year have filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
The family of a Massachusetts teenager who died after eating a spicy tortilla chip as part of a social media challenge last year have filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones owes $1.5 billion for his false claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
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The wrongful death lawsuits come just two days after the same group of 19 families reached a $2 million settlement with the city of Uvalde over the Robb Elementary School massacre.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
The renovation of White Stadium for a women's professional soccer team in Boston's Franklin Park is going forward, despite a lawsuit from neighbors.
The renovation of White Stadium for a women's professional soccer team in Boston's Franklin Park is going forward, despite a lawsuit from neighbors.
Eight nurses at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester have filed a lawsuit, claiming the hospital retaliated against them for complaining about work conditions.
Eight nurses at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester have sued, claiming the hospital retaliated against them for complaining about work conditions.
A Boston judge needs more time to decide whether a professional soccer stadium should move into the city's Franklin Park.
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A Massachusetts man is suing the government for $9.5 million after being severely injured in a snowmobile crash with a Black Hawk helicopter in 2019.
The estate of Donna Summer is suing rappers Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign over their most recent collaboration.
An 85-year-old woman was killed in Florida last year when an alligator emerged from a lake in her retirement community and attacked her and her dog.
A former registered nurse at Mass General in Boston is suing the hospital for wrongful termination, saying she was fired for refusing a COVID booster.
A lawsuit filed by a Rhode Island resident follows two prior wrongful death suits involving Panera's Charged Lemonade.
A customer who claims he was injured by an exploding toilet at a Dunkin' store in central Florida has filed a negligence lawsuit
Michael Skakel was found guilty in 2002 of the 1975 bludgeoning death of Martha Moxley, who lived across the street.
The case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit was brought by seven U.S. Capitol Police officers against former President Donald Trump and more than a dozen others.
Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company is facing a lawsuit seeking $5 million in damages over the wrappers on Reese's peanut butter candies.
Yasmine was featured on WBZ-TV's Wednesday's Child six years ago. Today, she has her forever family with her new mom, Gianna.
Gillette is the latest business to invest in Massachusetts, announcing plans for a new $1 billion headquarters.
The San Antonio Spurs beat Boston 125-116 on Tuesday night to sweep a contentious two-game season series with the Celtics.
The Boston Bruins earned their 13th straight victory at home, 2-1 over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.
Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown was ejected after receiving two technical fouls during the first half of Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs.
Parents and teachers were surprised to learn that a Medford school will close its doors for good after nearly 100 years.
When someone picks up the phone in Boston, they are connected to another payphone at a senior living complex 3,000 miles away.
A man who was recently fired by the Lawrence Police Department was arrested in Londonderry, New Hampshire for allegedly impersonating a police officer.
Gillette is the latest business to invest in Massachusetts, announcing plans for a new $1 billion headquarters.
Gillette is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
A former staff member at a Massachusetts residential program for children living with autism is accused of breaking a teenage student's arm.
The ads for the Find Mass Money website in Massachusetts make it seem easy. But one couple struggled to get their $11,000.
Four Massachusetts State Police instructors have been charged following an investigation into the 2024 death of state police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
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A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Gillette is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters.
The restaurants at View Boston are closing this spring.
Uno Pizzeria and Not Your Average Joe's are closing more restaurants in Massachusetts.
Kowloon is expected to draw big crowds to Revere, Massachusetts when it opens a new tiki bar.
Two more movie theater chains are closing locations in Massachusetts. Experts say megaplexes need to make major changes.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The San Antonio Spurs beat Boston 125-116 on Tuesday night to sweep a contentious two-game season series with the Celtics.
The Boston Bruins earned their 13th straight victory at home, 2-1 over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.
Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown was ejected after receiving two technical fouls during the first half of Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs.
The New England Patriots are adding a weapon for quarterback Drake Maye, signing free agent wide receiver Romeo Doubs.
The New England Patriots won't be turning to Alec Pierce in NFL free agency as they look to add more weapons for quarterback Drake Maye.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod beaches are covered with chunks of ice amid an abnormally cold winter in Massachusetts.
Snowmobilers came to the rescue of a moose that was buried up to its neck in snow off a New England trail on Tuesday.