In 2018, the California Supreme Court determined that the ABC test must determine independent contractor status. The criteria include the worker being free from control while performing services, performing a service outside the scope of the company’s business, and working in an independent business, occupation,…
Lost Hills, CA – A crash involving a pickup truck and a Razor off-road vehicle on Highway 33 sent at least one person to the hospital Monday evening, September 16, 2024, according to KBAK. The accident occurred around 6:08 PM in front of the Wonderful…
Monmouth County, NJ – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has indicted Sasha C. Raught, a 56-year-old former youth gymnastics coach from Manchester Township, on four counts related to sexual offenses against three student-athletes. The charges include one count of first-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault and three…
Federal Way, WA – A Federal Way senior living facility is under scrutiny after a resident with dementia was allegedly sexually assaulted multiple times. Ryan Harney claims his mother, Pamela, who uses a wheelchair and has the mental capacity of a young child, was attacked…
Rogers, AR – A former Rogers youth pastor has accepted a plea deal in a case involving allegations of sending nude pictures to a minor. Kevin Madden, 34, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor harassment charge on September 10, 2024, just days before his scheduled trial.…
Pompano Beach, FL – Dr. David Rerko, a 61-year-old anesthesiologist from Lighthouse Point, Florida, was arrested on Thursday morning, September 12, 2024, during a traffic stop in Pompano Beach, FL. The Broward Sheriff’s Office has charged Rerko with 11 felony counts related to the possession…
Fairfield, CA – A bicyclist was hospitalized Friday, September 13, 2024, after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run collision, according to Fox40. The accident occurred around 7:55 PM at the intersection of Link Road and Pittman Road, prompting several 911 calls. When officers…
Chain-reaction car crashes, also known as multi-vehicle accidents or pileups, are complex and often chaotic events that involve multiple vehicles colliding in a sequence. Establishing liability in such accidents can be challenging due to the interplay of various factors. Liability ultimately depends on the specific…
Harrisburg, PA – A Central Dauphin School District employee faces serious charges after allegedly engaging in sexual activities with students. Alexander Jeff “AJ” Sweigard, 32, of Camp Hill, was arrested Thursday, September 12, 2024, on multiple felony counts related to sexual misconduct. Central Dauphin Middle…
Central California – The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a civil investigation into allegations of sexual abuse at two California women’s prisons. The probe focuses on the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla and The California Institution for Women in Chino. Rampant CA Prison…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released an emergency order to suspend all registrations of the pesticide Dacthal (dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate or DCPA) because of potentially serious health risks. This is the first time the agency has used its power to suspend the use of…
It takes less than half an hour to get from Alexandria City, Virginia, to downtown Washington, D.C., and even less time to cross the border from one state to the other. Both adopted Vision Zero, a global initiative to put an end to traffic deaths…
Trabuco Canyon, CA – According to KNBC with additional reporting by ABC7, the Airport Fire in Trabuco Canyon continued to expand on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, threatening over 3,000 homes and prompting additional mandatory evacuations. Despite the efforts of more than 1,000 firefighters battling the…
Winder, GA – A tragic shooting unfolded at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, leaving four people dead and nine others injured. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) confirmed that two teachers and two students lost their lives in the incident, while…
